The Qingming Festival is celebrated with a three-day national holiday, whose name originates from the saying "Plants start to revive and prosper at Qingming in a clean and bright way. Thus, the festival is called Qingming, "which means clean and bright.1.Tomb sweeping aims to commemorate family ancestors while going on a spring outing allows everyone the chance to enjoy the beautiful scenery and enjoy the season.

Traditional customs

Tomb sweeping.2.On this day, the whole family gathers in front of their ancestral tombs. They offer fruit and wine to their ancestors and clean the weeds from around the tomb. Finally, they kowtow and pray, hoping for their ancestors’ blessing for the rest of the year.

Spring outing. The time around the Qingming Festival is one of the most suitable seasons for a spring outing, as plants are thriving and flowers are blooming. People can have a great time outdoors with their friends and family. 3.

Traditional food

Qingtuan, a green rice ball tiny enough to fit into your hand, is also called Qingmingguo or Aiguo.4.It is a mixture of sticky rice powder and green vegetable juice, stuffed with sweetened bean paste, Qingtuan tastes sweet with the fresh fragrance of Aicao, a green spring vegetable, In celebration of Qingming, people from Shaanxi make steamed buns, known as Huamo, made into different shapes.5.Some are for peaceful family life while others represent the wish for health.

A.With each distinct look comes a good blessing

B.Playing football and flying kites are popular activities.

C.It is popular in the southern regions of the Yangtze River.

D.Family members gather together to celebrate and taste the food.

E.The tradition of tomb sweeping originates from the Qin Dynasty.

F.Many traditional customs are practiced to show respect for our ancestors.

G.The two main activities over the festival include tomb sweeping and going on a spring outing.

    If humans ever settle on Mars, they will need water. There is just one problem---there seems to be only huge sheets of ice. Luckily, we know how to drill(钻孔） ice for water. Such methods are already used in Antarctica, and researchers now think they could get them to work on the Red Planet, too. The atmosphere of Mars is too dry to make extracting water vapour from it possible. So ice seems the best bet. But the obvious ice sheets are in the unlivable polar ice caps and would be difficult to reach for drilling.

However, in 2018, at the edge of the cliffs, NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter spotted relatively accessible water ice that is probably at least 130metres thick and covered in just a few metres of rock and dust. These may be the best place to get the water needed for future exploration of the planet.

The drilling techniques needed have already been developed for cold areas on Earth where we need to melt buried ice for water. In the early 1960s the US Army used a type of subsurface reservoir(水库)called Rod Well, in army camps in Greenland. The method works by drilling through the ground into the ice, melting the ice to create a pool, and then pumping water up. By supplying heat continuously, they create a reservoir and a steady water            supply. It has been used in remote areas such as the Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station Stephen Hoffman at the Aerospace Corporation in Texas and his colleagues simulated(模拟)how a Rod Well would do on Mars. They found that with the power of 9 kilowatts (千瓦)to melt ice, it could in theory produce about 380 litres of water each day and maintain a reservoir of constant size at the bottom of a borehole(钻孔). That is close to the average daily water use each person in the US, but about 10 times what each astronaut on the International Space Station uses daily.

1.Which of the following can replace the underlined word "extracting" in the first paragraph ?

A.obtaining B.protecting

C.Preventing D.choosing

2.Why does the author mention the Rod Well in Paragraph 3?

A.To explain how water ice is drilled on Mars.

B.To tell about the history of water ice drilling techniques.

C.To prove the importance of water ice drilling techniques

D.To show techniques for drilling water wells in Martian ice exist.

3.On average, how much water does an astronaut on the International Space Station use daily?

A.10 litres B.38 litres

C.160 litres D.380 litres

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

A.Preparing to settle on the Red Planet one day.

B.Finding water on the Red Planet for survival.

C.Using some ways to create a livable environment on Mars.

D.Drilling water wells in Martian ice to survive on Mars.

    Cats may have “attachment (依恋) styles” that are similar to those of people. Contrary to cats' original reputation, most cats form deep, close relationships with their owners, researchers say.

