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Joe is interested in getting exercise and competing (竞争) on a team. He reads about the events at the local pools and finds the perfect activity. Swimming Programs Summer Swim Team Join a Summer Swim Team and compete with other swimmers! The program is offered at eight different local pools for youths to 17 years old. The season runs June 21-August 21. Practices are daily (Monday through Friday) throughout the summer. Cost: $50.00.
Junior Swim Instructor (少年游泳教练) Two weeks, 20 hours of instruction, two hours per day for children 11-14 years old. Pre-training for youths interested in becoming swim instructors ($45 per child). Junior Lifeguard (救生员) Two weeks, 30 hours of instruction, three hours per day for children 11-14 years old. Pre-training in life-guarding, and customer (消费者) service ($45 per child). Junior Swim Instructor & Junior Lifeguard Training Dates
Special Offer Anyone who takes part in both junior swim instructor and junior lifeguard programs at the same time need only spend $75 instead of $90 for 50 hours of training. Register(注册) Online You can now register online! Visit our website at http://www.example.com. You can choose an area of town, a specific local center, a program, or search for classes which can meet the needs of students of different ages. Just visit our website, and you're on your way! 1.If Joe joins the Summer Swim Team, he _______. A.needs to pay $45.00 B.begins training at 6 A.M. C.has to practice for two months D.needs to practice for 7 days a week 2.Anyone who wants to be a junior swim instructor should . A.be 11-14 years old B.pay the instructor by the hour C.do at least 30 hours of training D.be an experienced junior lifeguard 3.If Joe is only free in the late afternoon, he will probably train at ________. A.Buckman B.Peninsula C.Pier D.Sellwood 4.If a 13-year-old boy wants to take part in the swimming programs, he can ________. A.take classes online B.choose his instructor C.have classes half-price D.register on the website
假设你的名字叫李华，正在伦敦某中学做交换生。校友Chris正筹划一场关于中国文化的演出活动，但他在演出内容方面遇到了瓶颈，因此来信向你求助。请你给他写封回信，内容包括： 1. 说明写信目的； 2. 提出建议； 3. 表示期待。 注意：1. 词数100左右，开头语和结尾语已为你写好； 2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯； Dear Chris, __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours sincerely, 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：在缺词处加一个漏词符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。 删除：把多余的词用斜线（＼）划掉。 修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。 注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词； 2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。 This morning when I got into the taxi I have booked,I noticed it was a same gentleman that had taken me back home last week. I still remembered that we'd talked about. He said he thought somebody would care,so he felt surprised and was happily to know I still remembered him. He said he began to swim to lose weight,but he did it every morning before start work. I told him that swimming was one of the greatest way to keep us healthy and it also had positive effeets on our brains,too. He said he knew it was a good way avoiding depression and that he would keep on doing it all the time.
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 I'm a Muslim. Once I was eating at a restaurant,where there was a father 1.（seat)next to my desk with his two girls. I 2.（overhear)their conversation. The girls were 3.（constant)asking about everything and anything. And I was fascinated by their 4.（curious). One of the girls looked at me and asked,"Daddy,why is she wearing that way?"Her dad responded 5. something that made my heart so warm. He said,"There are different religions,cultures and languages. We have to respect and learn about them. "He then went on 6.（share)his personal experience of living abroad and learning to speak Spanish. This reminded me of a Harvard study that I had read about. Children who 7.（expose)to racism tend to accept and embrace 8.as young as age 3,and in just a matter of days. Only at that time did I realize the importance of the way we teach children about love,acceptance,understanding and respect. It should start from an early age. The 9.（early),the better. Kids imitate their parents' views and behaviour. It is you 10.are their role model.
During the winter vacation,I was involved in an image-processing project. My task was to extract（提取）the shape of every cell from a(n)__ of microscope images. It seemed quite straightforward at first,but it turned out to be __. Since I did not have any experience in image processing,I studied some basic ___on my own and started to use a very popular function library(函数库）called OpenCV. As the time was __,I just learnt to apply techniques without going into the mathematical rationale(原理）。As a result,I didn't complete the task in an efficient way and____lots of time. Through this project,I got a good __ of the importance of studying the basic knowledge. I will probably ___to spend more time studying the theory before I ___another project. By learning their underlying mechanisms(机制），I will be able to ___the tools to suit my own needs. In this way,1 may achieve___ results. Another challenge I met was about the brightness setting. When I sketched(勾勒）the __ of the cell by the computer,I first set the brightness value to 50,___that the computer could delete the dark places and extract the shape of the cell___. But it turned out that the standard didn't fit for every image. So 1____the brightness value to 30,but that didn't __ either. It was very hard to find a value that worked for all ____ From this,I began to appreciate human eyes. Our eyes ___the amount of light entering them automatically through a feedback system to achieve the best image representation,but computers are not that __. There is still so much that we don't know about the human body. In summary,I think it is good for students to be involved in real projects___ they can begin to learn about various fundamental ___and get themselves ready for the future. 1.A.collection B.addiction C.measurement D.accumulation 2.A.simple B.dangerous C.skeptical D.challenging 3.A.items B.techniques C.concepts D.contents 4.A.limited B.previous C.permanent D.equal 5.A.saved B.postponed C.appreciated D.wasted 6.A.use B.sense C.knowledge D.belief 7.A.enjoy B.decline C.choose D.demand 8.A.turn down B.set about C.put forward D.make out 9.A.evaluate B.settle C.dispose D.handle 10.A.better B.quicker C.easier D.closer 11.A.character B.figure C.movement D.outline 12.A.declaring B.requiring C.hoping D.recommending 13.A.automatically B.willingly C.deliberately D.rapidly 14.A.attached B.applied C.changed D.appealed 15.A.work B.solve C.achieve D.gain 16.A.results B.images C.places D.theories 17.A.absorb B.accept C.adjust D.delete 18.A.accessible B.ambitious C.fashionable D.intelligent 19.A.when B.because C.although D.unless 20.A.conclusions B.functions C.systems D.principles
