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Increase your creativity Every month I face the same problem — how to write educational, informative and, hopefully, interesting articles. 1.. At other times my mind goes blank (空白的), and I experience a creative block. At times we all face creative challenges in life, from designing websites to decorating our apartments, but there are ways to work through creative slumps (低潮). ★Daydream For years, others may have told you to stop daydreaming. 2.. Daydreaming sometimes helps you take a more creative approach to your problem. ★Be happy Some studies suggest that a positive mood (心情) encourages creativity because it increases activity in the parts of the brain related to decision-making and feelings. ★3. Face-to-face conversations with friends can lead to creative thinking. ★Take risks Don’t let fear hold you back. You won’t succeed at everything you try. But with each new effort, you will build self-confidence and develop new skills for the future. ★Limit your amusement Everyone enjoys entertainment. 4.. Literature and audiobooks are better forms of amusement because they force you to use your imagination. ★Look for inspiration Activities such as listening to music, going to museums and travelling all provide sources of inspiration. ★Go offline and go outside Remember how much fun you had as a child running, playing and pretending? Your imagination simply ran away with you. 5., and can help you get back some of that creative energy from your childhood. A.Get social B.Make friends C.Nature settings fire the imagination D.In fact, letting your mind run briefly can actually be helpful E.Reading relaxes the mind and encourages you to use your imagination F.Sometimes I can just sit down at my computer and the words just flow G.But watching TV, for instance, requires little thought and can actually decrease creativity
Bicycle Safety Operation Always ride your bike in a safe, controlled manner on campus(校园). Obey rules and regulations. Watch out for walkers and other bicyclists, and always use your lights in dark conditions. Theft Prevention Always securely lock your bicycle to a bicycle rack — even if you are only away for a minute. Register your bike with the University Department of Public Safety. It's fast, easy, and free. Registration permanently records your serial number, which is useful in the possible recovery of the bike stolen. Equipment Brakes Make sure that they are in good working order and adjusted properly. Helmet A necessity, make sure your helmet meets current safety standards and fits properly. Lights Always have a front headlight — visible at least 500 feet in front of the bike. A taillight is a good idea. Rules of the Road Riding on Campus As a bicycle rider, you have a responsibility to ride only on streets and posted bicycle paths. Riding on sidewalks or other walkways can lead to a fine. The speed limit for bicycles on campus is 15 mph, unless otherwise posted. Always give the right of way to walkers. If you are involved in an accident, you are required to offer appropriate aid, call the Department of Public Safety and remain at the scene until the officer lets you go. Bicycle Parking Only park in areas reserved for bikes. Trees, handrails, hallways, and sign posts are not for bicycle parking, and parking in such spots can result in a fine. If Things Go Wrong If you break the rules, you will be fined. Besides violating rules while riding bicycles on campus, you could be fined for: No bicycle registration ………………..……………….…… $25 Bicycle parking banned …………..…………………….……$30 Blocking path with bicycle …………………………….……$40 Violation of bicycle equipment requirement ……………....…$35 1.Registration of your bicycle may help you ______. A．get your serial number B．receive free repair services C．settle conflicts with walkers D．find your stolen bicycle 2.According to the passage, what bike equipment is a free choice for bicycle riders? A．A helmet. B．A headlight. C．A taillight. D．Brakes. 3. If you lock your bicycle to a tree on the campus, you could be fined ______. A．$30 B．$35 C．$40 D．$25 4.What is the passage mainly about? A．Directions for bicycle tour on campus. B．Regulations of bicycle race on campus. C．Rules for riding motor vehicles on campus. D．A guide for safe bicycling on campus.
There were many beautiful buildings in ancient Rome, but the living conditions for ordinary people were bad. Most of their homes were so poorly made that they fell down or were fire hazards (danger) with their steep, narrow wooden stairways. Most people were packed into apartment buildings that rose shakily (unsafely) six to twelve floors above the ground. The apartments were rooms about three metres square, and each building housed about five hundred people. These tall buildings faced each other across streets only three metres wide, so no sunlight reached the ground. Even so, apartments were costly, though cheaper places could be found outside Rome. But people wanted to be near their work and entertainment. So the streets became crowded and it was hard to move quickly. At night, the streets were filled with noise as food and supplies were brought into the city on wagons and carts. 1.In ancient Rome, most people lived in ________ apartments. A.small and crowded B.clean and tidy C.spacious and sunny D.tall and big 2.The streets in ancient Rome were ________. A.crowded and noisy B.wide and bright C.narrow and dark D.both A and C 3.People liked to live in Rome because________. A.the apartments were comfortable B.the living expenses were low C.they have no money to build houses outside the city D.they wanted to enjoy the conveniences of the city 4.This passage is mainly about ________ in ancient Rome. A.the beautiful buildings B.the living conditions of ordinary people C.the streets and transportation D.the food and daily supplies
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is the eleventh largest nation in Europe. England, Wales and Scotland make up the island of Great Britain, which takes up most of the Britain Isles. Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales are mountainous. The highest mountain is Ben Nevis in Scotland. Plains and valleys cover much of England. The British climate is mild. About 58 million people live in the United Kingdom. Few other countries are so crowded. Four out of five people live in cities such as Belfast, Glasgow, and London. London is the capital. Great Britain grows half of the food it needs. Its industries help to pay for the food that is bought from abroad. The United Kingdom manufactures a wide range of goods. Service industries, such as tourism, that provide services rather than producing goods, are increasing. Traditional industries, such as coal mining, are declining. 1.There are many mountains in ______________. A. Northern Ireland, Scotland and England B. England, Wales and Scotland C. Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland D. Northern Ireland, Wales and England 2.In the United Kingdom, about __________people live in big cities. A. 58 million B. 48.8 million C. 38.8 million D. half 3.According to the passage, which of the statements is true? A. Great Britain grows all of the food it needs. B. The United Kingdom manufactures a narrow range of goods. C. The speed of tourism in UK is increasing faster than producing goods. D. The coal mining is also increasing fast.
