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假设你是红星中学高二学生李华。你的英国笔友Jim发邮件询问你这学期居家学习的状况。请给Jim回一封邮件，内容包括：1.你居家期间的主要学习活动；2.你对居家学习的感受。

注意：1.词数不少于50；2.开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。提示词：居家期间the quarantine period

Dear Jim,

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Yours,

Li Hua

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A Controversial Restoration(修复)

Certain masterpieces are recognized worldwide as outstanding achievements in human creativity and imagination.1. All of these works are hundreds of years old,and like everything that ages,some parts of them need to be restored from time to time.However,not everyone agrees on how and when certain works should be restored.

2. For example,through careful study of the building, experts found that the Taj Mahal was sliding toward the river beside it!Restoration efforts then began to repair cracks in the building and halt(停止)its slide.However,such works as the Sistine Chapel and the statue of David are not under any threat of serious damage or loss.Rather,restorations are planned to clean or touch up the works so that they look better.

David is a perfect case in point of just such a touch-up project.For the statue’s 500th“birthday”,the museum in Italy where David stands today planned to restore the statue’s appearance.In reality,David was just dirty. 3.For more than 300 years,the statue stood outdoors in a square in Florence.When he carved the sculpture,Michelangelo planned for it to stand outside and naturally accumulate the marks of weathering.Therefore,critics of David’s restoration claimed that cleaning the statue would change its intended appearance by the artist.

4. After nine months of careful cleaning,the restored David was revealed(展现)to the public.So,how was the statue different?For one thing,David’s hair was no longer blackened with thick dirt.Also,the stains on his hands were gone,and the dirty streaks(条痕)on his left leg had been erased.As one art expert remarked,“Only someone with expert knowledge and long as familiarity with the‘skin’of the statue will be aware that certain unattractive irregularities are no longer there.”

On the other hand,the restoration of the Sistine Chapel resulted in a dramatic difference in the work’s appearance.Through painstaking efforts,the frescoes(壁画)of the Sistine Chapel were beautifully restored by erasing years of dust and dirt from the ceiling and walls. 5. However,most view its restoration as a marvelous success.

A.That should not have surprised anyone.

B.A few critics maintain that the artist’s work has been ruined.

C.Ignoring these cries of disapproval,the museum went ahead with the restoration.

D.The museum wanted to understand how the changes were happening and the best way to restore it.

E.In some cases,there is a pressing need for something to be done in order to save a historical treasure.

F.Even critics of the project agreed that the touch-ups to the masterpiece were very moderate(适度的).

G.Three good examples of such works are the Taj Mahal,the Sistine Chapel，and the sculpture of David.

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Olympiads(奥林匹克竞赛)are a kind of competitive exam to tap exceptional students with the best of potential,talent,and IQ.These exams are conducted to challenge and motivate the brightest students from around the world and to urge more and more children to take up a career in pure science.But why do most parents nowadays want their children to participate in Olympiads?

Participating in and winning any kind of competition is one of the best feelings in the world.Competitions award merit(优点),performance,excellence—quite literally,the best in a human being.Thus,it might be understandable that:a lot of pride is associated with a child qualifying at any of the Olympiad levels.Who doesn’t want to be the proud parent of a smart,intelligent young child?

It has also been claimed that Olympiads can act as a great morale booster(信心增强剂).Bangalore-based programmer of Olympiad Helper,Vikash Anil says,“Even when students don’t win,their confidence grows.”

However,there are a number of serious considerations parents are missing out on,which has impacts on children.They are being burdened with the pressure of performing well in these exams—a pressure that is often too high and unhealthy for their young minds and bodies.They are also being introduced to peer pressure and“competition”in a very negative and ugly light.

What’s worse,the age at which children are being forced to take these exams keep dropping with each passing year.Children as young as 5 or 6 years old are being sent away to tuitions(辅导)right after school gets over.Many educationists are condemning this,because the International Science Olympiads is for high school students only.

The claim that Olympiads actually make children“more confident”cannot be readily accepted.While a lot of good outcomes are possible from Olympiads,it is also true that all students will not react positively to“failing”at Olympiads.More students are going to come out feeling miserable for having failed the exam.

Being a parent in today’s dynamic,commercial and material world is not easy.It is indeed a pity if parents are chasing“recognition”,rather than“excellence”and“merit”for their children.There is no such thing as a“good”,or a“poor”child.Parents should realize this,embrace this,and empower themselves and their children with this.

As a parting thought I would like to leave this Einstein quote:“Everybody is a genius.But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree,it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”

1.Why do most parents want their children to participate in Olympiads?

A.To prove their children’s potential and excellence.

B.To prepare their children for a pure science career.

C.To strengthen their children’s competitive awareness.

D.To make their children benefit from stress and failures.

2.What is the author’s attitude to Vikash Anil’s words?

A.Doubtful. B.Positive. C.Disapproving. D.Uninterested.

