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Dearest darling girl, Today is the beginning of the next stage in your life. We head off to your new home at Stanford. Where do I start in telling you how proud I feel to be called Mummy by you? We've laughed at how you burst into this world with a scowl on your face, how determined you have always been right from feeding yourself to making big decisions for your life. There were days during your illness that I wasn't sure you had the will to make it. Telling you that you needed to want to get better was the hardest and yet the greatest day. From that day you took responsibility and decided you wanted to beat anorexia（厌食症）． I don't think I've ever felt so proud of you as when you came home to say that you wanted to go to West Africa between school and university. You chose to go alone, and to raise the money yourself. You have such strength of character and determination. It is at times hard to believe that you are only 18. You experienced something in that month that few dare experience in a lifetime. So, Viv, here are my words of wisdom to you as you start your next big adventure. The world is a beautiful place but often a few things can make it seem difficult. God's temple is made of love. It's man's temple that is built of stones. Open your heart to goodness and never ever let negative people or thoughts take hold of you. As Minor Myers put it, "Go into the world and do we’ll. But more importantly, go into the world and do good:' It is true that with every passing day, I will grow older and weaker. A day may come when I will become forgetful. But even then, you with your bright smile, will light up my heart. Your Alo 1.What can be learned from the first paragraph? A. She was once a trouble maker. B. She's a freshman in Stanford. C. She relies on her parents a lot. D. She was defeated by anorexia. 2.Why did Viv go to West Africa? A. To do what others dare not. B. To show her determination. C. To get money for school fees. D. To go on an adventure by herself. 3.What is Alo's advice for Viv? A. To be a positive and kind person. B. To avoid the negative part of life. C. To be cautious of cold-hearted people. D. To explore the beauty of the world. 4.How did the author feel when writing the letter? A. Amused and thankful. B. Pleased and satisfied. C. Cheerful and relieved. D. Concerned and anxious.
It’s cold and dark outside, and your bed is so warm and comfortable. Going for a run seems like such a bad idea. But before you hide your running shoes, it might be worth giving that crazy idea a go. According to The Huffington Post, an outdoor run in winter, as opposed to one on a treadmill (跑步机), burns more calories because the body is working hard to regulate (调节) its core temperature. Furthermore, research shows that race times are faster in cold weather than in warmer temperatures—and quicker runs burn more calories. Similarly, cold weather also makes the heart work harder to distribute blood through the body, making that vital muscle even stronger. Outdoor exercise also turns up your energy and rids you of the stress and depression that build up every day. The heat and humidity in the summer can drag you down and tire you faster, but cold weather is refreshing. It adjusts you to your surroundings, making you feel alive. Of course, the threat of smog in some built-up areas is a further hurdle to winter exercise. Heart attacks, stroke, lung cancer and asthma are all dangers of running in smog. The combination of air pollution and exercise increases the potential problems. If you do choose to run outside on smoggy days, take a path in a park or residential area to avoid car exhaust (尾气), and go early in the morning, before rush hour. But staying inside on smoggy days and waiting for the next clear day to run is best. 1.How does cold weather benefit runners, compared with warm weather? A. They can run more slowly. B. They can take in more calories. C. Their hearts can function harder. D. Their body temperature can get lower. 2.How does summer affect runners? A. It builds up their energy quickly. B. It makes runners tired easily. C. It lessens runners’ stress. D. It causes heart attack. 3.What are the runners supposed to do on smoggy days? A. Stop driving cars. B. Do more exercise. C. Avoid outdoor exercise. D. Run late in the morning. 4.What can be the best title of the text? A. Refresh with a Winter Run B. Take Outdoor Exercise in Summer C. Go to Run in a Park D. Follow the Tips to Reduce Stress
Children can make some pretty lofty statements and grand promises. And an 8-year-old boy who promised to get his dad his dream car was no exception-but then he actually fulfilled his promise. A Reddit user going by the username Belairboy wrote that when he was 8 year old, he told his dad he would buy him a 1957 Chevrolet(雪佛兰)Bel Air on his 57th birthday. ''He grew up in a poor family of seven children. He never thought he would be able to own his dream vehicle but would talk about it all the time,'' Belairboy wrote. Then the day came. He tricked his father to look in the garage while the older man was trying to fix a cornhole board. When the dad finally looked up from his project and his son said, ''happy birthday,'' all the father could say in a whimpering tone was ''no'', as he tearfully went in for a hug. ''Oh my God, oh my God. This is real! This is real! '' the father said as he climbed into the driver's seat.'' You're kidding me. This is spotless, man.'' Later, Belairboy revealed that he had hung onto the car for two years to make the promise come true. ''We would talk about older vehicles so as to make sure how much he would enjoy it. I would show him pictures of it from the listing I found, unknown to him that it would actually be his one day, '' Belairboy wrote.'' He would get so excited and talk about owning something that he knew he never would be able to. '' 1.Why did the father say ''No'' when seeing his birthday present? A.He didn't know what happened. B.He wanted to hug his dear son first. C.He was too excited to say anything else. D.He knew little about this type of vehicle. 2.What did the father think of his dream car at first? A.He wouldn't like it at all. B.He would own one some day. C.His son would buy one for him. D.He would never have it in his life. 3.Which of the following can best describe Belairboy? A.He is warm-hearted. B.He is worth trust. C.He is well-received. D.He is hardworking.
