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Reading can be a social activity．Think of the people who belong to book groups．They choose books to read and then meet to discuss them．Now the website BookCrossing．com turns the page on the traditional idea of a book group． Members go on the site and register the books they own and would like to share．BookCrossing provides an identification number to stick inside the book．Then the person leaves it in a public place，hoping that the book will have an adventure，traveling far and wide with each new reader who finds it． Bruce Pederson，the managing director of BookCrossing，says，"The two things that change your life are the people you meet and books you read．BookCrossing combines both．" Members leave books on park benches and buses，in train stations and coffee shops．Whoever finds their book will go to the site and record where they found it． People who find a book can also leave a journal entry describing what they thought of it．E-mails are then sent to the BookCrossers to keep them updated about where their books have been found．Bruce Peterson says the idea is for people not to be selfish by keeping a book to gather dust on a shelf at home． BookCrossing is part of a trend among people who want to get back to the"real"and not the virtual（虚拟）．The site now has more than one million members in more than one hundred thirty-five countries． 1.Why does the author mention book groups in the first paragraph？ ______ A.To explain what they are． B.To introduce BookCrossing． C.To stress the importance of reading． D.To encourage readers to share their ideas． 2.What does the underlined word"it"in Paragraph 2 refer to？ ______ A.The book． B.An adventure． C.A public place． D.The identification number． 3.What will a BookCrosser do with a book after reading it？ ______ A.Meet other readers to discuss it． B.Pass it on to another reader． C.Keep it safe in his bookcase． D.Mail it back to its owner． 4.What is the best title for the text？ ______ A.Online Reading：A Virtual Tour B.Electronic Books：A new Trend C.A Book Group Brings Tradition Back D.A Website Links People through Books
Friday would be Samia and Salem’s wedding day! Everyone in the village was excited and was busy preparing for the happy event. The villagers were very proud of Salem as he worked long hours and cared about the people in his village. While others were enjoying the prewedding celebrations, together with the nurses, the groom was busy delivering a baby in his clinic. The bride was in her room happily arranging her hair and make-up, getting ready for the arrival of her guests. Her family and friends had excitedly prepared the henna (涂指甲花) party. Grandma and Mum were busy in the kitchen with the food they had made for the henna feast for the day before Friday. Samia’s friend Mariam was making the wedding cake. Her friend Shaikha was collecting the bride’s dress from the tailor. At 12 noon the henna maker arrived. Following the tradition, she started decorating the bride’s hands. There was an air of excitement in the room. Grandma started singing a traditional folk song. Suddenly, the bride felt a strange tingling (麻刺感) in her hand. It grew worse and worse. Her hand became red and swollen soon. Grandma said, “Oh dear, I think it best that you wash your hands immediately.” As an emergency first aider, Mariam suggested applying some cold cream on Samia’s hand and ran off and returned with some in her hand. Neither of these worked. Mum took control and phoned Salem but in vain. Without hesitation, she took Samia to the hospital urgently with Dad and other friends. Dr Ahmed looked at her hand and said, “You’ve had an allergic reaction to the henna. Tomorrow is your wedding. What about drawing the henna using body colors?” Everyone smiled. 1.What was Salem doing the day before the wedding? A.Working with the nurses. B.Decorating the bride’s hands. C.Preparing for the wedding cake. D.Visiting the tailor for the wedding suit. 2.What event took place in the village on Thursday? A.Celebrating a wedding ceremony. B.Holding a baby’s birthday party. C.Having a feast party. D.Ordering the wedding dress. 3.Why did Mariam run away when she saw what happened to Samia? A.To get some water. B.To call a first aider. C.To inform Samia’s mother. D.To fetch some cream. 4.How did Samia’s mother feel facing the emergency? A.Regretful. B.Calm. C.Powerful. D.Nervous.
What’s On? Electric Underground 7.30pm－1.00am Free at the Cyclops Theatre Do you know who’s playing in your area? We’re bringing you an evening of live rock and pop music from the best local bands. Are you interested in becoming a musician and getting a recording contract(合同)? If so, come early to the talk at 7.30pm by Jules Skye, a successful record producer. He’s going to talk about how you can find the right person to produce you music. Gee Whizz 8.30pm-10.30pm Comedy at Kaleidoscope Come and see Gee Whizz perform. He’s the funniest stand-up comedian(喜剧演员) on the comedy scene. This joyful show will please everyone, from the youngest to the oldest. Gee Whizz really knows how to make you laugh! Our bar is open from 7.00pm for drinks and snacks(快餐). Simon’s Workshop 5.00pm-7.30pm Wednesdays at Victoria Stage This is a good chance for anyone who wants to learn how to do comedy. The workshop looks at every kind of comedy, and practices many different ways of making people laugh. Simon is a comedian and actor who has 10 years’ experience of teaching comedy. His workshops are exciting and fun. An evening with Simon will give you the confidence to be funny. Charlotte Stone 8.00pm-11.00pm Pizza World Fine food with beautiful jazz music; this is a great evening out. Charlotte Stone will perform songs from her new best-selling CD, with James Pickering on the piano. The menu is Italian, with excellent meat and fresh fish, pizzas and pasta(面食). Book early to get a table. Our bar is open all day, and serves cocktails, coffee, beer, and white wine. 1.Who can help you if you want to have your music produced? A.Jules Skye. B.Gee Whizz. C.Charlotte Stone. D.James Pickering. 2.At which place can people of different ages enjoy a good laugh? A.The Cyclops Theatre B.Kaleidoscope C.Victoria Stage D.Pizza World 3.What do we know about Simon’s Workshop? A.It requires membership status. B.It lasts three hours each time. C.It is run by a comedy club. D.It is held every Wednesday. 4.When will Charlotte Stone perform her songs? A.5.00pm-7.30pm. B.7.30pm－1.00am. C.8.00pm-11.00pm. D.8.30pm-10.30pm.