Kwame Alexander is a best-selling author of 24 books. His novel in verse (诗体) The Crossover won the Newbery Medal in 2015, and was followed by another verse novel in 2016, Booked. In the just-released The Playbook: 52 Rules to Aim, Shoot, and Score in This Game Called Life, Alexander aims to inspire readers to dream big and reach for their goals. Time For Kids: What can you tell us about The Playbook? Kwame Alexander: I wanted to write a book about how important it is to persevere (坚持) and accept the challenges that come, because they only make you stronger. And I wanted to do it in a really cool and fun way, using sports as a metaphor (隐喻), so students would be interested in reading a book that is telling them how to make their lives better. TFK: Where did you get the idea for the book? Alexander: In The Crossover, the father of the main characters, Josh and Jordan, gives them these rules for life, called Basketball Rules. Well, I was having breakfast with a friend of mine in New York City. He said, “Kwame, I love those Basketball Rules you have in The Crossover. You should think about writing a whole book on those.” That’s where it all began. TFK: Is it hard to mix sports and poetry (诗歌)? Alexander: I love sports, and I’ve been writing poetry since I was a kid. So those two things are as natural to me as breathing, laughing and walking. TFK: You’ve said teachers need to make learning poetry fun. Did you have a teacher like this as a kid? Alexander: My mom. She read poetry to my sisters and me when I was a kid, and she would make the words jump off the page! TFK: What advice would you give to young writers? Alexander: Read everything you can get your hands on. The best way to become a good writer is to read what other people have written. 1.What can we learn about The Playbook? A.It is a historical novel. B.It won the Newbery Medal. C.It is actually about rules for life. D.It is based on Alexander’s true life. 2.Who inspired Alexander to write The Playbook? A.His mom who read poetry to him. B.The teacher who taught him poetry. C.His friend who read The Crossover. D.The two characters in The Crossover. 3.When Alexander was a kid, how did he feel about poetry? A.It was rather boring. B.It was quite difficult. C.It was pretty mysterious. D.It was very interesting. 4.In Alexander’s mind, what’s important to become a good writer? A.Always dream big. B.Gladly accept challenges. C.Read as much as possible. D.Have a wide knowledge of poetry.
假如你是澳大利亚男孩 Tom, 你的朋友李华来信向你咨询如何才能学好英语。请根据下列要点给李华写封建议信。 1、参加英语课堂活动； 2、看英语书刊，看英语电视； 3、学唱英语歌曲； 4、交外国朋友，在网上和他们用英语聊天。 注意：1、词数不少于100。 2、可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Dear Li Hua, ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Tom
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Though Chinese is 1.(old) than English, English is spoken 2. many people around the world every day. English speakers are always 3.(make) new words and we should be able to know where most words come from. Sometimes, however, no one may 4.(real) know where a word comes from. Did you ever think about why hamburgers are called hamburgers, especially when they are not made with ham? About a hundred years ago, some 5.(man) went to America from Europe. They came from a big city in Germany 6.(call) Hamburg. They did not speak good English, 7. they ate good food. When some Americans saw them 8.(eat) round pieces of beef, they asked the Germans what it was. The Germans did not understand the question and answered, ＂We came from Hamburg.＂ One of these Americans owned 9. restaurant, and had an idea. He cooked some round pieces of the beef like the man from Hamburg ate and 10.(sell) them in many countries around the world.