A team of researchers studied the relationship between the owners and their kittens by a type of psychology experiment. They set up a room, which is bare except for a few toys. The team instructed each owner to sit in a circle outlined on the floor in the middle of the room and ignore his or her kitten for two minutes, not making eye contact or speaking unless the cat stepped inside the circle. Owners were allowed to interact (互动) with their pet if the cat entered the circle. Then, the owner left the cat alone in the room for two minutes, before re-entering and again sitting inside the circle.

The researchers tested 79 kittens and their owners and recorded each pair’s interactions on camera. Based on how the cat reacted to their owner’s return, the researchers believed 70 of the participants have attachment styles. The findings indicate that the attachment is probably a biological characteristic that may have evolved (进化) to improve survival.

To see if a particular kitten’s attachment could change with training, 39 of the kittens were arranged to join a special class and 31 weren’t. For six weeks of classes, the kittens that attended a special class socialized with other cats and unfamiliar adults, and learned how to sit or walk on leash (皮带). But when all of the kittens repeated the original experiment, very few switched attachment styles. It proves that the relationship formed between a human and a cat is stable over time, which means those first interactions are important, the researchers say.

The team hopes that understanding how cats bond with humans could help more stray (无主的) cats be adopted.

1.What is the original impression that cats make on people according to the text?

A.Indifferent. B.Close.

C.Kind. D.Lazy.

2.What is the second paragraph mainly about?

A.The process of the experiment.

B.The type of the experiment.

C.The achievements of the team.

D.The effect of the research.

3.What does the training classes suggest about a cat’s attachment to humans?

A.It changes easily.

B.It forms in six weeks.

C.It lasts for a long time.

D.It only shows to its owner.

4.From which is the text probably taken?

A.A biology textbook.

B.A research paper.

C.A health magazine.

D.A travel brochure

    My teacher，Mr.August J.Bachmann，was the most influential teacher I ever had.

I had gotten into trouble in his class:Another student had pushed me for fun，and I became angry and began to hit him.Mr.Bachmann stopped the fight，but instead of sending me to the office，he sat me down and asked a simple question，“Penna，why are you wasting your life？Why aren't you going to college？”

I didn't know anything about colleges or scholarships.No one had ever considered that a fatherless boy from the poorest neighborhood had a future.That day，instead of rushing off for lunch，he stayed and explained possible education options to me.At the end of our talk，he sent me to see a secretary who had a child at a state college.This was in 1962 at Emerson High School in Union City，New Jersey.

Well，55 years have passed，and what have I done with the knowledge he gave me？I gained a PhD from Fordham University when I was only 29.I taught English and social studies and then moved up the chain of command from teacher to principal(校长).

I've sat on the board for Magnet Schools of America and represented that organization at the United Nations.I've won a number of great educational awards.But where would I be if a truly caring teacher had not taken the time out of his lunch period to speak to me？It was without question only his confidence in me that helped me forward.

I have repaid his kindness hundreds of times by encouraging misguided youngsters to aim higher.If I have saved any children，it is because of him.If I have been a successful educator，it is because I had a great role model in Mr.Bachmann.

1.The writer ________ before Mr.Bachmann talked to him.

A.was an active boy

B.was an aimless boy

C.liked making troubles in class

D.would get punished by his teachers

2.Which of the following best describes Mr.Bachmann?

A.Fair. B.Confident. C.Inspiring. D.Humorous.

3.How did Mr.Bachmann influence the writer?

A.He set the writer on the right path.

B.He was strict with the writer.

C.He helped the writer with his study.

D.He tried to set a good example to the writer.

4.What does the writer think of his achievement?

A.He is very proud of himself.

B.He feels his effort gets paid off at last.

C.He owes his achievement to Mr.Bachmann.

D.He thinks it an honor to be a successful educator.

Going out guide

R&B: Melanie Fiona

Known for such songs as “It Kills Me” and “This Time,” R&B singer Melanie Fiona made her first musical album(唱片) in 2009 with “The Bridge” and followed it up with “The MF Life” in 2012. A new album, “Next Train, ” is planned to drop this year.

8 pm, Feb. 13. Howard Theatre. 202-803-2899. $ 30—$ 59. 99.

Ballet: John Cranko's “Romeo & Juliet”

Celebrated South African choreographer (编舞者) John Cranko created the dance inspired by Shakespeare’s lovers with a score by Sergei Prokofiev. The production was first performed in the United States in 1969 and returns to the Kennedy Center under the artistic direction of Julie Kent.