Have you ever tried living a whole day without cash? With a smart phone, it is easy for ordinary people to do so in most parts of China, even when public transportation is involved. In fact, China’s mobile payment apps are expanding their reaches in the global market as internet giants like Alibaba and Tencent seek to promote their e-payment tools overseas. While WeChat Pay has been used in twenty countries and regions including Japan and the Republic of Korea, Alipay offers payment choices for shopping, transport and sightseeing in thirty-eight countries and regions. WeChat can deal with transactions (交易) in thirteen currencies, while Alipay supports settlements in twenty-seven currencies. Consumers in altogether twenty-four countries can get their tax refunds through Alipay, and the app is available in more than sixty overseas airports to offer various services. Besides promoting apps overseas, Alibaba’s Ant Financial has partnered with India's Pay TM since 2015 to help the latter build a local mobile payment platform and control risks. What is certain is that the growth of China's mobile payment is driven by improved internet facilities, technological innovation as well as a friendly business environment. After successes in online shopping, mobile payments expanded into stores and restaurants in and outside China. The trend has made China the world's largest mobile payment market. 1.Which of the following is NOT mentioned according to the passage? A.E-payments can be made for bus rides. B.E-payments can be made for education. C.E-payments can be made for shopping. D.E-payments can be made for personal finance. 2.What does the underlined phrase ''partnered with'' in Paragraph 2 mean? A.discussed a plan with B.signed a contract with C.set up a business with D.competed for a bid with 3.What factor contributed to the development of China's mobile payment? A.The development of internet systems. B.The rise of the domestic economy. C.The increase in financial investment. D.The growth of population. 4.What is the passage mainly about? A.E-payment Success in China. B.Mobile Payment Helps China Develop Fast. C.China's Mobile Payment Expands Worldwide. D.Mobile Payments' Involvement in Public Transport.
假设你们班将召开一次“friendship”为话题的班会，请你结合现实，谈一下自己关于友谊的理解，以树立正确的友谊观念，创造良好班风。参考要点如下： 1. 友谊的重要性； 2. 对友谊的错误理【解析】 3. 正确的友谊观念：热爱集体，互相帮助，共同进步。 要求：词数100左右 注意：字数不够、字迹潦草、卷面不整洁，从作文总分中各扣1分。 开头已经给出： Dear Classmates, I think it is very necessary for us to talk about friendship at the meeting today. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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处错误，每句中最多有两处。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(Λ)，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。 Today is Sunday, I have been studying all day long. At the morning, I had a dry breakfast. We have no water to drink because the water supply had cut off. The water come back in the evening. I did math then. I didn't stop after 12 o'clock. After a short lunch I had the break. Then I went to my Sunday English Class. After a long and tired class for more than two hours, I got to home. Some work had been done but some hadn't. I must review all my subject such as the Sciences, the Humanities, which include Chinese, English, Politics and History as well. That's terribly! Especially when there was no water.
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。 One morning, I was waiting at the bus stop, worried about1. (be) late for school. There were many people waiting at the bus stop,2. some of them looked very anxious and3. (disappoint).When the bus finally came, we all hurried on board. I got a place next4. the window, so I had a good view of the sidewalk. A boy on a bike5. (catch) my attention. He was riding beside the bus and waving his arms. I heard a passenger behind me shouting to the driver, but he refused6. (stop) until we reached the next stop. Still ,the boy kept7. (ride).He was carrying something over his shoulder and shouting. Finally, when we came to the next stop, the boy ran up to the door of the bus. I heard an excited conversation. Then the driver stood up and asked,“8. anyone lose a suitcase at the last stop?”A woman on the bus shouted, “Oh dear! It’s9. (I).” She pushed her way to the driver and took the suitcase thankfully. Everyone on the bus began talking about what the boy had done, and the crowd of strangers10. (sudden) became friendly to one another.
