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The African Continent has various habitat types, but savanna (热带草原) ecosystems cover approximately half. And where there is savanna, there is fire. "It's an important part of the ecology of the system," says University of Liverpool ecologist James R Probert. Burning allows grasses to take the lead by keeping taller bushes from occupying the land, Loss of grasses could push out species such as wildebeest (牛羚 ), which are famous for their splendid annual migration.

A decade ago researchers put decreasing fires within Tanzania's Serengeti National Park down to the recovery of wildebeest population following an epidemic of rinderpest, a viral disease. When millions of wildebeest feed on grass, they remove fuel from the land, making fire less frequent and less severe.

But Probert and his colleagues found that even after wildebeest populations had stabilized by the mid-1990s, fires continued to decrease in the same area. Their analysis of satellite data showed that the region experienced a 40 percent reduction in wildfires between 2001 and 2014- in line with dramatic increases in farm animals in the area.

If you have lots of farm animals eating the grass, then you have less fire. That’s well known Probert says. "But I don’t think anybody had realized the degree of the decline in fire and linked it to farm animals before.”

This is a really interesting pattern, "says University of Guelph biologist John Fryxell, who was not involved in the study. He cautions, however, that 15 years' worth of data is still a fairly small amount of information from which to draw final conclusions. "What a short-term connection like that suggests is that there's something interesting here that could provide the grounds for a deeper experimental analysis, "he adds. That research could include artificially controlling fire frequency or grazing intensity (放牧强度) in certain areas and then monitoring the land's response over time.

1.What do we know about fires in savanna?

A.They only happen once in a decade.

B.They are harmful to the growth of grasses.

C.They help keep the balance of the ecosystem.

D.They guarantee the leading position of taller bushes.

2.According to Probert, what led to decreasing fires?

A.The spread of a disease. B.The increase in farm animals.

C.The change of the climate. D.The stability of wildebeest population.

3.What does John think of Probert's study?

A.It might help recover the land in savanna.

B.It could lead to further studies on savanna fire.

C.It has proven the link between fires and grasses.

D.It offers enough information for final conclusions.

4.What is the best title for the text?

A.Savanna Ecosystem. B.No More Farm Animals

C.Eating Away Fire. D.Controlling Wildfires

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Andrea Yoch loves her adult sons, but would also love to not live with them. This is especially true in the 2, 200-square-foot rental in St. Paul, where she and her husband moved after the boys left their childhood home (a 5,000-square-foot property with a pool). But now Ben, 20, and Ryan, 23 are crammed with their parents in a house where a movie playing in one room can be heard in almost any other.

After her sons showed up due to the lockdown after the Coronavirus crisis struck- Ben from Boston, where he is a college student, and Ryan from New York, where he was starting out as an assistant advertising account executive- Ms. Yoch rushed to set up temporary offices in a bedroom and a basement that now also functions as a super crowded gym. "I would give anything for them to restart their lives, "she said.

As the pandemic （流行病） continues, Wall Street bankers, Uber drivers, academics, artists and many other adults have given up their independent lives and migrated home. Some fled heavily populated cities for the rural suburban houses where they grew up and the promise of home-cooked meals and free laundry. Others ended up in downsized spaces designed for empty nesters or in apartments already shared with other family members, such as grandparents or teenage siblings.

Parents caught by the increase of layoffs and canceled contracts found themselves feeding grown children who were in the same position. Mothers who had grown accustomed to freedom were suddenly expected to go back to cooking and cleaning.

“Some parents see this as a welcome surprise, but it can also add a lot of financial stress," said Lindsey Piegza, chief economist at the investment bank Stifel. You can't assume that parents are necessarily in a better-off position than their adult children: a lot of Americans live paycheck to paycheck and don’t have enough savings to accommodate extra people living in their households.”

1.Which word best describes Ms. Yoch's life with her two sons?

A.Exciting B.Inconvenient

C.Satisfying D.Disappointing

2.What does the underlined phrase "empty nesters" in Paragraph 3 refer to?

A.People without jobs.

B.Children staying abroad.

C.Grown-ups with no houses.

D.Parents with no children around.

3.Why do some parents unwillingly welcome their children back home?

A.Because they want their kids to be independent.

B.Because they don’t like to do all the laundry.