3.Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?

A.Olympiads:Are Children Relying on Tuitions Too Much

B.Olympiads:Are Children Starting at a Too Young Age

C.Olympiads:Are Parents Being Driven by Commercials

D.Olympiads:Are Parents Becoming Over-Ambitious

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Free Haircuts on a Red Chair

Last summer, Katie Steller was on her way to work. She stopped at a traffic light, where a man, in his 60s,looking out of luck, was sitting alone. She rolled down her window.

“Hey!” she shouted.“ I’m driving around giving free haircuts. Do you want one right now?”

The man, missing a few teeth, paused and laughed. “Actually,” he said, “I have a funeral(葬礼)to go to this week. I was really hoping to get a haircut.”

Then, Steller unloaded a red chair from the car. The man,named Edward, took a seat.As Steller was cutting his curly graying hair,he told her about growing up in Mississippi,about moving to Minnesota,and how he still talked to his mom over phone every day.

To date,Steller has given 30 or so such haircuts to people around the city.They are all living on the margins,and she is aware of the power of her work.

“It’s more than a haircut,”she says.“I want it to be a gateway,to show value and respect,but also to get to know people.”

Steller knows that a haircut can change a life.One changed hers:As a teen,she suffered from ulcerative colitis(溃疡性结肠炎)that was so serious,her hair thinned severely.Seeing this,her mother arranged for Steller’s first professional haircut.

“To sit down and have somebody look at me and talk to me like a person and not just an illness,it helped me feel cared about and less alone,”she says.

After that,Steller knew she wanted to have her own hair salon so she could help people feel the way she’d felt that day.Not long after finishing cosmetology school(美容学校)in 2016,she realized her dream.Two years later,she began what she now calls her Red Chair Project,reaching out to people on the streets.

Steller said,“I can’t fix their problems,but maybe I can help them feel less alone for a moment.”Steller listens to people’s stories of loss,addiction,and struggle to get back on their feet.

An offshoot of the Red Chair Project is the Steller Kindness Project,in which people who commit acts of kindness are invited for a free makeover(美容)at Steller’s salon.In exchange,they tell their stories,which Steller shares on her website.Her hope is that by reading about kind acts,others will be inspired to do their own.

So far,it’s working.“You have no idea what people are going to do with the kindness that you give to them,”says Steller.

1.Edward agreed to have a haircut by Steller because________.

A.he wanted to talk with Steller about his life

B.he wanted to look good for a special occasion

C.he was too old to go to a hair salon by himself

D.he was just waiting for a free haircut on the street

2.In paragraph 5,the underlined words“living on the margins”can probably be replaced by________.

A.living with little care and attention

B.living far from downtown areas

C.living with serious illnesses

D.living in untidy conditions

3.What made Steller want to set up her own salon?

A.Her excellent haircut skills.

B.Her mother’s encouragement.

C.Her experience of a formal haircut.

D.Her dream to offer people free haircuts.

4.What’s the purpose of Steller Kindness Project?

A.To make contributions to charity.

B.To encourage people to spread kindness.

C.To reward kind people with free makeovers.

D.To collect moving stories for Steller’s website.

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Come to build robots!

Robots are fun to play with, but did you know that they are equally fun to build? Don’t worry, it’s easier than you may think. You don’t have to know lots about electronics or be a genius at engineering to have a go at creating your own robot. There are lots of simple kits (配套原件) and resources available that make it easy to build a robot in your own home, and if you don’t feel confident enough to have a go at home, there are plenty of clubs that offer courses in robot-building for young people.

◇Why to build?

“Creating a robot teaches you in great about how it is put together and how it works, “says Steve Hubbard, of Robot Fun, which hosts robotics master classes for teens in Suffolk. “As you build and test a robot, you also learn how to fix it when things go wrong, as they always do.” Building and programming a robot is a practical application of science and engineering and a great way of learning how to solve all sorts of problems. You don’t need any special skills. If you can build with Lego or draw a line, you can build and program a robot.

◇How to start?

Matthew Applegate runs the Creative Computing Club in Ipswich, Suffolk. He says, “The Lego Robots kits are amazing. You can use cardboard, glue sticks and string to make a prototype (雏形).’’ Some kits can be expensive but there are ways to build your robots using things around the house. You can build an arm with cardboard, straws and string, adding it to a low-cost kit.

Building robots is really great. It isn’t easy at first，but when you get better, you will be surprised how much you can do. Come to get your first robot kit and make it whirr into life!

For details on how to build a Raspberry Pi buggy:tinyurl.com/TW J-robotbuggy

For details on how to join a robot club:tinyurl.com/TW J-members

For more information on kits and classes:tinyurl.com/TW J-resources

For more information on robots and their history:tinyurl.com/TW J-realrobots

1.What’s essential to build a robot at home?

A.Good skills at electronics.

B.Necessary parts to put together.

C.Much knowledge on engineering.

