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Being part of the team can be one of the most rewarding things a person can do.1. There's no single person who can carry the rest of the team themselves. And there's nothing like watching a team come together for a big victory. A team sport includes any sport where individuals are organized into opposing teams which compete to win. Team members act together towards a shared objective.2.One of them is to set goals and solve problems in a supportive atmosphere in order to accomplish their objectives. 3.Some types of sports have different objectives or rules than “traditional” team sports. These types of team sports do not involve teammates facilitating(促使) the movement of a ball or a similar object according to a set of rules, in order to score points. For example, swimming, rolling, sailing, dragon boat racing, and track and field among others can also be considered team sports. In other types of team sports, there may not be an opposing team or points to score, for example, in mountaineering (登山运动).4. Through the years, the popularity of team sports has continued to grow. 5.All over the world, the influence of team sports can be seen as professional athletes live out their dreams while serving as role models, youth athletes develop life skills and follow in the steps of their role models, and fans bond over the love of their teams while supporting their economies with their support. A.Some sports can be hard on the body. B.This can be done in a number of ways. C.In team sports, team members have to work together to win the game. D.One of the benefits of team sports is to help build many useful life skills. E.The meaning of a “team sport” has been questioned in recent years. F.The relative difficulty of the climb is the measure of the achievement. G.It is positively influencing not just athletes, but also fans and local economies.
On August 29th，Elon Musk, the boss of Tesla, an electric-car maker, announced that some of his customers would find that their cars had suddenly developed the ability to drive farther on a single battery charge. Like many modern vehicles, Mr.Musk's products are best thought of as Internet-connected computers on wheels. The cheaper models in Tesla' line-up have parts of their batteries disabled by the car’s software in order to limit their range. At the tap of a keyboard in Palo Alto, the firm was able to remove those restrictions and give drivers temporary access to the full power of their batteries. Mr. Musk's computerized cars are just one example of a much broader trend. As computers and connectivity become cheaper, it makes sense to bake them into more and more things that are not, in themselves, computers creating an “Internet of things”, or IoT. It is a slow revolution that has been gathering pace for years, as computers have found their way into cars, telephones and televisions. But the transformation is about to speed up. One forecast is that by 2035 the world will have a trillion connected computers, built into everything from food packaging to bridges and clothes. Such a world will bring many benefits.Consumers will get convenience. Amazon's Ring smart doorbells, for instance, come equipped with motion sensors(运动传感器) and video cameras. Working together, they can also form what is, in effect, a private CCTV(closed circuit television) network, allowing the firm to offer its customers a“digital neighborhood-watch”scheme and pass any interesting video along to the police. Business will get efficiency, as information about the physical world that used to be temporary and uncertain becomes concrete and analyzable. Connected cows can have their eating habits and vital signs tracked in real time, which means they produce more milk and require less medicine when they fall ill. Such gains are individually small but, mixed again and again across an economy, they are the raw material of growth potentially a great deal of it. In the long term, though, the most noticeable effects of the IoT will be on how the world works. One way to think of it is to regard it as the second phase of the Internet. Ever, more companies will become tech companies; the Internet will become widespread. As a result, a series of unsolved arguments about ownership, data, competition and security will spill over from the virtual world into the real one. 1.Why does the author mention Elon Musk? A.To tell a story about his car. B.To introduce the topic. C.To inform readers of his Tesla. D.To explain batteries on electric Cars. 2.What can we infer about the IoT from Paragraph 2? A.It is under connection. B.It is getting computerized. C.It is getting widespread use. D.It is connecting computers. 3.What benefits can the IoT bring in the future? A.It will bring convenience and efficiency. B.It can help upload videos onto the Internet. C.It can save cows from being ill. D.It will bring small gains. 4.According to the last paragraph what will be discussed in the following part? A.The evolution of the IoT. B.Applying the IoT to the virtual world. C.Its main use in tech companies. D.Its effects on the real world.
By now it's almost common knowledge that spending time in nature is good for you. Areas with more trees tend to be less polluted, so spending time there allows you to breathe easier. Spending time outdoors has been linked with reduced blood pressure and stress and seems to motivate people to exercise more. “So it'll come as surprise that there's research showing that spending time in nature is good. There are dozens of papers showing that,” University of Exeter Medical School researcher Mathew P.White said.“We get this idea-patients are coning to us and they are asking, ‘Doctor, how long should I spend? ’And the doctor is saying,‘I don't really know.’” So White and his team decided to find out by using data collected from nearly 20,000 people in England through the Monitor of Engagement with the Natural Environment Survey. And their answer? Two hours a week. People who spent at least that much time in nature either all at once or totaled over several shorter visits were more likely to report good heath and psychological well-being than those with no nature exposure. Remarkably, the two-hour standard applied to men and women, to older and younger folks, to people from different ethnic backgrounds, occupational groups, socioeconomic levels, and so on. Even people with long-term illnesses or disabilities benefited from time spent in nature- as long as it was at least 120 minutes per week. While the findings are based on a vast number of people, White cautions that it's rally just a correlation. Nobody knows why of how nature has this benefit, or even if the findings will stand up to more strict investigation. “I want to be rally clear about this. This is in very early stages.We're not saying everybody has to do 120. This is really to start the conversation, saying, what would a threshold look like? What research do we need to take this to the next step before doctors can have the true confidence to work with their patients? But it's certainly a starting point.” 1.What does White want to figure out in the survey? A.The benefits of being outside. B.How long we should stay in nature. C.The significance of outdoor activities. D.Whether the British spend enough time in nature 2.What can we learn from the last two paragraphs? A.The two-hour standard applies to everyone. B.The reason why nature is beneficial is clear. C.Further study is needed to confirm White's result. D.The findings of White's survey have bee widely used. 3.What does underlined word“threshold”in the last paragraph mean? A.Strict investigation. B.Following step. C.Healthy lifestyle. D.Staring point. 4.What can be the best title for this text? A.Nature and Health B.Two-hour Staying in Nature C.Tips to Improve Health D.The Starting Point