A true apology is more than just acknowledgement (承认) of a mistake. It’s recognition that something you’ve said or _______ has damaged a relationship — and that you _______ enough about that relationship to want it _______. It’s never _______ to acknowledge you are in the wrong. Being human, we all need the art of apology. Look back and think how _______ you’ve judged roughly (草率), said _______ things, pushed yourself _______at the expense (以某人受损为前提) of a friend . Some deep thought in us knows that when _______ a small mistake has been made, your _______ will stay out of balance until the mistake is acknowledged and your regret is ________. I remember a doctor friend , ________ me about a man who came to him with ________illnesses: headache, insomnia (失眠), stomachaches and so on. No physical ________ could be found. Finally the doctor said to the man, “________you tell me what’s on your conscience (良心), I can’t help you.” After a short silence, the man told the doctor that he ________ all the money that his father gave to his brother, who was ________. His father had died, so only he himself knew the matter. The old doctor made the man write to his brother making an ________ and enclosing (附寄) a ________. In the post office , the man dropped the letter into the mail box . As the letter disappeared , the man ________ into tears. “Thank you, doctor ,” he said , “I think I’m all right now.” And he ________. 1.A.done B.thought C.announced D.expected 2.A.lost B.care C.advise D.heard 3.A.built B.formed C.repaired D.damaged 4.A.difficult B.easy C.foolish D.shy 5.A.long B.often C.much D.soon 6.A.unusual B.harmful C.precious D.unkind 7.A.ahead B.away C.down D.off 8.A.still B.even C.only D.such 9.A.sense B.brain C.weight D.feeling 10.A.shown B.explained C.offered D.expressed 11.A.asking B.telling C.requiring D.setting 12.A.strange B.serious C.various D.much 13.A.signs B.reason C.cause D.marks 14.A.Whenever B.Unless C.Suppose D.Although 15.A.stole B.accepted C.seized D.wasted 16.A.mad B.lost C.abroad D.dead 17.A.order B.excuse C.agreement D.apology 18.A.note B.card C.check D.photo 19.A.joyed B.burst C.laughed D.cried 20.A.should B.did C.had D.was
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。 Do you constantly use the computer, whether for learning or entertainment? Computers give off radiation(辐射) that is bad for your health, but here are some ways to protect yourself from computer radiation. 1.Green tea can be absorbed by the body easily into a form of vitamin A, which helps reduce radiation.2. It is advisable to attach a radiation filter plate(辐射过滤板) in front of your computer’s screen. Make sure to avoid putting any mental substances near your computer as these may have reflected some of the electromagnetic waves that are harmful to your health. 3. The brighter the screen the higher the radiation there will be and vice versa. You can also put some radiation-absorbing plants such as several cacti near your computer to prevent radiation. Make sure you do a skincare protection before sitting in front of the computer.4.Wash your face soon after using the computer in order to reduce 70% of the radiation. 5. Old computer in general, has one to two times more radiation released than the new one within the same distance. A.And adjust the brightness of your computer screen. B.Apply a layer of facial mask to protect yourself. C.And adjust the sound level on your computer. D.The most efficient way is by drinking some coffee regularly. E.The simple way is by drinking 2 or 3 cups of green tea every day. F.If possible, purchase a new computer instead of using an old model computer. G.It also helps keep our eyes see things clearly in the dark by improving the visual ability.
