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Have you ever waited for your bus for a very long time, _____ by two or more buses arriving together? A.only to greet B.only greeted C.only to be greeted D.only greeting
Patience is a quality _____ success feeds on itself. A.where B.what C.that D.which
假定你是李华，你的美国朋友Jack听说你大学准备攻读“中医药学”专业，发邮件向你询问原由，请你回复邮件。内容包括： 1. 中医简介； 2. 家庭影响； 3. 个人愿望。 注意：1. 词数100左右； 2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 参考词汇：中医药学 Traditional Chinese Medicine(TCM) Dear Jack, _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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。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（＾），并在该词下面写出修改后的词。 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。 Last Saturday my classmates and I went to the park nearby．We went there not for amuse but to take part in voluntary labor． We got there at 9：00．We were dividing into three groups and then began working separate．The students in Group One collected the litter leave about by tourists．The task for Group Two was cleaning the bench．The group I was in get to the Children’s Playground and wiped all the equipment clean．They worked very hard．At 11：00,all the work was finished and park looked much more beautifully．Although we were tired, but we felt happy because we had done a good deed.
The Most Valuable Skill My grandmother, who had Alzheimer disease, got worse two years ago. My father had her taken good care of in a famous nursing home nearby. My grandmother was a retired university professor, which often made her have an ocean of_________who she had taught before. The old man next door almost had no visitors at all, in deep_________with my grandmother. When I kept her company, he was always_________,sitting on his wheelchair and bathing himself in the sunshine. Once I_________him, “How are you doing recently?” He gave me a look, but said nothing. I thought he could not hear well, so I_________my voice, “I was asking, ‘How are you doing recently?’” He_________ his head slightly. After a long while finding I was still there, he just said, “Fine.” Then he looked away. I had to choose to _________. Later, a nurse accidentally told me that the old man had been a businessman, after getting tons of money and companies._________ he was not a good speaker, he annoyed many people and _________made his family and friends pull away. Then he went broke. That day, my father asked, “What is the most valuable__________a person can have for their entire life?” Before I answered, he continued, “You think making money is the answer. huh? No! But the ability to express your __________is. Seriously, I believe this is something most of us__________.” It’s extremely__________for a person to learn to put into words, what he thinks. It makes a relationship__________. It creates a(n) __________on the person you’re talking to. It gives you a chance to__________what others think about your ideas. It lets you say something in a________ other people understand. How many of us have said something that has__________whoever loves us deeply? Whatever you say, on purpose or__________,will matter. So Hemingway concluded, “It takes two years to learn to __________,and a lifetime to learn to shut up.” 1.A.friends B.colleagues C.visitors D.relatives 2.A.connection B.competition C.conflict D.contrast 3.A.alone B.sad C.different D.silent 4.A.interrupted B.greeted C.consulted D.approached 5.A.lost B.sharpened C.raised D.lowered 6.A.shook B.nodded C.hid D.buried 7.A.go up B.break up C.hurry up D.shut up 8.A.Once B.Although C.Since D.Unless 9.A.even B.also C.still D.just 10.A.gift B.character C.skill D.potential 11.A.thoughts B.actions C.views D.words 12.A.possess B.lack C.seek D.accumulate 13.A.difficult B.enjoyable C.urgent D.valuable 14.A.extend B.last C.change D.appear 15.A.impression B.opportunity C.influence D.memory 16.A.convey B.explore C.feel D.search 17.A.situation B.sense C.way D.position 18.A.attacked B.damaged C.injured D.hurt 19.A.unconsciously B.deliberately C.seriously D.gently 20.A.eat B.speak C.walk D.communicate
How do you react to challenges? Do you run and hide, or do you face them with your head held high? Having confidence in yourself can give you power to face challenges and succeed in the following two aspects of life. 1. Everyone knows that looking confident during a job interview will help you get the job. Confidence actually can help you in your career. In other words, if you think you’ll succeed in your workplace, it’s more likely that you will succeed one day. Social skills Being sure of yourself can also 1nake you feel calm when meeting new people. You’ll be less afraid of rejection, so you’ll be free to be yourself. 2.. Your nice image will make them more willing to interact with you. But how to develop your confidence? ● 3.. Make a list of your strengths and weaknesses。 Being confident doesn’t mean you have to be blind to problems you have。 But you want balance. Be sure to think of a strength for every weakness you write down. ● Set goals. Make some goals for your daily tasks. If you could accomplish anything in life, what would it be? Think big but also think smal1. 4.. Some of your goals can involve improving the weaknesses you listed. Then you’ll have one reason fewer to doubt yourself. ● Look your best. Taking a little time to make yourself look good will help you have a positive attitude. ● Stand up straight, smile and look people in the eye. 5.. Having confidence in yourself takes some effort, but it brings great benefits. A.Know yourself B.Professional performance C.It’s difficult to build up confidence D.That makes it easier to make a good impression E.Write down the problems you often come across in school life F.Even getting something small done will give you confidence to achieve more goals G.Act confidently, it won’t be long before your feelings follow the three kinds of behaviors