A study has warned that seafood supplies from the world's oceans could be almost gone by the middle of the century. The researchers say there has already been a breakdown in wild populations of almost one third of currently fished sea-foods. The study says that means their catch has fallen by ninety percent from their highest level. Boris Worm of Dalhousie University in Nova Scotia Canada led the intentional team that did the study. Professor Worm says species have recently been disappearing from oceans at an increasing speed. At this rate he says all seafood species could collapse by 2048. Other studies have also warned about the dangers of overfishing and the effects on ocean environments. But not everyone thinks the oceans are likely to be empty, in, fifty years.Some scientists said parts of the world do have problems but others arc doing a good job of protecting fish populations. Government officials in several countries with large fishing industries also questioned the research. The study appeared earlier this month in Science magazine. The researchers say damage to oceans affects not only fish populations but also the productivity of ecosystems. These complex systems help control water quality. The scientists say the loss of different kinds of sea life appears to increase the risk of fish kills and beach closures from harmful algae growth. The scientists examined the results of thirty-two experiments and observed forty-eight protected areas. They also looked at records of catches worldwide. They studied records from the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization from 1950 to 2003. And they examined archaeological information and other historical records for twelve coastal areas. That research reached back over a thousand years. Boris Worm says the findings are, in his words, “beyond anything we suspected.”But he also said the situation is not too late to core. He said that with good fisheries management, some species could completely recover in three to ten years. 1.The two underlined words “their” in the first paragraph most probably mean . A.researchers' B.fisherman's C.sea foods' D.the oceans' 2.Which of the following is true according to the passage? A.All the scientists don't believe that all seafood species will disappearing very soon B.Most government officials disagree to the seafood-disappearing research C.Some scientists are doing a good job of protecting fish populations D.It's too late to take any action to improve the situation. 3.According to Boris Worm, . A.Some people are doing a good job of protecting fish populations B.Overfishing is one of the causes for the loss of seafood species C.things are getting worse though efforts can be made D.some more species will come into being with right measures 4.What is the main purpose of the passage? A.To call on people to protect the ocean environment B.To introduce a study about the disappearing of sea foods C.To report different opinions about the seafood research D.To criticize the present fisheries management
Free Help for Mothers of 2-3 Year Olds The Point of Woods Laboratory and Parenting Clinic at Stony Brook University is seeking volunteers for a research study that offers free help for mothers who are having difficulty managing their challenging2-3 year old kids. To obtain more information and to find out if you may qualify, call the Parenting Study at (631)632-7874 Women's Heart Health series The Stony Brook Heart Center is presenting a lunchtime symposium (座谈会) focusing on heart diseases in women. The symposium, which is free of charge, begins on Thursday June 13h from 12: 00 am to 1:00 pm, lecture hall 6. Lunch will be provided and pre-registration is required. The series will continue on Thursday July 11th and Thursday August 15th. To register or find out more information, call 632-7415. Summer Camp at Stony Brook June 24- August 16 The Summer Camp at Stony Brook is back for its third exciting year. The Camp combines a unique twist of educational activities and athletics for children between the ages of 5-12. Tuition includes provision of a camp T-shirt, as well as a hot lunch and snacks each day. For more information please call the Camp office at 632-4550. Visit our website at www.stonybrook.edu/daycamp.10% Discount on Tuition for Stony Brook Staff Members. 1.What does the writer of this passage intend to do? A.To attract readers under 12 B.To provide choices of after-chool activities C.To make an announcement for Stony Brook D.To persuade people to became the member of Stony Brook 2.If you have a child in primary school, you'd probably be interested in calling . A.632-7415 B.632-4550 C.632-7874 D.(631)632-7874 3.Stony Brook University staff members . A.can take part in the lunch symposium on Thursday June 13th without making an appointment B.should pay for the advice from Woods Laboratory and Parenting Clinic on how to care for2-3 year olds C.need only to pay 90% of the fees if their children participate in the summer camp D.will have their heart examined in the clinic free of charge
假定你是李华，你的笔友林涛来信说，因学习忙、锻炼少，最近经常生病，影响学习。请根据提示写一封英文回信。 要点包括： 1.锻炼的重要性； 2.锻炼有利学习； 3.提出锻炼建议。 要求：1. 100词左右； 2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯； 3. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。 Dear Lin Tao, Sorry to hear that you have been sick for days and hope you are better now.___________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ Sincerely yours, Li Hua
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。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（＼）划掉。 修改：在错的词下画横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。 注意： 1．每处错误及其修改均仅限一词； 2．只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。 Dear John, Thank you for your invitation to dinner at your home tomorrow evening. Unfortunately, it is much to my regret which I cannot join in you and your family. I will be full occupied with an important exam come the day after tomorrow. I feel terribly sorry for missing the chance of so a happy get-together. I hope that all of you enjoying a good time. Is it possible for you and I to have a private meeting afterward? If so, please don’t hesitate to tell me your preferable dates. I am eager for a pleasant chat about you. Please allow me say sorry again. Yours, Li Hua
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。 Antarctica (南极洲), the southernmost part of Earth, is covered 1. snow and ice all year round. 2. it has amazing views, many are still frightened by this icy desert. But 34-year-old US explorer Colin O' Brady is different. Three 3. (month) ago, he became the first person 4. (cross) Antarctica alone. During the 932-mile journey, O' Brady spent 54 days in extreme conditions. He had to push 5. (he) to the limit. He carried everything he'd need on a sled. But even with enough food, O' Brady began to become 6. (thin) and weaker after six weeks. “I 7. (lose) a ton of weight so far. My legs feel more like the size of my arms at this point,” he wrote on US social media Instagram. Adding to the pressure, O' Brady was racing against Louis from the UK. The two men set off together, with Rudd 8. (take) an early lead. But on Christmas Day, O'Brady decided to make 9. final effort without stopping for a rest. Luckily for him he made it, getting to the finish line earlier than Louis. O' Brady thinks that he has the spirit of exploration in his blood: He is an athlete, 10. loves to move. He also believes we can all have this strength and achieve much.