C.Because they are in no better financial situation.

D.Because they have sold or rented out their houses

4.What is the text mainly about?

A.The generation gap between parents and their children.

B.The life young people used to live before going to college.

C.The parents' life being affected by children in the lockdown

D.The economic crisis brought about by the deadly coronavirus.

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Museums are cathedrals to science and understanding, but not all science museums are equal. The following 4 examples are all well worth visiting in the future.

The Natural History Museum in London

It is one of the best science museums in the world. With exceptional exhibits all wrapped up in a masterpiece of architectural design, this museum is a must visit for anyone who travels to London. As the name suggests the main theme of the museum is natural history and it features collections about animals, plants, human biology, minerals, and natural resources.

The Exploratorium in San Francisco

The museum, full of engaging and educational exhibits, truly lives up to its nickname" The Scientific Fun House" and offers a very different museum visiting experience. The design team challenged themselves to create a space to display the strangest, most amazing and most exciting aspects of science possible to amaze and inspire young minds. Its main mission is to create young scientists by letting them see just how exciting science can be.

The Swiss Museum of Transport in Lucerne

It is located in Lucerne in Switzerland and is filled with different modes of transport. Most of the exhibits are Swiss car models from the early 1900s onwards but it also includes planes, trains, shops, and some communication technology. It's not all about science and technology - there is also a large collection of the works of Hans Erni, a well-respected local artist.

The National Air and Space Museum in Washington D. C.

The museums in the world. Exhibits within the museum take you on a visual feast of a tour, from the first attempt to fly right through to the incredible achievements of the explorations into space.

1.Which city are you most likely to visit if you're into dinosaurs?

A.Lucerne B.San Francisco.

C.Washington D.London

2.Which museum offers works of an artist?

A.The Exploratorium in San Francisco.

B.The Natural History Museum in London.

C.The Swiss Museum of Transport in Lucerne.

D.The National Air and Space Museum in Washington D. C.

3.The Exploratorium in San Francisco is mainly designed to _________.

A.introduce the human flight history B.present the wonder of science

C.display different car models D.show great architecture worldwide

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2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯

3.邮件开头和结尾已为你写好。

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Jane Eyre is a world-famous storybook, which is very popular to middle school students. The main character Jane is one of my favorite heroine. The book tells us not only about her hard life and about her efforts to gain her happiness. It were her perseverance and determination which helped her to get what she deserved at last. I liked Jane very much, and her story leaves a great effect on her life and study. I make up my mind work hard at my lessons. Meanwhile, I will try to make the full use of any opportunity to train my characters, especial my tolerance and perseverance to solve all of the difficulties in my life.

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A Game of Light and Shade

It was a sunny day. I had gone up and down the tower when, outside the door at the foot, a blind man came toward me. In a moment, he disappeared up the stairs. I looked at the sign that said “To the Tower”, and decided to _______ him.

I caught up with him in the ticket office. There I was _______ to see the attendant (工作人员) selling him a ticket as if he were any other visitor. Then, with the ticket in one hand and _______ the wall with the fingers of the other, the blind man reached the stairs _________ to the hallway.

“That man is blind. What would a blind man climb up the tower for?” I said to the attendant, expecting him to show some _______, but he didn’t answer.

“Not the _______ certainly,” I said. “Perhaps he wants to _______.”

I bought a ticket and _______ up the stairs. The man hadn’t gone as far as I _______. A third of the way up the tower, I heard his ________. I slowed down and followed him at a little ________. He stopped from time to time. When he got to the balcony, I was a dozen steps ________. As I reached it, I saw him at the corner of the tower.

At last, after ten minutes, I ________ him. “Excuse me,” I said as politely as I could, “but I am curious to know ________ you came up.”

He smiled. “Coming up the stairs, you will notice how not just light but sun ________ into the tower through the narrow windows here and there, so that you can feel the ________ —the cool stairs suddenly become quite warm—and how up here behind the wall there is ________, but as soon as going opposite a window you can find the sun. There is no ________ so good as this for feeling the difference between light and shade. It is not the first time I’ve come up.”

The blind man seemed quite ________ just like a child who was enjoying his favorite games. He told me the truth that blind men can also find the beauty in life ________ they cannot enjoy the sights of the world.