Exposing living tissue to subfreezing temperatures for long can cause permanent damage. Microscopic ice crystals (结晶体) cut cells and seize moisture (潮气), making donor organs unsuitable for transplantation. Thus, organs can be made cold for only a few hours ahead of a procedure. But a set of lasting new antifreeze compounds (化合物)—similar to those found in particularly hardy (耐寒的) animals—could lengthen organs’ shelf life. Scientists at the University of Warwick in England were inspired by proteins in some species of Arctic fish, wood frogs and other organisms that prevent blood from freezing, allowing them to flourish in extreme cold. Previous research had shown these natural antifreeze molecules (分子) could preserve rat hearts at -1.3 degrees Celsius for up to 24 hours. But these proteins are expensive to extract (提取) and highly poisonous to some species. “For a long time everyone assumed you had to make synthetic (人造的) alternatives that looked exactly like antifreeze proteins to solve this problem, ”says Matthew Gibson, a chemist at Warwick who co-authored the new research. “But we found that you can design new molecules that function like antifreeze proteins but do not necessarily look like them. ” Most natural antifreeze molecules have a mixture of regions that either attract or repel water. Scientists do not know exactly how this process prevents ice crystal formation, but Gibson thinks it might throw water molecules into push-pull chaos that prevents them from tuning into ice. To copy this mechanism, he and his colleagues synthesized spiral-shaped molecules that were mostly water-repellent—but had iron atoms at their centers that made them hydrophilic, or water-loving. The resulting compounds were surprisingly effective at stopping ice crystals from forming. Some were also harmless to the roundworm Caenorhabditis elegans, indicating they might be safe for other animals. “These compounds are really cool because they are not proteins—they are other types of molecules that nonetheless can do at least part of what natural antifreeze proteins do, ”says Clara do Amaral, a biologist at Mount St. Joseph University, who was not involved in the research. Gibson’s antifreeze compounds will still need to be tested in humans, however, and may be only part of a solution. “We don’t have the whole picture yet, ”do Amaral adds. “It’s not just one magical compound that helps freeze-tolerant organisms survive. It’s a whole suite of adaptations. 1.What will happen if organs are kept for a long time in temperatures below zero? A.They will have ice crystal formation inside. B.They will not suffer permanent damage. C.They will have longer shelf life. D.They will be fit for transplantation. 2.What can we learn about natural antifreeze proteins? A.They look like Gibson’s antifreeze compounds. B.They are composed of antifreeze molecules harmless to other species. C.They are spiral-shaped and have iron atoms at their centers. D.They can be found in organisms living in freezing cold weather. 3.How are antifreeze molecules prevented from ice crystals? A.By creating compounds both water-repellent and water-loving. B.By extracting the proteins from some hardy animals. C.By making synthetic alternatives like antifreeze proteins. D.By copying spiral-shaped molecules mostly water-resistant. 4.What’s the main idea of the passage? A.Push-pull chaos might prevent water molecules from turning into ice. B.The final solution to preserving donor organs has been found recently. C.Chemicals inspired by Arctic animals could lengthen organs’ shelf life. D.Gibson’s antifreeze compounds can do what natural antifreeze proteins do.
Having an older brother comes with plenty of benefits. Big brothers tend to look out for their younger siblings(兄弟姐妹）,and despite the occasional rocky moment here and there, many siblings enjoy life-long close relationships. However, a new study finds an interesting downside: children with older brothers take longer when it comes to developing language skills. The study, conducted by a group of researchers in Paris, France, builds upon earlier research that had already established that having older siblings is associated with poor linguistic(语言的）development. Now, researchers say they have come to a more specific conclusion: only children with an older brother exhibit these linguistic difficulties. One would assume that children with older brothers would grow up around more conversation on a daily basis, thus speeding up their language development. Yet researchers say such children actually take longer than their older brothers to begin developing these skills. Researchers studied more than 1,000 children from birth to the age of five-and-a-half years old. Each child’s language skills were tested at ages 2,3,and 5.5,using tests specially designed to measure numerous aspects of language development such as vocabulary, syntax, and verbal reasoning. What the research team discovered was significant: children with an older brother had, on average, a two-month delay in their language development compared to those with an older sister. As far as explaining this phenomenon, researchers have proposed two hypotheses(假设).The first is that older sisters tend to talk more often than older brothers, which would compensate for parents potentially being less present than they were for their first child. The second hypothesis is that older sisters usually compete with their siblings less than older brothers for their parents’ attention. As of now, the study’s authors say they can’t say for certain why children with older brothers have a harder time developing language skills. In the future they would like to investigate if culture or location affects the results of these studies. 1.What does the underlined word“downside”in paragraph 1 mean? A.difficulty B.drawback C.mistake D.burden 2.What does the previous research suggest about older siblings? A.Having older siblings will affect the younger one’s language development. B.Many children prefer having brothers and sisters. C.Older brothers may have something to do with the linguistic difficulties. D.Children with older siblings would grow up around more conversation. 3.Why do children with older brothers experience the delay in language development? A.Parents tend to focus more on the first child. B.Older sisters are more caring than older brothers. C.Older brothers always seek to get more attention from their parents. D.Younger children are always ignored by their older brothers. 4.What will further research of the study focus on? A.The reasons for children’s delay in language development. B.Other aspects that may influence the outcomes of the study. C.More assumptions to explain the phenomenon. D.The effect of culture on children’s language learning.