X-rays are high energy waves that are invisible. 1.For example,doctors can see inside the human body and security guards at airports can see inside your handbag. In 1895,the German scientist,Wilhelm Rontgen,discovered X-rays by accident. He called them X-rays because he hadn't seen such a form of radiation before. 2.Wilhelm took the first X-ray picture of the bones of his wife's hand after the discovery. In 1901,he received the first Nobel Prize in Physics for his discovery. X-rays are valuable in medicine because then can see through certain parts of the body. Doctors can take pictures to see which bones are broken or to find out which teeth have holes. The X-rays are strong enough to pass through the skin and muscles,but they cannot pass through hard objects like bones. In the picture,hard objects like bones are white area3. There are some situations in which X-rays cannot give you a clear picture. Some organs,for example,may prevent X-rays from showing a broken bone. For this reason,computed tomography(CT)was invented. A person is put inside a scanner,which is a large tube-shaped machine. 4. A computer puts together all of these images,which can show doctors more than a normal X-ray can. 5.Patients must wear protective clothing for the parts of their body that are not X-rayed. Doc- tors and helpers who work with X-ray machines must wear lead aprons and stand behind screens. A.Then the person is X-rayed from all sides. B.Objects that X-rays go through appear dark. C.In mathematics,X means something unknown. D.An X-ray machine is used to take these pictures. E.X-rays,however,can also do harm to your body. F.However,they can be an essential tool for finding out what's wrong with you. G.They are useful because they can pass through many things that normal light cannot.
Over a cup of iced tea at the midtown Radiance Tea House&Books,whose noise is not much louder than a coffee machine's,Gregory Scott Farber,a non-practicing lawyer who works as a research analyst, described SoundPrint he created as"Yelp for noise". SoundPrint allows users to search for and grade restaurants and bars according to their sound level. "laces are getting louder,"Farber said. "People tell me thirty or forty years ago you could go somewhere to eat and expect to have a conversation. " Farber suffers from permanent hearing loss,caused by meningitis(脑脊膜炎)which he contracted when he was a baby. Like so many great inventions,Farber's invention arose from a desire to find love-or,at least,a place to have a date. "When I was dating,I put a lot of efforts into trying to pick quiet spots,"he said. "I'd google' quiet restaurants'. Then I would show up,but it would be noisy. " His hearing aid helped,but not enough. "Out of curiosity,I started taking decibel(分贝)measurements. "He sent a list of his favorite quiet places to friends in the hearing-loss community,and soon found many requests from his normal-hearing friends. SoundPrint includes a sound-level meter,so diners and drinkers can take measurements using their smartphones,and upload data to the database. Farber said that the app brings no profit. SoundPrint covers about two thousand cities,though only fifteen have a significant number of users. Farber recently analyzed the data from 2,376 Manhattan restaurants and bars,and the findings are not good for ears. More than 70%of the former and 90%of the latter were rated as"loud"-defined as between 76 and 80 decibels,or as noisy as an air-conditioner. 1.What does Gregory Scott Farber do for a living? A.He sells hearing aids. B.He develops computer programs. C.He defends people in a court of law. D.He makes a detailed analysis of data. 2.Why did Farber create SoundPrint? A.Because he wanted to earn more money. B.Because he could hear nothing without a hearing aid. C.Because he wanted to help his friends who suffer hearing loss. D.Because he suffered hearing loss and wanted to find a quiet place for dating. 3.What can we learn from the last paragraph? A.SoundPrint can be downloaded to user's phones. B.SoundPrint can detect noise from air-conditioner. C.SoundPrint is widely used in 2,000 American cities. D.SoundPrints can analyze data from restaurants and bars 4.The data collected by SoundPrint showed that ______in Manhattan. A.restaurants are noisier than bars B.a large majority of bars are noisy C.there are more restaurants than bars D.all the bars are as noisy as air-conditioners
There are few things in life that are more irritating(令人愤怒的）：You are mid-conversation with a friend. Suddenly he bursts out laughing,making you think you've made a brilliant joke. But then he says:"Sorry,I wasn't laughing at you,I just saw something really funny on micro blog. "He even begins replying to a text message or checking his e-mails. The Guardian described the scene that a friend's face buried in a screen"a distinct 21 st-century problem". The phenomenon even coins a new word"phubbing",referring to the act of snubbing(冷落） others in a social setting by looking at your phone instead of paying attention. According to research by advertising agency McCann in the UK,37 percent of people feel it is worse not to answer a message than it is to"phub"your friends. Phil Reed,a professor of psychology at Swansea University who has studied Internet addiction disorder,said many phubbers show symptoms of addiction to their mobile phone. Like pointing or picking your nose,phubbing is widely considered rude,which can be seen from the popularity of"Stop Phubbing"campaign,which started in Australia by 23-year-old Alex Haigh who wants to shame people who snub friends and family they are with in favor of checking their mobile phone. The campaign's website claims that"97 percent of people claim their food tasted worse while being a victim of phubbing"and"92 percent of repeat phubbers go on to become politicians". According to Katy Steinmetz,reporter with Time,phubbing"has a much greater potential to hamper（阻碍）real-life connections by making people around us feel like we care more about posts than their presence". She believes it is the reason why the campaign can resonate(产生共鸣）with people and is getting press around the world. In the UK,Glamour magazine even imagined just how Jane Austen would have satirized(讽刺）those in need of social etiquette(礼节）when it comes to using their smartphone. Or,to paraphrase(意译）the novelist,how it is a truth universally acknowledged that a single man(or woman)in possession of a good smartphone must be in want of manners. 