1.A.accept B.follow C.control D.visit

2.A.frightened B.disappointed C.surprised D.embarrassed

3.A.touching B.climbing C.hitting D.covering

4.A.pointing B.attaching C.contributing D.leading

5.A.respect B.doubt C.concern D.sympathy

6.A.view B.test C.prize D.trick

7.A.kick B.jump C.relax D.escape

8.A.struggled B.explored C.wandered D.hurried

9.A.promised B.examined C.imagined D.confirmed

10.A.steps B.words C.secrets D.cheers

11.A.standard B.distance C.expense D.intention

12.A.ahead B.around C.outside D.behind

13.A.recognized B.surrounded C.approached D.witnessed

14.A.why B.how C.when D.whether

15.A.knocks B.pours C.slides D.bursts

16.A.trend B.reaction C.change D.honor

17.A.light B.space C.mess D.shade

18.A.place B.signal C.object D.period

19.A.nervous B.content C.curious D.patient

20.A.unless B.because C.once D.although

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Once eating alone was just that: sitting down in a restaurant on one’s own and eating a meal. Everyone did it sometimes, and when they did so, 1. . To eat alone might suggest that you didn’t have any friends. There was a kind of shame attached to it.

Nowadays, however, there is more and more solitary (独自的) eating for pleasure. 2. . “Foodies”—people with a passionate interest in cuisines—do it because all they need is the chance to eat good food. They don’t want company or conversation, but only the joy of eating some special dish. Other people eat alone because it’s simply practical for them to do so. For instance, it’s estimated that nearly a third of all the customers of fast-food restaurants eat alone. They are served with their food fast， eat it fast and then leave fast. 3.

But the appeal of eating alone is quite different. 4. . For the hour or so that it takes to have a meal, they can forget all the pressures of their lives. They don’t have to deal with their family or job. They can relax and let their mind wander. Maybe they’ll bring a book, a newspaper to enjoy a quiet time.

David Annand, editor of Conde Nast Traveler magazine, who delights in dining alone, speaks of his pleasure in the “rhythm of a meal in a restaurant—its ebb and flow (人来人往), the periodic arrival and departure of the waiter”. 5. .

A.It’s an experience of freedom

B.they might be a little embarrassed

C.People choose to eat alone for various reasons

D.none of them would feel bad about themselves

E.Sometimes staying alone is quite cosy when you don’t work

F.This restaurant rhythm allows him to sit back, observe and think

G.It saves time if they have a meeting or a child to pick up from school

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The voice of an ancient Egyptian priest has been heard for the first time in more than 3,000 years, thanks to a detailed reconstruction of his vocal tract (声带) from his mummified remains.

A team of scientists in England used medical scans of the famous mummy of Nesyamun to create a digital, 3D model of the insides of the individual’s throat and mouth, which were reproduced on a 3D printer. Then the researchers created an artificial larynx (喉头) with a loudspeaker using an electronic waveform. The sound was then played through the speaker into the 3D printed vocal tract to produce a short bust of Nesyamun’s voice — a sound not heard since the 11th century B.C.

Previous efforts to reproduce ancient voices could only approximate them, by animating facial reconstructions with software. In comparison, the sound of Nesyamun’s voice is based on “an extant (现存的) vocal tract preserved over 3,000 years,” the researchers wrote.

Nesyamun lived around 1100 B.C. He is thought to have died in his late 50s from a severe allergic reaction. Almost 3,000 years later, his mummy was discovered at Karnak and transported to the Leeds City Museum in 1823. His remains and ornate coffin (棺材) have since become some of the world’s best researched relics of ancient Egypt.

“Nesyamun’s mummy was a good choice for studying the sound of an ancient voice,” said David Howard, the lead author of the new research, “It was particularly suited, given its age and preservation of its soft tissues, which is unusual.”

He said he hopes the scientific understanding of how human voices are created can be combined with knowledge of the ancient Egyptian language to reconstruct longer passages of Nesyamun’s speech.

Before examining the mummy, the researchers had to deal with ethical (道德的) concerns related to examining a person without their consent. They used nondestructive research methods, and took into account words on his coffin, relating that Nesyamun hoped again to address the gods as he had in his working life.

The researchers interpreted that to indicate his desire to speak again after death. “We are in a way fulfilling his declared wishes,” Howard said.