Feb. 14 — 18. Kennedy Genter. 202-467-4600. $ 25— $ 160.

Exhibit(展览): “Brand New: Art and Commodity (商品) in the 1980s”

This exhibit shows the commodification of art in the 1980s, when trade, art and entertainment became unclear. The exhibit shows works by 68 artists, including Jeff Koons, Barbara Kruger and Julia Wachtel.

Feb. 14 through May 13. Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. 202-633-1000. Free

R&B: Valentine's Love Jam

R&E artists are known for some of our most beloved(喜爱的) love songs, and the performers lined up for this show are no exception. Singer-songwriters Tyrese (“Sweet Lady”) and Joe (“I Wanna Know”) join forces with SWV (“Weak”) ,Dru Hill (“Beauty”) and Next (“Wifey”) for this show.

8 p. m., Feb. 17. EagleBank Arena. 703-493-4000. $ 59—$ 99.

1.Which number should you call if you are interested in dance?

A.703-493-4000. B.02-633-1000. C.202-467-4600. D.202-803-2899.

2.Where can people enjoy a free show?

A.Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. B.Kennedy Center.

C.EagleBank Arena. D.Howard Theatre.

3.When can you attend a love song concert?

A.Feb. 18. B.Feb. 17. C.Feb . 14. D.Feb. 13.

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Not many years ago a man rented a store in a street named Market Street. While very busy getting boxes and other things inside the store, he happened to see a boy of eleven years standing by. So the merchant （商人）called to the boy, "See here, boy, if you help me today, I'll pay you well. " The boy looked at him but made no answer. The merchant asked "Don't you want to work?" The boy made some sorts of gestures, but remained silent. “Oh! you're some lazy, I guess. Well, if you don't want to work or even speak, just pass along about your business. " The merchant thought the boy's lazy attitude and silence meant disrespect and defiance （蔑视），and soon began to feel angry about it. "A young thief, I guess, watching his chance to steal something and run," thought the merchant. Soon he approached the boy with a threatening look. To his amazement, The boy stood back, making strange gestures and expressions.

"I'll teach you how to make faces and laugh at me. You've been doing this long enough." And without further delay the merchant raised his hand. But the boy, instead of running off, fell down on the pavement. Several people hurried to the spot and inquired what was the matter. "Why! That lazy boy refused to work when I offered him pay and hung around even when I ordered him away, and finally made faces and disrespectful gestures at me. So I was going to scare him and he dropped like that. He was not hurt enough to even cry about it. " One looker-on said, "Sir, that is poor Danny, he is deaf and dumb, perfectly inoffensive when you know him. We all humor him and let him stay around as long as he pleases, for his eyes are the chief blessings he possesses, and they can't injure anything."

When they lifted Danny, they found a wound upon his forehead, and tears were slowly creeping down his cheeks. Danny was carried into a store, and one of his friends who understood how to communicate with him, explained the merchant's mistake.

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1. 简述该现象；

2. 你的观点和建议。

注意：1. 词数80左右；

2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；

3. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。

Dear editor,

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Yours,

Li Hua

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Sadness, feeling down and having a loss of interest or pleasure in daily activities 1. (be) symptoms familiar to all of us. But, if they affect our life substantially, they may be depression.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDCP), 7.6 percent of people over the age of 12 have depression in any 2-week period, 2. shows the scale of the issue.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), depression is the most common illness worldwide and the leading cause of 3. (disable). They estimate that 350 million people 4. (affect) by depression, globally.

5. (general), the symptoms include lack of joy and reduced interest in things. Depression is a mood disorder characterized by persistently (连续地) low mood and a feeling of sadness and loss of interest. It is a persistent problem, not a passing one, 6. (last) on average 6 to 8 months.

Diagnosis of depression starts 7. a consultation with a doctor or mental health specialist. It is important to seek help from a health professional to rule out different causes of depression, ensure an accurate diagnosis and secure safe and 8. (effect) treatment.

As for most visits to 9. doctor, there may be a physical examination 10. (check) physical causes and other conditions. Depression is a treatable mental disease.

    One day, my father and I were watching a dance reality show. For some reasons, I disliked one of the dancers from the very beginning of the show.