What is intelligence anyway? When I was in the army I______ an intelligence test that all soldiers took, and, against_______ of 100, scored 160. I had an auto-repair man once, who, on these intelligence tests, could not______ have scored more than 80. ______, when anything went wrong with my car I hurried to him and he always ________it. Well, then, suppose my auto-repair man______ questions for some intelligence tests. By every one of them I’d prove myself a______. In a world where I have to work with my______. I’d do poorly. Consider my auto-repair man______. He had a habit of telling______. One time he said, “Doc, a deaf-and-dumb man______some nails. Having entered a store, he put two fingers together on the counter and made ______ movements with the other hand. The clerk brought him a hammer. He______ his head and pointed to the two fingers he was hammering. The clerk______ him some nails. He picked out the right size and left. Well, Doc, the______ man who came in was blind. He wanted scissors (剪刀). ______ do you suppose he asked for them?” I lifted my right hand and made scissoring movements with my first two fingers. He burst out laughing and said, “Why, you fool, he used his ______ and asked for them. I’ve been______ that on all my customers today, but I knew ______ I’d catch you.” “Why is that?” I asked. “Because you are so goddamned educated, Doc. I knew you couldn’t be very ______.” And I have an uneasy feeling he had something there. 1.A.received B.wrote C.failed D.chose 2.A.an exam B.a total C.an average D.a number 3.A.always B.possibly C.certainly D.frequently 4.A.Then B.Thus C.Therefore D.Yet 5.A.drove B.checked C.fixed D.changed 6.A.designed B.answered C.practised D.tried 7.A.teacher B.doctor C.winner D.fool 8.A.brains B.effort C.hands D.attention 9.A.too B.as usual C.again D.as well 10.A.lies B.jokes C.news D.tales 11.A.bought B.needed C.found D.tested 12.A.hammering B.cutting C.waving D.circling 13.A.nodded B.raised C.shook D.turned 14.A.brought B.packed C.sent D.sold 15.A.clever B.other C.right D.next 16.A.What B.Which C.Who D.How 17.A.imagination B.voice C.hand D.information 18.A.trying B.proving C.practising D.examining 19.A.at once B.right now C.in fact D.for sure 20.A.smart B.clear C.slow D.silly
"Tennis is as good for the mind as it is for the body," says Dan Bloxham, head coach at the All England Lawn Tennis Club. 1.. Family fun Tennis is the perfect sport for the whole family to enjoy together. When playing with children, use red or orange tennis balls as these are softer than the classic yellow ones used at Wimbledon and will make the game easier and slower to play. Super social Instead of going to the pub, why not grab a bat and catch up with friends over a game of tennis? It’s one of the most social sports around and a great way to meet people. 2., you could turn up at a club anywhere in the world and be able to play even if you don’t speak the language. 3. Tennis is a huge challenge when it comes to fitness and uses all the muscles in your body as you run across the court, jump to reach high shots and race to the net. Unlike cycling, which puts emphasis on the muscles in your legs, tennis uses the arms, legs, shoulders, and core, providing a total body workout. 4.. It also improves coordination(协调), strength and cardio fitness. Digital Detox(脱瘾) 5.. The game requires your full attention and as you are mentally engaged, you can’t watch a screen. Because the game involves concentration and the need to hear both the ball and your opponent, you also can’t listen to music. A.Wonder workout B.Huge Outdoor Challenge C.And as it is a universal game D.Playing tennis provides a real break from technology E.Playing is so great a good calorie burner for getting in shape F.Here he explains why taking up tennis is a good idea for everyone G.If you can’t find a group, search Facebook or ask the front desk at your gym
Each year on February 2nd, there is special festival called Groundhog Day (土拨鼠日) forecasting event in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. When it comes, people from around the world, including 5,000 in the small town today, watch this tongue-twisting(发音饶舌的) small town for a sign from one groundhog that supposedly predicts when that years' spring will arrive. If it's a cloudy day outside when the groundhog pops from its cave, then spring will arrive early that year. However, if it is sunny outside, the groundhog will supposedly be scared by its own shadow, hiding underground for six more weeks of cold weather. Of course, Punxsutawney Phil's prediction is no more able to guarantee the extended forecast than your local weatherman. ABC News reports that an analysis by the National Climate Data Center found that Phil's predictions are more often wrong than right. Philis is also found to have made some unpleasant predictions. Ever since 1887, he has predicted 99 extended winters and just 16 early springs .Nine of the years' predictions were unavailable, according to ABC. The holiday began as a German tradition in 18th century and became even more of a cultural phenomenon after the 1993 film Groundhog Day starring Bill Murray. Punxsutawney Phil has become a celebrity in his own right. Each year, the fatter animal with long teeth is watched by millions as he emerges from a cave in the town he is named after. Phil has become so beloved by the town that he actually lives in the local library with his “wife" Phyllis. Taking inspiration from the hard state of Bill Murray’s character in the classic film, Yahoo contributor Owen Rust says Groundhog Day is a good time to reflect on one’s routines. 1.The underlined word “pops” means “ ”. A.escapes B.appears C.increases D.hides 2.The reason why Phil's predictions aren't pleasing is that_____________. A.some of the predictions were unavailable B.Phil wants to do that for fun C.Phil likes to make unpleasant predictions D.he has predicted more late springs 3.How does Punxsutawney Phil become a celebrity? A.By an accident. B.From people's life improving. C.By his own attractive force D.From much money raised by the town. 4.Which does this passage mainly talk about? A.The National Climate Data Center B.A German tradition C.A tongue-twisting small town D.Groundhog Day weather forecasting