1.The example in the opening paragraph is used to show A.how people benefit from modern technology B.how to reply text messages and e-mails properly C.how to avoid hurting your friends'feelings D.how mobile phone addiction damages our social relations 2.The purpose of the"Stop Phubbing"campaign is to_ A.persuade people to stop using mobile phones B.give professional advice to phubbing victims C.help people realize the rudeness of phubbing behaviors D.encourage people to spend more time with their family 3.Which of the following statement is TRUE according to the article? A.People who often phub are more likely to make a successful politician. B.Pointing or picking one's nose are common symptoms of phubbers. C.Phubbing is against human nature in that we do need real-life connections. D.More than one third British would rather not answer a message than phub their friends. 4.What is the tone of the last paragraph? A.serious B.humorous C.doubtful D.disagreeing
On January 12,a few days after registration for the course of Psychology and the Good Life,roughly 300 people had signed up. Within three days,the figure had more than doubled. After three more days, about 1,200 students,or nearly one-fourth of Yale undergraduates,were enrolled. The course,taught by Laurie Santos,42,a psychology professor and the head of one of Yale's residential colleges,tries to teach students how to lead a happier,more satisfying life in twice-weekly lectures. ＂Students want to change,to be happier themselves,and to change the culture here on campus," Dr,Santos said in an interview. "With one in four students at Yale taking it,if we see good habits, things like students showing more gratitude,delaying less,increasing social connections,we're actually seeing change in the school's culture. " Dr. Santos discovered that Yale students are interested in the class because,in high school,they had to give up their happiness to gain admission to the school,adopting harmful life habits that have led to what she called"the mental health crises we're seeing at places like Yale. "A 2013 report by the Yale College Council found that more than half of undergraduates sought mental health care from the university during their time there. ＂In reality,a lot of us are anxious,stressed and unhappy,"said Alannah Maynez,19,a freshman taking the course. "The fact that a class like this has such large interest speaks to how much students numb their emotions-both positive and negative-so they can only focus on their work,the next step and the next accomplishment. " Students have long requested that Yale offer a course on positive psychology,according to Woo-Ky-oung Ahn,director of undergraduate studies in psychology,who said she was"blown away"by Dr. Santos' s proposal for the class. Administrators like Fr. Ahn expected significant enrollment for the class,but none anticipated it being quite so large. Psychology and the Good Life,with 1,182 undergraduates currently enrolled,stands as the most popular course in Yale's 316-year history. The previous record-holder-Psychology and the Law-was offered in 1992 and had about 1,050 students,according to Marvin Chun,the Yale College dean. Most large lectures at Yale don't exceed 600. 1.What is the purpose of the course? A.To make students learn to show thanks. B.To change the culture of the campus. C.To increase students 'social connections. D.To teach students how to become happier. 2.What does the underlined word"numb"in the fifth paragraph mean? A.Unable to express. B.Managing to let out. C.Willing to share. D.Failing to control. 3.What can be inferred from the fourth paragraph? A.Students are interested in the course. B.Students suffered from mental problems before. C.Students have changed greatly after the course. D.Students pay much attention to their performances. 4.What's the text mainly about? A.Mental problems of undergraduates. B.A famous professor-Laurie Santos. C.Yale's most popular course in history. D.How to teach college students to be happy.
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假定你是李华，你的新西兰朋友Luca来信询问你校学生艺术选修课的情况。请给他回信，内容包括: 1.课程种类: 2.上课方式: 3.你喜欢的选修课。 注意:1.词数100左右: 2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯: 3.不得透露考生本入所在学校及个人的真实信息。 参考词汇:选修课elective ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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:在缺词处加一一个漏字符号(ˆ), 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。 Our class pay a visit to Xiadang in May 21st, International Tea Day. It is small village surrounded by mountains in Shouning County, Fujian. On arrive there, we saw machines rolling at a tea factory and workers packaging tea products busy. It appeared that they considered work a glory, but were grateful to have a job. Seeing that we felt surprising, a worker introduced to we something about the village. In Xiadang, workers pick tea leaf from a 40-hectare village plantation are built by the local government. The plantation is a result of cheaper loans, a project to lift the poor villagers out of poverty.
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has been around for generations and centuries. In the olden days, people had to use natural resources that they found 1. (cure) sickness and diseases. Technology wasn't as 2. (develop) as it is today. Therefore, natural remedies (疗法) are the trusted and 3. (rely) source of medication (药物). Although the knowledge and education of TCM are declining, Chinese medicines are still around, and some remain the top few 4. (choice) of people till today. It 5. (say) that TCM goes to the root of the illness as compared to western medicine, where they medicate to relieve sickness and conditions instead. This contains the study of body energy, 6. refers to the yin and yang and aims to bring balance to the body's natural hormones. In Singapore there’s no better place to find Chinese medicines 7. in Chinatown- a colorful and lively place, rich 8. Chinese culture and history. Today, locals and tourists visit Chinatown to immerse themselves in the Chinese culture. Besides, to treat their heath conditions, people, 9. (particular) the older generation, visit medical halls in Chinatown to buy Chinese medicines instead of 10. (visit) General Practitioners. Some of the halls are still around even after rapid changes and new developments in Singapore.