Unknowingly, I kept finding his _______ and criticizing（批评）his dance moves. _______, my father was watching the _______ with a smile all the time. When the performance ended, he looked at me and asked softly, "How much do you _______ about the dance competition, Martha?” "No, Dad, not at all," I said. "Then how do you know that he is a _______ dancer?" he asked still with a smile. "Just _______ the other dancers! He is not as good as them," I said. "But he is among the final 10 competitors who were carefully ________ How can he be bad? Maybe his dance is of no _______ to you, but that doesn't mean you can _______ or even criticize his creativity. " "Why not?" I asked carelessly. "Because criticizing someone or something ________ nothing but negativity around you. " "Instead of criticizing something you don't like, you should spend your time ________ something you like, which will spread ________thoughts," my father added.

So choose ________! Never criticize anyone or anything unless you have a good ________ of it. This is the most ________ advice my father has ever given me.

1.A.secrets B.tricks C.mistakes D.strengths

2.A.Besides B.However C.Finally D.Immediately

3.A.movie B.action C.performance D.sign

4.A.know B.debate C.inquire D.complain

5.A.representative B.bad C.common D.silly

6.A.call on B.spy on C.glare at D.look at

7.A.treated B.raised C.suspected D.selected

8.A.benefit B.use C.interest D.importance

9.A.ignore B.limit C.prevent D.forget

10.A.affects B.gets C.contains D.solves

11.A.awarding B.appreciating C.recording D.remembering

12.A.positive B.fresh C.original D.unique

13.A.freely B.confidently C.wisely D.independently

14.A.defence B.luck C.deal D.knowledge

15.A.valuable B.ambitious C.elegant D.embarrassing

    A community feels more alive when people who live there try to help improve it. If you look around and see that your community has a lot of problems, there's no better time to start fixing them than right now. 1.

Stop to offer help when and where you're needed

It's a simple way to create the atmosphere that makes people feel safe and happy. If you see someone in need of assistance, come to their aid instead of looking on. 2.

Volunteer in your community

Donating your time is an excellent way to have a positive effect on your community. 3. It costs organizations a lot of time and money to train volunteers, so make sure that you will be available and willing to help out on a long-term basis.

4.

You can help in many ways. Consider starting your own business. In this way you can serve your community by offering a great product and possibly even hiring employees. And try to get most of your produce from the local market and shop at local stores.

Attend community events

How often do you show up to community events? 5. Just showing up is a way to help people in your community because it lets them know that you care. For example, if someone is trying to hold a “Bike to Work or School Day” on Monday mornings, and you've got a bike, why not give it a try? Show people in your community that biking is fun.

A.Learn about organizations

B.Support your local economy

C.Start participating in community activities as many as you can

D.Just be aware that becoming a volunteer is a serious commitment

E.Keep reading for ideas on how to help make your community better

F.Hold activities in an effort to make the neighborhood a better place

G.Do for others what you'd want them to do for you if you were in their situation

    A recent study conducted by researchers from Canada's Wilfrid Laurier University found that the snakes actively seek out socialization with their peers （同伴），but also they are extremely particular about who they spend time with. However, snakes used to be thought of as solitary animals. They are seldom seen hanging out in groups.

A team of researchers led by Morgan Skinner and Dr. Noam Miller selected 40 non-poisonous garter snakes （袜带蛇）. Ten were purchased from a snake keeper and the rest were caught in the wild. After marking each snake with a spot of color to allow for easy identification, the researchers placed ten snakes inside each of the four plastic shelters.

Skinner photographed each snake group twice a day before removing them from their shelters. After cleaning the areas thoroughly to rid them of any familiar smells, the reptiles were rearranged into different groups, and returned to the enclosure. A camera fixed over the shelters allowed the scientists to track the animals' movements for a total of eight days.

When Skinner and Miller analyzed the images, they found that regardless of where they were placed, the snakes always slipped back to their origin al "friends" forming groups of three or eight inside the small shelters. “They can tell others apart,” Miller said.

Gordon Burghardt, a biologist, says, "The study should help convince people that snakes have more social intelligence than most of us realize."