Computer scientists have hoped to give robots technical skills to help them recognize, process and react to humor. But these attempts have mostly failed. AI (人工智能) experts say that in many cases, attempts to make robots understand humor end up producing funny results, but not in the way they were supposed to. Tristan Miller studied more than 10,000 puns (双关语) in one research project. The pun is a kind of joke that uses a word with two meanings. For example, you could say, “Balloons do not like pop music.” The word “pop” can be a way of saying popular music; or can mean the sound a balloon makes when it explodes. But a robot might not get the joke. Tristan Miller says that is because humor is a kind of creative language that is extremely difficult for computer intelligence to understand. Allison Bishop is a computer scientist and she also performs stand-up comedy. She explained that machines are trained to look for patterns. Comedy, on the other hand, relies on things that stay dose to a pattern, kit not completely within it. To be funny, humor should also not be predictable, Bishop said. This sets a great obstacle for a machine to recognize and understand what is funny. Bishop says since robots have great difficulty understanding humor, she feels like it gives her better job security as a comedy performer. It even made her parents happy when her brother decided to become a full-time comedy writer because it meant he wouldn’t be replaced by a machine, she added. Despite the difficulties, Darmstadt University’s Miller says there are good reasons to keep trying to teach humor to robots. It could make machines more relatable, especially if they can learn to understand sarcasm (讽刺), he noted. Humans use sarcasm to say one thing but mean another. But Kiki Hempelmann thinks differently. “Teaching AI systems humor may make them find it where it isn’t, and they may use it where it’s inappropriate,” he said. “Maybe bad AI will start killing people because it thinks something is funny,” he added. 1.What does the author most probably want to show in Paragraph 1? A.Robots’ influence on the scientific development. B.Robots’ challenges of making sense of humor. C.Computer scientists’ devotion to technical skills. D.Computer scientists’ concern about AI’s development. 2.Examples mentioned in Paragraphs 2 and 3 are intended to ___________-. A.prove robots do poorly in funny work B.explain robots aren’t as intelligent as humans C.describe language is complex and changeable D.show language can’t be taught in a set pattern 3.What does the underlined word “obstacle” in Paragraph 3 mean? A.Barrier. B.Record. C.Message. D.Possibility. 4.What can we infer about teaching AI system humor from the last paragraph? A.It will end up in vain. B.It may be a double-edged sword. C.It may help improve humans’ humor. D.It will attract more computer scientists.
One of the questions surrounding climate change is how it might affect the food supply for a growing global population. A new study suggests that researchers have been overlooking how two key human responses to climate—how much land people choose to farm, and the number of crops they plant—will affect food production in the future. The new study focused on the Brazilian state of Mato Grosso, an emerging（新兴的）global breadbasket（产粮地区）that as of 2013 supplied 10 percent of the world’s soybeans. The researchers used variations in temperature and precipitation（降水）across the state over an eight-year period to estimate the sensitivity of the region’s agricultural production to climate change. Those historical comparisons can help in making predictions about the sensitivity of agriculture to future climate change. The study found that, if the patterns from 2002 to 2008 hold in the future, an increase in average temperature in Mato Grosso of just 1 degree will lead to a 9 to 13 percent reduction in overall production of soy and corn. “This is worrisome given that the temperature in the study region is predicted to rise by 2 degrees by 2050,” said Avery Cohn, who led the study. Most studies of this kind look only at the extent to which climate shocks affect crop output. But researchers can miss critical dynamics（动力）that can affect overall output, says Leah VanWey, one of the study’s senior authors. “If you look at output alone, you’re not looking at all of the information because there are economic and social changes going on as well,” said VanWey. If output decreases, farmers may put less land area into production because it’s not profitable. Farmers may also vary the number of crops they plant in a growing season. Double cropping is common in Mato Grosso. But if the weather is bad, farmers may change their decision to plant a second crop. 1.The value of the new study lies in _________. A.increasing the number of crops people plant B.focusing on an emerging global breadbasket C.making predictions about human responses to climate change D.controlling people’s choice of their farming area and crop numbers 2.According to Avery Cohn, by 2050, the overall production of soy and corn will _________. A.remain almost unchanged B.decrease by more than 9% C.increase by from 9% to 13% D.decrease by more than 18% 3.What can we know about the similar studies mentioned in paragraph 3? A.They can’t provide exact information to farmers. B.They don’t take into consideration some key factors. C.Their discouraging results largely affect overall crop output. D.They pay too much attention to economic and social changes. 4.What is the last paragraph mainly about? A.Farmers’ possible reactions to climate shocks. B.Possible climate change in Mato Grosso. C.The benefits of double cropping in Mato Grosso. D.Farmers’ decision on planting crops in the future.
Public Gardens From rich rainforests to dryland gardens, the Hawaiian Islands feature gardens that display plants from nearly every climatic zone. The gardens featured in this leaflet represent a sampling of the botanical wonders you will find throughout the islands. Kaua' McBryde Garden 4425 Lawa'i Road Koloa, Hawaii 96756 (808)742-2623 http://ntbg.org/ Formerly a sugar plantation, McBryde Garden is a green 252-acre valley garden with extensive plantings of palms, native plants, and early Polynesian introductions. McBryde serves as a research and conservation garden and is next door to Allerton Garden. Open daily. Call for hours and admission fees. Big Island Akaka Falls State Park Highway 220 Hilo, Hawaii Located at the end of Highway 220, just eleven miles west of Hilo, the park's star attraction is its namesake waterfall, plunging more than four hundred feet to a pool below. Green, jungle-like paths snake through the garden, requiring visitors to climb down several steep staircases. An excellent location for an afternoon picnic. Open from dawn to dusk. No entrance fee. O'ahu Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden 45-680 Luluku Road Kane'ohe, Hawaii 96744 (808)233-7323 http://www.co.honolulu.hi.us/parks/hbg/hmbg.htm Ho'omaluhia displays plantings from the major tropical regions with a special emphasis on native Hawaiian plants. More than 400 acres of gardens with a jaw-dropping view of the Ko'olau Mountains. Open daily from 9 a. m. to 4 p. m., except some holidays. No entrance fee. Campgrounds with bathroom facilities are provided free of charge. Guided nature hikes are offered. 1.What was McBryde Garden used to be? A.A popular campsite. B.A sugar plantation. C.A research facility. D.An ideal place for picnic. 2.Which of the following is the closest in meaning to the underlined word “jaw-dropping”? A.Shocking. B.Enormous. C.Interesting. D.Extraordinary. 3.What do the gardens listed in the leaflet have in common? A.All of the gardens open daily throughout the year. B.None of the gardens charges admission fees. C.All of the gardens can serve other purposes than a garden for visitors. D.Visitors can find all the three gardens on the same island.