I was twelve, dependent on Mom. She raised me alone and except when I was at school, we were almost always together. As a _______ she left at 5:45 a.m, leaving me _______ for waking myself up, fixing breakfast, and walking to the 7: 30 a.m. bus. I _______ being left home alone in the mornings, especially having to take the bus. Once I _______ it, and I wasn't only late to school, but _______ Mom to struggle to find someone to drive me. After that I was so worried that I left _______ every day to make the half-mile walk. Before the other kids arrived, 1 _______ by myself in painful pre-teen _______ as commuters (通勤者) drove by. One day as we walked through town, an older man _______ us. He suddenly broke into a wide smile, calling my mother's name. But l didn't ________ him. “Hello," she responded.“How are you feeling?" "Couldn't be better! This must be your daughter, right?" "Yes." She replied. “Nice to meet you. How ________ you are!" I looked at him ________ with no idea what he was talking about. "You have the most wonderful mother. When I was in the ________, she took the best care of me. I shall never ________ her." I watched this stranger’s ________ in Mom. He kept thanking her. Right then it dawned on me what it all ________ for Mom to do her job--serving and loving strangers often during their ________ times. I constantly witnessed someone ________ Mom, but it was the first time I had ________ why l stood at he bus stop every morning. My mom was a nurse; she ________ other people and me, too. I am not lucky. I am blessed. 1.A.nurse B.driver C.saleswoman D.policewoman 2.A.ready B.grateful C.responsible D.eager 3.A.hated B.escaped C.imagined D.appreciated 4.A.noticed B.missed C.boarded D.hired 5.A.helped B.advised C.caused D.urged 6.A.secretly B.freely C.safely D.early 7.A.trained B.stood C.read D.sang 8.A.shame B.regret C.astonishment D.embarrassment 9.A.caught B.guided C.approached D.welcomed 10.A.prevent B.condemn C.trust D.recognize 11.A.adorable B.lucky C.healthy D.intelligent 12.A.uncertainly B.closely C.impatiently D.nervously 13.A.organization B.neighborhood C.company D.hospital 14.A.forget B.hurt C.cross D.abandon 15.A.strength B.curiosity C.delight D.control 16.A.saved B.meant C.arranged D.felt 17.A.scariest B.happiest C.busiest D.wildest 18.A.inviting B.consulting C.influencing D.thanking 19.A.wondered B.explained C.understood D.recalled 20.A.took to B.cared for C.got round D.fixed on
Supporting Others We’re always being told that the secret to happiness lies in helping others, Indeed, it’s natural to want to support those we care about, especially if we are in a position to do so. 1. When we offer support, it may not always be wanted. 2. In this case, offering support in the manner of “... if l were you, I would …” can feel like a scolding rather than support. If our support feels conditional, it can feel burdensome. 3. When someone is trying to manage illness or a house move, just saying, “What would help you today?” can be amazingly supportive. Or, suggest what you can do for them: picking up some shopping, taking the dog for a walk. Even if it’s not needed, just knowing you’ve been thought of can be supportive in itself. Try to be mindful of offering support that is disabling, rather than enabling. My son, when aged five, wanted to make a cup of tea. I could see how inspiring it was to him to be able to do this. So I filled the kettle and took him through the safety measures. It felt like a huge risk but it worked. His pleasure was immeasurable. The same principle applies when we offer support that increases someone else’s capacity.4. Sometimes the only support that’s needed is to listen without judgement. 5. This reassures (使安心) them that someone cares enough to listen while they ground themselves. When times are tough, remember to keep things stable. Waiting until the storm has passed is all it takes. Support often works best when it’s a two-way process. It is good to know how to accept help from others as well as offer support to them. A.Walk alongside someone and make comments. B.Come up with a couple of ideas for your friends. C.Ask what support is needed and provide a practical one. D.This can often be a bigger gift than just doing it for them. E.But we can do more by thinking about the support we offer. F.Sometimes people arc trying to manage life in their own way. G.Just be there, occasional while someone lets out their feeling.
In habitats across the planet, animals periodically drop everything to walk, fly or swim to a new place. Wildlife such as whales and geese learn migration (迁移) paths by following their parents. Others, including small songbirds, gain the distance and direction of their migration within their genetic (遗传的) code. And some animals use a combination of genetics and culture to guide their migration. Another group of migrators does not quite fit either model, and researchers have only recently started to figure out how they find their way. Take the Cory's shearwater, an oceangoing sea bird that migrates over the Atlantic every year. The young do not migrate with their parents, so culture cannot explain their journeys. And the exact paths vary wildly from individual to individual, making genetics equally unlikely. Cory's shearwaters are long-lived, rarely producing young successfully before age nine. This leaves an opening for learning and practice to develop their migration patterns. Researchers call this the "exploration-refinement", and until now it has been hypothetical (假设的) because of difficulties in tracking migratory animals' movements. But a team of researchers has done that by attaching small geolocators to more than 150 of the birds aged four to nine. They found that younger birds traveled longer distances, for longer periods, and had more diverse paths than older birds. “We finally have evidence of the "exploration-refinement" for migratory birds," says Letizia Campioni, who led the study. Younger Cory's shearwaters are able to fly just as fast as the adults- but they do not, suggesting that the young do more exploring, which gradually fades as they mature and settle into a preferred course. “Although it may seem less efficient than other strategies, ‘exploration refinement’ could be beneficial to birds and other organisms in a rapidly changing world due to unpredictable man-made changes,” says Barbara Frei. “It might be safer to repeat a behavior that was recently successful than to rely on patterns that were perfected long ago but might no longer be safe.” 1.The first paragraph mainly . A.describes animals' habitats B.talks about migration models C.compares different species D.introduces a tracking technology 2.What does the underlined word "this" in paragraph 3 refer to? A.The long life of Cory's shearwaters. B.The way Cory's shearwaters form their migration patterns. C.The opening for learning and practice. D.The process scientists track Cory's shearwaters' movements. 3.What docs Letizia Campioni's study find about the younger Cory's shearwaters? A.They travel as much as adult birds. B.They move in a predictable manner. C.They lower the speed for exploration. D.They look for a course with their parents. 4.What can we conclude from the last paragraph? A.Man-made changes make migration easier. B.Animals make a safer journey via a fixed track. C.Course exploration contributes to birds' adaptability. D.A combination of strategies assures migration success.