I will never forget the two impressive things that happened last winter. One of my classmates and I were_______ our project work late one night on my university’s campus far from home. Since there was_______ in the forecast, I had worn a winter_______ to school that day with a raincoat in my bag. Throughout our work on the project, I could_______ that my friend was tired from a very long day working. As we stepped outside to begin the_______ walk home hand in hand, I_______ she was trembling(颤抖).The temperature had dropped to the low thirties(Fahrenheit) and she_______ had a sweater on. I_______ offered her my warm jacket. She accepted it and asked what I_______ wear then. I told her I had another one and pretended that my________ was a jacket. She said later that she________ the next morning and the first thing on her mind was feeling moved about my________ of the jacket. Coincidentally (碰巧),the next day I went to an open-air play and I was freezing________ I didn’t expect it to be so________ A person who I hardly________ insisted that I wear his jacket. I was________ touched by this warm gesture. He was so matter-of-fact(不带感情的)about me________ his coat, too; he simply took it off and handed it to me saying that I should________ it. I used to think that this vast universe was a cold________ It turns out that even when the temperature drops low, the people never________ to warm each other’s hearts. 1.A.starting B.destroying C.showing D.doing 2.A.rain B.fog C.snow D.cloud 3.A.suit B.jacket C.cap D.mask 4.A.think B.guess C.see D.check 5.A.easy B.short C.safe D.long 6.A.heard B.believed C.noticed D.expected 7.A.bravely B.nearly C.only D.usually 8.A.suddenly B.immediately C.madly D.calmly 9.A.would B.could C.should D.might 10.A.blouse B.sweater C.dress D.raincoat 11.A.ran away B.woke up C.fell ill D.got hurt 12.A.sale B.size C.color D.offer 13.A.though B.until C.since D.if 14.A.warm B.cold C.sunny D.dark 15.A.knew B.mattered C.loved D.blamed 16.A.deeply B.wrongly C.finally D.firmly 17.A.envying B.watching C.holding D.wearing 18.A.keep B.buy C.borrow D.throw 19.A.environment B.place C.wind D.situation 20.A.allow B.help C.refuse D.stop
How to make friends at a new school Starting with a new school can be difficult. Everything seems to be different, and you don’t even know where to go for your own classes. 1. However, if you use these skills, you can quickly turn some of those strangers into friends. Be yourself. 2. If some people don’t accept you, they’re not the kind of friends you need. People often stay together because they have similar interests. For example, someone who does a lot of sport may make friends with those who also run or swim a lot. 3. Remember to be nice to the people you meet at your new school. If you think that you will say something that may make them feel sad, do not say anything and just nod your head if they talk to you. Also, remember to be as helpful as possible! Believe in yourself. A smile goes a long way. When you walk in the halls, don’t keep your eyes on the floor. Raise your head and make eye contact(目光接触) with other people. 4. Introduce yourself. Tell them your name and where you’re from. Remember people’s names. You like it when people use your name, and so do other people. 5. Besides, ask them in a kind way if they have a nickname(昵称). You’d be surprised how often this might come in handy. A. People may become angry if you just begin by saying “Hey” each time. B. Be friendly to others. C. Join afterschool activities you like. D. Making new friends can be hard, too. E. Don’t sit at the back of the classroom where other people don’t notice you! F. If you see someone you know, smile or say “Hi”. G. Never change who you are to try and fit in.
Most Chinese people these days know what it is like to have an "English teacher",since almost all pupils study English from their third year.Usually that first English teacher will be a young and lovely lady in primary school.But my first English teacher is no other than my father.Looking back,I can see that,when I was only a little girl,he created an English environment by providing me with flashcards（识字卡）,fun English-language toys and even dolls which can sing English songs!My interest in English had certainly been awakened（唤起）when I began to learn English at school.Just imagine,he went a step further and asked me to learn New Concept English by myself!I was confused（迷惑不解）and had much anger.I could not understand why a father could be so strict with his little girl.All the same,he never gave up and he gently insisted that I follow through with his ideas.At first,I read stories with tears in my eyes and I actually hated them because they were too difficult for me.In the end,I came.to love the funny stories and,to be honest,my father was always there with a helping hand.I am sure that my English would never have got so far without his support.And that's why my father is not only my first English teacher but also my lifelong teacher.He is the one who awoke my interest,who gave me confidence and who offered me much needed help. 1.Which of the following wasn't used by the father to create an English environment? A.Flashcards. B.Fun English-language toys. C.Dolls singing English songs. D.English books. 2.How did the author feel when she was asked to learn New Concept English? A.Happy. B.Angry. C.Excited. D.Amazed. 3.It can be known from the text that . A.the author's father is an English teacher B.the author was interested in English after she learned New Concept English C.the author's English wouldn't be so good without her father's help D.the author had no difficulty when she first learned New Concept English 4.What could be the best title for the text? A.My First and Lifelong English Teacher B.Different Ways to Learn English C.My Good English D.Learn English or Not?
Earthquakes are something that people fear. There are some places that have few or no earthquakes. Most places in the world, however, have them regularly ( 有规律地). Countries that have a lot of earthquakes are usually quite mountainous. The most-talked-about earthquake in the United States was in San Francisco in 1906. Over 700 people died in it. The strongest one in North America was in 1964. It happened in Alaska. Strong earthquakes are not always the ones that kill the most people. In 1755, one of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded was felt in Portugal. Around 2，000 people died. In 1923, a very strong earthquake hit Tokyo, the Yokohama area of Japan. A hundred and forty thousand people died. Most of them died in fires which followed the earthquake. One of the worst earthquakes ever was in China in 1976. It killed a large number of people. The worst earthquake ever recorded was also in China, in which about 80，000 people were killed or injured. This earthquake happened in 2008. Earthquakes worry people a lot. The reason is that we often do not know when they are coming. People can't prepare for them. 1.Earthquakes happen _______． A.in all the places in the world B.only in the countries that have a lot of mountains C.regularly in most places in the world D.only in a few places along the mountains 2.When and where was the worst earthquake ever recorded? A.4; Alaska. B.2008; China. C.1923; Japan. D.1976; China. 3.What may be talked about in the seventh paragraph? A.How do earthquakes worry people? B.What will people do to prepare for earthquakes? C.How can we save people when earthquakes happen? D.How do earthquakes happen?