假设你的朋友Tom写信向你询问你最近的学习生活状况，请你以Li Hua的身份给Tom回信，内容应包括以下要点： 注意：字数120词左右；可适当发挥，使上下文连贯； 1. 目前的学习生活状况。 2. 高中的苦与乐,对未来的打算。 3. 英语学习方面有困难，希望得到一些帮助。 4. 邀请对方来中国游玩，期盼早日收到回信。 Dear Tom, ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ Yours’ Li Hua
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：在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。 注意：1．每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；2．只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。 Today I'd like to shares my personal experience in improving our English writing skills. The ability to write in English is becoming increasing important in English communication as well as in examinations. Thus, it was worth focusing our attention on. In order to write a good essay, we should have a excellent command of over 2,000 frequently-used English word. It's necessary and useful for them to read or even recite beautiful English articles. Beside, as the saying goes, that practice makes perfect, so we should take every possible chance to write in English. According my personal experience, keep a diary every day is a good means to achieve the aim
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。 Many animals and humans recognize their food because they see it. You can also use other senses when you choose your food. You may like it because it 1.(smell) good. You may dislike some types of food because they do not look or taste very nice. Some animals spend their lives eating only one type of food even when 2.(give) the choice. The giant panda eats only one particular type of bamboo. A kind of white butterfly will stay on the 3.(leaf) of a cabbage, even though there are a number of other vegetables 4. the garden. However, most animals have a wide 5.(various) of diets. The bear eats fruits and fish. The fox eats small animals, birds and fruits. The diets of these animals are different 6.(depend) on the season. Humans often eat food not because it is good for us 7. because we like it. In countries such as France and Britain, people eat food with too much sugar, 8. is bad for their health. Eating too much red meat and animal products is 9.(harm) to health. Choosing the right food, therefore, 10.(become) an area of study in modern in recent years.
A passenger told an air hostess that he needed a cup of water to take his medicine when the plane just took off. She told him that she would _______the water in ten minutes. Thirty minutes later, when the passenger’s ring for _______ sounded, the air hostess realized it at once. She was kept so _______ that she forget to deliver him the _______ . As a result, the passenger was _______ to take his medicine. She hurried over to him _______ a cup of water, but to her surprise he _______ it. In the following hours on the _______ , each time the air hostess passed by the _______ , she would ask him with a ________ whether he needed help or not. But the passenger ________ paid attention to her words. When he was going to get ________ the plane, the passenger asked the air hostess to ________ him the passenger’s booklet(意见簿). She was very ________ . She knew that he would write down ________ words, which might result in the loss of her job. ________ with a smile she handed it to him. Off the plane, she ________ the booklet and cracked a smile, ________ the passenger put it, “On the flight, you asked me whether I needed help or not for twelve times ________ . How can I refuse your twelve sincere smiles?” That’s ________ ! Who can refuse twelve sincere smiles from a person? 1.A.take B.bring C.carry D.hold 2.A.food B.drink C.service D.medicine 3.A.tired B.silent C.calm D.busy 4.A.water B.help C.milk D.warning 5.A.held on B.held up C.held out D.held down 6.A.for B.about C.with D.in 7.A.refused B.accepted C.liked D.hated 8.A.seat B.air C.floor D.flight 9.A.customer B.passenger C.guest D.visitor 10.A.glance B.look C.smile D.cry 11.A.never B.often C.always D.seldom 12.A.on B.to C.off D.from 13.A.hand B.take C.throw D.lend 14.A.glad B.angry C.curious D.sad 15.A.important B.sharp C.polite D.nice 16.A.So B.Because C.And D.But 17.A.hid B.tore C.opened D.closed 18.A.if B.for C.after D.when 19.A.in all B.above all C.or else D.or so 20.A.wrong B.wonderful C.impossible D.right
In many countries, it is important to have many children. In the US, a few religious groups emphasize（强调） the importance of large families, but most people think one or two children are enough, and many couples have no children.1. Having many children would restrict the freedom and individualism（个人主义） of the parents as well as the other children in the family. Parents teach individualism by the way they raise their children.2. Parents begin teaching this self-reliance (自力更生)early , asking the child to do things on her own and praising her when she does. 3. They bring their children with them to church , to sporting events, to stores, and to social events.However , many places, such as expensive restaurants and live theatre productions , do not welcome children.Most formal social gatherings , those with written invitations do not welcome children either. Children, especially boys are expected to be energetic and assertive(果敢的). 4. Parents are expected to keep their children under control at all times, particularly in public places and in the homes of others.When a child misbehaves , only the child's parents may discipline him.5. Most parents discipline（训导） their children by rewarding good behaviors, not by punishing bad behaviors.While a spanking（掴） , a slap to the child's buttocks(屁股)， is acceptable to some people, any punishment that wounds the child or leaves a mark is considered child abuse and is against the law. A.The relationship between American parents and their children is harmony. B.That doesn't mean, though, that they are allowed to "run wild" in public. C.Because taking care of a child is very costly, financially, emotionally, and socially, many couples view large families as a disadvantage. D.Other adults should not interfere （干涉）unless the child is doing something which may be harmful to himself. E.American children are expected to accept invitations to a formal party. F.Many parents want to expose（使暴露） their children to a variety of situations. G.They want to create a self-reliant, independent child, who can make it on her own by age eighteen.