Howard and Schofield said they hope a reconstruction of Nesyamun’s speech, perhaps reciting an ancient Egyptian prayer, can be featured at the Karnak temple in Egypt for modem tourists.

“When visitors encounter the past, it is usually a visual encounter,” said Schofield. “With this voice, we can change that.”

1.The voice of Nesyamun was recreated by _____.

A.repairing his vocal tract

B.bringing Nesyamun back to life

C.using some advanced technologies

D.combining it with facial movements

2.Why was Nesyamun’s mummy suitable for research?

A.He often gave long speeches.

B.His vocal tract is well preserved.

C.A severe disease resulted in his death.

D.His remains are displayed in the museum.

3.What does the underlined word in Paragraph 8 refer to?

A.The researchers took into account words on his coffin.

B.Nesyamun’s mummy was examined without his consent.

C.The researchers hope to reconstruct longer passages of his speech.

D.Nesyamun hoped to address the gods as he had in his working life.

4.What would be the best title for the passage?

A.A 3000-year-old mummy speaks again

B.The voice of a mummy excites visitors

C.A 3D-printed vocal tract has been created

D.The dream of Nesyamun has been achieved

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Comedy and Psychology

Earlier this year I did a part-time comedy course. The class was taught by Ryan, a professional comedian.I had performed a show, which wasn’t originally meant to be a comedy. However, the audience laughed at my first joke, then continued to laugh throughout the routines that were meant to be serious. So it was the audience who told me I was funny, but I didn’ t understand why or how to control the comic (滑稽的) moments. So, I joined the course to learn.

“Turn off your editor that makes you say the right thing and remember how to be a child,” explained Ryan. “Don’t try to be clever. Don’t try too hard to be funny…and knowing all about the theory of humor is unlikely to help you much. Just behave in a silly way. That’s what people want to see on stage.”Ryan would help us loosen up by saying things like, “Wander around talking to others, but make sure that you’re the lowest status person here.”

I’ d say that understanding the psychology of humor has actually helped. Recently I came across the book Inside Jokes: Using Humor to Reverse-Engineer the Mind. Its main idea is that any self-directed intelligent system will need to correct its own fault. There’s a risk that the occasional error will be made. If this was boring or burdensome, we’d be less willing to do it. However, evolution has made the process fun.

Here’s a joke in the book: Two fish are in a tank. One says to the other, “Do you know how to drive this thing?” It works on the principle that we have started to imagine one thing—that the tank is the typical container people keep fish in—and, just in time, the following words tell us that our first assumption was wrong—it’s a heavy vehicle. For correctly figuring out the error, we are rewarded with a pleasurable feeling. The joke is an efficient way of encouraging this natural reaction, and comedians have become experts in slightly touching this mental funny-bone in order to make us laugh.

Ryan was right when he said that knowing the theory of humor wouldn’t help us that much as a comedy.During one exercise in the course, four of us were told to perform an opera. Susan and Caroline sang earnestly on either side of the stage, and I brought Henry to the floor, where we wrestled (摔跤) each other like out-of-control teenagers. The rest of the group was in uncontrollable fits of laughter. As a performer, I’ ll never appreciate just why it seemed so funny. But the point is that I would never have written this on the paper. It was a joyous, found moment.

1.Why did the author attend the comedy course?

A.He wanted to see how the theories worked in practice.

B.He discovered he had some natural ability in comedy.

C.He worried about how other performers would find him.

D.He got unpleasant experiences when performing a comedy.

2.Ryan required the people on the comedy course to______.

A.copy their favorite performance

B.imagine other people’ s reactions

C.help themselves feel comfortable

D.behave in a more playful manner

3.What is the purpose of the joke mentioned in Paragraph 4?

A.To discuss what humor brings about exactly.

B.To give an example of another kind of humor.

C.To prove the point about psychology of humor.

D.To show why some people are funnier than others.

4.What view does the author put forward in the end?

A.Visual humor is what appeals to people most.

B.What people find funny is often unpredictable.

C.Theories explaining humor tend to be mistaken.

D.Learning comic skills proves to be a difficult task.

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My guide Farah, a tall, slim woman in her late 30s，wears jeans and a simple manteaux -- the required robe women must wear in public, covering neck to knee. Her long, straight black hair is hidden beneath her headscarf, but visible as it curls at her neck.