It was a red-letter day in the history of medicine-“Target Zero Day”, May 8th, 1980, marking the complete removal of smallpox, a terrifying disease. It was untreatable but, luckily, it turned out that vaccination (接种疫苗) provided good protection- -and that mass immunization (免疫) could wipe out the small- pox virus by blocking its spread. According to legend, vaccination was invented by Dr Edward Jenner. Jenner showed that healthy children vaccinated with cowpox, a mild infection of cattle, could not catch smallpox. He was supposedly inspired by a comment from a local milkmaid, but there is evidence that the idea came from a medical friend, John Fester, who had experimented with cowpox. Nevertheless, Jenner deserves credit for introducing vaccination into the medical mainstream with his paper published in 1798. In 1966, 160 years after the prediction that vaccination would clean off the disease, the World Health Organization launched its Smallpox Eradication Programme. This heroic 1-year drive was directed by two American public health doctors, DA Henderson and Bill Forge. Their hardships were enormous: One WHO official even promised to eat a tyre if smallpox was removed; Henderson promised to send him the tyre and wished him good appetite. But Henderson and Foege's hard work paid off--three years after the last smallpox case was informed (to make sure no outbreaks had been missed) Target Zero Day was declared. 40 years on, should we remember Target Zero Day? First, to celebrate victory of preventative medicine and freedom from a cruel disease. Then, we must remember the victims of smallpox. It had previously killed 1 in 12 worldwide. In 1914, a Canadian professor warned against forgetting smallpox, which was fast disappearing from North America. It went on to kill at least another 250 million people -- three times more than both world wars combined. Target Zero Day also reminds us of undefeated infections, including polio, measles, malaria, and of course the coronavirus Covid-19. Let's recognize Target Zero Day for what it is: a milestone in world history and a monument to the art of the possible. 1.What inspired Jenner to invent the vaccination? A.A medical friend. B.A local milkmaid. C.Cattle. D.Children. 2.What is the writer's purpose of mentioning the WHO official's promise? A.To introduce the support from the WHO. B.To stress the importance of good appetite. C.To suggest the difficulty in removing smallpox. D.To show his determination to carry on the drive. 3.Where can you find the figures that best support “smallpox is a terrifying disease? A.In paragraph 1. B.In paragraph 2. C.In paragraph 3. D.In paragraph 4. 4.What message does the text convey? A.A promise made is a debt unpaid. B.A trouble shared is a trouble halved. C.Something is better than nothing. D.Nothing is impossible to a willing heart.
China’s 40-year-long process of reform and opening up meant foreign influences gaining a foothold in the country. But now, the process can also be viewed in the opposite way. The outside world is opening up as a receptacle for Chinese culture. Where once it was all a matter of Chinese people fascinated by Hollywood movies, a new “soft power” trend is taking Chinese pop music, TV series and novels to appreciative audiences abroad. Englishwoman Hollie Sowden and American Nora Wilson developed a website called “Written Chinese,” with a Chinese woman named Chamcen Liu. The website provides a dictionary and other Mandarin learning tools. Wilson says, “At the beginning, it was just a Facebook page where we posted characters, their meanings and example sentences. That page expanded like crazy, with nearly 280,000 followers. That’s why we decided to develop a dictionary app and then the website.” Sowden and Wilson aren’t the only eager to tap world interest in China. Years ago, groups formed in the US to provide English subtitles for popular Chinese TV dramas. There are also websites translating Chinese novels, especially fantasy series. Wuxiaworld and Gravity Tales are two examples, with tens of thousands of followers on their Facebook pages. Chinese music, too, is walking through the open door that once was a one-way street. Melody C2E is a student club at the Shanghai International Studies University, which is trying to spread Chinese pop songs to the world. It now has around 300,000 subscribers. The inspiration is rooted in 2016, when Pan Jianghao heard a youth envoy (公使) for the United Nations say that the world wanted to hear more from Chinese young people. Motivated by his words, Pan and Lin Hongying decided to found a new musical group and share Chinese pop, songs with the rest of the world via English translation. 1.What does the underlined word “receptacle” in paragraph 1 probably mean? A.Container. B.Source. C.Center. D.Foundation. 2.What do we know about "Written Chinese'"? A.It has nearly 280,000 followers. B.It helps learn Chinese characters. C.It involves daily living in China. D.It is developed by two foreigners. 3.Why was Melody C2E set up? A.To motivate Chinese young people. B.To preserve Chinese traditional songs. C.To improve its members' translation skills. D.To introduce Chinese pop songs to the globe. 4.What is the best title for the text? A.Foreign Websites with a Chinese Touch B.Competition Leading to a Culture Boom C.China's Cultural Footprint on Foreign Shores D.Reform and Opening up Shaping a New Generation