Readers in Grenoble can now nibble (啃) fiction after Publisher Short Edition introduced eight short-story dispensers (自动售货机) around the French city. The free stories are available at the touch of a button, printing out on rolls of paper like a receipt. Readers are able to choose one minute, three minutes, or five minutes of fiction. “The feedback we got has been extremely positive. Just two weeks since its launch, more than 10,000 stories have already been printed. We are thrilled to see it working so well,” said the co-founder Quentin Pleple. “There are only eight dispensers in the city of Grenoble for now but we are planning to introduce more. We are getting requests from all over the world-Australia, the US, Canada, Russia, Grace, Italy, Spain and Chile.” Pleple said he and his team initially came up with the idea a couple of years ago when taking a break at a drink dispenser. “We thought it would be cool to have it for short stories,” said the publisher. ‘Then, we decided to make a difference: the short-story dispenser was born.” The French publisher hopes the story will be used to fill the “dead time” of a passenger. “In the bus or the subway, everyone can make the most of these moments to read short stories, poems, or short picture books,” said a statement from Short Edition. “And they can be sure to enjoy the quality.” The dispensers arc now in locations including Grenoble’s town hall, its tourist office and its library. The stories are drawn from more than 60,000 stories on Short Edition’s website. But there is a problem that users are not able to choose what type of story they would like to read. “Right now they can only choose the length. But that is exactly what really counts, isn’t it?” said Pleple. 1.Where can you probably see a short-story dispenser at present? A. In Chile. B. In Canada C. In France. D. In Italy. 2.What does the underlined word “launch” in the third paragraph probably mean? A. Coming into use. B. Being thrown away. C. Being found out. D. Breaking down. 3.Why did Short Edition provide short-story dispensers? A. To help people kill time in the journey. B. To encourage people to write short stories. C. To attract international tourists to Grenoble. D. To do research in the field of new technology. 4.In what aspect does the short-story dispenser need to improve? A. The length of the stories. B. The quality of the stories. C. The number of the stories. D. The choice of different stories.
It was Saturday morning. I heard loud noises of moving furniture in the next room. I could almost feel the excitement of John who was soon going to get a room of his own. I remember my own feelings when I was 13. I knew how much he longed for his right to privacy when he was sharing a room with his younger brother, Robot. He said, “Mum, can I please have a room of my own? I could use Jeff’s. He won’t mind.” It was true that Jeff had graduated from college and flown from the nest. But would he mind? The room was the place where I told him a thousand stories and we had a thousand talks. As close as we were, though, the time came when Jeff needed a door between us. His life was spreading into areas that had less to do with family. I no longer could—or should—know everything about him. It turned out that getting Jeff’s permission was easy. He said, “Of course, Mum, it would be selfish of me to hold on to it.” Then his voice softened, “Mum, I won’t be living at home again— you know that.” Behind his glasses, his eyes were lit with all the love. There were no doors closed here—they had all opened up again. As John and I were cleaning the room, I fixed my eyes on Jeff’s things around me and could almost touch the little boy I knew was gone forever. I looked at the room and, in my heart, I let it go. To hold on would be, as Jeff said, selfish. Now it was time for John, shouldering through the door, his eyes bright with promise of independence, to disappear behind the door. It was time for letting go to happen again. 1.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A. John was eager to get a room of his own. B. Jeff was moving to live with his brother. C. Jeff refused to let his brother have his room. D. Jeff volunteered to give his room to John. 2.The underlined sentence in the second paragraph probably means “Jeff_______.” A. finally flew out of the house B. would have less to do with his family C. needed his right to privacy D. got tired of those familiar stories 3.How did the author feel about his children’s sense of independence? A. Delighted. B. Confused. C. Jealous. D. Embarrassed. 4.It can be inferred from the passage that _______. A. the children did not like to live with adults B. all her three kids made the author feel depressed C. none of the members in the family thought the same way D. the author loved and missed the time together with her kids
Dear God, Now that I am no longer young. I have friends whose mothers have passed away. I have heard these sons and daughters say they never fully thanked their mothers until it was too late to tell them. I am blessed with the dear mother who is still alive. I appreciate her devotion more each day. My mother does not change, but I do. As I grow older and wiser, I realize what an extraordinary person the is. It’s sad that I am unable to say these words in her presence, but they flow easily from my pen. How does a daughter begin to thank her mother for life itself? For the love, patience and just plain hard work that go into raising a child? For running after a toddler（学步儿童）, for understanding a moody teenager, and for tolerating a college student who knows everything? For wailing for the day when the daughter realizes what her mother really is? How does a grown woman thank a mother for continuing to be a mother? For being ready with advice when asked or remaining silent when it is needed? For not saying “I told you so.” when she could have voiced these words dozens of times? For being essentially herself－loving, thoughtful, patient and forgiving? I don’t know how to thank her, dear God, except to bless her and live up to the example she has set. I pray that I will look as good in the eyes of my children as my mother looks in mine. 1.We can infer from the passage that the author is . A. reserved and romantic B. cold and practical C. stubborn but responsible D. talkative and realistic 2.Compared with her friends, the author feels lucky because . A. she has her own lovely sons and daughters B. she is excellent in bringing up her own children C. it is too late to say thanks to her mother in her presence D. she still has the chance to express her appreciation to her mother 3.We can know from Paragraph4 that . A. mothers should offer advice rather than blame B. the sentence “I told you so.” can be repealed if necessary C. the author is very thankful to her mother for her education D. mothers can instruct their children whenever they want to 4.The authors mother has all the following fine qualities except . A. devotion B. forgiveness C. consideration D. self-preservation
American researchers say drinking tea may help strengthen the body's defense system against infection．Doctors at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston， Massachusetts， did the study． The team studied a chemical found in black， green， oolong and pekoe tea． This chemical is an amino acid called L-theanine． The scientists say it may increase the strength of gamma delta T cells． That's the letter T， not the drink． Gamma delta T cells are part of the body's defense． First， the researchers mixed some of these cells with antigens found in the amino acid． Antigens help the body react to infection． Then the scientists added some bacteria． Within twenty-four hours， the cells produced a lot of interferon， a substance that fights infection． Cells not mixed with the antigens did not produce interferon． In the second part of the study， eleven people drank five to six cups of black tea every day． Ten other people drank the same amount of instant coffee． That is dried coffee mixed with hot water． Two weeks later， and again two weeks after that， the researchers tested the blood of all twenty-one people． They also looked at what happened when they added bacteria to the blood cells． They found that the tea drinkers produced five times more interferon after they started drinking tea． The coffee drinkers did not produce interferon． Doctor Jack Bukowski led the study． He says the antigens added to the gamma delta T cells were responsible for the increased reaction to the bacteria． He says that the study also showed that the cells were able to remember the bacteria and fight them again the next time． Earlier research already has found that tea can help prevent heart disease and cancer． Doctor Bukowski says the new study must be repeated by more people． "If the findings prove to be true，" he says， "then tea drinking might also help protect against bacterial infections．" He says the amino acid L-theanine could be removed from the tea and used as a drug to strengthen the body's defenses． 1.We may know from the text that ______ can be found in different kinds of tea． A. L-theanine B. Gamma delta T cells C. interferon D. bacteria 2.Tea may help strengthen the body's defense system because it helps ______ ． A. to add some bacteria to the blood cells B. the body to produce more gamma delta T cells C. the body to produce more interferon D. to mix antigens with some of the cells in the body 3.According to Dr Bukowski， ______ ． A. the findings of the study have already proved to be true B. further study is needed to prove the findings true C. he has taken some amino acid L-theanine from tea and made a drug with it D. he is not sure whether tea help prevent heart disease and cancer