We’re heading to Tajrish Bazaar, in north Tehran (capital of Iran)，to explore 10 different kinds of dried plums, and other goodies. We choose the Metro—Farah for its convenience, and I，for a chance to go underground in Tehran, because it provides a picture of the city most tourists never see.

It's mid-morning. Women and men sit separately, but the rule relaxes during busy times, like now. We, along with a few other women, clasp our hands around a pole, standing next to men, young and old in the air-conditioned, modern carriage. Two stops later, and about 20 commuters fewer, segregation happens naturally -- women at one end, men at the other, still within view, but separate.

A handful of fashionable girls admire their own reflections in the window. They wear tight leggings under their brightly coloured robes, pushing back headscarves and boundaries. We find seats next to a group of conservative women dressed in black cloaks called chador. They’re nothing like the other women I have met, a sisterhood of outspoken opinions, most of them liberal. “We are a nation with one language,” Farah says, “divided in two—-traditional and modern. ” Farah tells me it all began, not with imports from the West, but with the 1979 revolution. A combination of access, education and a bad economy created a society where women now have independence, careers and husbands happy to help around the house with chores and children*

1.We are setting out for Tajrish Bazaar most probably at __________.

A.3 a. m. B.1 p. m. C.10 a. m. D.5 p. m.

2.Why did the author choose to take the subway?

A.Because it’s cheap.

B.Because it’s convenient.

C.Because she can see more beautiful women on the subway.

D.Because it offers her an opportunity to see a different city from what most tourists see

3.What does the underlined word segregation in the 3rd paragraph probably mean?

A.isolation B.disaster

C.departure D.combination

4.What can we learn from the passage?

A.Women in Iran must wear manteau in public.

B.Fashionable girls can dress as freely as they like.

C.Iran is divided in two parts by the western forces.

D.Men in Iran won't help with the housework.

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Listed here are four of the thousands of impressive museums around the world.

The Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Bilbao，Spain

Built in 1997，the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao is one of the newest in the world.It has transformed the industrial city of Bilbao into a travelers' desired destination.The beautiful architecture of the museum has provided a dramatic background for movies and commercials.

The Louvre in Paris，France

Probably the most famous Louvre also holds the most famous painting in the world，the “Mona Lisa” by Leonardo da Vinci.Crowds can be found any day surrounding the small，but mysterious painting of the smiling woman.But，the Louvre is much more than a home to the “Mona Lisa”．The Louvre is visited by more people each year than any other museum in the world.

The Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia，America

Just opened in its new downtown location in 2012，the Barnes Foundation is “unique”in that it is a completely reproduced display from one man's private collection.Dr.Albert C．Barnes started collecting art in the early 20th century and collected，among others，the largest number of original Renoir paintings in the world.

The Uffizi Gallery in Florence，Italy

Walking on the marbled floors feels like stepping back in time.The building itself is a beautiful palace—like structure with frescoes(湿壁画) decorating the ceilings and walls.Viewers are bowled over(印象深刻) by the works by Botticelli，such as “The Birth of Venus”．Classic artworks from nearly 1，000 years ago describe religious events of the time.

1.Which of the following is the most popular?

A.The Louvre.

B.The Guggenheim Museum Bilbao.

C.The Barnes Foundation.

D.The Uffizi Gallery.

2.What makes the Barnes Foundation particular?

A.Its structure. B.Its collection.

C.Its location. D.Its history.

3.What type of writing is this text?

A.An activity poster.

B.An exhibition announcement.

C.An art show review.

D.A travel guide.

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假定你是李华，曾经在你校做交换生的新西兰高中生Peter想了解你们学校近年来的变化，请给他写信。要点如下：

1.校内外环境；

2.教学设施；

3.学习生活。

注意：1.词数100左右；

2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Dear Peter

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Yours,

Li Hua

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假如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：在缺词处加一个漏词符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。

删除：把多余的同用抖线（\）划掉。

修改：在错的词下面划一横线，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。

My favorite sport is playing ping-pong. I had been playing ping-pong ever from I was young. I began to play ping-pong at age of five. Now I can play it quite well. When watch or playing ping-pong, I feel so greatly! Though with a round ball and small bats, it practises quick reaction or decision. Sometimes I would rather to play doubles because we can practised teamwork as well. There are a lot of ping-pong table in our school and in our neighborhood. My friends and I often play together in my spare time.