In one of my favorite photographs of my mother, she's about 18 and very tall, with long, blond hair. It's the 1970s and my dad is there, too, hugging her from behind． I haven't seen this photo for years. I have no idea where it is now, but I still think of it and, specifically, my mom is in it. She looks so young and innocent. At that time she hasn't yet dropped out of college, or got married. The young woman in this photo has no idea that life will bring her five children and five grandchildren, one divorce, two marriages and a move across the country． For me, as for many daughters, the time before my mother became a mother is a string of stories, told and retold: the time she sold her childhood Barbie doll to buy a ticket to Woodstock; the time she worked as a waitress at Howard Johnson's, struggling to pay her way through her first year at Rutgers. The old photos of her are even more appealing than the stories because they're a historical record, carrying the weight of fact． It is always a comfort from those photos to know that time, aging and motherhood cannot take away a woman's essential identity. For daughters who closely resemble their moms, it must be an even bigger comfort: these mothers and daughters are twins, separated by a generation ,and an old photo serves as a kind of mirror． For daughters, these old photos of our mothers feel like both a chasm(巨大差异)and a bridge. The woman in the picture is someone other than the woman we know. She is also exactly the person in the photo-still, right now. Finally, we see that the woman we've come to think of as Mom-whether she's nurturing(养育), or disapproving, or thoughtful, or supportive, or sentimental--is also a mysterious, fun, brave babe． She's been here all this time. 1.What can we know about the author's mother from paragraphs 2&3? A.She divorced twice all her life B.Life was tough for her during her first year at college C.She traveled across the country in her youth D.She was good at storytelling 2.Why does the author find the photo of her mother appealing? A.The photo reminds her of her mother B.Her mother looks young and happy in the photo C.She wonders why her mother dropped out of college D.The photo tells a lot about her mother in her youth 3.Some photos of mothers bring comfort to their daughters because________. A.the photos are kept well even after generations B.the photos record the life of the mothers faithfully C.the photos help daughters to learn more about their mothers D.the photos show the essential part of the mothers remains unchanged 4.Which one could be the best title of the passage? A.The Pictures of Our Mothers B.Our Mothers as We Never Saw Them C.My Favorite Picture of My Mother D.The Way to Learn About Our Mothers
Enter the 17th Annual Kids’ Fish Art Contest Each fall, Ontario students are invited to enter the Kids’ Fish Art Contest．This free annual contest lets you show off your artistic talents and learn about Ontario’s native fish and their habitats． The contest is open to all students： ●who are residents of Ontario ●currently attending elementary or secondary school(or homeschooled) ●between the grades of 4-12 Children of Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry’s Fish and Wildlife Services Branch employees are not permitted． Prizes There is 1 winner for each of the 3 categories： ●grades of 4-6 ●grades of 7-9 ●grades of 10-12 This year’s prizes include： ●a fishing trip at Brennan Harbour Resort ●a day of fishing with Canadian Sport fishing Television Show Host, Italo Labignan ●the winning designs advance to an international competition Key dates Opens: September 30,2019 Closes: December 6,2019 Announcement of winners: March 2020 How to enter 1.Prepare your entry： ●original artwork ●a short essay 2.Download and complete the entry form． 3.Mail your entry, postmarked no later than December 6,2019 To: Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry Kids’Fish Art Contest Peter borough ON K9J 3C7 Do： ●provide your artistic interpretation of the fish in its habitat ●submit your original, hand-done creation Do not： ●use photographs, tracings, computer-generated artwork ●submit freehand copies of other people’s work ●put any lettering, signatures or initials on the front of the design Essay Write a 1-page essay about： ●your fish ●its habitat ●how to protect it for future generations Include your name and address on your essay． 1.Who can sigh up for the contest? A.Julie, a 3 grader from Ontario B.Ian, whose father works with the contest C.Brian, a 6-grade homeschooler D.Olivia, who lives outside of Ontario 2.When will the winning entries come out? A.September 30,2019 B.December 6,2019． C.March 2020 D.December 31,2019． 3.To enter the contest, participants must_______ A.mail the entry form to the contest holder B.put their names on their artworks C.ensure their entries are received by December 6,2019 D.create their artworks by hand
假如你是李华，五月份去美国参加“国际文化周”，你的美国笔友Tom来信询问你赴美相关事宜。请你写一封回信，内容包括： 1. 活动时间、地点； 2. 活动的、内容； 3. 其他个人安排。 注意：1. 词数100左右。 2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 参考词汇：International Culture week国际文化周 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间互相修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有十处语言错误，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：在错的词下面画横线，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1词； 2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。 Dear Steven, From your letter, I know it is hard for you to make friends. The following advice may be for some help to you. To begin with, walking to your classmates and talk with them. After several talk you will happy find that they ate likely to consider you as a warm-heart person. Gradually, you will enjoy each other company. Besides, you’d better to give them a hand when they are in trouble. It is advisable to participate in different kind of activities, which you can communicate with different people. All in al if you follow my advice above, you would find that it isn’t big deal to make some friends. Yours, Jack
In a study recently published in the journal Neuron, researchers found that super memorizers don’t have unusually large brain regions that allow them to remember a lot of information. 1. Here are a few of their favorite tricks that can help you to remember things in your everyday life. To Remember: New words Technique: Change routine In a study, a group of students studied a list of words in two separate sessions. Some studied in a messy room ant some in a neat space. One group of students spent both sessions in the same room, while the other split the sessions between the two environments. During a test, the students who studied in multiple places remembered much more. 2. That includes the time of day, the music in the background, whether you sit or stand, etc. To Remember: Your PIN Technique: Count it out You could use your birthday, or your phone number, but identity thieves have a way of figuring those numbers out. 3. Write a four- wort sentence. Then count the number of letters in each word. For instance, “This is my PIN” =4223. To Remember: Faces Technique: Focus on noses White some super memorizes specialize in associating names with faces, the memory-palace technique doesn’t work as well if the image of the face is changed in any way. Rather than focusing on eyes, as most people do, focus on the centre or to the left of a person’s nose. 4. To Remember: Facts & figures Technique: 5. To learn and remember statistics, reviewing the material repeatedly over a longer time is far more effective than repeating it in a shorter one. If your exam is in a week, study today and then again in a day or two. If it’s a month away, study today and then wait a week before your second session. A.value exams B.Give yourself time C.This allows you to take in their whole face. D.Their brain structures are in fact the same as the rest of ours. E.Instead, try this tip from Dominic, an eight-time World Memory Champion. F.The theory is that your brain links the words to the environment around you. G.Studies showed that varying other aspects of your environment can also help.