随着新冠肺炎的蔓延，全国各地“停课不停学”，采用网上直播课程。一时间，网络 教学得到了更多的推广。现请你结合以下要点写一篇关于网络教方面旳英语文章。 1. 网络教学的利弊； 2. 你的看法及建议。 注意： 1. 词数100左右； 2. 开头已经给出，不计入总词数； 3. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 With the coming and spread of COVID-19, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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（\）画掉。 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 year, my family and me arrived in Cusco at 6 a. m. in Friday morning. We were very tiring because we got up early to go to the airport than usual. When we got to our hotel, and we slept for some hour. Then we had a delicious breakfast. After that, we walked around the main square, watch a group of people dancing typical dances in the square. In the afternoon, we visited some museums, that we took many photos. To our regret, we didn’t go to the art galleries. On Saturday we were in the hurry to travel to Machu Picchu by train, which considered one of the New Seven Wonders of the World now.
Every year, the 28 students on the BlitzCreek Robotics team at Bullock Creek High School in Midland, Michigan participate in the FIRST Robotics Competition. They are _________ to create a robot that can perform certain tasks. But building robots isn’t _________, and the team’ s expected to help raise money for their _________. When Maxton Herst _________ the team in ninth grade, he came across a video about a toilet paper pyramid, realizing it was possible to build a _________ pyramid, and then sell the paper to raise money. The _________ was convincing other members of the team. Year after year, he _________ suggested the idea, but it never took off. _________, last May, all the team members _________ to try his idea. In late December, the __________ team members gave up their winter holiday to build the pyramid. It was so __________ that they had to build it from the inside before __________ and filling in the areas where they had been __________. It took about 16 hours, with 27, 434 rolls __________, to complete the world’s largest toilet paper pyramid, 61 centimeters taller than the present Guinness World Record. The pyramid __________ for viewing on January 4, 2020. With all the __________ caused by the pyramid, it turned out to be fairly easy to __________ the paper. Families and other supporters bought all of the rolls. The team made about $10,000 from the __________, which will help pay for its activities. Maxton, now 18, hopes that the __________ of his “crazy idea” will inspire others. “If you know your idea is good, __________ it,” he says. “Don’t stop.” 1.A.challenged B.predicted C.described D.managed 2.A.fresh B.permanent C.artificial D.cheap 3.A.program B.school C.exhibition D.improvement 4.A.noticed B.joined C.trained D.left 5.A.garbage-eating B.paper-saving C.record-setting D.tradition-breaking 6.A.action B.agenda C.problem D.difference 7.A.even B.also C.still D.ever 8.A.Finally B.Quickly C.Patiently D.Surely 9.A.applied B.agreed C.learnt D.afforded 10.A.attractive B.suitable C.skillful D.enthusiastic 11.A.strange B.tall C.risky D.huge 12.A.backing out B.calming down C.looking up D.moving forward 13.A.drawing B.watching C.standing D.designing 14.A.returned B.received C.examined D.used 15.A.lay B.opened C.appeared D.rose 16.A.effort B.changes C.promises D.excitement 17.A.follow B.sell C.collect D.move 18.A.event B.experiment C.ambition D.offer 19.A.birth B.success C.direction D.service 20.A.assist B.guide C.push D.share
Some children sail through exams with very little stress. For others even small tests cause real anxiety. 1. Revise Revision needs to be active. Reading through notes will not make them stick in your memory. Make notes, highlight (突出) key points and words and go over each topic several times. 2. These will be useful for last minute revision the night before each exam. Get organised Work out a revision timetable early on so that you allow enough time to cover all the topics you need to revise.3. Make sure you are setting yourself realistic targets. Trying to cram (塞满) in too much creates stress and prevents learning. Organise your clothes, food and pens the night before each exam. Feeling organised about the little things will help to cut down on stress. Sleep and rest 4. Remind that your brain will work better if it’s rested. Trying to cram in last minute revision the night before an exam is generally a bad idea. It will make you panic and might even affect your performance the following day. It’s much better to have a relaxing evening the night before each exam so you can do your best the following day. Exercise, even a walk to the shops, will help you to concentrate when you get back to work.5. Make sure you have your alarm set for the next morning! Waking up in a panic or even arriving late for an exam only makes things more stressful. A.It can also help you to sleep better. B.Here are some tips for you to sleep and rest better. C.There are some ways to help you deal with exam stress. D.At the end of each topic, make a short list of the main points. E.Get plenty of sleep and take regular breaks while you’re revising. F.Make sure you get everything ready well in advance of the exam. G.Ticking off each topic as it’s done can help revision seem more manageable.
Nowadays, learning Braille (盲文) is something of a dying art. With thousands of computer programs and other media now available, fewer kids are learning to read Braille and most of them are learning to read by listening. In the United States, less than 10% of the 1.3 million people who are legally blind are Braille readers. However, learning Braille offers students much more than just a way to get information. Listening to information does not teach students how to spell or write well. These skills are better taught by actually reading. This is particularly true when we know that Braille users often are more independent, have a higher level of education and better employment opportunities. Learning to read and write Braille requires lots of practice, which can become dull. This is what the company Lego, which is making Braille Bricks to help blind students learn to read and write, is dealing with. We strongly believe the Bricks can help increase the level of interest in learning Braille. Instead of the grid (网格) of raised dots normally found on top of Legos, Braille Bricks use the dot groups of the Braille alphabet. This allows the bricks to be “read”, but they still click together like normal Legos. Braille is often written with a special machine called a Brailler. If a student makes the wrong letter using the Brailler, it can’t really be fixed, since the letter is punched (打孔) into paper. Legos, on the other hand, are lots of fun to play with. If a student makes a mistake, fixing it is as easy as moving or changing a brick. The company is trying the Bricks out with teachers and blind students in schools. Teachers report that students enjoy the Bricks and quickly invent games and fun ways to use them. On Lego’s new Braille Bricks, which are planned to hit commercial stores in the near future, Braille is also translated into numbers and letters allowing parents and educators to follow along. 1.What has made Braille used less in recent years? A.The lack of its actual use. B.The hard learning process. C.The application of digital technology. D.The decline in the number of the blind. 2.What does the author stress about Braille in Paragraph 1? A.Its replacements. B.Its improvement. C.Its shortcomings. D.Its importance. 3.What can we say about Lego’s Braille Bricks? A.They are new reading systems. B.They help the blind in a fun way. C.They work like a special machine. D.They come from the Braille alphabet. 4.What does the company expect of its Braille Bricks? A.They’ll reach the consumers soon. B.They’ll teach blind students new games. C.They’ll lighten the burden on teachers. D.They’ll be translated into other languages.