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That was a happy evening for the little Down syndrome (唐氏症）girl —a teenager the size of a ten-year-old. She and her family were _______ themselves at McDonald's. She made her way to the restroom. Her younger, but _______, brother sat quietly. He noticed something, which_______, she had not noticed.

Four teenagers had taken an interest in the little girl the moment they_______her. They were openly laughing and pointing,

The brother _______ for his sister. He walked to the guys. They paled slightly and looked alarmed as this total stranger — a year or two their _______ --- placed his hands _______ on their table. They studied each other while he was clearly in their _______, and while they were most definitely out of their comfort zones, The brother_______ with one hand for one of them to move over. He __________to sit right down next to them. Somewhat in__________, and thrown completely off-guard, they made space for him. "I was watching you making fun of my sister, he quietly__________ them. All four stumbled （磕磕绊绊）over their words in their rush. "Who? That was your sister? We weren't making fun of her! We__________ we would never __________ anyone. We just felt sorry for her.", But he told them again, "I watched you." They __________, knowing they had been caught red-handed and maybe even realizing their __________ and cruelness. Maybe they even sense the love this guardian had for his sister. The brother turned to his__________and then he said __________"I feel sorry for people like YOU! ”

Then he walked away. When the sister went back to her seat, the four looked __________, making sure they looked absolutely anywhere __________that little girl.

1.A.caring B.cooking C.enjoying D.helping

2.A.elder B.braver C.bigger D.smaller

3.A.thankfully B.mercifully C.considerately D.unexpectedly

4.A.robbed B.spotted C.blocked D.caught

5.A.made up B.put up C.took up D.stood up

6.A.colleague B.class C.group D.junior

7.A.cautiously B.casually C.gently D.boldly

8.A.range B.possession C.space D.shelter

9.A.remarked B.signed C.drew D.fought

10.A.intended B.prayed C.compromised D.saluted

11.A.joy B.surprise C.peace D.prejudice

12.A.informed B.commanded C.inquired D.contradicted

13.A.resist B.complain C.swear D.insist

14.A.look at B.look up at C.look down at D.look down on

15.A.wound him up B.gave in C.joined up D.called on him

16.A.curiosity B.violence C.carelessness D.rudeness

17.A.friends B.relations C.acquaintances D.partners

18.A.pitifully B.strongly C.calmly D.honestly

19.A.away B.out C.inside D.beyond

20.A.other than B.better than C.more than D.less than

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If your parents will retire soon, to live comfortably in retirement, you need to persuade them to save until it hurts. 1.They may think they can't afford to save or fear losing money to had investments （投资）,but they have to overcome those fears, because a financially （财政上）secure future will be up to them.

They can start by saving as little as $10 a paycheck or putting away half their next rise. A small amount of money can produce massive amounts of wealth over time. 2.

People used not to worry about saving for their later years because many had pensions, and they didn't live as long as people do now. But they can no longer count on their employers, partly because the employers might not he able to afford their pensions, and most people don't stay with one employer. 3. Consequently, they should depend on themselves for retirement.

4. You can advise them to start by contributing 1% of their pay. If the 1% contribution hurts, then they can slay at that level until it doesn't hurt any more. If it doesn't hurt, then increase their contribution（by another 1%.）Do that until it hurts.

5.They just ask for a small cup of coffee instead of a large cup in the coffee house or they can try to skip drinking soda daily at lunch. In time they will benefit a lot from today's’ efforts when they retire.

A.They can start small.

B.The key is getting started.

C.But believe you can make it.

D.Many people change jobs every few years.

E.It's easy to cut a dollar a day from most budgets.

F.People give lots of excuses for not saving for retirement.

G.Some seniors are confident that they will be supported by their children.

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Natural disasters take many different forms and can happen without warning. Earthquakes, floods, volcanoes, droughts, typhoons, and hurricanes are all natural disasters.

The earthquake of 26 December 2004 resulted in one of the worst natural disasters in living memory. It was a massive underwater quake and occurred in the Indian Ocean. This caused a huge tsunami （海啸）to cross the Indian Ocean. It destroyed coastlines and communities and brought death and destruction to many people. The survivors needed fresh water, food and shelter as well as medical help. People from all over the world gave money.