Being jobless for the last three months, I am upset nowadays. My son has lost his ______ from a good school and he might have to go to a less qualified school. I have moved from a spacious (宽敞的) apartment to a small one in order to ______ my living expenses. My wife has built extra stress. On top of that, my father in-law ______ a week ago, which has added fuel to fire, ______ our family into a more terrible state. In these circumstances I have two mental ______: either to feel upset and keep losing my peace of mind, or ______ my negative thoughts with super mental powers about self-confidence and consistency, and ______ applying for new jobs with positive attitude. I choose the second option because I believe that the pain I am ______ today will build up my ______ . My strengths will then increases my confidence and make me a good times make me a ______ man one day. I understand that good and bad stages are part of ______ . While good times make me happy, bad times ______ the ‘inner’ me. Two months later, ______ , I have finally landed on a job which is very exciting and offers a nice salary. Time has healed my wife’s mental stress ______ the death of her father. My son has already been accepted by another good school because the admissions for new academic year were still ______ ! As I am back on the track of normal life, I can ______ say that the most important things that helped me ______ the crisis (危机) were my consistent character of patience, and ______ attitude towards life. So, while I wish you all the best life can ______ you, I would highly recommend taking the same attitude towards life ______ you are trapped in any of such situations. 1.A.admission B.benefit C.diploma D.permission 2.A.share B.reduce C.break D.raise 3.A.showed up B.set off C.fell down D.passed away 4.A.putting B.finding C.forming D.lifting 5.A.problems B.concerns C.choices D.activities 6.A.link B.replace C.mix D.exchange 7.A.regret B.stop C.keep D.risk 8.A.practicing B.suffering C.producing D.relieving 9.A.intelligence B.body C.character D.reputation 10.A.carful B.hard-working C.easy-going D.successful 11.A.life B.wealth C.time D.health 12.A.hide B.destroy C.strengthen D.kill 13.A.desperately B.unwillingly C.hopefully D.fortunately 14.A.regardless of B.due to C.instead of D.apart from 15.A.occupied B.empty C.open D.closed 16.A.disappointedly B.surprisedly C.deliberately D.confidently 17.A.fight B.meet C.change D.delay 18.A.general B.positive C.friendly D.honest 19.A.offer B.expect C.manage D.send 20.A.as if B.in that C.now that D.in case
William I, who conquered England some 930 years ago, had wealth, power and an army. Yet although William was very rich by the standard of his time, he had nothing like a flush toilet(抽水马桶)，or riding lawn mower(除草机). How did he get by ? History books are filled with wealthy people who were poor compared to me. I have storm windows, Croesus did not. Entire nations trembled before Alexander the Great, but he couldn,t buy cat food. Czar Nicholas lacked an electric saw. Given how much better off I am than so many famous dead people, you,d think I,d be content. The trouble is that, like most people, I compare my wealth with that of living persons: neighbors, school classmates, famous TV people. The greed I feel toward my friend Howard,s new kitchen is not reduced by the fact no kings ever had a refrigerator with glass doors.’ There is really no rising or falling standard of living. Over the centuries people simply find different things to feel sad about. You,d think that simply not having disease would put us in a good mood, but no, we want a hot bath too. Of course, one way to achieve happiness would be to realize that even by today,s standards the things I own are pretty nice. My house is smaller than the houses of many investments bankers, but even so it has a lot more rooms than my wife and I can keep clean. Besides, to people looking back at our era from a century or two in the future, these bankers, fancy counter tops and my own worn Formica will seem equally shabby. I can,t keep up with my neighbors right now. But just wait. 1.What does the underlined phrase “get by” in the first paragraph mean ? A.Succeed as a king. B.Deal with complaints. C.Live in s satisfactory way. D.Get some extra money. 2.How many historical figures are mentioned to compare lives in the past and present ? A.3. B.4. C.5 D.6 3.According to the passage, the author. intends to . A.tell us to be content with life B.warn us to live in a simple way C.teach us to learn lessons from life D.encourage us to struggle for wealth 4.What,s the author,s attitude towards life ? A.Doubtful. B.Optimistic. C.Uncaring. D.Cautious.
It is generally acknowledged that young people from poorer socio-economic backgrounds tend to do fess well in the education system. In an attempt to help the children of poor families, a nationwide program called “Headstart” was started in the US in 1965. A lot of money was poured into it. It Look children into pre-school institutions at the age of three and was supposed to help them succeed in school. But the results have been disappointing because the program began too late. Many children who entered it at three were already behind their peers in language and intelligence and the parents were not involved in the process. At the end of each day, “Headstart” children returned to the same disadvantaged home environment. To improve the results, another program was started in Missouri that concentrated on parents as the child’s first teachers. This program was based on research showing that working with the family is the most effective way of helping children get the best possible start in life. The four-year study included 380 families who were about to have their first child and represented different socio-economic status, age and family structure. The program involved trained educators visiting and working with the parent or parents and the child. The program also gave the parents some guidance, and useful skills on child development. At three, the children involved in the “Missouri” program were evaluated with the children selected from the same socio-economic backgrounds and family situations. The results were obvious. The children in the program were more advanced in language development, problem solving and other intellectual skills than their peers. They performed equally well regardless of socio-economic backgrounds or family structure. The one factor that was found to affect the child’s development was the poor quality of parent-child interaction. That interaction was not necessarily bad in poorer families. The “Missouri” program compares quite distinctly with the “Headstart” program. Without a similar focus of parent education and on the vital importance of the first three years, some evidence indicates that it will not be enough to overcome education unfairness. 1.What caused the failure of the “Headstart” program? A.The large number of poor families. B.The disapproval from children. C.The late start of the program. D.The long period of time. 2.What do we know about the “Missouri” program? A.It focused on the children’s first school teachers. B.It helped the children return to the same home. C.It made the children improved in many aspects. D.It gave the parents advice on their development. 3.According to the passage, what is likely to influence children s performance? A.The number of family members. B.The teacher-student relationship. C.The intelligence of their parents. D.The parent-child communication. 4.How does the author develop the passage? A.By listing figures. B.By making comparisons. C.Ry presenting ideas. D.By drawing conclusions.