Once there was a relative who offered a man and his three sons two baskets of peaches(桃子). One basket of peaches were just ripe(成熟) while the other were already overripe and would go bad at once. The father asked, “Which way of eating can avoid wasting a peach?” The eldest son said, “Of course, we should eat those overripe, for they can’t be kept for three days.” “But after you eat up those, the peaches in the other basket will go bad!”Certainly, the father was not satisfied with the eldest son’s advice. The second son thought for a while and said “We should eat the peaches just ripe. Choose the good ones!” “If so, won't the overripe peaches be wasted? Don’t you think it pity?” The father turned to the youngest son, “What good idea do you have?” “I feel,” thinking for a while, the youngest son said, “we’d better mix them together, give some of them to the neighbors, and let them help us eat, so that we won’t waste a peach at all.” Hearing this, the father nodded and said with a smile, “OK. It is really a good way. Then let’s do it by your way.” 1.Who offered them two baskets of peaches? A.A boss B.A friend. C.A relative. D.A neighbor. 2.The father asked his sons a question about how to _______. A.avoid wasting a peach B.sell the peaches C.eat the overripe peaches D.send the ripe peaches 3.Which was the eldest son’s idea? A.Eating them up. B.Eating those ripe peaches first. C.Giving some to the neighbors. D.Eating those overripe peaches first. 4.Why did the father nod and smile at last? A.He felt sad. B.He felt worried. C.He was satisfied. D.He was disappointed.
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假如你是李华，你的好友王强给你来信说，在家上网课时，他的父母最近总是吵架，为此他很苦恼，问你该怎么办，希望你能给他提一些建议。请你根据下列提示，给他写封回信。 1.等你的父母冷静下来以后，分别找他们好好谈谈； 2.跟你的父母说，你非常爱他们； 3.向你的父母许诺，你会好好学习，不会让他们失望； 4.拿出你父母以前的照片，让他们回想往日的幸福时光。 要求：1.词数100--120左右；2.不要逐字逐句翻译。 参考词汇 争吵 quarrel with sb _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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。 I firmly believe that everyone in the world loves his mother. So am I. My mother is an ordinary teacher. She always works hardly, just as other mothers do every day. Actual, she isn’t in good health. She had been suffering from arthritis many years. In spite of this, he never stops working or gives up hope. I still remember the day that my mother received a card of congratulations for Teachers’ Day from her director. The card was read “Thank you for your hard works; Happy Teachers’ Day to you!” At that moment, I was so moving that tears came to my eyes. I’m proud of my mother.
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 With the 1. (develop) of industry, air pollution is getting more and more serious. In Beijing, many people suffer different kinds of illnesses because 2. air pollution. Air pollution is caused by the 3.(follow ) reasons: about half of the problem is caused by vehicles. There are more and more cars, buses on the roads, and they give off poisonous gases. 25% of air pollution is caused by factories.4. reason is the smokers. Smoking not only does harm to their health 5. to others. Besides these, about 10%of air pollution 6.(cause) by other reasons. We should take some measures to fight 7. pollution. New fuel can be used 8. ( take ) the place of gas. We can plant more trees. If everybody realizes the 9. (important) of environment and does something to stop pollution, the problem will 10. (solve).
单句填空，在空白处填入适当的词。注:必修四 一到三单元的单词 1.Greatly ________(激发，鼓舞) by the teacher’s words，I have made up my mind not to give up my goal. 2.Do you want to get this book ________(递送) to your house or would you prefer to come to the shop for it yourself? 3.With our teacher ________(支持) us, we feel quite encouraged. 4.What really surprised us was that the president spoke at the meeting for nearly two hours without __________ (参考，查阅 ) to his notes. 5.All the goods are ____________(出口) to England. 6.__________ (扩大) your knowledge by reading more books is a wise choice. 7.It’s__________ (引起烦恼的) that I can’t get along well with my new neighbor. 8._________ (不幸地是) I not only missed the last train but lost my wallet as well. 9.He _________ (克服) the difficulties with his English before he went abroad. 10.__________ (相信) that the government can lead them out of the financial crisis，people are optimistic about the future of the country.