D.Rich experience in playing with robots.

2.If you want to know more about different robot kits,you can visit________.

A.tinyurl.com/TW J-robotbuggy B.tinyurl,com/TW J-realrobots

C.tinyurl.com/TW J-resources D.tinyurl.com/TW J-members

3.What is the main purpose of the passage?

A.To encourage teens to learn to solve problems by building robots.

B.To explain the advantages of building one’s own robots.

C.To analyse the need of teens to build their own robots.

D.To advertise a method of building robots with fun.

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The spot of a red balloon in a tree was what first caught Randy Heiss’s _____on December 16,2018.He then walked toward it and found the balloon attached to a piece of_____.“Dayami,”it read on one side, in a child’s_______.Heiss flipped the paper over. It was a numbered list in Spanish. His Spanish isn’t very good, but he could__________it was a Christmas list.

He was charmed and wondered whether he could_____the child. About 20 miles to the southwest, just across the border, was the city of Nogales，Mexico.____the prevailing wind(常刮的风),he was pretty sure that’s where it came from.

Back home, Heiss’s wife who is fluent in Spanish_____the list. Heiss listened carefully: Dayami, ____a girl, had asked for a doll, a dollhouse, clothes and art supplies. Heiss then posted about his quest on Facebook,____photos, hoping someone might know the girl’s family.

A few days passed with no leads; Heiss worried that time was running out_____Christmas. On December 19,he decided to send a private Facebook message to Radio XENY in Nogales. The next morning, when he was still in bed, Heiss_____a message: The staff had_____Dayami, who indeed lived in Nogales and would be willing to arrange a get-together at the radio station.

Heiss and his wife rushed to_____everything on Dayami’s list. Then they drove for 45 minutes,____the border into Nogales. They finally met the very_____girl.“ Her eyes were wide open with wonder. Like,‘ Oh my gosh，this really did work!’ It was a beautiful experience,”Heiss said. “Quite healing for us.”

Heiss,61 , has lived in Bisbee, Arizona for more than three decades. Ten years ago, he and his wife_____their only child in an accident. They have even no grandchildren. Now they split their time between Nogales and Bisbee.

“Being around children at Christmastime has been_____in our lives,”Heiss said. “It’s been kind of a gaping hole in our Christmas experience. ”He has since reflected on what a miracle it was that he occasionally_____the balloon, let alone that he was able to meet Dayami and her family.

1.A.hands B.breath C.attention D.imagination

2.A.paper B.glass C.wood D.cloth

3.A.steps B.voice C.eyes D.writing

4.A.remember B.see C.hope D.promise

5.A.find B.adopt C.teach D.challenge

6.A.Amazed at B.Sponsored by C.Accustomed to D.Based on

7.A.drafted B.polished C.translated D.finished

8.A.eventually B.probably C.ever D.even

9.A.downloading B.taking C.attaching D.analyzing

10.A.before B.at C.after D.until

11.A.searched for B.decided on C.subscribed to D.awoke to

12.A.saved B.comforted C.located D.appointed

13.A.consume B.buy C.produce D.exchange

14.A.examining B.closing C.defending D.crossing

15.A.frightened B.excited C.determined D.embarrassed

16.A.left B.stopped C.lost D.disabled

17.A.abused B.abnormal C.abstract D.absent

18.A.blew B.released C.spotted D.decorated

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阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空，在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。

I have the1.(great)job in the world. I travel to unusual places and work alongside people from all over the world. Sometimes using2.(science)equipment and sometimes meeting local people and tourists, I am never3.(bore).Although my job is occasionally dangerous, I don’t mind because danger excites me and makes me feel alive. However, the most important thing about my job is that I help protect ordinary people4. one of the most powerful forces on earth—the volcano.

Water is a precious resource. Every person needs it5. (survive),and we use it for cooking, drinking, growing our food and washing. However，it is scarce(缺乏的).Just 1% of water on Earth can6. (use)by humans. What’s more，treating water to make it clean and safe and pumping it to our homes uses up lots of energy. So, what can you do to help save water? One easy way is by7.(turn)off the tap when you brush your teeth.

Robbie Phillips has become the first British person to complete one of the toughest challenges in rock climbing. 8.(know)as the Alpine Trilogy(阿尔卑斯三部曲),the challenge consists of three climbs on mountains in Austria, Germany and Switzerland, 9.Phillips completed in four years. Until now, only four other people10.(conquer)all three of the extremely difficult climbs.

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假如你是李华，受学生会的委托，围绕“垃圾分类，从我做起”这一主题，请你为校报英语专栏写一封倡议书，内容包括分类的意义，现状和你的建议。

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：垃圾分类 garbage sorting

注意：1.词数100左右2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

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假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧),并在其下面写出该加的词。

删除：把多余的词用斜线(\ )划掉。

修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；

2.只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。

Dear Peter,

I'm glad what you are caring about the development of my hometown. Great changes have been taken place since the 19th National Congress of Communist Party of China. The targeted poverty reduction has reached it's ideal aims. Many poor family have got effective help from the local government and have improved their life greatly. Old houses are replaced by new tall buildings which are surrounding with green trees and colourful flowers. The rivers once heavy polluted are getting clearer and clearer. Much to our delighted, lots of fishes return to the rivers. The blue sky paints itself with colors and the birds joyfully dances with the music of gentle winds.