No one can change the weather. Nobody can control the weather. But if we read correctly the signs around us, we can tell what the more important changes in the weather will be. This way of telling what the weather will be like on the following day or two is called weather forecasting. For many centuries and in all countries, people have studied the weather and tried to make weather forecasting. Rings around the sun are a sign of coming rain. Many people feel in their bones the coming of wet weather, their joints(关节) hurt. Some birds fly high if fine weather is coming, but they fly near the ground if rainy or stormy weather is on the way. It is probably because the insects which they are hunting fly low. If you see a rainbow during rainy weather, this is a sign that the weather will become clear and fine. If the stars twinkle clearly at night, then fine weather will continue. If a fog appears in the morning just above a river, then the day will be warm. If the sunset is mostly red in color, then the following day will be fine. If a rainbow appears in the morning, rainy weather will probably come. Most of the above sayings have been made by the people who have used their eyes and brains to make weather forecasting. 1.People’s joints ache ______. A.is a sign of coming rain B.without any reason C.because they are ill D.because of the insects 2.The birds fly high and the stars twinkle clearly is a sign that the weather will ______. A.be warm B.be rainy C.become clear and fine D.be cold 3.We must ______ to make weather forecasting. A.use our eyes and brains B.study the weather hard C.read correctly the signs D.All of the above
As computers become all the more popular in China, Chinese people are increasingly relying on computer keyboards to input Chinese characters. But if they use the computer too much, they may end up forgetting the exact strokes（笔画）of each Chinese character when writing on paper. Experts suggest people, especially students, write by hand more. Do you write by hand more or type more? In Beijing, students start using a computer as early as primary school(小学). And computer dependence is more wide-spread among university students. Almost all their assignments and essays are typed on a computer. All the students interviewed say they usually use a computer. It's faster and easier to correct if using a computer. And that's why computers are being applied more and more often to modern education. But when people are taking stock in computers increasingly, problems appear. "When I'm writing with a pen, I find I often can't remember how to write a character, though I feel I’m familiar with it." "I'm not in the mood(状态) to write when faced with a pen and paper." Many students don't feel this is something to worry about. Now that it's more convenient and efficient to write on a computer, why bother to handwrite? Many educators think differently. Shi Liwei , the headmaster of a famous primary school in the capital said "Chinese characters enjoy both practical and aesthetic(审美的) value. But those characters typed with computer keyboards only maintain their practical value. All the artistic beauty of the characters is lost. And handwriting contains the writer's emotion. Through one's handwriting, people can get to know one's thinking and personality. Beautiful writing will give people a better first impression of them" To encourage students to handwrite more, many primary schools in Beijing have made writing classes compulsory(必修的)and in universities, some professors are asking students to hand in their homework and essays written by hand. 1.Which of the following can best serve as the title of the passage? A.The Importance of Handwriting and Typing. B.To Type or To Hand Write C.Writing By Computer Will Replace Writing By Hand D.Practical and Aesthetic Value of Chinese Characters. 2.The students interviewed prefer to write using a computer mainly because______. A.they are usually asked to e-mail their Homework and Essays B.they can correct the mistakes they make quickly and conveniently C.they find it not easy to remember how to write a character D.computers have become a trend and fashion in China. 3.Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE of the advantages of handwriting? A.Handwriting contains the writer's emotion. B.The writer’s thinking and personality are shown in his or her handwriting, C.Handwriting can impress people well and build one’s self-confidence D.Chinese characters enjoy both practical and aesthetic value. 4.The underlined expression “taking stock in”(Paragraph 4) probably means_____. A.getting bored with B.getting dependent on C.becoming crazy about D.getting curious about
On Saturday, millions of people around the world will celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day, which honors Patron Saint (or main religious figure) of Ireland. Communities across the United States will host parades (游行), parties, and other festivities to mark the occasion. This year, cities like Boston, New York, and Chicago have organized massive (大规模的) events celebrating Saint Patrick's Day. In New York City, hundreds of thousands of people will gather to watch the Saint Patrick’s Day parade — the nation’s largest. It is one of the most watched parades in the world. Last year, almost 2 million spectators(观众) and more than 150,000 participants (参与者) filled the streets. The parade, first held in 1776, is also one of the oldest. Chicago also throws a big celebration. Every year, the Chicago River, which crosses the city, glows (反光) green as event organizers dump about 40 pounds of fluorescence (荧光粉), a powerful dye (染料), into the water. Boston keeps its parade rolling for three hours or more. It is the nation’s second-largest parade. The city will also salute (致敬) one of its most famous former residents (居民), President John F. Kennedy, by opening the exhibit “A Journey Home: John F. Kennedy and Ireland,” at his official library. Patron Saint lived in Britain in the early fifth century, when it was still part of the Roman Empire (帝国). He was captured and sold into slavery (奴隶制) in Ireland when he was only 16. He eventually escaped slavery and turned to a life of religious devotion. He trained to become a minister (主教) and set out to spread Christianity throughout Ireland. After 30 years as a religious leader, Patrick died on March 17, 1461. Saint Patrick’s Day is always celebrated on March 17. In Ireland, it is an official holiday. 1.What’s the best title of the passage? A.History of Saint Patrick’s Day B.An Official Holiday in US C.The Largest Parade in the World D.Celebrations across the Country 2.What do you think is the official color of St. Patrick’s Day? A.Green. B.Red. C.Black. D.Yellow. 3.The last paragraph is mainly about _____. A.the cruel slave trade. B.Roman Empire’s contribution. C.activities during Saint Patrick’s Day D.Ireland’s Patron Saint 4.Which of the following is not correct according to the passage? A.Parade is a most important event to observe Saint Patrick’s Day. B.Saint Patrick’s Day is a religious holiday. C.Saluting the former president has become a main event on the occasion. D.The Saint Patrick’s Day parade has a history of over two centuries.