One day, a lovely little girl was holding two apples with both hands. Her mum came in and __________ asked her little daughter with a smile, “My sweetie, could you give your mum one of your two apples?” The girl looked ________at her mum for some seconds, then she suddenly took a quick ________ on one apple, and then quickly on the other. The mum felt the smile on her face ________. She tried hard not to show her ________. Then the little girl handed one of her ________ apples to her mum, and said, “Mummy, here you are. This is the ________one.” No matter who you are, how experienced you are, and how knowledgeable you think you are, always ________judgment. Give others the privilege to ________ themselves. What you see may not be the ________. Never conclude for others, which is why we should never only ________the surface and judge others without understanding them ________. Those who like to pay the bill, do so not because they are loaded, but because they value _________ above money. Those who ________first after a fight, do so not because they are wrong but because they value the people around them. Those who often text you, do so not because they have ________ better to do but because you are in their heart. One day, all of us will get ________ from each other; we will miss our conversations of everything & nothing; we will miss the ________ that we had. Days will pass by, months, years, _________ this contact becomes rare — One day our children will see our ________ and ask “Who are these people?” And we will smile with invisible tears because a heart is touched with a strong word and you will say, “________ was them that I had the best days of my life with .” 1.A. quickly B. sadly C. curiously D. softly 2.A. down B. up C. out D. around 3.A. look B. taste C. try D. bite 4.A. remain B. freeze C. speed D. rise 5.A. disappointment B. satisfaction C. amusement D. confusion 6.A. rotten B. deserted C. bitten D. split 7.A. bigger B. sweeter C. fresher D. juicier 8.A. offer B. delay C. stop D. pass 9.A. explain B. reflect C. criticize D. introduce 10.A. result B. purpose C. attempt D. reality 11.A. work out B. focus on C. hold up D. give up 12.A. last B. first C. wrong D. little 13.A. bill B. material C. friendship D. surface 14.A. sacrifice B. suffer C. survive D. apologize 15.A. nothing B. something C. everything D. anything 16.A. lost B. retired C. separated D. divorced 17.A. talks B. arguments C. contradictions D. dreams 18.A. when B. until C. though D. after 19.A. articles B. stories C. telephones D. pictures 20.A. It B. What C. That D. Such
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 1. However, it is possible to prevent stress as well as reduce its effect when it can’t be avoided. The following are ways to deal with stress. 2. Running, walking, playing tennis, and working in your garden are just some of the activities you might try. You should make every effort to get enough rest and eat well. If you easily get angry and can’t sleep well enough, or if you’re not eating properly, it will be more likely that you will fall into stressful situations.3. Schedule time for both work and entertainment. Don’t forget, play can be just as important to your health as work.4. Go window-shopping or work on a hobby. Allow yourself at least half an hour each day to do something you enjoy. Stress can result from disorganization and a feeling that “there’s so much to do, and not enough time”. Make a list of everything you have to do.5.Remember: do one thing at a time, and check off each task it is completed. A.If stress repeatedly keeps you from sleeping, you should see a doctor. B.You’d better get into good living habits. C.You need a break from your daily routine to just relax and have fun. D.It is impossible to live completely free of stress. E.Set out to do the most important task first. F.Trying releasing the pressure through exercise is probably a good choice. G.Stress can influence peopled thoughts and feelings.
When you're on the go, your best friend and resource can be your phone. In the age of smart phones, apps are like guiding stars: They can point you in the right direction for a hotel, list expenses, send postcards, and much more. When used together, these apps can be the basic travel tool, placing a wealth of information at your fingertips no matter where you are on the planet. U.S. News Travel has picked the essential travel apps, known for their utility and reliability. Best of all, they cost absolutely nothing. Trip It Your Personal Travel Agent Be your own travel agent and plan every detail of your trip—from car rental to accomadating restaurants—with Trip It. You can make travel schedule by hand, or simply forward the email confirmations of your flight, rental car, train tickets, and hotels to plans. Weather Free Your Go-To Meteorologist(气象学者) Stop trying to explain the weather forecast on the evening news (particularly when it's in a foreign language). The Weather Free app informs you (in English) of the climate in various locations. It features the local weather, and other key factors that will inform your decision about what to wear before stepping outside. Goby Your Event Guru When you're in a foreign city, you sometimes look around and ask: Where are all the people? Goby has the answer. This app pinpoints the neighborhood hot spots (including museums, hotels, eateries, and more) in your neighborhood. But its true value comes in finding nearby events. You'll discover concerts, plays, and more right around the corner. 1.What is the advantage of using travel apps picked by the U.S. News Travel? A. They can solve any problem you come across. B. They reduce your travel budget. C. They exercise your fingertips. D. They are reliable and free of charge. 2.With the help of the travel apps used together, travelers can do the following things EXCEPT__________. A. rent a car B. decide what to wear C. look for a friend while traveling D. find the nearby museums 3.Where are the readers likely to read the passage above? A. In a geography textbook B. In a science and technology magazine C. On a popular website D. In a business report