Please come to visiting my hometown in the near future.

Yours,

Li Hua

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Thinking of my good friends, I sense that my attitudes are totally different towards men and women.

My earliest childhood friend is Donald. In the street was a (an) _______ old German truck. No wheels. No doors. Each day, _______ we were flying over the Atlantic in that truck our “airplane” ,there came that wonderful moment: “Engine _______!” I'd shout, “We'll have to jump out.” Glancing at me, he'd say, “I can't _______!” 'Tear not! I'll drag you to the _______.

And when we swam _______ the dust, Donald cried “Sharks!” But I always _______ him. The next day, changing _______, Donald would do the same to me. We saved each other hundreds of times, but when my family really did leave for America, we could do _______. We just cried silently as the train ________.

These days, Jessica is one of my best friends. Recently we were swimming at a beach in the Atlantic, the ________one I had “flown” over in my German truck with Donald. We were far from shore when we both thought we ________a shark! We began swimming ________ toward the shore. Although in ________,I fell back to protect her. In the end, the “shark” proved ________. but not my deep emotional feeling for my friend. We looked into each other's eyes and said, “I love you!”

You see with women I could be ________, emotionally honest and transparent. With male friends, it seemed impossible to ________ caring feelings however deep the friendship was. “Am I normal?” I thought to myself. Much to my ________, researches show that men and women have very different ________ and rational (理性的)processes. I do love all my friends - only the means of expression ________.

1.A.advanced B.decorated C.abandoned D.updated

2.A.before B.while C.after D.until

3.A.loss B.death C.failure D.pressure

4.A.jump B.swim C.die D.run

5.A.dust B.river C.truck D.shore

6.A.over B.through C.across D.beyond

7.A.left B.fetched C.rescued D.defeated

8.A.roles B.manners C.images D.forms

9.A.something B.nothing C.anything D.everything

10.A.broke down B.moved in C.pulled away D.blew up

11.A.last B.very C.first D.only

12.A.spotted B.attacked C.annoyed D.killed

13.A.eagerly B.casually C.hardly D.crazily

14.A.panic B.hesitation C.doubt D.silence

15.A.fierce B.friendly C.true D.imaginary

16.A.cool B.shy C.passive D.open

17.A.express B.hide C.admit D.control

18.A.embarrassment B.disappointment C.relief D.surprise

19.A.emotional B.physical C.mental D.moral

20.A.changes B.develops C.matters D.differs

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Social media, magazines and shop windows bombard people daily with things to buy, and British consumers are buying more clothes and shoes than ever before. In Britain, the average person spends more than £1,000 on new clothes a year, which is around four percent of their income.1.But it hides two far more worrying trends for society and for the environment. First, a lot of that consumer spending is via credit cards. British people currently owe approximately £670 per adult to credit card companies. That's 66 percent of the average wardrobe budget. Also, not only are people spending money they don't have, they're using it to buy things they don't need.2..

People might not realize they are part of the disposable clothing problem because they donate their unwanted clothes to charities.3.Huge quantities end up being thrown away, and a lot of clothes that charities can't sell are sent abroad, causing even more economic and environmental problems.

4.The idea originated in Canada in the early 1990s and then moved to the US, where it became a rejection of the overspending and overconsumption of Black Friday and Cyber Monday during Thanksgiving weekend.5.Throughout the year, Buy Nothing groups organize the exchange and repair of items they already own. They send a clear message to companies that people are no longer willing to accept the environmental and human cost of overconsumption.

A.Fast fashion' goes out of fashion as quickly as it came in and is often too poor quality to recycle;

B.Britain throws away 300,000 tons of clothing a year, most of which goes into landfill sites.

C.The British people are deeply shocked by the unexpected statistics.

D.On Buy Nothing Day people organize various types of protests and cut up their credit cards.

E.However, a 'buy nothing' trend is springing up in opposition to consumerism.

F.That might not sound like much.

G.But charity shops can't sell all those unwanted clothes.

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Schools are under constant pressure to make budget cuts, and music programs are often first on the chopping block. However, a recent study from the University of British Columbia in Canada has shown that students who took music lessons in high school performed better in subjects such as English, science, and math.

The researchers collected data from over 100,000 students at public high schools across the province of British Columbia. Some of them took music lessons during high school while others never attended them. Checking the test scores of students who took music classes with those of their peers, the study found that the musicians got higher grades in a range of different school subjects.