Emilia Dobek traces her interest in space and the universe back to third grade when she and her father watched a blood moon---a total lunar eclipse (月蚀)---on the roof of their house. Now a seventh-grader at East Prairie Elementary School, Dobek recently won the national Discovery Education Lockheed-Martin Beyond Challenge by designing a space station for travelling to Mars. She says that night watching the lunar eclipse started a strong desire in her that has yet to run out of fuel. So when her teacher Andrea Smeeton received information about the national challenge, Smeeton said she immediately had one student in mind. “I knew she would love the challenge and that she would go way beyond in her search,” Smeeton said. “She immediately started researching bone density (密度) of astronauts and how to have food on Mars.” “My design will ensure the safety of the astronauts but also make sure their comfort is out of this world,” Dobek says. Dobek’s design calls for building the MSS or Mars Storage Station to put the supplies in. It also includes the SGF or Self-Crowing Farm, and she details how it would work with the elements on Mars. Then there is physical and leisure activity for the astronauts under Dobek’s design. A simulation (模拟装置) allows astronauts to choose their exercise machine and virtual (虚拟的) reality environment. Rooms have circular ceilings so astronauts will be able to watch downloaded shows and even see places on Earth, such as their homes. “I want to tell other kids to follow their passions.” Dobek said. “Whatever they want to do they should push for it and always try their best.” 1.Dobek first became interested in space when . A.she was still a seventh-grader B.she studied at a junior high school C.she lived on the top of their house D.she watched an eclipse of the moon 2.Smeeton recommended that Dobek take the challenge because . A.she knew Dobek liked challenges in life B.she had no other students interested in Mars C.Dobek knew how to research bone density of astronauts D.she was sure that Dobek would have outstanding performance 3.What does Dobek focus on when designing the space station? A.The environment on Mars. B.The safety of the supplies. C.The activities for astronauts. D.The comfort of the astronauts.
Knowing what to do at checkout and properly preparing for it can turn a potentially heated situation into a quick thank you and goodbye. Below we made a list of five things you should remember at hotel checkout. Don,t be late to check Hotels may add an extremely high price for being just a half hour late. If you know you won,t make the cutoff time, it never hurts to call ahead and try to negotiate away a potential charge. Don,t forget to double check the room and safe Make sure you don,t leave things behind. If you have an early flight or checkout time, pack up as much as you can the night before so that last-minute rush isn,t too annoying. Also, be sure to take out anything in the room safe. Don,t forget to tip the housekeepers It,s always polite to leave some money for the people keeping your room clean. Don,t ignore the detailed bill You may be in a rush, but give the detailed bill a careful look to see if the hotel charge is different from the rate you initially booked. Don,t get angry Shouting at the assistant manager standing behind the front desk probably won,t help when dealing with an unexpected item on the bill. Think about how difficult it can be to deal with annoyed customers. Keep calm and things may be solved(解决) better and sooner. 1.The hotel will charge you more money if you . A.check before cutoff time B.do not call the hotel ahead C.are late in checking out D.negotiate with the clerks 2.Which of the following does the author suggest doing? A.Leaving something behind. B.Being sure to keep the room clean. C.Doing the pack-up as early as possible. D.Tipping the housekeepers to show respect. 3.What is the purpose of the last paragraph of the passage? A.To suggest a way to solve problems properly. B.To provide more information about the hotel. C.To show the uneasiness of assistant managers. D.To protect customers from unnecessary dangers. 4.In which section of the magazine can you probably find such a passage ? A.Travel. B.Nature. C.Lifestyle. D.Fitness.
成语是中国文化的重要组成部分，它能用简单的词语表达出丰富且深刻的寓意。假定你是李华，你的外国笔友 Peter对中国成语很感兴趣，向你咨询有关中国成语的信息。请你写封邮件，介绍成语相关内容： 1、成语的特点； 2、学习成语的益处； 3、自己学习成语的感受和体会。 Dear Peter, I am glad that you are interested in Chinese idioms. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours sincerely Lihua
每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加，删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧）, 并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线（＼）划掉。修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。 注意：每句只有一处错误多改不计分。 Eric and Sophie were neighbors. One day they were play together. Eric has a collection of marbles(弹珠) while Sophie had some sweets with him. Eric told Sophie what he would give her all his marble in exchange for her sweets. Sophie agreed. Eric kept the biggest and most beautiful marble aside and gave rest to Sophie. Sophie gave all her sweets for him as she had been promised. That night, Sophie slept peaceful. But Eric couldn't sleep as he kept wonder if Sophie had hidden some sweets from him the way he had hidden his best marble.