Here are apps that can help you make a schedule and a budget, take better notes, organize a big project, and stay safe. Check out these apps to get a head-start on being on top of your life! Flashcards Deluxe Price: $3.99 Platform: iOS and Android Flashcards can be a very effective way to study, and Flashcards Deluxe makes creating them very easy. You can input information right into the app, make cards with up to five sides, and even add pictures and sounds to cards. The app can be set to automatically tum of cards that you get correct so you can focus more on the ones you got wrong. Circle of 6U Price: free Platform: Android, iOS When you're on a college campus, walking home late at night can be frightening. So, make sure to download Circle of 6 U, which helps you feel more secure. Not only does it help you find your location, but it makes communicating with your trusted friends easier. Once you build a network of trusted contacts in the app, it lets you send a pre-edited group message, with your location to all of them in two taps. CampusBooks Price: free Platform: iOS, Android The CampusBooks app helps you get the lowest price when you're buying or renting textbooks, and helps you get the highest price when you're ready to sell! If you need a book right away, you'll be shown the closest stores and libraries that have your book in stock. Dragon Dictation Price: free Platform: iOS Dictating homework and emails to the Dragon Dictation app can save you time! You can send your dictation to a text, email, or paste it into any application. The included editor will suggest words, and the app will improve its accuracy over time as it gets to know your voice. It also works in many languages other than English. 1.Which app can you choose for safety concern? A.Flashcards Deluxe. B.Circle of 6U. C.CampusBooks. D.Dragon Dictation. 2.What can Dragon Dictation do? A.It can add pictures to your email. B.It can save your money on books. C.It can correct your spelling mistakes. D.It can recognize many languages. 3.Who is the text mainly intended for? A.Students. B.Librarians. C.Businessmen. D.Programmers.
假设你是晨光中学高二(1)班的班长李津， 得知美国学生Chris 作为交换生， 下学期将到你班学习。请你根据以下提示， 给他写封邮件： (1) 表示欢迎 (2) 介绍与本地生活相关的信息（如天气， 饮食等） (3) 介绍本班情况 (4) 希望Chris做哪些事情， 以增进中美学生之间的了解和友谊 注意： (1) 请勿提及与考生相关的真实信息。 (2) 可适当加入细节， 使内容充实，行文连贯。 词数不少于100； 开头已给出， 不计入总词数。 (1) 参考词汇： 交换生 exchange student Dear Chris, I’m Li Jin, monitor of Class One, Grade Eleven.
增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号(/\)，并在其下面写上该加的词。 删除：把多余的词用斜线(＼)划掉。 修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写上修改后的词。 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11处起)不计分。 Dear Sir/Madam, I’m one of your customer. I ordered a set of books on your website two weeks ago, but I didn’t received it until yesterday. And much to my disappointment, the books were too poorly packed up that the cover of one book were torn. To make matters worse, it is not a complete set, as I found one book missed. I’m sorry to have received such poorly service, and I believe I have every right ask you to deal with this problem. I hope that you either return my money back or deliver a new set of books to me. Beside, I’d like to be informed of the process of you deal with my complaint. Looking forward to your reply.
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入一个词，用括号内单词的正确形式填空。 Our culture has greatly changed as a result of the smartphone. We can get comfort for every doubt just 1. texting our friends as well as can feel approval by getting “likes” on our WeChat status. However, psychologists argue that the over-reliance on their 2. (phone) can make people unable to sit with uncertainty. They consider 3. as a “safety seeking behavior” which reduces anxiety in the moment. But over time, safety behaviours actually feed anxiety 4. they prevent people from realising their fear has no basis once the situation has actually unfolded, or that it is something they’re able to cope with. So we need to learn to face uncertainty, 5. is essential to managing our mental health. By sitting with uncertainty, a person 6. (gradual) learns to distract themselves, letting go of trying to control situations and realises they can survive the pain of “not knowing” in the situation. Using phones to push the worry onto another person 7. (prevent) self-management from occurring. Often, we don’t realise that after 8. little while and sometimes a lot of distraction, the unpleasant feeling will go away. Keep in mind the old saying that “no news is good news”9. resist the tendency to message first. Being able to wait and let go of the desire to control each situation is a major key to 10. (overcome) anxiety.