Now that newsrooms(新闻编辑室) are becoming less popular in the US，young people have begun to tell their own stories． GlobalGirl Media，an organization that teaches teenage girls digital(数码的) storytelling skills for free，was started by award-winning filmmakers Amie Williams and Meena Nanji in Los Angeles in 2010． “By giving girls a voice，you introduce a different story，and change the existing one,”said Danny Glover，a member of the GlobalGirl Media organization． “When the camera’s in my hands，I feel like I can’t lose，”Said Cheyenne Grisez，14．“It makes me happy and I feel like I can do anything．” On the final day of the summer academy in California,Williams worked with Grisez and Camila Prado,15, on a short film about Prado’s fight against an eating disorder(紊乱). In the film，Prado bravely interviewed her parents and sister about how she was able to beat her bad feelings and eating disorder. This film and others the girls had made were shown to parents and friends on the last day of the academy, celebrating their hard work． “It’s their story，and nobody knows how to tell it better than they do.”Williams said． “These girls are from really difficult backgrounds. They feel trapped sometimes. They feel alone．”Williams said．“The camera gives them a way to look at their world in a different way and get out of that feeling.’’ Girls in the program practice their skills and build confidence by going out in the community and interviewing people for the short films．Many of them had no experience, but found they had good storytelling skills． “I work with these girls. Every day I leave gratefully，because I know that．due to the work we're doing with them，things will be better，”said GlobalGirl Media summer academy project director Heather Faison． 1.Why do many American girls like to tell stories using the camera? A．Their parents hate to give them a hand． B．They desire to improve their photo skills． C．They can make profits from their documentaries． D．The camera can help them out of their trouble． 2.What do we learn about GlobalGirl Media from the text? A．It was founded by the government． B．It gets much money from girl students． C．It gives girls digital storytelling skills． D．It has newsrooms in California． 3.What difficulty did Prado overcome by making her film? A．Self-harm． B．Poor school scores． C．An eating disorder. D．Teenage difficulty． 4.Who directed GlobalGirl Media summer academy project in California? A．Heather Faison B．Amie Williams． C．Danny Glover． D. Meena Nanji
When I was a child, I often dreamed of the time when I could leave home and escape to the city. We lived on a farm and in the winter especially, we were quite cut off from the outside world. As soon as I left school, I packed my bags and moved to the capital. However, I soon discovered that city life has its problems too. One big disadvantage is money—It costs so much to go out, not to mention basics like food and housing. Another disadvantage is pollution. I suffer from asthma(哮喘), and at times the air is so bad that I am afraid to go outside. Then there is the problem of traveling round. Although I have a car, I seldom use it because of the traffic jams. One choice is to go by bicycle, but that can be quite dangerous. Of course there are advantages. First, there is so much to do in the city, whatever your tastes in culture or entertainment. Besides, there are wonderful jobs and greater chances of moving to a more important job or position. Finally, if you like shopping, the variety of goods is very surprising—and , what is more, shops are often only a short walk away. Is life better then, in the city? Perhaps it is , when you are in your teens(十几岁)or twenties. However, as you get older, and especially if you have small children, the peace of the countryside may seem preferable. I certainly hope to move back there soon. 1.What was the writer always thinking about when he was a child? A.Staying on the farm. B.Moving to the countryside. C.Leaving home for the city. D.Running away from the school. 2.Which of the following is true about the writer? A.He is very old now. B.He is in good health. C.He prefers driving a car. D.He lives in the city now. 3.In the passage, the writer tries to __________. A.express his opinions about way of life B.describe his life in the countryside C.show an interest in the outside world D.persuade the reader to live in the city
阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。 Mother's Gift I grew up in a small town when the primary school was a ten-minute walk from my house. When the noon bell rang, I would race breathlessly home. My mother would be standing at the top of the stairs, smiling down at me. One lunch-time when I was in the third grade will stay with me always. I had been picked to be the princess in the school play, and for weeks my mother had rehearsed my lines so hard with me. But no matter how easily I acted at home, as soon as I stepped onstage, every word disappeared from my head. Finally, my teacher took me aside. She explained that she had written a narrator's (旁白的) part to the play, and asked me to change roles. Her words, kindly expressed, still hurt, especially when I saw my part go to another girl. I didn't tell my mother what had happened when I went home for lunch that day. But she sensed my pain. Instead of suggesting we practice my lines, she asked if I wanted to walk in the yard. It was a lovely spring day and the rose vine (藤蔓) was turning green. Under the huge trees, we could see yellow dandelions (蒲公英) in the grass in bunch, as if a painter had touched our landscape with gold. I watched my mother casually bend down by one dandelion. ''I think I'm going to dig up all these weeds,'' she said, ''pulling it up by its roots. From now on, we'll have only roses in this garden.'' ''But I like dandelions,'' I protested. ''All flowers are beautiful---even dandelions.'' My mother looked at me seriously. ''Yes, every flower gives pleasure in its own way, doesn't it? '' She asked thoughtfully. I nodded, pleased that I had won her over. ''And that is true of people too,'' she added. ''Not everyone can be a princess, but there is no shame in that.'' Relieved that she had guessed my pain, I started to cry as I told her what had happened. She listened and smiled. 注意： 1. 所续写短文的词数应为150词左右； 2. 续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好； Paragraph 1: ''But you will be a good narrator, '' she said, ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: After the play, I took home the dandelion. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
为配合学校开展的课外体育活动，学生会向全校学生发出“锻炼身体，从我做起”的倡议。请你代表学生会，用英语写一封倡议书。内容包括： 1. 锻炼身体的好处； 2. 锻炼身体的方式； 3. 呼吁全体学生一起参加。 注意：1. 词数在80左右； 2. 开头已给出，不计入总词数。 Dear fellow students, Our school has started a program of extra-curricular sports activities. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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式。 When people 1. (face) with health or nutrition questions, it is 2. (increasing) common to go online and diagnose themselves. But the Internet is full of conflicting health warnings with no regulation to get rid of the wrong advice, some of 3. is extremely dangerous! Also, search engines rank results by 4. (popular) rather than accuracy, so solid facts can be tricky to find. It is worth 5. (check) if the writer of an online piece is properly qualified as an expert. Anyone can call 6. (they) a “diet expert”, “nutritionist” and even a “doctor” — given it could refer to qualifications like a PhD. But remember, only officially 7. (recognize) practicing doctors as well as dietitians have degrees 8. giving medical 9. (suggest). So if you are unsure and still wondering whether the chocolate diet really does work or not, then it pays to make 10. appointment with your dietician or doctor. The truth is out there, and you just need to look in the right place!