Sudha Chandran, a classical dancer from India, had to have her right leg cut after a car accident. She was also _______ on her career (事业) road. Though the accident brought her bright career to a _______, she didn’t give up. In the _______ months that followed, Sudha met a doctor who developed an artificial (人造的) _______ made from rubber filled with sponge (海绵). So _______ she wanted to go back to _______ after she had been fitted with an artificial leg. Sudha knew that she believed in _______ and could realize her dream, _______ she began her courageous journey back to the world of dancing — _______ to balance, bend, stretch, walk, turn, twist and twirl. After every public recital (个人表演), she ________ ask her dad about her performance. “You ________ have a long way to go” was the answer she used to get ________. In January 1984, Sudha made a historic ________ by giving a public recital in Bombay. She performed in such a great manner that it ________ everyone to tears and this ________ pushed her to the number one position again. That evening when she asked her dad the ________ question, he didn’t say anything. He just touched her feet as a praise. Sudha’s comeback was ________ moving that a film producer ________ to make the story into a hit film. When someone asked Sudha how she had ________ to dance again, she said quite simply, “YOU DON’T NEED FEET TO DANCE.” ________ is impossible in this world. If you have the will to win, you can achieve anything. 1.A.taken off B.cut off C.kicked off D.put off 2.A.top B.height C.point D.stop 3.A.unforgettable B.painful C.busy D.free 4.A.flower B.leg C.gift D.box 5.A.strangely B.strongly C.heavily D.vividly 6.A.home B.school C.dancing D.walking 7.A.the doctor B.the stage C.herself D.her dad 8.A.so B.even C.since D.such 9.A.starting B.remembering C.wanting D.learning 10.A.could B.should C.would D.might 11.A.still B.ever C.also D.yet 12.A.in surprise B.in turn C.in return D.in anger 13.A.change B.comeback C.movement D.promise 14.A.moved B.made C.let D.forced 15.A.story B.performance C.decision D.accident 16.A.same B.new C.normal D.usual 17.A.such B.this C.very D.so 18.A.allowed B.pretended C.refused D.decided 19.A.tried B.thought C.managed D.imagined 20.A.Nothing B.Anything C.Something D.Everything
Anxiety is tough to deal with at the best of time. It’s even tougher when we’re in the midst of apandemic （大流行病） that is causing chaos around the globe. Here are some simple steps that will help you take back control of the situation. Stay away from the news. Constantly reading, watching, or checking the news only makes your anxiety grow stronger. 1. Before you know it, your work breaks turn into checking the latest news on coronavirus （冠状病毒） on your phone. Because it’s easier to nip （阻止） a bad habit in the bud, try to limit the amount of time you spend watching the news. Distract （使分心） yourself. 2. We can’t panic about coronavirus and at the same time be absorbed by a work project. So next time a worrying thought creeps into your mind, try to distract yourself. lt can be with work, taking a shower, or even watching a silly YouTube video. Choose what you focus on. It’s a difficult time, because we’re isolated and many of us feel lonely and helpless. Instead of thinking about social isolation and the difficulties, which can make us depressed, you are supposed to change the focus. Is there something you’ve always wanted to do but have never had the time?3.Could you sign up for a self-improvement webinar （在线研讨会） that allows you to gain life skills? 4. Even though we’re socially distancing ourselves from other people, this doesn’t mean that we should be socially isolating ourselves. Make use of technology and FaceTime or Skype with the people you care about. Remember：thoughts are mental events that will pass. Consider practicing some mindfulness meditation. Focus on your breaths going in and out of your lungs while gently letting go of thoughts.5. A.Stay connected. B.Keep optimistic. C.Your curiosity can turn into a habit. D.It will help to do something you like. E.Our minds can’t hold two thoughts at once. F.Doing this can calm you and it can ground you. G.That can be a project at home or a new language，for example.
Michael and I did not know when the waiter put the plates on our table. At the time we were sitting in a small restaurant, hidden from the busy Third Street, in New York City. Even the smell of fresh serving blintze did not interfered our conversation. In fact, we let the blintze soaked in the sour cream. We just enjoy the conversation too much that we forgot to eat. Our conversation was so delightful though we did not speak about important things. We laughed and spoke about the film which we have just watched. While our fun conversation continued, my eyes went across the room and stop on the corner. A couple of old folks sat in there. The woman wearing the flower dress with faded color, the same with the pillow where she laid her pallid handbag. The man’s top head shined just like the boiled egg which he ate very slowly. The woman chewed her oatmeal(燕麦片) very slowly too, seemed with very much effort. But what made my mind thought about them was the silence around them. Michael and I paid our food and went on. When we passed the corner where the couple sat, my wallet fell. When I stopped to get it, I saw under the table, they were tenderly holding each other’s hand. They were eating in silence while holding each other’s hand! I was very touched to see the simple yet the very meaningful action reflecting the close relationship of the couple. Their silence was the pleasant and relaxing one, it was the expression of the tender love and it did not always need the words to express it. They might spend the hours holding each other’s hand like this in the morning. When I and Michael went out of the restaurant, I thought, maybe it was nothing bad at all if some day we have something like that. Maybe, it will become the expression of the tender and complete love. 1.From the first paragraph we may know the fact that the author and Michael ___________. A.saw a film just now B.were talking about something important C.talked about a film about the couple D.laughed when they were eating 2.What did the author see on the corner of the restaurant? A.A boiled egg. B.A wallet. C.Two people. D.Delicious food. 3.We can infer from the passage that ___________. A.the author paid little attention to the couple B.the couple kept talking while eating C.the author paid for the couple’s food D.the author was moved by the couple’s action 4.Why did the author think the silence around the old couple pleasant and relaxing? A.Because they had nothing important to talk about. B.Because the silence expressed the tender love between them. C.Because they spent hours keeping in silence every morning. D.Because they were eating very slowly.