The village of Hallstatt in Austria is a collection of appealing old buildings grouped at the edge of Lake Hallstatt, surrounded by the towering Dachstein Mountains. In summer, the mountains are green and the village is lovely. In winter, it’ s like something out of a snow-covered fairy tale. Hallstatt’ s popularity first began when it became a World Heritage Site in 1997. It increased more in 2006, when a Korean TV program shot a show in the village. Soon, Hallstatt began to get more visitors from Asia. But the number of visitors really exploded after the release of Disney’s movie “Frozen” in 2013. Millions of “Frozen” movie fans think Hallstatt is the inspiration for the fictional village of Arendelle, the main village in the movie. With “Frozen 2” released, it has only made it more popular. The number of visitors who arrive here each day is huge — up to 10,000 visitors. Last year around 19,344 busloads of tourists arrived. Local people think it’s a catastrophe. With the number of visitors mentioned above a day, that’s over 12 tourists for every person in Hallstatt. One man said his mother was woken up one day, to find tourists in her bedroom. The government thinks the town would be just fine with about one third fewer visitors each year. Starting this year, Hallstatt will begin a program to limit the number of buses bringing visitors here. But villagers also admit the fact that before the tourist boom, people would leave Hallstatt to find work and that many people rely upon the tourists for their jobs now. Hallstatt may be easy on the eyes, but it’s opposite on the wallet. Hotel rooms can cost between $350 and $450. Oh, and it costs over one dollar to use the public bathroom here. Even toilets can be good business — as long as they aren’t frozen. 1.What plays the most important role in making Hallstatt world-famous? A.Its lovely weather. B.The hit movie. C.Its beautiful architecture. D.The Korean TV program. 2.How many local people are there in Hallstatt? A.About 800. B.About 7,000. C.About 12,000. D.About 18,000. 3.How do the villagers respond to the tourism? A.They depend on it completely. B.They hope it stays away. C.They find it environment-friendly. D.They are in a dilemma about it. 4.What does the author really want to indicate about Hallstatt in the last paragraph? A.It is easy for tourists to get there. B.Tourists can make business there. C.Be ready to pay before going there. D.It is freezing cold sometimes there.
Now, at ten, Selah Schneiter has become the youngest person ever to climb the 3,000-foot-high Nose route of El Capitan, topping out above Yosemite Valley. Selah was unaware she was breaking a record at the time. “El Cap was the mountain my wife Joy and I first climbed together,” Mike, Selah’s father, said. “We fell in love while climbing the route over four days.” After the couple married, they returned there to climb. They took Selah on her first trip to Yosemite when she was only two months old. First asked if she’d try the Nose, she declined. Then, she began to think about it more, and last year she felt that she was able to make it to the Nose. However, accomplishing the seemingly impossible climb requires more than simply deciding to go for it. Over the winter, Mike and Selah prepared for “the big one”. When it came time to climb, Selah and Mike were joined by Mark Regier, a long-time family friend who had been part of the El Cap team when Mike and Joy met. He was also the chief witness of their wedding. Doing such a climb with a ten-year-old, Regier considered it seriously. “Being a father myself, I must look after her well,” he said. At first he doublechecked everything she did, but after a while he was sure Selah knew what she was doing. Then they set off. When it came to the exposure, Selah showed fortitude. “It wasn’t that frightening,” she said. “Although when it got really exposed it can be a little scary.” She admitted to getting nervous under The Great Roof, but she calmed herself and was comfortable being so high. Eventually, she and her companions completed the 5-day climb successfully. 1.What can we know about Mike? A.He encouraged Selah to set a record. B.He’s had a long history with Yosemite. C.He helped Selah decide to climb El Cap. D.He came across Joy at Regier’s wedding. 2.How did Mark Regier feel at first about Selah’s climbing the Nose? A.Amused. B.Confident. C.Cautious. D.Encouraged. 3.What does the underlined word “fortitude” in Paragraph 5 mean? A.Scare. B.Relaxation. C.Pride. D.Courage. 4.What is the best title for the text? A.Small Climber, Big Outcome B.Selah Was a True Climber at Ten C.Selah Schneiter, a Born Climber D.Life Means Enjoying Climbing
Children’s Museum of Indianapolis It’s the largest children’s museum in the world. Here, kids and their parents can learn about dinosaurs, ancient Greece, outer-space objects, and much more. In 2018, the museum opened the Riley Children’s Health Sports Legends Experience, where kids can play while learning about the history and culture of sports. Apollo Mission Control Center In 1985, it was regarded as a National Historic Landmark. Work began in 2017 to restore it to perfect condition. And now you can visit it firsthand, learning about the engineers, flight controllers, and scientists who worked behind the scenes to make the moon landing a reality. The team at the center hosts events about space every day of the year, for kids as young as 4. Deichman Biblo Toyen It is one of the coolest libraries. This striking library for only children aged 10 to 15 was designed to inspire. With many colorful exhibits and surprises, each section offers visitors a perfect experience. For those who have just come with a good book to read, there’re plenty of comfortable spots to do so. Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center Since it opened in 2018, it has helped kids and other visitors understand and appreciate the food on their tables. It partners with nearby Grotegut Dairy Farm (奶牛场), which bridges the gap between the center and real-world dairy operation. Visitors can take a bus tour of the farm to see it in action. And when any of Grotegut’s cows is ready to have a baby, it’s brought to Farm Wisconsin’s birthing center, where visitors are able to watch it all. But there’s no guarantee that a birth will happen during your visit. 1.What can be learnt about Children’s Museum of Indianapolis? A.It has a large collection of ancient works. B.It encourages children to play more freely. C.It concerns children’s sports education. D.It’s based on Apollo Mission Control Center. 2.What can visitors do in Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center? A.Milk the cows. B.Have outdoor experiences. C.Make cheeses. D.Feed a baby cow. 3.Which is meant to inspire kids to read ? A.Children’s Museum of Indianapolis. B.Apollo Mission Control Center. C.Deichman Biblo Toyen. D.Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center.