Miller believes the research could help with snake protection efforts. Endangered snake species relocated to safer habitats often leave these areas. Now, conservationists may be able to avoid that by transferring entire snake groups to the new location. Alternatively, they could also spray （喷洒）the new habitat with the species' smells to make transplants feel at “home."

1.What does the underlined word "solitary" mean in paragraph 1?

A.Causing fear. B.Existing only in small numbers.

C.Causing death or illness. D.Enjoying being alone.

2.What can we learn from the last paragraph?

A.The findings can contribute to snake conservation.

B.Snakes like to spray smells on the trees.

C.Snakes are easy to adapt to new locations.

D.Snakes tend to stay in safer habitats.

3.Which of the following proverbs can be used to describe the findings?

A.Barking dogs don't bite. B.The early bird catches worms.

C.Things of one kind come together. D.A friend in need is a friend in deed.

4.In which section of a newspaper may this text appear?

A.Entertainment. B.Science.

C.Education. D.Health.

    Denmark is only about half the size of South Carolina, but it produces more of its electricity from wind than any other country in the world. Denmark now gets 47% of its electricity from wind, and there will be more to come, thanks to a combination of history and policy.

Paul la Cour was a scientist and inventor who experimented with early wind power machines at the start of the 20th century. So it's not surprising that Denmark invested in building wind power the earliest. Since the 1970s, Denmark has been investing in wind energy all over the country. In the 1980s, due to a strong movement opposing nuclear power plants, Denmark increased its production of clean energy even before many other countries considered it.

Even back in 2002, Denmark took climate change warnings seriously. They drew up policies, aiming to cut fossil-fuel emissions by 20 %, which they did via renewable energy investment. Some of the world's largest companies in the field—including Vestas, which builds turbines (涡轮机)，and Orsted, which specializes in offshore wind projects—are Danish, so the country has an impact beyond its borders.

The huge impact of Denmark's wind industry is important. But Denmark is a small country, so while almost 50% of its electricity from wind is admirable, it's also minor in terms of entire global impact.

While Denmark gets half its electricity from 5,758 megawatts (MW) of capacity, Spain's 23,000 MW covers just 18 percent of its electricity supply as it's a much bigger country. China is the leader in wind energy at 221,000 MW, and the U. S. is the second in the world at about 96,000 MW.

At the encl of 2019, lawmakers in Den mark set a new goal： increasing the share of electricity coming from renewable power to 100%.

1.What can we know about Demark?

A.It is a leader in solar energy. B.It is a pioneer in clean energy.

C.It is a victim of climate change. D.It is an advocate of nuclear energy.

2.What is Denmark government's attitude towards fossil-fuel energy projects?

A.Indifferent. B.Opposed.

C.Positive. D.Ambiguous.

3.Which country produces the most wind energy in the world?

A.China. B.Spain.

C.The U. S. D.Denmark.

4.What is the best title for the text?

A.Denmark Has a Long History of Developing Renewable Power

B.Denmark's Government Pushes ahead with Fossil-fuel Projects

C.Denmark Has a Great Effect on World's Wind Power Equipment

D.Almost Half of Denmark's Electricity Comes from Wind Power

    More than 30 years ago, there was a well-known boxer named Eugene Hart. Hart was heavily favored to win his next round against an ungifted boxer, Antuofermo. It was said that the only thing that Antuofermo could do was “he bled well". However, here was an important thing. He had good qualities that you couldn't see.

During the fight, Hart controlled Antuofermo, knocking him down and giving him a good beating. Antuofermo absorbed the punishment that was dealt to him by his naturally superior opponent, and he did it so well that Hart became discouraged. In the fifth round, Hart began to tire, not physically but mentally. Taking advantage of the situation, Antuofermo attacked and knocked Hart down, thus ending the fight.

When the fighters went back to their temporary restrooms, only a thin curtain was between them. Hart's room was quiet, but on the other side he could hear Antuofermo's coach talking about who would take the fighter to the hospital. Finally he heard Antuofermo saying, "Every time he hit me with that left hook （左勾拳）to the body, I thought I was going to quit. After the second round, I thought if he hit me there again, I'd quit. I thought the same thing after the fourth round. But he stopped hitting me there."