A beautiful woman took a plane on business. She found her seat and sat down next to a young man. The man was just thinking of making a few dollars on the plane. When he saw the woman, he got an idea. “Hey! Would you like to play a game?” he asked the woman. “No, thank you. I just want to take anap(打盹),” the woman answered. “It’s really easy. All you have to do is to answer the questions that I ask you. If you don’t know the answer, you give me five dollars. If I don’t know the answer to your question, then I’ll give you five dollars.” “No,” the woman still refused. “OK. If I don’t know the answer to your question, I’ll give you five hundred dollars. How about that?” the man said. Then the woman became interested and decided to join in the game. “OK. How many moons doesJupiter(木星) have?” asked the young man. The woman reached into her purse and took out a five-dollar bill. “What goes up the mountain with three legs and comes back with four?” the woman asked. Then the young man took out his computer and searched the Internet for an answer. Minutes later, the young man handed five hundred dollars to the woman. After a few hours, the young man really wanted to know the answer tothe question. So he asked the woman, “What is the answer to your question?” The woman reached into her purse and handed the young man a five-dollar bill. 1.Why did the man ask the woman to play a game? A.He wanted to show his kindness. B.He wanted to have a pleasant journey. C.He wanted to earn some money from it. D.He wanted to make friends with the woman. 2.How much did the woman get at the end of the story? A.$ 500. B.$ 5. C.$ 10. D.$ 490. 3.What can we learn from the last paragraph? A.The woman told the man the answer to her question. B.The woman gave the man’s money back to him. C.The woman asked the man another question. D.The woman didn’t know the answer, either. 4.We can learn from the story that the woman is ______. A.clever B.friendly C.polite D.honest
假定你是李华，你的英国笔友Peter发邮件向你询问中国的植树节（Tree Planting Day）的相关信息。请你回复邮件，内容包括： 1. 植树节的主要活动； 2. 人们重视植树节的原因； 3. 建议他来中国体验。 注意: 1.词数100左右； 2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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短文｡短文中共有10处错误,每句中最多有两处｡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(∧), 并在此符号下面写出该加的词｡ 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 love to go sightseeing worldwide, always absorbing in the culture of every country I visit .Therefore, one place that gets me truly attracted by its culture is in China, my homeland. China has great practices and beliefs. If you come to a country, outstanding Chinese manner will somewhat be passed on to you. China also famous for the history that dated from the 27th century BC and deserves to be read seriously. I've known much interesting facts about the history ever since I visited Beijing and Xi'an. All in all, China really owns some kind of magic, what makes people crazy about everything related to them.
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｡ In order to deal with the common travel dilemma of language barriers and miscommunication, some Swiss 1. (design) have created an item of clothing that speaks for itself. 2. (found) in 2015, Iconspeak aims to break language barriers by creating 3. (amaze),simple and helpful products that many travelers can use around the world. “Simplicity is always what unites us in many forms. Whether you call it lazy 4.genius, we like to keep it simple. Then follows our starting point of how to bridge the language barriers of our world:a shirt ,”declares the Iconspeak website. So how does the T-shirt address the problem? On it 5. (be) nearly 40 easily recognizable symbols, representing common concepts travelers can use to express 6. ( they) wherever they are in the world. In 2013 when co-founder George Horn and his friends were riding motorbikes through Vietnam, one motorbike7. (break) down. In search of assistance, they ended up in a village where no one could understand them.8.drawing out images and symbols on pieces of paper, they could somehow explain their situation. Not like any fashion statement, the shirt is 9. unique translation tool. Individuals can relay messages by 10. (simple) pointing to universally understood symbols for trains, buses, hotels, hospitals, airplanes and even Wi-Fi.