假定你是李华，校报英文版以“对高一新生说”为主题征稿，邀请学长给下学期入学的新生提出一些学习和生活上的建议，请你以书信的形式写一篇稿件，要点包括： 1.你对高中学习生活的感受； 2.你对高一新生的建议； 3.你的祝福。 注意： （1）词数100左右； （2）可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
根据下列各句句意、单词的首字母及汉语提示，写出该单词的正确形式，并把完整单词（含首字母）写在答卷上。 1.At first, we didn’t feel we b______ (属于) here, but now we are attached to the land we live on. 2.I r______ (推荐) the movie for the whole family. 3.Her sisters, Felicie and Adelaide, are nasty and t______ (对待) Beauty as a servant. 4.The soil contains materials to keep the natural b______ (平衡) of the area. 5.The media should r______ (尊重) famous people’s privacy. 6.I was a millionaire, but I was a______ (意识到) there were a lot of hungry people in the world. 7.Perhaps their f______ (失败) is because of their low EQ. 8.To get tickets, you have to b______ (预订) in advance. 9.After a long d______ (延误), the plane finally took off. 10.Good job candidates must show a f______ (灵活的) approach to problems. 11.If you work hard, you will o______ (克服) this problem. 12.Exercise is highly b______ (有益的) to health. 13.We are all g______ (感激的) to you for what you did for us. 14.I've been learning English for 10 years, and I can speak English f______ (流利地). 15.Don’t h______ (犹豫) to ask me if you have any questions.
阅读下列句子，修改句子中的错误，每句中有一处错误。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：每处错误及其修改均仅限一词。 1.I certainly owe you a apology for not writing more often. 2.Mr Bean is an international recognised comedy character on TV and films. 3.Over time, a lot of soil has been removed, that has caused serious erosion of the land along the Yellow River. 4.I wish I was as successful with all my student as I was with Graham. 5.It was Junyan's mother taught her to be curious. 6.To avoid miss the last train, please check the time posted in the station. 7.The government has ban the use of chemical weapons. 8.Although the job takes a significant amount of time, but most students agree that the experience is worth it. 9.Each star on the flag of the United States stands of a state of the nation. 10.As time went by, I gradually adapted me to the school life.
Once in a company, a team of 40 employees from different departments were working together on a project. The team consisted of bright and _______ young members but the problems was that they wouldn't _______ information. So one day the leader of the project _______ them to take part in an event. In this event there were several fun _______. First the leader showed them into a room full of fun decorations and hundreds of colorful _______ on the floor. In the center of the room was a box full of balloons that had not been _______ yet. Seeing this, everyone was _______ and was guessing wildly what kind of activity it could be. The leader said, “Each of you pick up a balloon and blow it up. Then write your _______ on it.” After everyone did as told, they were asked to _______ their balloons inside the room and ________ quickly. Minutes later, the team were asked to come back into the room and were ________ that they had to find the balloon they ________ with their own name on it among hundreds of balloons scattered there. The leader told them the first three to ________ the balloon with their own name will be the ________. And they were not allowed to pop (弄破) any balloon. ________ everyone tried their best to find their balloon, but ________ after twenty minutes, not a single person ________ to find their balloon. The leader came and told them that this round was ________ and everyone should go for the next round. For the next round, the leader told them that, if any team member found any balloon with names on it, then ________it to the person whose name was on it. Everyone did so and within a couple of minutes, ________ member of the team had their own balloon with their own name on it. 1.A.pessimistic B.passive C.selfless D.enthusiastic 2.A.analyze B.share C.collect D.seek 3.A.invited B.allowed C.forced D.expected 4.A.courses B.parties C.activities D.requirements 5.A.boxes B.balloons C.pens D.toys 6.A.picked up B.hung up C.hold up D.blown up 7.A.satisfied B.shocked C.excited D.embarrassed 8.A.answer B.wish C.prediction D.name 9.A.leave B.fly C.exchange D.burst 10.A.enter B.hide C.exit D.escape 11.A.warned B.told C.convinced D.reminded 12.A.left behind B.taken away C.picked out D.put away 13.A.follow B.decorate C.color D.find 14.A.candidates B.leaders C.winners D.survivors 15.A.Carefully B.Happily C.Curiously D.Nervously 16.A.still B.just C.only D.even 17.A.tried B.managed C.offered D.failed 18.A.replaced B.held C.finished D.changed 19.A.sold B.gave C.threw D.lent 20.A.every B.one C.another D.no
Being Emotionally Healthy Many people think that being emotionally healthy in modern society is really difficult, 1.！By making some simple changes in your fate, you'll start to see your healthy emotional life again! ·Think positively It's amazing how much power our minds have over everything in our lives. A simple positive twist on a situation can turn an obstacle into an opportunity. To start this difficult step. Focus on gratitude. When you start thinking about the bad thing in your mind, stop. Cut it out. 2.. Eventually, your mind will notice the pattern and stop the negativity before you have to consciously do it. ·3. You have to work, but you also need to do what's right for you sometimes, regardless of what the world seems to be demanding. Without feeling guilty, book that well-known Kit Kat Bar. Spend a night in. Take a morning off. You'll be twice as energized when you get back to it. ·4. Art such as music, theater, and visual arts, can improve your enjoyment of life and your health. Listening to or playing music, dancing. Participating in theater, and making your own art can improve both your physical and mental health. ·Travel as much as you can Traveling can improve your physical and mental health. It allows you to grow creatively, relax and experience new things. However, 5.. If this is the case for you, try going on a day trip or a short road trip. A.Take a break B.Include art in your life C.but that's not actually true D.Choose one kind of art to develop E.Think of two things you're thankful for F.traveling is often difficult if you're living on a budget G.so they choose to ignore emotional changes in their life
As people age, the body changes in all sorts of predictable ways. Brains can slow. Wounds take longer to recover. And sleep patterns (模式) shift, too. This can come as news to many, says Michael V. Vitiello, a psychologist at the University of Washington who is expert in sleep in aging. The most noticeable—and often most annoying—changes are how sleep and wake-up times change and sleep gets lighter, often beginning in middle age. Gone are weekend sleep to 11 a.m. and the ability to sleep through a noisy garbage truck down the block. Older drivers take longer to fall asleep, and they wake up more often. They tend to stay in the deepest stages of sleep for less time than younger adults. Studies have found that poor sleep can create a particular threat to older adults—Falls, depression and anxiety, problems with memory, and increased suicide (自杀) risk are among the effects of sleep issues in this population group that researchers have found. But scientists are still unsure why those risk connections exist. What is clear is the connection between good sleep and psychological well-being in older adults. A 2010 study showed us that connection when it came to sleep quality, but sleep quantity didn't show the same effects. Experts say this may be the key to understanding sleep as you age. If you're sleeping less, but don't feel negative effects out of bed, the changes you notice may just be normal age-related. If you experience a sudden change in your sleep, or poor sleep is affecting your daily life, changing your personality, or your bedmate says you stop breathing when you snore, that could be a sign of something more serious and it's worth visiting your doctor. 1.What is one of the changes in sleep patterns with aging? A.People tend to wake up later. B.People sleep more at weekends. C.People take longer to fall asleep. D.People stay longer in deep sleep. 2.What will probably happen if the elderly have poor sleep? A.They may threaten others. B.They may become anxious. C.They may have better memory. D.They may be unaware of their risks. 3.What does the 2010 study imply? A.Both sleep quality and quantity matter with aging. B.Sleep quantity is the key to older people's mental health. C.Sleeping well is good for older people's psychological health. D.The relationship between quality and quantity is not yet clear. 4.What is the main idea of the passage? A.Bedtime pattern changes as people age. B.Poor sleep is more dangerous for older adults. C.Bedtime pattern changes are not a sign of trouble. D.People's body changes in different ways with aging.