阅读下面材料, 根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词数应为150左右。 Danger at Scituate Lighthouse Rebecca stood by her father, looking out the windows of Scituate Lighthouse. Low sand dunes(沙丘) with sea grass topped the Massachusetts beach. There were no clouds in the sky—nothing at all to give warning of the danger that was sailing toward them. "Now, Rebecca, " Mr. Bates began, gazing out across the open sea, "I want you and Abigail to help your mother and take care of things while I go to town for food and supplies. I won’t be gone long. " "We’ll help, " Rebecca promised. "I know I can count on you. " Still, Mr. Bates looked a little worried about leaving the lighthouse. After all, peace between the US and the UK had not yet been declared, even though the war of 1812 was nearly over. Although English warships used to frequently attack towns along the coast—including Scituate—no English soldiers had been sighted for a long time. Besides, Rebecca thought as she watched her father set off, the family would soon starve if he didn’t go for food. Her father hadn’t been gone long when Rebecca happened to look out the window at the ocean. What she saw nearly made her heart stop. It was an enemy ship: a small, light-gunned British warship. Calling for her mother, she grabbed her father’s telescope and could just make out the name painted on the side: La Hogue. Rebecca, Abigail, and their mother stood together, frightened, as they watched the ship sail closer. Mother told the girls to watch the ship while she tried to sound the alarm and warn the home guard in the nearby village. The girls watched helplessly as the great ship drew near. Two small boats were lowered off the side, and Rebecca knew the boats would come ashore quickly. It was time to run. As they ran down the lighthouse stairs, Rebecca suddenly stopped when she saw her fife(横笛). Oh my! She thought. It just might work… Rebecca grabbed the fife and the drum(鼓) that Abigail had been learning to play. Paragraph 1： She and her sister hurried out of the lighthouse and over to the large sand dunes that lay behind it. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2： The English soldiers looked nervously at one another—the music of “Yankee Doodle” had to be coming from the confident American soldiers. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
假定你是李华，正与你校英国交换生Eric一起参加“规范英文标识(Identifying and Correcting Mistranslations)”系列志愿活动，请你写一封邮件，告知他下一次活动安排。内容包括： 1. 活动时间、地点； 2. 活动内容； 3. 相关准备。 注意：1. 词数80左右； 2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Avoiding bad effects of climate change requires action, but 1. is hard to take action when you don't even know there's a problem. Previous work has shown that children are more2.(active) engaged and more knowledgeable than adults 3. (be) about climate change. The question is, can this be used to make a difference?4. (test) the idea, Danielle Lawson, a social scientist at NC State University, set up5. climate course for kids and their parents in which students 6. (ask) to interview their parents. The course did increase the 7. (aware) about climate change, not just among the kids, but their parents as well. "The study shows how 8. (power) young people’s voices can be, 9. makes me really excited to see how much of an impact kids can have on their parents. And I think kids can just have the power to bring us together in a way we haven't seen yet when it comes to10. (handle) climate change." said Danielle Lawson.
Fourth-grader, Sarah Haycox, made it her mission to right a wrong. And in doing so, she has shown the world what one _______ person, with passion, can do. One day, when _________ by an athletic field near her school, Sarah noticed a small _______ with the name Edwin T. Pratt and the year 1930 - 1969 on it. She _______ who he was and what he did. After some _______, she learned that he was a civil rights leader who had done many good things to _______ others. Sadly, he was _______ just because someone disagreed with what he was doing. Feeling that the small memorial was _______ big enough for a man who had so much _______ on others, Sarah ________ to do something! There was a new ________ going up nearby for young kids. She found out who were ________ the building project and asked them if it could be named after Mr. Pratt. Through great efforts, her vision came to reality! Almost 50 years after his death, Edwin Pratt’s life and impact will be celebrated as the name of the new school. Most kids simply had walked by the memorial without thinking about who Mr. Pratt was. But Sarah had the ________ to learn more, the vision to imagine something better and the courage to ________ her idea. Her amazing actions have ________ many other young people around the world. 1.A.honest B.young C.clever D.shy 2.A.walking B.running C.riding D.driving 3.A.museum B.church C.board D.memorial 4.A.forgot B.realized C.wondered D.explained 5.A.discussion B.research C.practice D.thought 6.A.teach B.rescue C.help D.repay 7.A.killed B.punished C.blamed D.arrested 8.A.rarely B.simply C.merely D.hardly 9.A.impact B.impression C.reflection D.dependence 10.A.stopped B.decided C.happened D.announced 11.A.library B.theatre C.school D.hospital 12.A.in need of B.in search of C.in favour of D.in charge of 13.A.curiosity B.confidence C.chance D.energy 14.A.prove B.change C.present D.pursue 15.A.astonished B.inspired C.attracted D.protected
It’s in Your Hands Feeding bread to the ducks is a fond pastime for many of us, reminding us of happy childhood trips to the local park. 1. Eating it can cause our feathered friends to develop a condition called Angel Wing, which is when too much bread makes birds’ feathers grow too quickly. This additional weight puts a strain on their muscles, causing their wings to twist and drop open. “Angel Wing can be cured if we reach birds before it has developed too severely,” says Caroline Simpson, a trustee of UK charity Swan Lifeline, “2.” Over the last 20 years UK charity Swan Lifeline has rescued and treated more than 30,000 birds. Adult swans can develop heart disease by eating much bread, so it’s important that we do our best to prevent this by feeding them the right kind of food. 3. Rotten bread at the bottom of rivers and lakes allows bacteria to breed, spreading disease and attracting rats and other pests to our waterways, which can result in the presence of a mould (霉菌) called Aspergillus. It has the potential to kill waterfowl and other wildlife if it gets into their lungs. 4. Definitely not. Wild Things Swan & Duck Food has launched the “Better than Bread” Campaign to highlight the risk of a calorific diet to water birds. The campaign advises that there are much healthier alternatives to bread, such as specially developed feeds. They can float on the water surface, so birds can enjoy every last bit. 5. A.So we must stop feeding the ducks. B.But did you know that bread actually puts birds in danger? C.Does this mean we have to stop fun trips to feed the ducks? D.Bread can also cause harmful changes to the natural ecosystem. E.What a scene it is to watch ducks eating bread floating on the river! F.Otherwise the consequences can be serious — such as the loss of the wing. G.Next time take a healthier alternative and do your bit to protect our precious wildlife.