At that moment, Hart began to weep. He was crying because for the first time he under- stood that Antuofermo had felt the same way he had and even worse. And the only thing that distinguished the guy who was talking from the guy who was crying was perseverance （毅力）. The coward （懦夫）and the hero had the same emotions. They're both humans.

The important question to ask yourself here is this： How does each man respond to the tough situation that they are experiencing? Maybe you are in a tough position right now or, if not, one might be coming. How will you react? Like a hero or a coward?

1.What can we learn from paragraph 1?

A.Hart was an ordinary boxer.

B.Antuofermo was hardly defeated.

C.Hart was believed to win the game.

D.Antuofermo was gifted in boxing.

2.How did Antuofermo win the fight?

A.He trained hard before the fight.

B.Hart became discouraged by his coach.

C.He was confident about his boxing talent and power.

D.He dealt with the punishment properly and grasped the chance.

3.Why did Hart cry after the fight?

A.He realized he was just mentally defeated.

B.He was hurt and sent to a hospital.

C.He lost the game easily.

D.He was considered to be a coward.

4.What are Antuofermo's qualities?

A.Hard-work and honesty. B.Humor and intelligence.

C.Perseverance and determination. D.Enthusiasm and responsibility.

    Museum director Sarah Green is a writer, recommending 4 books that influenced her life. Hold Still by Sally Mann (2015)

Mann's story, accompanied by her excellent photography, has given me a model for how to be an artist, wife, mother, daughter, friend, and thoughtful member of humanity, all at the same time.

Swimming Studies by Leanne Shapton (2012)

You might not think you want to read a story about an artist-illustrator's past life as a competitive swimmer and her continuing love for swimming, swimming pools and swimsuits. But you do, you really do. Shapton's acute sense memory and sharp essay, coupled with her own experience and photos, are a pleasure from start to finish.

Learning By Heart by Corita Kent and Jan Steward （1992）

Sister Corita Kent was a beloved and revolutionary art teacher in 1960s in Los Angeles and a gifted printmaker. She was also a firm believer in learning by doing, and this is an essential guide to her teaching philosophy.

Kindred by Octavia Butler （1979）

I've never been a fan of science fiction, but this novel rocked my world. You will be completely involved in the thunder-struck reality of a young writer who finds herself traveling between Los Angeles in 1976 and life among her ancestors on an prewar Maryland farm.

1.Who was probably an excellent sports player in the past?

A.Sally Mann. B.Octavia Butler

C.Corita Kent and Jan Steward. D.Leanne Shapton.

2.Which book talks about teaching skills?

A.Hold Still. B.Learning By Heart.

C.Swimming Studies. D.Kindred.

3.What kind of book is Kindred?

A.A love story. B.A horror story.

C.A fantasy story. D.A fairy tale.

Typhoon Mangkhu attacked the Pearl River Delta on Sunday,1. (leave) a trail of damage, flooding and injuries in its wake and forcing the closure of schools, markets and most public s2. across the area.

After claiming at 3.29 lives in the Philippines, the 4.(destroy) storm has caused 4 deaths in Guangdong.

Hong Kong Observatory kept its highest No 10 Hurricane Signal（十号风球） in effect for 10 hours from morning to evening on Sunday.

In the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, strong winds and heavy rain left more than 213 people5.(injure) , and over 1,200 people sought refuge（应急避难） in temporary government shelters.

According to the Guangdong Meteorological Observatory, Mangkhut will c6.to cause heavy rain and bring strong winds to the province7.Thursday.

E8. said the warm seawater in the South China Sea helped Mangkhut maintain its strength after an 9.(early) landfall in the Philippines.

P10., firefighters and other members of government departments worked overnight to clean and repair damaged public facilities.

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1.Students return in September for the start of the new a_____ year.

2.We will keep you i_________if any change is made.

3.Women t_______to live longer than men.

4.Anyone who lies d_______ to be punished.

5.The evidence is a_________, showing the babysitter is the murderer.

6.Every a______ doctor was called to the scene.

7.More and more people realized the importance of p__________ health as well as physical health.

8.The storm got worse and worse. Finally I was o__________ to abandon the car and continue on foot.

9.To my shock, I was c___________ 1000 yuan for such a small sculpture.

10.Mary’s parents f_________ Tom their house to stop him from seeing Mary.

Chatting online can be ________ fun, but kids must be sure they stay safe on ________ web.