Being jobless for the last three months, I am upset nowadays. My son has lost his ______ from a good school and he might have to go to a less qualified school. I have moved from a spacious (宽敞的) apartment to a small one in order to ______ my living expenses. My wife has built extra stress. On top of that, my father in-law ______ a week ago, which has added fuel to fire, ______ our family into a more terrible state. In these circumstances I have two mental ______: either to feel upset and keep losing my peace of mind, or ______ my negative thoughts with super mental powers about self-confidence and consistency, and ______ applying for new jobs with positive attitude. I choose the second option because I believe that the pain I am ______ today will build up my ______ . My strengths will then increases my confidence and make me a good times make me a ______ man one day. I understand that good and bad stages are part of ______ . While good times make me happy, bad times ______ the ‘inner’ me. Two months later, ______ , I have finally landed on a job which is very exciting and offers a nice salary. Time has healed my wife’s mental stress ______ the death of her father. My son has already been accepted by another good school because the admissions for new academic year were still ______ ! As I am back on the track of normal life, I can ______ say that the most important things that helped me ______ the crisis (危机) were my consistent character of patience, and ______ attitude towards life. So, while I wish you all the best life can ______ you, I would highly recommend taking the same attitude towards life ______ you are trapped in any of such situations. 1.A.admission B.benefit C.diploma D.permission 2.A.share B.reduce C.break D.raise 3.A.showed up B.set off C.fell down D.passed away 4.A.putting B.finding C.forming D.lifting 5.A.problems B.concerns C.choices D.activities 6.A.link B.replace C.mix D.exchange 7.A.regret B.stop C.keep D.risk 8.A.practicing B.suffering C.producing D.relieving 9.A.intelligence B.body C.character D.reputation 10.A.carful B.hard-working C.easy-going D.successful 11.A.life B.wealth C.time D.health 12.A.hide B.destroy C.strengthen D.kill 13.A.desperately B.unwillingly C.hopefully D.fortunately 14.A.regardless of B.due to C.instead of D.apart from 15.A.occupied B.empty C.open D.closed 16.A.disappointedly B.surprisedly C.deliberately D.confidently 17.A.fight B.meet C.change D.delay 18.A.general B.positive C.friendly D.honest 19.A.offer B.expect C.manage D.send 20.A.as if B.in that C.now that D.in case
Can creativity be taught? That’s a question without a simple yes or no answer. Creativity may not be able to be taught directly, but what you can get better at is frequently targeting at the circumstances of life which bring up the greatest chances for true creative expression. 1., but more like something which manifests （显现） itself inside those who learn to develop it and create the right conditions for it. Limit your selection of tools to only the most vital. 2.. You’ll be sharper than someone who merely fights with a larger set of tools. Learn how to be resourceful. 3.. Creativity is not just about creating something new but making old things work better as well. Think of crazy possibilities as well as practical ones. You might find inspiration for a workable solution in one of your ideas. Don’t listen to feedback （反馈） and keep following your own path. The problem of asking for feedback is that the feedback will be given according to the person’s past experience. Others will unconsciously push you in a direction that they see as best. 4.. Just don’t let criticism （even the constructing type） destroy your creativity during the creative process. 5.. Routines are positive if they strengthen a healthy creative consciousness and negative if they destroy that. The key is to discover a creative routine that puts you in a more creative mindset. A.Creativity is not like a lightning strike B.Having a routine is actually not a bad idea C.You can literally do anything you like with them D.Resourcefulness is about making the most of what you have to work with E.The more limited your set of tools is, the more creative the output will be F.This is done with good intentions, but it actually hurts your natural creativity G.While breaking your routine once in a while to force new ways of thinking is good
To move visual technology into the future, sometimes it helps to make a little noise. Researchers have used sound waves to produce floating 3-D images, create a sense of touch and even supply a soundtrack. Since the 1940s, scientists have toyed with the concept of acoustic levitation(声悬浮), the use of soundwave vibrations to trap tiny things in midair. The technology has gained greater capabilities in the past decade. Some researchers believe this improvement could lead to applications such as contributing to novel 3-D printing methods, or creating displays that would be visible from any angle without requiring a screen. Other researchers have also worked on visual displays that use acoustic levitation. In addition to visuals, the system can also produce audible noise to give the display a soundtrack. And the ultrasound speakers can also concentrate vibrations in one spot so that a finger might feel a sense pushing back—a little like the object shown by the floating image is really there. Soundwaves create a 3-D display! Display without a screen is remarkably useful. It means that everybody in the room can see the image—any angle, location—and that’s extremely helpful. As a communications system, such a display might one day allow users to chat with a 3-D projection(投影) of a person who can turn his or her head to follow as they move around a room. The display will require a lot more work before you can install it in your living room, however. So far, this has been done in the research laboratory. We need to push it a little bit harder. We need to do more analysis to see if it would make sense to create a real display that people would have at home. The current system can only show simple graphics, such as a smiley face or figure eight, in real time. Still, we are optimistic about the potential for this type of technology. If the system had only one speaker-covered surface instead of two, it could generate images that are bigger than the device itself. We can’t make a TV image that’s bigger than the TV—even a projector has to have a projection screen that’s bigger than the image itself. But with a volumetric(容积的) display, a small, portable device might produce a much larger picture. We can imagine, in the future, having volumetric displays in watches, for example, that create large images that just project out of your watch. 