The auto industry, aviation (航空) giants and lots of new companies are increasingly entering the race toward producing flying cars and air taxis, many of which are said to be fully electric. On the surface, there are so many innovations happening that it’s easy to forget that the world hasn’t even seen a fully autonomous car yet, let alone an electric flying vehicle you can park in your driveway. In fact, there are several hurdles before people are riding through the air. “They are short on technology, and they are short on regulation.” said Jennings-Bates, vice president of a car company. Uber and Boeing, both world famous companies, have announced ambitious plans for air taxis. However, the types of vehicles they have in mind would require magical electric batteries that don’t exist yet. Whether the United States actually needs flying cars remains relatively unclear. Aviation experts say that air vehicles help solve congestion problems in big cities. “Today, we have a lot of traffic congestion on the roadways,” said Laurie Garrow, associate director for the Center for Urban and Regional Air Mobility at Georgia Tech. “Air taxis would provide a solution for that.” Others argue that putting traffic in the skies doesn’t solve very much. “We aren’t going to change the world in terms of traffic with flying cars,” said Jennings-Bates. “At best, it may take the place of traffic in the area, which is arguably less pleasant.” Some experts say it’s not a question of whether flying cars will take off. Instead, it’s a question of how soon the concepts would be safe enough for humans to occupy. “Everyone is very excited and they’re coming up with very different designs,” Garrow said. “But you have a lengthy certification process that will need to go through to make sure the craft and flights are safe.” She estimates that it’ll be about 20 years before the U.S. sees more than test flights. 1.What can we infer about flying cars from Paragraph 1? A.They are fully electric. B.They are unavailable yet. C.They need special driveway. D.They equal autonomous cars. 2.What does the underlined “hurdles” in Paragraph 2 refer to? A.Ambitious plans. B.Big problems. C.Electric batteries. D.Current innovations. 3.According to Garrow, what’s the main concern about flying cars? A.Test flights. B.Design. C.Production. D.Safety. 4.What does the text mainly talk about? A.Why we should produce flying cars. B.How hard the race of making flying cars is. C.How close we are to seeing flying cars. D.What people’s opinions are about flying cars.
China is one of the first countries to breed a medical culture. In comparison with Western methods, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) adopts a vastly different approach. For thousands of years, Chinese people have accumulated rich experience in fighting all sorts of diseases, therefore forming a unique medical theory under the guidance of ancient Chinese philosophies. The core behind TCM is that the human body's life is the consequence of the balance between Yin and Yang. Yang functions to safeguard us against outer harm, and Yin is the inner base to store and provide energy. When the balance between the two aspects is disturbed, people fall ill. One of the traditional techniques of TCM, acupuncture (针刺疗法) means insertion of needles into superficial structures of the body - usually at acupoints (穴位) - to restore the Yin-Yang balance. It is often accompanied by moxibustion (艾灸疗法), which involves burning mugwort on or near the skin at an acupoint. The first known text that clearly talks about something like acupuncture and moxibustion as it is practiced today is The Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon. It is the earliest and most important written work of TCM and is considered the fundamental and most representative medical text in China. Acupuncture and moxibustion have aroused the interest of international medical science circles. And TCM is gradually gaining worldwide recognition. The WHO issued a document in 2002 that appealed to more than 180 countries to adopt TCM as an alternative in their medical policies. In 2010, acupuncture and moxibustion of traditional Chinese medicine were added to the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by the UNESCO. Presently, TCM has been back in the news for its effectiveness in improving the cure rate of the COVID-19 since its outbreak in January 2020. 1.What is the key feature of TCM? A.It helps to restore body’s self-balance. B.It’s based on ancient Chinese philosophies. C.It adopts different medical approaches. D.It’s gained experience through rich practice. 2.What can we learn about The Yellow Emperor's Inner Canon from the text? A.It greatly boosts the development of TCM. B.It’s a foundation of world medical research. C.It stresses the importance of using acupoints. D.It distinguishes acupuncture from moxibustion. 3.Why does the writer write this text? A.To introduce TCM to the world. B.To review the development of TCM. C.To tell TCM and Western medicine apart. D.To comment on TCM in fighting COVID-19. 4.What might be talked about in the paragraph following the text? A.Why TCM gets recognition from WHO. B.Why TCM is gaining popularity. C.How TCM helps in the current situation. D.How other countries adopt TCM.
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