Research like this has been done before, but as for the number of respondents, this study is much larger, and it took into account other factors that may have affected the results. For example, perhaps students who took music classes were encouraged to do so because they already had good grades. This UBC study rules out a number of other factors that could explain why music students performed better academically, and the researchers still find a clear effect of music lessons on academic performance.

Not only did music students perform better than non-musicians, but students who played an instrument did even better than those who sang. “Learning to play a musical instrument and playing in an ensemble(乐团) is very rewarding,” says Martin Guhn, one of the researchers, “A student can learn to read music notes, achieve eye-hand-mind coordination, develop keen listening skills and establish interpersonal relationships.”

What this study doesn't tell us, though, is why music makes these students perform better academically, but the research paper mentions a few possible explanations. Music practice is linked with neurological(神经系统的) changes that improves certain brain functions, affecting memory and planning skills. Besides, there is a possible motivational factor. Students who take music lessons see a tangible result from practice—they get better—and they might apply that to their other work. And the non-competitive team aspect of making music together could strengthen students' social development, which would also help them in other alias.

1.How did the researchers find the result of the research?

A.By conducting tests. B.By analyzing causes.

C.By making comparisons. D.By building models.

2.How is the recent study different from previous ones?

A.It covered more school subjects.

B.It allowed for students who sang.

C.It was carried out nationwide.

D.It produced a more convincing result.

3.Why did the author mention Martin Guhn's words in Paragraph 4?

A.To speak highly of music students.

B.To explain why music helps students perform better.

C.To present the benefits of playing instruments.

D.To encourage students to join an ensemble.

4.What can be inferred from the last paragraph?

A.Music practice can make an overall improvement in students’ brain.

B.Progress made in music may motivate students to work harder in math.

C.Singing can't make any difference in improving students' memory.

D.Playing in an orchestra could make students less competitive in other fields.

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The latest data from Nature's Calendar shows that the butterflies, newts and nest-building blackbirds have been spotted months before they would normally appear. An analysis of the conditions in 2019 found that all but one of the 50 spring events the scheme (计划)tracks were early last year, as a result of warmer winter temperatures. The Woodland Trust, which runs the Nature's Calendar scheme, warns that many species are losing their seasonal cues (提示)as winters warm and seasons shift.

Increasingly unstable weather could tempt some animals out of hibernation (冬眠)too soon, only to be hit by sharply dropping temperatures. And some birds appeared to be breeding too late to make the most of vital food sources that appear earlier than normal, the Trust said.

Lorienne Whittle, at the Woodland Trust, said, “It seems that last year we almost lost winter as a season — it was much milder and our data shows wildlife is responding, potentially putting many at risk.”

And she said, “It appears that some species are able to adapt to the advancing spring better than others. Oak trees respond by producing their first leaves earlier and caterpillars seem to be keeping pace. But blue tits, great tits and pied flycatchers are struggling to react in time for their chicks to take advantage of the peak amount of caterpillars— the food source on which they depend.”

Active newts were recorded in late December in Cheshire and a blackbird was spotted building a nest at the beginning of January. Accordingly, a report for The Wildlife Trust suggested that hedgerows (树篱)be protected from being cut during the nesting season.

1.What does the underlined word “tempt” in paragraph 2 probably mean?

A.help. B.attract. C.guide. D.threaten.

2.Why are oak trees mentioned in the text?

A.To explain why plants respond to the climate change.

B.To prove some species fit in with the climate change better.

C.To show how caterpillars react to the changing environment.

D.To suggest plants adapt to warmer winters better than animals.

3.How is the text mainly developed?

A.By listing environmental damages. B.By offering practical suggestions.

C.By making striking comparisons. D.By presenting tracking results.

4.What can be the best title of the passage?

A.Warmer winters: Wildlife under threat B.A practical scheme: Protection under way

C.A big danger: Birds' dying out D.A hard journey: Plants' struggling to survive

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Katie always knew she wanted to be a performer. She was fond of Disney movies from an early age and would often sing along with her mom, Karen.

When Katie was nine years old, her happy childhood took a turn when her mother was diagnosed with cancer. When the doctor informed the Whetsell family that Keren's disease was terminal, they made a decision. Disney World had been a longtime dream vacation for Karen. So in November 1997, the family packed up and headed to Disney World. Katie says she'll never forget the moment that changed her life on that trip: After a long day at the parks, the Whetsells decided to see one of Disney World's many nightly light shows. While watching, a Disney cast member performing in the parade came up to her mom and rested her hand on Karen's shoulder. They exchanged smiles and, to this day, Katie remembered how at peace her mom looked. The whole family was touched and moved to tears. This was the day Katie decided she wanted to work for Disney.

After graduating from college, Katie went on to pursue performing for a living. She struggled for years, working as a waitress and trying to make it as an actor. Her hard work and passion finally paid off when she was hired to work on Disney Cruise Lines in 2009. Katie's favorite friend in the Disney World is Dory in “Finding Nemo the Musical”. She says that Dory has taught her the value of living in the present moment and to “just keep swimming.”