Renting an apartment in the UK can be very difficult. The average monthly rent rose to￡932last month and in London it is even more expensive at￡1588, according to new figures. With the increasing rents leaving many people difficult to manage their daily life, some are now looking for new choices. The Older Choice Office administrator Tina Gotla-Aluri, 42, was struggling to pay￡950 a month for her because share in Putne, south-west London, when a friend suggested Share and Care Home share, which matches older homeowners who have a spare room with people who can offer practical help in exchange. She now lives in Putney with a man in his 90s and pays￡180 a month to the scheme (平台). In return, Tina provides companionship, goes food shopping, and cooks meals. “He has travelled a lot in foreign countries and food is one of our shared interests,” she says. “I cook British food like Sunday dinners and sometimes Indian or Moroccan food. It's a win-win result.” Sitting It out While some people house-sit for free to get a taste of a different life for a few weeks, designer Jennifer Hamley, 39, and her husband, Ben, 37, have turned into a way to live rent-free. The couple house-sit through Trusted House sitters.com, which connects home and pet owner a with house-sitters. It costs each side ￡89 for a yearly membership. They house-sit mainly in Brighton, taking care of pets, the home, post and watering plants. “It is a peace of mind for homeowners. A homeowner doesn't need to get anyone to check in on the house, and pet owners don't have to worry about their pets while they are out.” 1.How much can Tina save a month after living with the old man in Putney? A.￡180 B.￡770 C.￡932 D.￡950 2.What can be inferred about Tina? A.She is a professional cook. B.She likes Indian food best. C.She is satisfied with her choices. D.She has travelled to many places. 3.What do we know about Jennifer? A.She has to pay the homeowner￡89 a year. B.She house-sits to experience a different life. C.She gets the information of house-sitting from a newspaper. D.She looks after the home and pets when the homeowner is out. 4.From which part of a newspaper is the text most probably taken? A.Entertainment B.Health C.Economy D.Education
About six years ago, I was on a plane next to a talkative woman. I was tired and wanted to take a nap. But before I could go into “Ignore mode”, she tapped me on the shoulder to introduce herself and I knew she was called Helga. While talking with Helga, I mentioned that I had started an organization in high school called R.A.K.E (Random Acts of Kindness, Etc.). As I described what we did, Helga got very serious and told me that she thought “there was nothing more important in the world than Kindness.” I was curious why she was so enthusiastic and, as the plane took off, she talked about her last fight to Arizona three years ago. Just as the plane was about to leave for Phoenix, her father’s doctor called to inform her that her dad had suddenly passed away. For the three hour plane ride, she sat in stunned silence around strangers. When she arrived the airport in Arizona, she walked to the nearest wall, sat down, and cried. And here is the part I’ll never forget about Helga’s story. For two hours she sat and wept while thousands walked to and from at the airport. Helga looked at me and said, “Houston, nobody stopped and asked if I was okay that day. Not a single person. It was that day that I realized Kindness Isn’t Normal.” Kindness Isn’t Normal. That has stuck with me all these years — especially now that I work in schools nationwide speaking about sympathy, kindness and love. I’m reminded all the time that, we spend so much time worrying about our problems and our lives that we walk by or ignore people in need of kindness every day. I’m often so worried about ME that I’m really bad at taking care of YOU. So, I’ve made it my duty to do my part in making Kindness Normal. I share stories with students, teachers, and parents about our need for character and compassion. I provide young people with practical ways to exercise Kindness (they don’t always know what it looks like!). 1.If you go into “ignore mode” you ______. A.pay no attention to others B.introduce yourself voluntarily C.refuse to answer any questions D.start talking with other people 2.Why did Helga cry at the airport? A.She knew that her father died. B.She felt sick after a long flight C.She was surrounded by strangers. D.She arrived at a completely new city. 3.Helga’s story helps the author to_______. A.teach more people in need B.set up the organization R.A.K.E. C.pay more attention to his problem D.realize the present situation of kindness 4.What is the best title for the passage? A.A Kind Woman B.Ways to Be Kind C.Welcome to R.A.K.E. D.Make Kindness Normal
Movies Recommended for May Avengers: Endgame (IMAX 3D) Release Date: April 26., 20l9(American) Run time:182 mins Genres: Action| Adventure | Sci-Fi | Fantasy After the damage events of Avengers: Infinity War (2018), the universe is ruins. With the help of remaining allies (盟友), the Avengers gather once more in order to destroy Thano's actions and restore order to the universe. Tickets: Adult: $17.00 Child: $14.00 Senior: $14.00 Shadow (CD) Release Date: May 5, 20l9(America) Run time: l16mins Genres: Action| Adventure During China's Three Kingdom era (AD 220-280), in Pei, a kingdom ruled by a young and unpredictable king faces danger both inside and outside. But the king has a secret weapon: a “shadow”, who can fool both Pei's enemies and the King himself. Ticket Adult: $12.00 Child: $6.00 Senior: $7.00 Dunbe (IMAX 3D) Release Date: March 29, 20l9 (America) Run time: l13mins Genres: Adventure | Family | Fantasy Dumbo, a young elephant, whose over-sided ears enable him to fly, helps save a struggling circus, but when the circus plans a new adventure, Dumbo and his friends discover some dark Secrets. Tickets: Adult: $16.00 Child: $12.00 Senior: $13.00 Pokémon Detective Pikachu (Real D 3D) Release Date: May 10, 2019 (America) Run time: l04mins Genres: Action |Adventure |Comedy |Family Tim tries to figure out the strange death of his father, a police detective, with the help of his dad's former partner, a yellow Pokémon creature (Pocket Monster) named Pikachu. But they discover a shocking plot that could destroy the whole Pakteon universe. Tickets: Adult: $17.00 Child: $14.00 Senior: $14.00 1.What would you recommend to a man who is interested in ancient stories? A.Avengers: Endgame B.Shadow C.Dumbo D.Pokémon Detective Pikachu 2.How much should a 72-year-old man with his 9-year-old grandson pay for Dumbo? A.25 dollars B.28 dollars C.20 dollars D.31 dollars 3.What do the four movies have in common? A.They are all 3D movies. B.They all feature adventure. C.They are all released in May. D.They all last less than two hours.
根据题目所提出的具体要求，在答题卡上写出一篇连贯完整的短文，词数不少于60。假如你是李华，请你参考下面的信息，给学校英文广播站写一篇广播稿，号召大家绿色生活，并举例说明。 •save energy •reduce pollution •improve the environment 短文的开头已为你写好，不计入总词数。 Nowadays green living is becoming more and more popular.
阅读下面短文和问题，根据短文内容和每小题后的具体要求，在答题卡相 应题号后的横线上写下相关信息，完成对该问题的回答。答语要意思清 楚，结构正确，书写工整。 Is traffic a big problem where you live? Increased cycling may be the answer. Where are the best places to live and cycle? A new report lists the best bike-friendly cities around the world. Top of the list is Amsterdam, the bike capital of the world. An unbelievable 40% of all traffic movements are by bicycle. Copenhagen, the city of bikes, is a city where 32 % of workers cycle to work because it's fast and easy. Berlin is another European city that's great for cycling. The city has about 80 kilometers of bike lanes, and 50 kilometers of pavement (人行道)paths. Cycling accounts for 12% of total street traffic. Barcelona has been praised for its cycle service ''Bicing''，a bicycle service that allows users to take and leave bicycles at any of the 100 stations spread around the city. The city has created a ''green ring'' that surrounds the city area of Barcelona with a bike path. There are 3,250 parking spaces for bikes at street level at present. Barcelona City is also building a new underground car park for bicycles. The UK has its cycle-friendly cities too. Bristol is the birthplace of ''Sustrans'' — the cycle-route charity which was formed 30 years ago. One of their projects was turning an old rail line between Bristol and Bath into a bike route. Other bike-friendly cities in the UK include Cambridge and York. Bicycle is a most popular means of transportation in China. Nowadays, riding a bicycle is also a good way to support low-carbon living. There are many riding routes in Beijing for outdoor-lovers to explore. Cyclists can get close enough to experience the history and culture of Beijing, including the Forbidden City, the Bird's Nest, Hutong etc. 1.Why do 32% of workers cycle to work in Copenhagen?(不多于六个单词) 2.What is "Sustrans'' ？(不多于三个单词) 3.What is also a good way to support low-carbon living nowadays?(不多于三个单词) 4.What is the passage mainly about?(不多于七个单词)
Fans of art believe that its main purpose is to make us look at life from many different angles. When it comes to Cubism, however, the artists of this era wanted us to look at life from every angle. The father of Cubism, Spanish artist Pablo Picasso, is among the art world's most famous names. Like many other great names before him, he felt restrained by the rules of his teachers and decided to do something: break them. Early in his painting career, Picasso realized something important about how people view and remember scenes of beauty. When we look at a subject, we don’t just see it from one angle, as many paintings appear. Instead, we study the subject from a number of different angles, heights and viewpoints. This is the aim of Cubism: It portrays subjects from a wide range of angles; it doesn’t force us to see things as the artist viewed them at the time he or she painted them. To bring his visions to life, Picasso and other Cubists took the most basic components of a subject and rearranged them in a way which let us see it in full detail. “By breaking objects and figures down into distinct areas, Picasso aimed to show different viewpoints at the same time and within the same space,” in the words of the Tate Institution. Or as Lithuanian-born Cubist Jacques Lipchitz once put it: “Cubism is like standing at a certain point on a mountain and looking around. If you go higher, things will look different; if you go lower, again they will look different.” Cubism stood out as it was an art movement which didn't just rely on the artist to share their vision by painting what they saw. As cubist paintings mainly show their subjects in a deconstructed form, this means that viewers must use their imaginations to find the missing pieces for themselves. As Guardian art critic Johnathan Jones noted, this is part of the beauty of enjoying Picasso’s works. “If you can relax your gaze enough and just enjoy the painting long enough, something really amazing happens. Your mind produces a solid feeling of the things Picasso was looking at the world is revealed in its majesty,” he wrote. 1.What is a main features of cubist works? A.They are simple pictures. B.They break things down into parts. C.They are mainly in black and white. D.They present scenes of life to viewers. 2.Why are Jacques Lipchitz’s words quoted? A.To point out the origin of cubism. B.To compare cubism with other schools of art. C.To show his understanding of what cubism was. D.To show that mountains were a common subject in cubism. 3.Which word would Jonathan Jones probably use to describe cubist works? A.Imaginative. B.Traditional. C.Colorful. D.Life-like. 4.Which is the best title for the passage? A.Seeing Every Side. B.The History of Cubism. C.The Beauty of Enjoying. D.Pablo Picasso: A Great Cubist.