The surface of the Earth has not always looked as it does today; it is moving continuously （although very slowly） and has done so for billions of years. This is one cause of earthquakes,when one section of the Earth crashes with another. Scientists can predict where this might happen and the area between plates is called a fault line. However, earthquakes do not always happen on Fault lines, which is why they are so dangerous and unpredictable.

All the disasters are very dangerous and continue to kill thousands of people each year, but they are nowhere near the most dangerous disaster to ever happen on earth. One type of event in the earth's history has regularly killed millions of beings: asteroid （小行星）impacts （撞击）. About once every million years the Earth is hit by a piece of rock and ice from space large enough to cause massive destruction （including earthquakes, volcanoes and ice ages） and sometimes to kill entire species. Sixty-five million years ago more than half the earth's species were killed by such a disaster, including all the dinosaurs（恐龙）. Disasters on the Earth may seem dangerous, but the biggest threat to humans is likely to come from space.

1.What did the world do when the tsunami occurred in the Indian Ocean?

A.They gave away money to the beggars.

B.They sponsored to help the people survive.

C.They donated their possessions to the survivors.

D.They helped rebuild the coastlines and communities.

2.What can scientists predict about earthquakes?

A.The possible time. B.The possible climate.

C.The possible place. D.The possible frequence.

3.Which is the best heading that matches Paragraph 3?

A.What do earthquakes destroy? B.Why do earthquakes happen?

C.How can we prevent earthquakes? D.Which is the most dangerous natural disaster?

4.Where does the author think the most dangerous natural disaster will come from?

A.Space. B.Earth. C.Humans. D.Wild animals.

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Conflict is part of everyday life. It is not always a bad thing --- it can lead to good discussions and improvements in the relationship between two people. However, if it's not handled properly, it can be destructive and can bother your studies or other areas of your life.

We all have different styles of approaching conflict. Some of us avoid, others compete, give in,adjust or cooperate. Each of these styles has its strengths and weaknesses. So it’s important to know how you approach conflict. Remember that blaming others and refusing to take responsibility for your role in a conflict can only worsen the conflict and lead to more anger, frustration （挫折），or fear. On the other hand, making the effort to listen without judgement, trying to understand the other party's needs, and searching for solutions in which everyone wins lead to healthy conflict resolution and may result in positive change. If you find that you can't work it out with the other person, you may want to seek the help of a neutral party, to help you work through the conflict.

Whether you use the services of a third-party mediator or negotiate a solution between yourselves, the following principles are important to constructive conflict resolution: address the conflict before it becomes much more complex; separate the person from the problem; focus on interests rather than sticking to your position; commit to finding a mutually （相互地）beneficial outcome; avoid blaming others; listen actively; keep the lines of communication open; focus on the future.

Be aware of the possibility that you may just have to agree to disagree. Not all conflicts can be resolved. For most people, values are negotiable and they are not always in line with the values of others. In a diverse community like we have now, we must accept and be respectful of difference.

1.What would be the best title for the passage?

A.How to Resolve Conflict. B.Different Ways for Conflict.

C.Conflict Might Be a Good Thing, D.Not All Conflicts Can Be Resolved.

2.What does the underlined part "a neutral party” in the second paragraph refer to?

A.Supports that can back someone up all the time.

B.People not supporting either side in a disagreement.

C.A group of people who have the opinions in common.

D.Judges that uphold justice when dealing with conflict.

3.The second paragraph is mainly developed by ___________.

A.making comparison B.giving examples

C.listing figures D.explaining facts

4.Which does the author agree with according to the passage?

A.Conflict can lead to your worsening health if you disregard it.

B.Conflict can result in improved relationship if dealt with properly.

C.Conflict can develop better if you blame the other part of the conflict.

D.Conflict can help you if you compete with the other part of the conflict.

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Toni Morrison was an American writer who received the Nobel Prize in Literature. Her novels. Beloved, Song of Solomon and others explored the way African-Americans search for freedom and identity in a country obsessed with skin color. Morrison was nearly 40 when she published her first novel The Bluest Eye in 1970. The Nobel Prize committee described her writing as language itself, a language she wants to liberate from race. Her novels discussed America's past, focusing on black history and the effects of slavery and racism. She culled her characters “the unfree at the heart of the democratic experiment”.