A. /; a    B. a; the

C. /; the    D. a; a

You made the same mistake for             second time, dropping           “n” in the word “environment”.

A.a; the B.a; a

C.the; an D.a; an

“Being able to afford   drink would be     comfort in those tough years.”Grandpa murmured.

A. the, the    B. a, a    C. a, 不填    D. 不填, a

— What about the party last night?

— It was______ great success. I think it’s _______ great pity that you didn’t attend it.

A./; the B.a;a

C./;a D.a; the

The biggest whale is ________ blue whale，which grows to be about 29 meters long—the height of ________ 9-story building.

A.the；the B.a；a C.a；the D.the；a

Almost________ of the students in this class wear glasses, that is ________of them.

A.two thirds; 60 percent B.two thirds; 60 percents

C.two third; 60 percent D.two thirds; 60 percents

Nowadays, the average weekly screen time for children is ____as it was five years ago.

A.as twice much B.as much twice

C.much as twice D.twice as much

The white paint was cracked and peeling away from itself in ________ most unpleasant manner unlike the paintwork in the house in Berlin.

A. a B. the C. / D. any

China attained _____ independence in 1949, after  long struggle .

A./:a B.the; a C.an; / D.an; the

Everything comes with ____ price; there is no such ____ thing as a free lunch in the world.

A.a; a B.the; / C.the; a D.a; /

近年来，随着科技发展，电子产品越来越多，学生的汉字书写能力大大降低。假定你是李华，代表校书法协会，为了让同学们重视书写，写一封倡议书，内容包括：

1.减少对电子产品的依赖，多动手记笔记：

2.养成练书法和写日记的习惯。

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。

Is creativity a natural gift like good looks, or is it something that it can be acquired like knowledge? If we analyze the creative process careful, we might know what it is and what it might work. The creative process has always accepted as the source of all important works in the arts, so we should not think the creativity plays a role only in the arts. Every major scientific discover begins with someone seeing the world differently from the way others sees it. And this is which creativity is all about—imagining the world in the new way. We all have the potential to imagine the world in an absolutely new way. In fact, we are born for it.

阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形株式。

An elderly woman has broken down in tears inside a Coles supermarket after arriving in the canned food aisle to empty1.(shelf),with all products taken by ＂selfish"panic buyers.

A heartbreaking image of the woman,2.(take)inside the Port Melbourne supermarket at midday on Thursday and shared to Twitter by Nine News reporter Seb Costello,started an outpouring of feelings from the public,with many 3.(express) their willingness to help the lady and others currently suffering.

“4.(honest),that is the picture 5.catches this madness,"one person responded.

＂This really breaks my heart,the elderly have already given to society,why aren't we looking after them?”another said.

＂This absolutely breaks my heart.If I6.(know)where this lady lives,I'd help her out with food in a heartbeat.This has to stop now,"7.third wrote.

One lady claimed she"sobbed 8.10 minutes"after seeing the image,and hoped"someone helped her fill her basker"and made sure she was.OK at home. Others shared similarly shocking events they had seen during the COVID-19(新冠病毒）chaos.

I 9.(tell)that the 92 year-old mum of a friend had a tin of tomato soup snatched from her hand at a supermarket in Ryde earlier this week.Disgraceful10.（behave)."one wrote.

根据首字母或提示词，结合句意写出所缺单词及其适当形式

1.Antarctica holds 90% of the world’s ice, and most of its fresh water is in a frozen s______, of course.

2.What western civilization gained from Gutenberg’s contribution is impossible to c______.

3.He hesitated for a second before shooting the ball, otherwise he could ______ (score) 3 points.

4.To my delight, I ______ (promote) to senior manager to attend the opening ceremony the other day.

5.We have already bought the house but we won’t take ______ (possess) of it until May.

6.Although the car is ______(basic) sound, I am worried about certain parts.

7.Police caught up with one gang the other day. but the three chief members f______accidentally.

8.Secondly, people were bored with the pop music of the day—disco music were both in d______ in the mid-1970s.

9.Many people suffered from the effects of poor nutrition and even starvation because of a lack of food, yet their welfare was of no c______ to the taxpayers of London.

10.The German team d______ to win the championship—they performed much better than any of the other teams.