More often than not, we think the taste of food is largely to do with the way it's cooked. However, according to a new study published in the Journal of Consumer Research, sitting and standing also affect the taste. Lead author Dipayan Biswas, a professor from the University of South Florida in the US, looked specifically at how the vestibular（前庭的）sense, which is responsible for balance, posture（姿势）and location awareness, works with our sense of taste. He found that standing for even a few minutes causes people to feel physical stress. Gravity pushes blood to the lower parts of the body, causing the heart to work harder. This increases the heart rate and leads to increased stress hormones（荷尔蒙）.All of these reduce sensory sensitivity, which affects taste. Our mouths fail to taste or feel temperature as well when this happens. When people experience discomfort, foods that normally taste good aren't as pleasing, says Science Daily. Biswas gave 350 participants each a piece of biscuit and had them rate its tastiness. Those who stood while eating gave it a lower rating than those who sat in comfortable chairs. Next, Biswas and his team gave participants bite-sized cookies from a well-known local restaurant. These cookies are widely considered to be very tasty. Those who sat down to eat rated them highly. However, when the baker added extra salt, the results were opposite. Participants who stood up to eat the cookies didn't notice that the cookies tasted saltier, while those who were seated found the cookies weren't so tasty. So if you really want to enjoy your meal, try to find yourself a comfortable seat. But if you're trying to lose weight, eating while standing could be helpful because people tend to eat less while standing. 1.What's the common belief about the taste of the food in the text? A.It seems associated with people's preferences. B.It is largely to do with how people sit or stand. C.It has little to do with the way people eat food. D.It is mainly determined by how food is cooked. 2.Why do people who stand less enjoy food? A.Their mental health declines. B.Their hearts work more slowly. C.They are less sensitive to taste. D.They have no sensory sensitivity. 3.How did Dipayan Biswas get his conclusions in paragraph 4? A.By classifying examples. B.By doing experiments. C.By studying previous theories. D.By analyzing abundant data. 4.What's the best title for the text? A.Sitting Has Various Effects on Eating B.Posture Affects How People Enjoy Food C.Eating While Standing Helps to Lose Weight D.Sitting and Standing Are Common Postures
When I was growing up in America, I was ashamed of my mother’s Chinese English. Because of her English, she was often treated unfairly. People in department stores, at banks, and at restaurants did not take her seriously, did not give her good service, pretended not to understand her, or even acted as if they did not hear her. My mother has long realized the limitations of her English as well. When I was fifteen, she used to have me call people on the phone to pretend I was she. I was forced to ask for information or even to shout at people who had been rude to her. One time I had to call her stockbroker (股票经纪人). I said in an adolescent voice that was not very convincing(令人相信的), “This is Mrs. Tan.” And my mother was standing beside me, whispering loudly, “Why he don’t send me check already two week late.” And then, in perfect English I said : “I’m getting rather concerned .You agreed to send the check two weeks ago, but it hasn’t arrived.” Then she talked more loudly. “What he want? I come to New York tell him front of his boss.” And so I turned to the stockbroker again, “I can’t tolerate(容忍) any more excuse. If I don’t receive the check immediately, I am going to have to speak to your manager when I am in New York next week.” The next week we ended up in New York. While I was sitting there red-faced, my mother, the real Mrs. Tan, was shouting to his boss in her broken English. When I was a teenager, my mother’s broken English embarrassed(使尴尬) me. But now, I see it differently. To me, my mother’s English is perfectly clear, perfectly natural. It is my mother tongue. Her language, as I hear it, is vivid, direct, and full of observation and wisdom. It was the language that helped shape(影响) the way I saw things, expressed ideas, and made sense of the world. 1.Why was the author’s mother poorly served? A.She was unable to speak good English. B.She was often misunderstood. C.She was not clearly heard. D.She was not very polite. 2.From Paragraph 2, we know that the author was ________. A.good at pretending B.rude to the stockbroker C.ready to help her mother D.unwilling to phone for her mother 3.After the author made the phone call, ________. A.they forgave the stockbroker B.they failed to get the check C.they went to New York immediately D.they spoke to their boss at once 4.What does the author think of her mother’s English now? A.It confuses her. B.It embarrasses her. C.It helps her understand the world. D.It helps her tolerate rude people.