In 1988, she won the Pulitzer Prize for her novel Beloved, the story of a mother who kills her baby daughter rather than permit her to be born into slavery. It became a best-seller and was later made into a film with Oprah Winfrey. Many Americans admired her as the country's greatest living writer, including former President Barack Obama.

She was born in 1931. She attended Howard University, an all-black university in Washington, D. C. At Howard, she read African. British and American literature, including writers William Faulkner and Virginia Woolf. After a short marriage, she became a single mother of two sons and worked as a book editor in New York.

Several publishers rejected her first book The Bluest Eye but it impressed The New York Times' book critic John Leonard, who believed Morrison was an important new voice. He said her writing was “so charged with pain and wonder that the novel becomes poetry”.

Morrison enjoyed her literary fame and was proud of her Nobel Prize.

1.What are Toni Morrison's books mainly about?

A.Women's equality and rights. B.The development of America.

C.The literature of America. D.American history and racism.

2.Which of the following helped Toni Morrison receive the Pulitzer Prize?

A.Beloved. B.Song of Solomon.

C.The Bluest Eye. D.The New York Times.

3.Why is former President Barack Obama mentioned?

A.To show Barack Obama's support in literature.

B.To prove Toni Morrison' greatness as a writer.

C.To stress Toni Morrison' contribution to America.

D.To remind readers of the skin color of Barack Obama.

4.What can we infer from John Leonard's words?

A.He thought highly of Morrison. B.He rejected the book The Bluest Eye.

C.The book The Bluest Eye made him painful. D.Toni Morrison's book was hard to understand.

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2020 Bunny Chase

Spend some quality time with your family while following clues (线索), do some crafts (手工), find Easter eggs, chocolate and small prizes. Keep your eyes open for the golden ticket! If you find it, you'll be the winner of an AMAZING prize to make the outdoors great this summer. Register at die Wolf Centre on Sunday, April 12th, between 11 am and 1 pm. Participation Fee is regular Wolf Centre admission ($30 per family). You can pre-pay your admission online here.

Astronomy

JUNE 26 9:30 PM – ll:30 PM

Fascinated by the night sky above? Book a space for the whole family on one of our summer astronomy programs. Take a walk with our onsite astronomer who will guide you through the stars. A typical evening astronomy program lasts approximately 1.5 to 2 hours, and runs rain or shine.

Cost: $20.00 per adult & $15.00 per child (17 & under)

For more information or to make a reservation, book online, call 1-800 -631 - 2198 (Ext. Main Office) or email reservations@ haliburtonforest com.

Natural History

Haliburton Forest offers a series of Natural History Presentations. Partnered with individuals (个人)as well as organisations, these 1 -- 2 hour Tuesday night seminars will vary in themes. Topics may cover research being conducted at Haliburton Forest, natural landscapes and ecosystems, local wild animals and plants, or even environmental concerns.

Cost: There is no charge for this event.

Green and Gold Camp

Come and spend a week with us at Green and Gold Camp on the Sacramento State Campus between 7/10/2020-7/14/2020! Days are filled with scavenger (拾荒者)hunts, river walks, the Challenge Center, water activities, arts and crafts, games and more! Your adventure begins at Sacramento State.

Cost: $290 per camper

1.What can people do at 2020 Bunny Chase?

A.Play games with rabbits. B.Get some gold as the prize.

C.Win a prize for the outdoors. D.Win a prize by pre-paying the admission.

2.What is special about Natural History?

A.It requires preregistration. B.It provides a family visit.

C.It does not charge any fee. D.It focuses on the same theme.

3.Which can help you learn how to survive in the wild most probably?

A.2020 Bunny Chase. B.Astronomy.

C.Natural History. D.Green and Cold Camp.

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你校同学李华刚被评为“市三好学生(Merit Student of the City)”, 以下是李华的个人资料：

姓名	李华
现任职务	学校学生会主席、班长
爱好	阅读、运动、登山
特长	演讲、英语口语、钢琴
曾获奖项	学校英语演讲比赛一等奖、校园才艺大赛第一名
师生评价	李华乐观开朗、多才多艺(versatile), 是一名深受师生喜爱的学生