I was both excited and a little scared in my first day of kindergarten. The large classroom was full of books and , two kinds of things that I loved. But it was also full of kids all than me. Because my was in late September, I was in at only 4 years old, and this meant I was destined(注定的) to be smallest kid in my until the 7th grade. I think my mom sensed I was a little . That was why she was always there to pick me up right after school when I could have ridden the bus. I would sit in the front seat her and tell her all about my . Sometimes we would even read a book and until all the cars and the buses had left before we home. I felt so safe and peaceful when we sat in the car together. I those special times when I had my mom all to myself. Beginning the new challenge of school didn’t seem so when I knew I could talk about it with her. Being a tiny, little kid in a big scary wasn’t so bad either. I knew my mom loved me and that was all I to be loving, joyful, and strong. I look back on those happy times, I can see now that they also me for what I would find later in life. Even after she too soon, I could still feel her love flowing down from Heaven. The next time this world seems too scary or hard, then don’t . Instead, invite love to the of your soul, close the doors, and spend some time alone together. 1.A. tools B. toys C. animals D. fruits 2.A. politer B. cleverer C. bigger D. richer 3.A. celebration B. holiday C. program D. birthday 4.A. allowed B. shown C. pushed D. guided 5.A. village B. class C. home D. Neighborhood 6.A. afraid B. tired C. hungry D. excited 7.A. faithfully B. easily C. luckily D. happily 8.A. under B. behind C. next to D. in front of 9.A. trip B. day C. plan D. experiment 10.A. perform B. play C. argue D. wait 11.A.drove B. moved C. rushed D. stepped 12.A. imagined B. ignored C. valued D. forgot 13.A. clear B. dangerous C. difficult D. strange 14.A. community B. factory C. city D. world 15.A. afforded B. offered C. agreed D. needed 16.A. As B. Until C. Although D. Since 17.A. forgave B. prepared C. praised D. rewarded 18.A. built up B. came back C. set off D. passed away 19.A. turn up B. look around C. run away D. break in 20.A. car B. way C. side D. part
The world can sometimes seem like a dangerous place, especially at night.1. For example, here are some tips that can stay safe at night. You need to be well aware (意识到的) of your surroundings. To achieve this, don’t talk on the phone or listen to music.2.If there is a drunk who is walking down the street, notice him and cross the street or choose a different way. Wear brightly colored clothing.3. For example, brightly colored clothing helps reduce the danger from cars because you can be seen easily. Also bright colors have a lot to do with confidence and though it will not protect you every time, it can make someone who was going to disturb you, less likely to do so. Make sure that someone knows where you will go. For example, if you have to walk somewhere at night, make sure that a friend or a person who you trust knows the way that you will take.4. You need to remember some phone numbers in case you lose your cell phone, or it can’t be used. So, along with the obvious emergency numbers (紧急号码), you should have a friend or two that you can call if you run into difficulty. If you can, try and have these numbers of people who live next to your house. 5.And as a result she may not be able to help you at all. A.Bright colors help you out in different ways. B.Try and always have money for transportation. C.Instead, pay attention to the people round you. D.Learn to ask for help when you are in trouble. E.While you may call mom for help, she might live thousands of miles away. F.Luckily you can do something to stay away from possible dangers. G.If something does happen to you, they know where to start looking for you.
Art and culture is lived and breathed in every corner of Canada. Due to a racial and immigrant(移民的) population, the variety and richness of art and sports is very evident. Since World War Ⅱ, Canada has produced an impressive amount of writing. From novels to poetry, the selection is wide. Native writers are also becoming better known across Canada in recent years. Musicians are reaching a higher level of recognition in the world music scene. Everything from country to pop, classical to heavy rock can be found across Canada and across the globe performed by Canadian artists. The National Film Board, a film crew in Canada, is the most famous producer of movies in Canada. However, many Hollywood studios are turning to Canada as an alternative(供替代的选择) to the more expensive US. Many well-known actors, directors, screen writers and movies come from Canada and often scoop awards for their work. French art was the first to appear in Canada along the St Lawrence in and around Quebec. Since then the volume of art and artists has increased. Canadian photography as well as painting by Canadians is not well-known outside of Canada but recognition is increasing. Sport is a major part of today’s society in Canada. Hockey is the most popular sport with more participants taking part in curling(冰壶). American-style football and baseball are also very popular and all of these sports are played across Canada. 1.Canada has many forms of art and culture because it has ___________. A.a long history B.a large area C.a large population D.a variety of immigrants 2.What does the underlined word ＂scoop＂ mean in the passage? A.Expect. B.Set up. C.Harvest. D.Ignore. 3.Which group of Canadian artists is well-known all over the world today? A.Native writers and screen writers. B.Photographers and actors. C.Painters and writers. D.Musicians, actors and directors. 4.What would be the best title for the passage? A.Brief Introduction to Canada B.Canadian Arts, Culture and Sports C.Canadian Artists D.Canadian Arts and Culture Are World Famous
How can you change negative(消极的) thoughts? Many people suggest changing your attitude by thinking of something bright and happy. However, scientists from Queen’s University in Canada said that there might be another way: by walking like a happy person. “It is not surprising that our mood and the way we feel affects how we walk, but we want to see whether the way we move also affects how we feel,” explained Nikolaus Troje, the lead scientist, to The Independent. Scientists believed that the way we remember emotional messages is affected by our mood. Those who suffer from depression (抑郁) remember negative information far more easily than active messages, especially when the information is about them. In order to prove this, Troje and his team used cameras to observe 47 people walking on the treadmill (跑步机). Half of the people were encouraged to mimic (模仿) a depressive walking style, while the other half moved like a happy person. Walking speed was kept equal for both groups. During the time on the treadmill, the scientists read out a list of active and negative words, asking people to decide whether or not each word described them well. Afterwards, people were asked to recite as many of the words as they could remember. As expected, those who had been mimicking a depressed walk remembered more negative words than those that had been walking in a happy manner. This finding means that our walk influences the way we treat information. And the scientists believe that using a happy walking style could help with treatment for depression. 1.What new way did scientists from Queen’s University possibly find to change negative thoughts? A.Doing something happy. B.Thinking of something bright. C.Walking like a happy person. D.Thinking about being a happy person. 2.Which of the following is NOT true about Troje’s test? A.The 47 people walked on the treadmill. B.Half of the people walked in a depressive walking style. C.Another half walked in a happy walking style. D.The two groups walked at different speeds. 3.In the test, those who walked in a happy manner ______. A.remembered more negative words B.remembered more positive words C.lived a happier life D.lived a harder life 4.According to the story, the finding can help ______. A.treat patients with depression B.improve one’s acting skills C.deal with people’s memory loss D.change a person’s exercise habit
The Spotlight(公众注意的中心) in Rio Phelps puts spotlight on cupping(拔火罐) Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps fed American swimmers to 8 gold medals in the 4 × 100-meter relay, but what grabbed media attention and led to stories and photos around the globe were the purple and red circles on his back. Michael Phelps of the USA is seen with red cupping marks on his shoulder as he competes during the 2016 Rio Olympics men’s 200m butterfly in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Aug 8, 2016.