In a hot summer, there’s no better place than a UK beach—these shores offer walks and wildlife, picnics and rockpools. Runswick Bay, North Yorkshir
It is a popular destination for rock poolers, walkers and hunters. Many of the homes are now holiday accommodations, linked by paths and walkways rather than streets. The Royal Hotel, at the heart of the village, offers homemade cakes and coffee alongside a simple but tasty bar menu and local Black Sheep bitter on draft. Stay in Castle House (sleeps six, three nights from £500) at the top of the village; has sweeping views of the bay from a comfortable window seat. South Shore, Brownsea Island, Dorset
Reached by ferry from the moneyed shores of Sandbanks, Brownsea Island is a pocket of safe wilderness in Poole harbour. Famous for its red squirrel population and as the site of Baden-Powell’s first Scout camp, its mixture of woodland, wildland, and ponds suits a day of exploration and adventure. Push yourself into the sandy banks and enjoy views across the harbour in the company of various sea birds. Stay in National Trust-owned Custom House on the seaport (sleeps four, three nights from £622); offers a real Brownsea experience. Kingsgate Bay, Broadstairs, Kent
The lack of a convenient car park means that Kingsgate Bay, between Margate and Broadstairs, is quieter than other beaches on the Thanet coast. A short walk from the car park at neighboring Joss Bay (popular with surfers), however, will take you to this sheltered sandy bay with its sea caves. It is also a safe place to swim and canoe. Stay in the Botany Bay Hotel (family rooms from £80 B&B); has some dog-friendly rooms. 1.Which of the following suits you most if you are an animal lover? A.Joss Bay. B.Kingsgate Bay. C.South Shore. D.Runswick Bay. 2.What can we learn from the passage? A.Runswick Bay can be accessible by ferry. B.Your pet dogs are admitted into the Botany Bay Hotel. C.There are lots of convenient car parks for visitors at Kingsgate Bay. D.You can enjoy homemade cakes during your stay in the Botany Bay Hotel. 3.What kind of people is the text mainly written for? A.Scientists. B.Students. C.Tourists. D.Artists.
假定你是李华，你的美国朋友Lisa想要学习弹古筝，但是她的父母因怕影响她学习而不允许，她现在很难过。请你给她写封邮件，内容包括： 1. 给予安慰和理解； 2. 给出建议； 3. 表达祝愿。 注意：1. 词数100左右； 2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 参考词汇：古筝 guzheng _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。 增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。 删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。 修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写上修改后的词。 注意：1. 每处错误及其修改仅限一词； 2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。 Last Friday I took the subway home as usually. Since our physics teacher had just teach us in class that the escalator（自动扶梯） worked, I decided to see how fast the escalator went. To my surprise, it went a speed of about 40 m/min. The next day, I went to a department store with her cousin Emily. I times the escalator here too. I found that it was much slower, going about 30 meter every minute. Why? I check on the Internet and found the reason. Stores slow down escalators on a purpose, allowing customers more time to looking at their products.
Recently, for the first time in five years I made a resolution(决心). I left my wheelchair and started________. I made it forty-two yards. That simple resolution________something quite powerful and life changing. Today I walked five miles. My medical team had said this would be________. My brain could no longer send the signals for walking________some nerves(神经)had been destroyed. A while back, a psychologist friend of mine urged me to try to________myself. I was angry. Four of Boston's leading doctors said I'd never get any________. How could I help myself? I'd get mad at people________her. I heard various things I should________: a new diet, exercise, positive thinking. All of these non-experts________that doctors do not know everything about human potential. What made me________decide to try? The________is simpler than I'd have ever imagined. That day I tried walking on my own, I said to myself "Why not?" I walked in a strange way. I got________. So I always explained. I met a friend who said, "________excusing yourself. Walk proudly!" She's just one of the many who've________me that if I open my heart to acceptance, the world is filled with________teams. I've also decided to open my mind and really________others, experts or not. This not only strengthens my belief in my________; it also strengthens my faith in miracles(奇迹). I________to ride a bicycle with the help of my husband and soon I could ride it on my own.________, I made a now often repeated resolution- saying, "Yes, I can" to difficulties. How do we find________when it seems impossible? Do we simply believe that we can achieve something? Yes. 1.A.running B.watching C.playing D.walking 2.A.turned into B.depended on C.referred to D.looked for 3.A.imperfect B.unlucky C.unnecessary D.impossible 4.A.unless B.because C.though D.if 5.A.remind B.express C.help D.protect 6.A.warmer B.better C.heavier D.cleverer 7.A.before B.against C.like D.except 8.A.try B.forget C.recognize D.prove 9.A.reported B.believed C.noticed D.questioned 10.A.usually B.nearly C.normally D.finally 11.A.answer B.theory C.suggestion D.conclusion 12.A.scared B.tired C.excited D.embarrassed 13.A.Enjoy B.Stop C.Consider D.Practice 14.A.taught B.warned C.written D.excused 15.A.sport B.research C.support D.rescue 16.A.cheer for B.care about C.listen to D.argue with 17.A.honesty B.abilities C.patience D.feelings 18.A.started B.regretted C.failed D.intended 19.A.However B.Otherwise C.Instead D.Therefore 20.A.kindness B.quietness C.hope D.justice
If you need to interview someone for an article but you have never interviewed before, it can be frightening. Here are some tips for preparing for and conducting a successful interview. 1. If the person is a known author or speaker, take the time to read or listened to his/her work, or at least get familiar with his/her most recent or most important work. If the interview will cover events, review whatever is known publicly about those events.. Being a recording device(录音设备). You can use your phone or an audio recorder. In this way you needn’t struggle to write things down. 2. And this will make it easier to include direct quotes when you start writing. Remember to make it a conversation rather than a list of questions. Prepared questions are just a guideline. 3.. You can also try to ask your interviewee about his/her personal thoughts and reactions to events and people they deal with. Appropriate feedback(反馈) is also important. Feel free to say words that show you are listening, like “yeah” and “Mmmm”. 4. You can also give more facial feedback like smiling. 5. If the interviewee changes suddenly from one line of thought to another, lead them back to the area you are focusing on. Guide the interview but don’t keep interrupting with many questions. A.Politely ask if you can interview them. B.Do your homework before you pick up the phone. C.Then you can focus all your attention on the interview. D.Consider how all the questions can be asked in a short time. E.Nodding your head can be an encouragement to the interviewee. F.In order to get the information you need, you should guide the interview. G.You can try to ask questions based on what they have said to you in previous responses.
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