Katie has never lost sight of the fact that she and others who work for the company bring joy to the lives of many every day. “Everything we do at the parks makes a difference to many families. It's a way for us to help them forget. It's amazing to be able to comfort others.” When asked what her mother would think of her working at Disney World, she takes a deep breath and allows the tears to flow. “I just feel like she'd be so proud. I can feel her presence often and I feel her having a part in what I do. It's perfect.”

1.Why did the Whetsell family decide to go to Disney World in November 1997?

A.The Disney World has always been a good place for vacation.

B.Karen was seriously ill and Disney World was what she had dreamed for.

C.The Whetsell family were all fond of Disney characters.

D.Katie always wanted to go to the Disney World to be a performer.

2.What happened during the Disney trip that changed Katie's life?

A.A performer in the Disney parade brought comfort to her mom.

B.The whole family enjoyed themselves in the nightly light shows.

C.Katie took part in the parade performance and realized her dream.

D.Karen was invited to perform with cast members and she felt satisfied.

3.What's the purpose to mention Katie's favorite friend Dory?

A.To inform us more of Katie's struggling life.

B.To introduce another Disney character named Dory.

C.To imply Katie's understanding of life.

D.To tell us the importance to keep going.

4.Which of the following can best describe Katie's personality?

A.Intelligent and honest. B.Hard-working and dependent.

C.Selfless and sympathetic. D.Persistent and positive.

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Make 2020 your most adventurous year yet by signing up for one of these trips of a lifetime. Sail to Aldabra Atoll for a fascinating journey, hike along the frontiers of Georgia, explore different habitats of human and animals: These journeys are unlike any trip you've ever taken before.

Exodus Travels

This once -in-a- lifetime journey visits Aldabra Atoll, one of the most remote UNESCO World Heritage sites on the planet. Hidden away from the impact of humans, Aldabra has managed to sustain a population of 152,000 giant tortoises. This is the trip for wild life enthusiasts: The clear waters of the Seychelles are home to 850 species of brilliantly colored fish that you'll visit on snorkel and dive excursions （旅行）.

Wild Frontiers Adventure Travel

Wild Frontiers Adventure Travel's Georgia Walking Tour showcases the country's wild side, with plenty of hikes in the Svaneti Mountains mixed with cultural experiences like a visit to the remote village of Adishi, home to just 12 families.

Natural Habitat Adventures

A nine-day adventure centered around Natural Habitat's unique luxury base camp near the edge of the Greenland ice sheet. You'll be in one of the world's most remote locations （with a maximum of only 11 other travelers in your group）, but still have access to hot showers and well-prepared meals. You'll spend your days exploring the surrounding water, meeting the local Inuit villagers, kayaking （独木舟）,and more.

Mountain Travel Sobek

Accompanied with expert guides, you'll track gorillas through Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park, getting a rare chance to see these majestic creatures up close. You'll also focus your search on another rare creature—the golden monkey.

1.Who will be most likely to choose Aldabra Atoll as a perfect destination?

A.A UNESCO officer. B.An experienced hiker.

C.A passionate animal lover. D.An active environmentalist.

2.What can we learn about the Natural Habitat Adventures?

A.Travelers don't have to prepare a folding tent. B.Travelers have to make dinners alone.

C.Travelers enjoy a cold bath. D.Travelers will meet local Indian villagers.

3.Where is the passage most probably taken from?

A.A culture report. B.A reference book.

C.A tourism magazine. D.A geography textbook.

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最近，你和你的同学针对高一学生对老师、学校及家长的诉求做了一次调查。请你根据下列情况用英语写一篇100词左右的短文，向你们的英语内行校长倾诉心声：

要求学校创造良好的校园环境，多倾听学生的心声；老师给予学生更多自主思考的时间；家长多理解我们，我们应该学会独立自主。

Dear president:

As a Senior 1 student, I have many things in mind to speak out.

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Last winter, when I was heavily pregnant, I was visiting my sister and sister-in-law's house and had to park in a nearby parking lot because they didn't have accessible parking. The snow was extremely heavy and there was lots of ice on the ground — not many people had ventured out that evening! When I returned to my car around 11 pm, I noticed that I was the only car left. Nervously, I jumped into the car and let it warm up a bit. When I finally tried to drive away, my wheels began to spin. I was stuck! I spun and spun and wondered what to do.

All of the sudden, in my rear view mirror, I saw four teenaged boys approaching my car. They were walking side-by-side in a line and dressed a bit like gang members — at least I thought that’s what they looked like. My car was in a very isolated area and I began to panic. I was certain they were coming to my car to harm me. Terrified, I just froze. One of the young men tapped on my window and said ''Excuse me, Ma’am, can we help you? You seem stuck.'' Still afraid and fearing the worst, I said ''I am stuck.'' And the young man said ''It's okay, stay in your car and we'll push you out of the snow.'' And they did!