Chinese swimmer Fu Yuanhui goes viral China’s women’s swimmer Fu Yuanhui has created a hit online not just by winning the bronze medal in the 100m backstroke competition, but also by her facial expressions during the post semi-final interview with China Central Television (CCTV) on Monday. When asked whether she held back for the final, Fu replied “No, I used my ‘prehistorical power (洪荒之力)’” What she meant was that she had spared no efforts in the semi-final. Since then, the so-called “prehistorical power” has gone viral and become a new Internet meme.
Britain wins first Olympic diving gold in men’s synchronized 3m springboard(男子双人3米跳板) Britain’s Jack Laugher and Chris Mears ended China’s gold medal monopoly (垄断) over diving events at the Rio Olympics by winning the men’s synchronized 3m springboard final on Wednesday, the country’s first-ever Olympic gold medal in diving. Laugher and Mears finished with a six-round total of 454.32 points, just 4.11 points ahead of silver medalists Mike Hixon and Sam Dorman of the USA at the Maria Lenk Aquatics Center. China’s Cao Yuan and Qin Kai took the bronze with 443.70 points.
1.What attracted media attention with Phelps’ winning the gold medal? A. His scars on his back. B. His great leadership. C. The cupping marks on his back. D. His achievements made in the men’s 200m butterfly. 2.Which of the following is NOT the reason why Fu Yuanhui became the spotlight? A. Her devotion and determination to swimming. B. Her achievement in the 100m backstroke competition. C. Her facial expression during the post semi-final interview. D. Her humourous reply to the reporter—the so-called “prehistorical power”. 3.What can we learn from the third news? A. China didn’t win any medals in diving events at the Rio Olympics. B. Mike Hixon and Sam Dorman of the USA took silver with 447.81 points. C. Britain had never won the Olympic diving gold medal before the Rio Olympics. D. Britain became the gold medal monopolist (垄断者) of diving events at the Rio Olympics.
Just a couple of hours ago, I was on the plane, ready to fly home from London. The flight had been delayed by a few hours so it felt good to be so close to take-off. I had my iPod in place and a new book to read. Then, over the loudspeaker came the pilot’s voice: “The ground crew has found a metal instrument in one tire. We regret that we must cancel this flight.” The passengers’ reactions that announcement led to were interesting. One man close to me began to argue with a flight attendant. A couple in another row complained loudly. A businessman in a black suit actually kicked the seat in front of him. Yet some passengers responded differently. An elderly gentleman smiled as he helped others take their bags down from the overhead compartments. A teenager, rather than trying to rush off the plane like most of the other passengers, stopped to help a woman with a disability. The lady sitting next to me laughed and said: “Hey, it’s not the end of the world,” before she made a call to her kids and shared her adventure with them, the wisest among us who has a remarkable ability to maintain grounded(稳定的) when times get tough. No life is perfect; mine certainly isn’t. We all must face challenges, both large and small. You and I have the power to choose to rise above the external circumstances(外部环境). We always have the choice to be strong and kind when things fall apart. That’s grace under pressure. My seatmate was right — things could have been so much worse. Anyway, I am safe. I have my health. I have two wonderful children. I have work I love and so much to be grateful for. Sure I now have to wait a few hours to catch the next flight home. 1.What caused the passengers’ different reactions? A.The loudspeaker. B.The delay of the flight. C.The ground crew’s fault. D.The pilot’s announcement. 2.Who turned his anger on the seat? A.A teenager helping the disabled. B.An old man taking bags down. C.A man in a black suit. D.A man close to the author. 3.What did the woman sitting next to the author do? A.She assisted a disabled woman. B.She made a phone call to her family. C.She helped others carry their luggage. D.She told moving stories to her children. 4.What can we learn from the story? A.Our life is full of ups and downs. B.It is natural to be scared under pressure. C.We should help each other in times of difficulty. D.We should be positive and calm when life is hard.
假设你是红星中学高三学生李华。停课期间，妈妈过生日，你在学习之余给妈妈准备了丰盛的生日晚餐。请根据以下四幅图的先后顺序，写一篇稿件，记述整个过程。 注意：词数不少于 60。
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假设你是红星中学高三学生李华，你的英国笔友 Jim 在邮件中谈到近年来全球掀起的剩食运动（Waste No Food Movement），例如：推行打包及食物共享文化、鼓励购买即期品，并将厨余分类回收后加以利用。请你回邮件，说明你对此现象的看法，内容包括： 1. 你对剩食运动的看法； 2. 你或者你周围人的做法。 注意 ：1．词数不少于50； 2．开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。 提示词： leftover n. 剩余食物; adj. 剩余的 Dear Jim, __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua
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