My first lesson is at a meeting. As we settle around the table I hear Meg, who is ____ a recent operation, talking to Judith, the manager of our project. “Thank you so much for ____ my daughters to their dance lessons last week.” “Don’t mention it,” Judith says, “It was nothing.” Knowing how ____ Judith’s schedule is, with her work, kids and aging parents, I find her driving Meg’s children to lessons unbelievably ____. I am about to say more about this when Donna, another colleague, enters the room ____. She apologizes for being late, saying she just hosted a lunch for her friends who are over seventy. “That is so nice of you,” I say, ____ how busy she is, how she doesn’t like to cook and clean. “Oh,” she says, waving her hand, “It was nothing.” ____, I can still tell the ____ in her voice. She did gain a sense of satisfaction from the entertainment offered to her friends. Seeing their ____ to help others selflessly, I start thinking about the concept of “nothing”, this peaceful and generous way of living--- had it really been nothing or are they simply saying that? It ____ to me that once I spent a whole afternoon after work helping a friend ____ a speech she was going to deliver. I ____ her to rearrange the sequence of the stories in the lecture to make it sound more ____. After the fifth try, she finally ____ it. She hugged me with ____, saying thanks to me. I smiled and said it was nothing. Suddenly, I realized that helping someone was really something to me. I learned that giving from the heart doesn’t ____ mean sacrifice and hard work. The ____ is finding something we love to do and finding someone who ____ that something. Our generosity can benefit others ____ ourselves. Once you have a good ____ of it, it’s nothing. And it’s really something. 1.A.going through B.adapting to C.recovering from D.rejoicing in 2.A.guiding B.fetching C.dragging D.driving 3.A.tight B.common C.strange D.practical 4.A.ridiculous B.eccentric C.tiresome D.generous 5.A.hurriedly B.angrily C.disappointedly D.unexpectedly 6.A.ignoring B.forgetting C.knowing D.predicting 7.A.Moreover B.Therefore C.Otherwise D.Somehow 8.A.pleasure B.sadness C.surprise D.regret 9.A.progress B.willingness C.promise D.ambition 10.A.refers B.appears C.occurs D.seems 11.A.prepare for B.put up C.give away D.deal with 12.A.begged B.recommended C.invited D.sponsored 13.A.confusing B.sensible C.sensitive D.typical 14.A.made B.meant C.caught D.got 15.A.concern B.worry C.gratitude D.apology 16.A.normally B.accidentally C.necessarily D.possibly 17.A.treat B.trick C.plot D.plan 18.A.needs B.admires C.loves D.defends 19.A.on account of B.as well as C.except for D.regardless of 20.A.order B.glimpse C.impression D.command
E-waste is fast becoming a serious global problem. 1. The source of e-waste We live in a society that constantly produces and consumes electronic products. It is often cheaper to buy new pieces of equipment than to repair old ones. Also, through clever advertising, companies persuade consumers to replace their old TVs, mobile phones and computers for the latest models. E-waste is created when we throw away electronic equipment like this. In the EU alone, about 8.7 million tonnes of e-waste is produced each year. 2. The problem with e-waste Burying e-waste in landfills or burning it causes serious problems for the environment. 3. These substances can then leak into the ground in landfills or pollute the air when they are burnt. Global recycling schemes (计划) 4. However, their schemes are not always managed properly and sometimes electronics are just sent to poor countries such as Ghana. Here they are often burnt in public areas, which is very bad for people’s health. Setting up recycling programs in the countries that create e-waste could solve this problem. E-cycling centres could recycle the parts that we can reuse and properly dispose of the rest. Take-back policy Another solution to e-waste is to make manufacturers responsible for their used products. This could mean forcing them to take back old products which are no longer wanted. 5. Consuming less We can all reduce the amount of waste we produce by buying electrical products only when we have to. A.In recent years, many countries have started recycling e-waste. B.They should then make sure they are properly recycled or reused. C.Sadly, just over one million tonnes is recycled. D.This report will examine this problem and provide some possible solutions. E.By resisting the temptation to buy a product just to have the latest version, we cut down on e-waste. F.Electronics contain dangerous chemicals and metals. G.Both manufacturers and consumers must accept their responsibilities and make efforts to keep it to a minimum.