1.From the first two paragraphs soundwave vibrations can be used to _________. A.catch very small objects in midair B.develop 3-D printer’s capabilities C.replace a creative display screen D.compose soundtracks by making no noise 2.What do we know about display without a screen? A.It has resulted in visual technology. B.It is possible to see the image from any direction. C.It is already ripe to create a real one at home. D.It has yet to be tested in the research laboratory. 3.What does the last paragraph mainly talk about? A.Outlooks for the new technology. B.Situations of the modern technology. C.Praise for the cutting-edge technology. D.Room for the technical improvement. 4.What can be a suitable title for the passage? A.Hearing Is Seeing—Sound Waves Create a 3-D Display B.Seeing is Believing—3-D Printing Methods Arrive C.Advancing Sense of Touch—3-D Images Float in the Air D.Promoting TV Technology—Chat with 3-D Projections
A new study shows that air pollution can cause a huge reduction in our intelligence. The study was a project involving researchers at Peking University in China and Yale University in the United States. The researchers reported that long-term exposure to air pollution can affect a person's mental abilities in two areas: Language and math. The researchers studied about 25,000 people from across China. Between 2010 and 2014, these Chinese men, women and children were given language and math tests. Then researchers compared the test results with measurements of pollution in the air, namely nitrogen dioxide and sulfur dioxide （二氧化硫）. Xi Chen of the Yale School of Public Health led the study. He and his team found that breathing polluted air can reduce a person's education level by about one year. Chen said that the effect generally is worse for those over 64 years of age, for men and for those with little or no education. “The older persons—they are more affected. And we find, quite amazingly, males are more affected than females. And people working outdoors are more affected than people working indoors. He noted that the youngest people in the study were 10 years old, while the oldest was 90 years old. They came from China's 33 provinces. In his words, the data and facts are convincing and this range of ages and locations across the country provided a real, objective and representative sample. The researchers noted that the effect of air pollution on verbal ability is even more serious as people age, especially among men and the less educated. The researchers also stressed that every country, whether developed, developing or poor, should focus on air pollution or humans will face a bad situation. 1.What is the result of the study? A.Air pollution has a bad effect on people's intelligence. B.Females are more affected by air pollution than males. C.Americans are more affected by air pollution than Chinese. D.People working indoors are actually not affected by air pollution. 2.What did Chen say about the study? A.It is doubtful. B.It is extremely unfair. C.It is common and not representative. D.It is relatively objective and persuasive. 3.What did the researchers emphasize in the last paragraph? A.The data from the 33 provinces is convincing. B.The whole world should pay attention to air pollution. C.The less educated take more responsibility for air pollution. D.Air pollution's influence on verbal ability is less serious as people age. 4.Where is the text most likely taken from? A.A life diary. B.A guidebook. C.A science magazine. D.A biography.
Some 15 years ago, Ross Willard volunteered with a food program in Harrisburg Pa. He found children riding bicycles with brakes that didn't work. The retired railroad manager saw the importance of safely riding for children, so he began repairing bicycle on street corners. Over time, more and more people came to have their bicycles repaired. Mr. Willard opened his first shop in 2007 and three years later he founded his own company Recycle Cycle Harrisburg. The all-volunteer nonprofit organization has been offering service for residents in the community. Regular visitors include children and their parents, as well as halfway house residents seeking to perform community service hours while so building their own bikes. The organization has a do-it-yourself philosophy: Although there is no charge for any repair, or even bicycles, most visitors( except young children)are tasked with making their own repairs with the assistance of volunteer trainers. Since its founding, Recycle Bicycle has distributed thousands of donated bikes to the Harrisburg community averaging about 900 per year in the past decade. He's known as “Mr. Bicycle, around the Pennsylvania capital. He estimates that the organization repairs some 3,000 bikes a year. Sitting in the organization’s shop space, he discusses the volunteerism and sense of service that were imprinted on him as a child by his parents. This led to a strong belief about fixing problems that one finds in the community. 1.Why did Willard begin repairing cycles on street comers? A.He needed to make some extra money. B.He decided to set up his own business. C.He wanted to ensure the safety of cyclists. D.He felt bored with the food program. 2.What does “do-it-yourself philosophy” aim at? A.Young children. B.Volunteer trainers. C.Shoppers. D.Visitors. 3.Which of the following is the closest in meaning to the underlined word “imprinted”? A.impressed B.realized C.ignored D.depended 4.What is the main idea of the text? A.Repairing a bicycle yourself can save time and money. B.Community needs bicycle repair service. C.How to repair a bicycle. D.The organization offers service for the community.