When they finally got me out of the snow, they smiled and waved. I rolled down my window and thanked them, embarrassed to have judged them so poorly.

1.Which of the following words can best describe the four young men?

A.Impolite. B.Warm-hearted.

C.Unfriendly. D.Ill-mannered.

2.Why did the author just freeze when the four kids walking toward her car? Because she _________.

A.was cold indeed in that freezing evening

B.sat in her car for too long a time

C.was afraid of being harmed

D.knew they would rob her of the car

3.Which of the following is true according to the text?

A.One of the four teenagers was a gang member.

B.The kids wanted to help the author out of trouble.

C.The author would have a baby in her car.

D.The young men enjoyed pushing cars out of the snow.

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Dazzling (眼花缭乱) with their bright colors and eye — catching displays, fireworks light up our night skies during the holidays. However, these crowd -pleasers can have some damaging side effects. Once a firework is set off, it only takes a couple of seconds before smoke, dust and harmful chemicals are let out into the atmosphere. The loud booming noises are caused by gunpowder. While the sounds may excite some people, they can be frightening to domestic and wild animals — as well as some humans.

The pretty colors you see are a result of more chemicals. Barium, added to make green, is known for its poisonous and radioactive qualities. Blue comes from copper compounds. Cadmium, lithium and lead — all found in fireworks — have been linked to diseases, such as allergies and skin rashes in both humans and animals. Acid rain has been linked to gases given off by fireworks, which sometimes go beyond the toxin (毒素) limits of the United States Clean Air Act.

Once all those chemicals come back down to the ground, they can cause problems too. Debris (碎片) from the fireworks falls to the ground, where animals can bum their paws or noses on piping hot pieces. Humans also are at risk of stepping on or picking up something sharp or hot. Meanwhile, debris that finds its way into waterways can damage animal habitats and water supply sources. Instead of setting off fireworks, try to come up with some new ways for fun. Here are some ideas to get you started:

Sky lanterns — a tradition that originated long ago in the most-populated Asian country.

Party crackers — a favorite in the United Kingdom — give you noise and surprises without the mess of fireworks. You can make your own or buy eco-friendly crackers.

Want noise excitement with less volume? Consider a fireworks sound recording beforehand or break out the party horns (号角) and blow up a storm!

1.The advantages of fireworks can be seen below EXCEPT that _________.

A.the special sounds of fireworks excite people

B.the pretty and bright colors add to the beauty of night skies

C.fireworks are enjoyed as one of the crowd-pleasers

D.debris from fireworks can even find its way into water

2.Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

A.Chemicals in fireworks are both poisonous and dangerous.

B.Too much gases from fireworks can result in acid rain.

C.Copper compounds are needed to make green in fireworks.

D.Chemicals in fireworks are harmful in the air and on the ground.

3.What is implied from the passage?

A.Gunpowder in fireworks makes loud booming noises.

B.It must be Indians who first started to hang sky lanterns.

C.Fireworks can even break the balance of nature.

D.Fireworks does less harm in the air than on the ground.

4.What can be concluded as the writer’s attitude towards fireworks?

A.It is not allowed to set off fireworks except during the holidays.

B.Night is the best time to set off fireworks and see the pretty colors.

C.You cannot set off fireworks unless you come up with new ways.

D.Fireworks should be banned and replaced by some other means.

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Jack's sister gave him a car as a Christmas present. On Christmas Eve when Jack came out of his office, a street boy was walking around the shiny new car, admiring it. ''Is this your car, Mister? ''he asked. Jack nodded. ''My sister gave it to me for Christmas. '' The boy was astonished. ''You mean your sister gave it to you and it didn't cost you anything? Boy, I wish…'' He hesitated. Of course Jack knew what he was going to wish for. He was going to wish he had a sister like that. But what the kid said made Jack quite surprised.

''I wish,'' the boy went on, ''that I could be a sister like that.'' Jack looked at the boy in astonishment, and then impulsively he added, ''Would you like to take a ride in my automobile?''

''Oh, yes, I'd love that.'' After a short ride, the boy turned and with his eyes shining, said, ''Mister, would you mind driving in front of my house?'' Jack smiled a little. He thought he knew what he wanted. He wanted to show his neighbors that he could ride home in a big automobile. But Jack was wrong again.

''Will you stop where those two steps are?'' the boy asked. He ran up the steps. Then after a little while Jack saw him coming back, but he was not coming fast. He was carrying his little crippled sister. He sat her down on the bottom step and pointed to the car. ''There she is, Buddy, just like I told you upstairs. His sister gave it to him for Christmas and it didn't cost him a cent. And some day I’m going to give you one just like it. . . then you can see for yourself all the pretty things in the Christmas windows that I've been trying to tell you about.”

Jack got out and lifted the kid to the front seat of his car. The shining-eyed older sister climbed in beside him and the three of them began a memorable holiday ride.