What exactly is intelligence? There aren’t any easy answers. Despite the progress that has been made in genetics and psychology, human intelligence has remained one of the most controversial areas of modern science，until now, that is, for the discovery of a gene(基因) linked to intelligence has made the experts think again. Robert Plomin of the Institute of Psychiatry in London and his colleagues in the US have been looking into genetic make-up. From their research, they have discovered that a slightly different gene is more common in those with a high IQ. Plomin analyzed DNA from two groups of 51 children aged between 6 and 15. What he found was that the first group had an IQ of 136, putting them in the top 5% of the population, while the other group had an average IQ of 103. An analysis of their genes showed that 32% of children in the higher group had the gene in question, while only 16% in the second group did. However, there is a lot more research to be done, and Plomin himself is cautious at this early stage. He suggests that there are probably many genes that contribute to intelligence, rather than just one. Several studies have shown a strong link between IQ and career success, although some psychologists remain unconvinced about this. Professor Michael Rowe, who has written a book called Genius Explained, is one of these. “The people with the highest IQs are not usually the ones who do best in their careers.” Many psychologists now believe that when it comes to intelligence, IQ isn’t everything. Many alternative views have been put forward recently. One example is the idea of multiple intelligences, which was developed in the 1980s by Harvard psychologist Howard Gardner. This offers a much broader view than the IQ theory, including creativity and communication skills as relevant factors(因素) in intelligence. Tony Buzan, brain expert and author of Master your Memory, is enthusiastic about this belief, arguing that true geniuses(天才) do indeed appear to combine high levels of each type of intelligence. He lists Alexander the Great, Pablo Picasso and Albert Einstein as examples. At the same time, Buzan believes that everyone can develop their intelligence, only if they take the trouble to exercise their brain. Perhaps there’s hope for us all! 1.What is the topic of the passage? A. The relationship between genes and intelligence. B. IQ benefits a lot from high intelligence. C. How to develop intelligence. D. What makes intelligence. 2.Why does the author use data in Paragraph 2? A. To make a suggestion. B. To draw a conclusion. C. To prove an idea. D. To give an example. 3.What can we learn from the passage? A. Robert Plomin confirms genes have something in common. B. Howard Gardner thinks intelligence includes various factors. C. Michael Rowe approves of a strong link between IQ and career. D. Tony Buzan agrees geniuses exercise brain to improve intelligence. 4.What does the underlined word “This” in Paragraph 4 refer to? A. The development of intelligence. B. The idea of multiple intelligences. C. IQ isn’t everything for intelligence. D. Alternative views have been put forward.
Petrol and diesel cars may still dominate our roads, but their days are numbered. A recent university study found that current electric cars could be used for 87 per cent of daily car journeys in the US. That figure could rise to 98 per cent by 2020. One hurdle to the widespread adoption of electric cars has been ‘range anxiety’--- drivers' concerns about running out of juice on a journey. While petrol stations are conveniently located across national road systems, the necessary network of electric charging stations is still being developed. That said, charging points are becoming increasingly common throughout the USA. Attitudes towards electric vehicles have changed quite considerably over the last few years. Not that long ago, electric cars were met with distrust, and their large price tags drove customers away. Thanks to improvements in battery capacity, recharging times, performance and price, the current generation of electric cars are starting to persuade critics. Plug-in cars will soon give internal combustion engine models a run for their money. As well as advancements on the road, electric vehicles are taking to the seas and skies. Electric boats are among the oldest methods of electric travel, having enjoyed several decades of popularity from the late 19th to the early 20th century before petrol-powered outboard motors took over. Now, the global drive for renewable energy sources is bringing electric boats back. Steps towards electric air travel are also being made, with Airbus and NASA among the organizations developing and testing battery powered planes. The experiments could soon make commercial electric flight a reality. Electric vehicles do not produce any emissions. Were the US to act on the study's findings and replace 87 per cent of its cars with electric vehicles, it would reduce the national demand for petrol by 61 per cent. However, because of the production processes and the generation of electricity required to charge these vehicles, they cannot claim to be completely emission-free. That said, as many countries continue to increase their use of renewable energy sources, electric vehicles will become even cleaner. 1.Which is the best title for this passage? A. My Dream Car B. History of Electric Cars C. Problems with Petrol Cars D. Driving into the Future 2.As used in Paragraph 2, the underlined word “hurdle” means ________． A. aim B. barrier C. consequence D. step 3.What is the function of Paragraph 4? A. To introduce the history of electric travel. B. To explain why the world needs more electric cars. C. To show why more people have interest in electric cars. D. To describe different ways electric vehicles can be used.
Mr.Selfridge, the Wisconsin-born retailer (零售商) who left school at 14, rose to become a partner in Marshall Field’s, Chicago. Founded in 1852, it was one of the first and most ambitious US department stores. Mr.Selfridge had done well with Marshall Field’s. He liked to say, “The customer is always right,” which made the Chicago store popular. And he is believed to have invented the phrase “Only (so many) Shopping Days until Christmas”. When he visited London on holiday in 1906 he was surprised to find most of the city’s department stores were no match of their American and Parisian competitors. This led Selfridge to leave the US and establish Selfridges, a department store named after him, at the west end of London’s Oxford Street. In Oxford Street, Selfridge’s design team shaped an ambitious classical palace building with a wall of plate glass windows. Opened in 1909, Selfridges offered customers a hundred departments along with restaurants, a roof garden,reading and writing rooms, reception areas for foreign visitors, a first aid room and most importantly, a small army of knowledgeable floor-walking assistants who served as guides as well as being thoroughly instructed in the art of making a sale. Mr.Selfridge did much to make the department store a destination rather than just a big and comprehensively stocked city shop. It became a place to meet and for ladies to lunch. Mr.Selfridge later introduced the department store as a key element of the 20th Century culture, and Chaplin acknowledged the growing trend for shopping in the department store in his film The Floorwalker. 1.What can be learned about Mr.Selfridge from Paragraph 1? A.He was well-educated. B.He was a modest man. C.He was a gifted businessman. D.He was dishonest. 2.What was Selfridges’ most impressive characteristic? A.The broad choice of goods. B.The large number of departments. C.The small group of guards. D.The well-trained sales guides. 3.What is the main purpose of the article? A.To encourage shoppers to spend more. B.To introduce the history of Selfridges. C.To compare different department stores. D.To explain how to start a department store.
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