Many on the Mountain We often see people waiting in lines at supermarkets, theatres and amusement parks. Surprisingly, some people even have to wait in line at the summit (顶峰)of Qomolangma in the Himalayas. The best time to climb the Himalayas is during the months of April and May, as well as some days in September and October. "In these periods of recent years, the path contains rocks and deep crack from melting ice due to the warm weather, which make expeditions up the mountain more dangerous,said Apa, an experienced Nepalese guide. During this year's climbing season, crowds of climbers became stuck in a long line near the summit. The line is above the mountain's highest campsite — about 8,000 meters above sea level. However, most people can only spend a few minutes at the summit without extra oxygen supplies. Twenty-one mountaineers have died in the Himalayan mountains so far this year, according to Gripped, a magazine dedicated to mountain climbing. Eleven of these climbers died on Qomolangma. This death count marks a four-year high. Overcrowding, inexperience and poor weather have been the most common causes of death, USA Today reported. After these tragedies, one question remains: Why do so many people risk their lives to climb the mountain? The answer differs from climber to climber. Studies suggest that people who take risks tend to perceive themselves differently than people who avoid risky activities. But for adventurers who are drawn to the Himalayas, reaching the summit of Qomolangma is a lifelong dream, according to Discovery News. ''Qomolangma is like a light to bugs that attracts people once they hear about it. It represents the ultimate for many people, '' US mountaineer Alan Arnette said. Technological advances have also encouraged more people to climb the mountain. People can get high-tech safety equipment more easily than before. And with the internet, climbers know better than ever about how to reach the summit safely, Yahoo Travel noted. 1.What happened during this year's climbing season on Qomolangma? A.Many climbers got stuck due to a snowstorm. B.Climbers had to wait in line near the summit. C.The highest campsite was closed for safety reasons. D.There were not enough oxygen supplies for climbers. 2.What do we know from the USA Today report? A.21 climbers have lost their lives on Qomolangma this year. B.This year's climber death count is four times more than last year's. C.Climbers who have less experience may have a higher risk of death. D.Climbers can only spend a few minutes at the summit of Qomolangma. 3.What does the underlined word "perceive” in paragraphs mean? A.Think. B.Change. C.Pretend. D.Promise. 4.What are the last two paragraphs mainly about? A.The risks on Qomolangma. B.Mountaineers lifelong dream. C.Causes of mountaineers, deaths. D.Reasons for climbing Qomolangma.
People can reduce, reuse or recycle waste instead of throwing it away. Matt and Sam decided to do an experiment to see how much waste the three R's could save. First, they collected the rubbish from six classrooms at their school and then divided the rubbish into three groups: •things that were reusable, such as a pencil or a marker •things that could be recycled, such as cans, glass, or paper •things that were truly waste Then, Matt and Sam weighed each of the three groups. They discovered that 84% of the total rubbish thrown away that day could be recycled or reused. They decided to do something about it.
Matt and Sam presented the idea of starting a recycling programme to the school leaders. Then they worked with the Student Council. They prepared brochures for the students and their families about recycling. After thinking over the possibility of the programme, the school bought colored containers for each classroom. Besides, each room received a blue container for paper and a green container for glass and cans as well as a red container for real rubbish. Within a short time, each classroom in the school was sorting recyclable materials from rubbish before it was thrown. To check the school’s progress, Matt and Sam weighed the rubbish one more time. They collected the rubbish from the red containers from the same six classrooms as before, sorted the rubbish into three groups again and weighed each group. This time, they found that the red containers were filled with 90% real waste. Only 10% of recyclable materials had been thrown into the red containers. Matt and Sam were pleased with their efforts. 1.Why did Matt and Sam do the experiment? A.To see what could be reused. B.To see what could be recycled. C.To see how much waste students produced. D.To see how much waste the three R's could save. 2.What did Matt and Sam do in the recycling programme? A.They worked by themselves. B.They made a speech on recycling. C.They wrote brochures about recycling. D.They bought colored containers for each classroom. 3.How much real rubbish was thrown into the red containers after the experiment? A.84%. B.10%. C.90%. D.100%. 4.Which word can best describe Matt and Sam? A.Friendly. B.Generous. C.Confident. D.Responsible.