That Christmas Eve, Jack learned that it was more blessed to give…

1.Which of the following is FALSE according to the passage?

A.The boy was wishing for a sister like Jack's.

B.Jack's sister gave him a car at Christmas.

C.The boy wanted to show his car to his neighbors.

D.The boy had a disabled sister.

2.What does ''she'' refer to in paragraph 4?

A.The steps. B.The automobile.

C.The girl. D.The woman.

3.Which of the following best describes the boy?

A.Kind-hearted and generous. B.Kind-hearted and thoughtful.

C.Honest and generous. D.Honest and hardworking.

4.What can we learn from the passage?

A.Having a rich sister is important. B.It's unlucky to have a disabled sister.

C.It's better to give than to receive. D.God helps those who help themselves.

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The brain, rather than our eyes, may be more important for sight, researchers studying fruit flies have discovered. The discovery could change the way we think about vision.

Researchers in the University of Virginia have found that the very simple eyes of fruit fly larva (幼虫), with only 24 total photoreceptors (感光细胞) (the human eye contains more than 125 million), provide just enough light input to allow the animal’s large brain to make that input into images. Their discovery shows that vision may be less important to “seeing” than previously thought—and in fact it is the brain’s ability to process points of light into complex images that is key.

“It blows open how we think about vision.” said Barry Condron. “This tells us that visual input may not be as important to sight as the brain working behind it.”

Condron’s graduate students, Elizabeth Daubert, Nick Macedonia and Catherine Hamilton, conducted a series of experiments to test the vision of fruit fly larvae. They found that when a larva was tied to the bottom of a dish, other larvae were attracted to it as it attempted to free itself. After several further experiments to understand how they sensed the motion, the researchers learned that the nearly blind animals likely were seeing the action.

“The answer must be in the brain of these animals.” Condron said. “They are able to take just a couple dozen points of light and then process that into recognizable images; something like when an astronomer with a small telescope is able to use techniques to improve a limited image into useful information about a star.” Condron believes the animals are able to assemble useful images by rapidly scanning their heads and, in doing so, gather up enough light points to allow the brain to compose an image clear enough to “see”.

The researchers tested this by presenting larva with a video (therefore no sound and no smell) and found that the larvae still sensed and sought out the struggling larva on the video. This provides us with a good model for trying to understand the role that the brain plays in helping organisms, including humans, to process images, such as recognizing faces.

1.The writer mainly wants to tell us that __________.

A.the brain may be more important for sight than people thought

B.people should depend on brain rather than eyes for sight

C.using the fruit fly larva to test the eyes is the best way

D.some methods can keep our eyesight accurate and normal

2.The researchers chose the fruit fly larva because it __________.

A.doesn’t move very quickly B.has a very wise brain

C.only has a few photoreceptors D.doesn’t have large limbs

3.Condron used the example of “an astronomer with a small telescope” in Para. 5 to show __________.

A.how the larvae gather up enough light points

B.why the larvae moved their heads side-to-side

C.the brain helps process the light points into images

D.how we can get useful information about a star with a small telescope

4.The underlined word “assemble” in the fifth paragraph may mean “__________”.

A.observe enough actions B.receive useful information

C.choose proper equipment D.put together separate parts

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Five years ago, famous writer Mike became very ill. His body ached and he felt constantly tired. It was difficult for him to even move around. His doctor told him that he would lose the ability to move and _______ die from the disease. He was told he had only a 1 in 500 chance of survival.

Despite the diagnosis (诊断), Mike was _______ to overcome the disease and survive. He had always been interested in medicine and had read a book, which discussed the idea of how body chemistry and health can be damaged by emotional stress and negative _______. The book made Mike think about the possible _______ of positive attitudes and emotions. He thought, “Is it possible that love, hope, faith, laughter, confidence, and the _______ to live have positive treatment value?”

He decided to concentrate on positive emotions as a way to treat some of the symptoms of his disease. In addition to his traditional medical treatment, he tried to put himself in situations that would _______ positive emotions. “Laugh therapy” became part of his treatment. He _______ time each day for watching comedy films, reading humorous books, and doing other activities that would draw out _______ emotions. Within eight days of starting his “laugh therapy” program his pain began to _______ and he was able to sleep more easily. He was able to return to work in a few months’ time and actually __________ complete recovery after a few years.

1.A.hurriedly B.eventually C.gradually D.suddenly

2.A.able B.determined C.willing D.positive

3.A.attitudes B.beliefs C.goals D.positions

4.A.shortcoming B.benefit C.honor D.interest

5.A.emotion B.pain C.fear D.will

6.A.bring about B.set about C.put up D.make up

7.A.afforded B.appointed C.offered D.arranged

8.A.positive B.approving C.strong D.mixed

9.A.escape B.decrease C.shrink D.end

10.A.covered B.situated C.wanted D.reached

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—_________ I don’t think I’ve got what you said.