The 1972 Hawaii episodes opened the fourth season of The Brady Bunch, and they have become a beloved part of pop culture. Here are the top places where the Hawaii episodes of The Brady Bunch were filmed. Sheraton Waikiki Location: 2255 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, Hawaii 96815 The entrance to the Sheraton Waikiki has not changed all that much. All of its original charm remains. You can even book an ocean-view room like the Brady family would have enjoyed. Be sure to also check out the breathtaking infinity pool. Halona Blowhole Lookout Location: 8483 Highway 72, Honolulu, Hawaii 96825 During their tour of Hawaii, the Bradys looked in the wonder at the still-active Halona Blowhole. It's one of Hawaii's many natural wonders. The rock formation and blowhole shoots ocean water spray high into the air when the waves roll in. Although there are no active volcanoes on Oahu now, their effects on the island linger. The best time to come here is when winds are strong and the tide is high. View Rabbit Island from Makapu'u Beach Park Location:41-095 Kalanianaole Highway, Makapu'u Point, Hawaii 96795 The Brady girls enjoyed the view of Rabbit Island. Although it's referred to by its nickname in the episodes, the real name of Rabbit Island is Manana Island. It got its nickname because many rabbits used to inhabit the area. It's now an uninhabited islet on the eastern end of Oahu. Hula dancing on the Ocean Lawn of the Royal Hawaiian Location: 2259 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, Hawaii 96815 It's believed that the Brady ladies enjoyed their hula lesson on the Ocean Lawn of the Royal Hawaiian, a luxury collection resort. The ocean Lawn is a great place for a selfie because you can see the ocean, Diamond Head and other beautiful sights in the background. The Royal Hawaiian does offer hula lessons to guests, but they aren't held on the Ocean Lawn. If you and your family decide to try hula dancing, try not to get your hula skirts mixed up like Alice and Cindy did! 1.Where should you go to enjoy the ocean waves? A.Sheraton Waikiki. B.Halona Blowhole Lookout. C.Rabbit Island. D.Ocean Lawn. 2.What is special about the Rabbit Island? A.It has active volcanoes. B.It has incredible sunrise. C.It got the name because of rabbits. D.It has remained the same ever since. 3.What can you do on the Ocean Lawn? A.To take charming pictures for yourself. B.To learn hula lessons from the locals. C.To climb seaside rocks and go fishing. D.To exchange skirts with others for fun.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 1.What was the weather like when they climbed the mountain? A.Windy. B.Snowy. C.Sunny. 2.What trouble did the speaker have during the climbing ? A.He hurt his legs. B.He had no time to rest. C.He had difficulty reaching the top. 3.What does the speaker think of the experience? A.Challenging . B.Enjoyable. C.Disappointing.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 1.What is William’s job? A.A teacher. B.A guide. C.A designer. 2.Where is Bob from? A.Italy. B.England. C.France . 3.Whom did the woman go to Italy with ? A.William. B.Her son. C.Her husband. 4.What will the speakers do next? A.The woman will show William around. B.William will teach the woman Italian . C.They will have lunch together.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 1.What can Leo play? A.The piano. B.The guitar. C.The violin. 2.What is the purpose of the music group? A.To help students relax. B.To celebrate National Day. C.To help students make more friends. 3.Why does Leo refuse to join the music group at first? A.He is too busy. B.He is afraid of meeting new people. C.He doesn’t think he is good enough.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 1.When did Daniel buy the house? A.Last month. B.Two months ago. C.Three months ago. 2.What will Daniel plant in the garden? A.Some grass. B.Flowers. C.Vegetables. 3.What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A.Neighbors. B.Colleagues. C.Husband and wife.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 1.Why does Greg ask the woman to keep quiet? A.To find birds. B.To avoid scaring birds. C.To listen for his words. 2.How often does Greg go birdwatching? A.Once a week. B.Twice a month. C.Once a month.
What are the speakers talking about? A.Family life. B.Children’s education. C.Work arrangements.
What will the weather be like? A.Sunny. B.Rainy. C.Snowy.
Where are the speakers? A.In a hotel. B.In a restaurant. C.In a clothes shop.
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