SUMMER PROGRAM Program Title: London: Creativity, Innovation and Leadership The Academic Program:
Program Dates: •Teaching will take place daily finishing 4 pm every day from July 23 to August 3. •Accommodation check-in on Sunday July 22 and check-out on Saturday August 4. Number of Participants: The cost is based on a minimum of 30 students(£2,450 per student). In addition there will be two group leaders who will accompany the group. Please note that we cannot accept a reduction in the number of students without adjusting the cost of the program. Accommodation: Participants will be accommodated in King's College London student dormitory. Each apartment has a single bedroom, laundry room and free Wi-Fi connection. The program fee will include: •Weekday breakfast and lunch on campus(Monday-Friday only). •Academic lectures, seminars and workshops. •Guided excursions and site visits. •Cultural and social activities as outlined. •Accommodation inside campus. •Course certification. • Airport transfers on arrival and departure English culture, King's College London, academic study …If you are interested, come and sign up! 1.What can students do in the first week of the program? A.Go for excursions B.Learn about British history C.Do some interactive workshops D.Take part in student-led sessions 2.When will the teaching of the program take place? A.Every day from July 23 to Aug 3. B.Weekdays from July 23 to Aug 3. C.Every day from July 22 to Aug 4. D.Weekdays from July 22 to Aug 4. 3.If Sam joins in the program, he will_______. A.pay£ 1,450 at most B.have a single bedroom be C.pay for Wi-Fi by himself D.accompanied by a volunteer 4.The program fee includes_______. A.visa application fee B.three meals every day C.accommodation outside campus D.guided excursions and site visits
I'm not someone who likes to play games. But last April, I heard some of my classmates talking about the Rubik's Cube (魔方). I saw a friend solve this puzzle very_______which really surprised me. Before I had even made my first _________ , he had aligned (对齐)all the colors. At the time, I thought my classmate must be using some _________technique. At home I searched online for _________.I found out about an Australian teenager who can _________ the third order cube in 4. 73 seconds. I was shocked. Fascinated (着迷)by his _________, I began to study the Rubik's Cube myself. Without a teacher to help me, it was a big challenge. The first thing I did was to _________the formulas (公式)for the cube. _________, that turned out to be an ineffective way of solving the problem. I began to _________another approach to the cube, called "muscle memory". It depends on practicing a specific mechanical movement into memory through__________. As time went on, became more and more skillful. Meanwhile I found that it was a __________way to improve my logical skills and memory. I’m so glad that I was__________ to the Rubik's Cube. All in all, to take on a new thing is always a good idea, a way into a new world. 1.A.luckily B.quickly C.clearly D.normally 2.A.move B.decision C.choice D.effort 3.A.realistic B.traditional C.fantastic D.popular 4.A.pictures B.words C.information D.advice 5.A.stop B.destroy C.choose D.complete 6.A.skill B.knowledge C.gift D.courage 7.A.write B.check C.correct D.memorize 8.A.Therefore B.Meanwhile C.However D.Besides 9.A.take B.bring C.accept D.get 10.A.preparation B.repetition C.question D.organization 11.A.quick B.clever C.simple D.useful 12.A.used B.introduced C.addicted D.recommended
Beethoven is one of the greatest composers in the history of music. In his twenties, he lost his hearing. But he didn't give up._______by his struggles with deafness, he produced hundreds of musical works. At 54 years of age, he lived at a small house in Vienna,_________he completed his last work, Symphony No 9. Before the performance, Beethoven nervously imagined how people would _______. The backstage atmosphere at the theatre was tense. During the performance, Michael Umlauf and Beethoven took _______of the concert as directors together. For more than an hour, Beethoven jumped about in front of the orchestra,_______ his arms wildly in the air, and madly turning the pages of his score while Umlauf stood quietly by his side, skillfully guiding the orchestra. As the final joyous note signaled the end of the symphony, the audience _______ to their feet clapping, cheering and waving their hats. The performance was a great _______. Beethoven was surprised at the audiences response. _______shocked the audience as well was that the person who didn't hear the symphony was the very man who composed it! Beethoven is a real musical genius. 1.A.inspire B.inspiring C.inspired D.to inspire 2.A.when B.where C.that D.why 3.A.appreciate B.admire C.respect D.respond 4.A.care B.hold C.charge D.advantage 5.A.wave B.waving C.waved D.to wave 6.A.jumped B.danced C.rushed D.kept 7.A.failure B.help C.example D.success 8.A.What B.Which C.That D.Where
There was a woman in Detroit, who has two sons. She was worried _______ them, especially the younger one, Ben, _______ he was not doing well in school. Boys in his class _______ fun of him because he seemed so _______. The mother_______ that she would, herself, have to get her sons to do better in school. She _______ them to go to the Detroit Public Library to read a _______ a week and do a report about it for her. One day, in Ben’s _______ , the teacher held up a rock and asked if anyone knew it. Ben _______ up his hand and the teacher let him ________ . “Why did Ben raise his hand?” the other students wondered. “He ________ said anything; what could he possibly want to say?” Well, Ben not only ________ the rock; he said a lot about it. He named other rocks in its group and even knew ________ the teacher had found it. The teacher and the students were ________ . Ben had learned all this from doing one of his book ________. Ben later went on to the ________ of his class. When he finished high school, he went to Yale University(耶鲁大学)________ at last became one of the best doctors in the United States. After Ben had grown up, he ________ something about his mother that he did not know as a ________ . She, herself, had never learned how to ________. 1.A.with B.on C.about D.over 2.A.because B.so C.but D.though 3.A.played B.got C.took D.made 4.A.clever B.slow C.hard D.quick 5.A.asked B.forgot C.decided D.heard 6.A.made B.told C.let D.considered 7.A.notice B.message C.question D.book 8.A.class B.room C.office D.kitchen 9.A.looked B.put C.took D.gave 10.A.think B.leave C.answer D.stand 11.A.never B.even C.quickly D.always 12.A.found B.played C.knew D.threw 13.A.whether B.where C.what D.why 14.A.afraid B.unhappy C.worried D.surprised 15.A.reports B.words C.shops D.pictures 16.A.side B.end C.back D.top 17.A.so B.or C.and D.however 18.A.remembered B.learnt C.saw D.guessed 19.A.child B.doctor C.worker D.teacher 20.A.work B.read C.sleep D.show
If you want to keep fit, please refer to the following. Move More Make it a daily thing to find ways to move your body. 1. Climb stairs instead of taking the elevator. Walk your dog. Play with your kids. It doesn’t have to be an hour in the gym or a 45-minute dance class. But that’s great when you’re up to it. At the same time, move more. Quit Smoking Ever since 1960 when it was announced that smoking was harmful to health, Americans have been reducing their use of tobacco products. Just recently, we’ve seen more and more teens smoking. Could it be the Hollywood influence? 2. Take care! Warn your children against smoking. 3. While recent studies show a glass of wine or one drink a day can help protect against heart disease, more than that can cause other health problems such as liver and kidney(肝肾)disease and cancer. Reduce Stress Easier said than done, stress comes in many ways. 4. Spend 30 minutes a day doing something you like such as walking on the beach or in a park, reading a good book, visiting a friend, listening to relaxing music, and watching a funny movie. Protect Yourself from Pollution If you can’t live in a smog-free environment, at least avoid smoke-filled rooms. 5.Exercise indoors in air conditioning when air quality is good. A.Avoid Excessive（过度的） Drinking B.Keep a Positive Mental Outlook C.Think carefully about what you will do. D.Exercise outside when the smog rating is low. E.It seems that the stars in every movie smoke cigarettes. F.There are many things you can do to move your arms and legs. G.Some techniques given by experts are to think positive thoughts.
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