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Competition for entry to these programs is keen, and applicants need above-average grades to gain___________. A.ambition B.preference C.admission D.competence
In public places, improved child-care facilities will benefit ________ genders, not just women. A. both B. all C. either D. other
假定你是辰星中学的学生会主席李华。你校将于本周末举办英文戏剧节(English Drama Festival) 请给外教Kelly写一封信，邀请她前来观看并担任评委。主要内容包括: 1. 主题: Love English & Love Drama 2. 时间: 周日晚上19:00-21:00 3. 地点: 春蕾剧院 4. 参赛队伍: 高一的十个班级 5. 联系人: 李华(电话81691511) 注意:1. 词数100左右; 2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯; 3. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。 Dear Kelly, My name is Li Hua, chairman of the Students’ Union of Chenxing Middle School. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ Best wishes. Yours, Li Hua
下文中共有10处错误，每句最多两处，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（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。 删除：删除多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。 修改：在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。 注意：1. 每处错误及其修改仅限一词；2. 只允许修改10处，从11处起不计分 All of us do have a hope for a new year. Do you hope that 2020 will the year in which you can achieve higher scores, eat healthy and go to bed earlier? If we are able to strength our selfcontrol and willpower, it’s likely to that we will achieve our aims. Let’s spend some time reflect on our emotionally wellbeing and resolutions. We should be patient with ourselves and be proud with all our achievements, no matter what tiny they are. Achieving our goal is not a competition but a step towards be the best person that we can be.
To save cheetahs (猎豹) from the very real threat of extinction, the 10-year-old boy Mori from Seattle has worked hard all year. So far he has raised more than $14,000 to purchase GPS devices, 1. follow and protect the animals. He earns money by selling lemonade，flowers and Tshirts，and by 2. (organize) skating parties and a garage sale. What moved the public 3.(be) that Mori donated all that he raised to a wildlife conservation organization and shelter in Namibia where he and his mother have volunteered for4. past three summers. As the group’s 5.(young) of all the volunteers, he prepares food，cleans enclosures(围场), and creates improvement 6.(item) for the cheetahs that live there, all of whom 7.(injure) or raised by human beings in the past. The shelter protects cheetahs in the wild by convincing farmers not 8.(shoot) the animals and instead, to allow the ones accused 9. killing farm animals to be fixed with GPS devices.“I've learned that everyone can make a 10.(different), even if you’re just a kid!” Mori told Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes. “You just have to start somewhere.”
第一节：单词拼写（共10题，每题1分，共10分） 1.Without my _______ (permit), no one is allowed to enter the room. 2.A sound sleep is always regarded ________ (benefit) to our fitness. 3.________ (theory) speaking, your suggestion is practical. 4.It is really _______ (体贴周到的) of you to heat the room in advance. 5.The Peking Opera performance last night was really _______(impress). 6.Having dinner with children is a valuable way to _______ (strong) family bond (家庭纽带). 7.As we all know, a _______ (balance) diet is of great use for our health. 8.Tom opened the box out of _________ (好奇心). 9.While crossing a road, you must pay attention to the _______ (surround), such as the traffic lights. 10.Tom _______ (apology) to me for his rudeness but I refused to accept it.
Sitting on the park bench with his head in hands, a businessman was deep in debt and could see no way out,____if anything could save his company from bankruptcy(破产). Suddenly an old man appeared before him. “I can see that something is ______ you,” he said. After listening to the businessman’s troubles, the old man said, “I believe I can help you.” He asked the man his name, wrote out a ______，and pushed it into his hand saying, “Take this money. Meet me here exactly one year from today, and you can pay me back at that time.” Then he turned and disappeared as ______ as he had come. The businessman saw in his hand a check for $500，000, ______ by John D. Rockefeller, then one of the richest men in the world! “I can ______my money worries in an instant!” he realized. But _______, he decided to put the uncashed check in his safe. Just knowing it was there might give him the ______ to work out a way to save his business, he thought. With renewed ____, he negotiated better deals. Within a few months, he was out of debt and making money once again. Exactly one year later, he returned to the ______ with the uncashed check. At the ______ time, the old man appeared. But just as the businessman was about to ______ the check and share his success story, a ____ came running up and grabbed the old man. “I’m so delighted I ______him!” she cried. “I hope he hasn’t been bothering you. He’s ______escaping from the rest home and telling people he’s John D. Rockefeller. And she led the old man away ______ the arm. The businessman just stood there, ______. All year long he’d been occupied in buying and selling, ______ he had half a million dollars behind him. Suddenly, he realized that it wasn’t the money, no matter real or ____ that had turned his life around. On the contrary, it was just his ____self-confidence that gave him the power to achieve anything he went after. 1.A.wondering B.suspecting C.estimating D.wandering 2.A.attacking B.disturbing C.interrupting D.amusing 3.A.number B.note C.letter D.check 4.A.calmly B.quietly C.quickly D.proudly 5.A.signed B.handed C.drawn D.deposited 6.A.lose B.remove C.face D.ignore 7.A.instead B.therefore C.rather D.meanwhile 8.A.weakness B.belief C.urge D.strength 9.A.creativity B.permission C.optimism D.curiosity 10.A.hospital B.company C.street D.park 11.A.advanced B.appointed C.announced D.delayed 12.A.hand back B.give out C.put out D.turn over 13.A.policeman B.banker C.nurse D.guard 14.A.beat B.cheated C.pushed D.caught 15.A.never B.seldom C.always D.occasionally 16.A.on B.in C.by D.at 17.A.exhausted B.astonished C.disappointed D.excited 18.A.convinced B.informed C.reminded D.warned 19.A.created B.imagined C.discovered D.donated 20.A.long-lost B.non-existent C.ever-lasting D.newly-found
Some effective ways to Meet New People It is universally acknowledged that first impressions matter a lot. If you want to know how to meet people, just follow these steps. ◆Live in the moment. To meet new people, the first thing you have to do is enjoy the present moment of the new conversation. Let go of your expectations and fears. 1. When you approach a new person, don’t ask yourself, “How do I look?” or “How do I sound?” Instead, ask, “What would this person like to talk about?” or “What matters to this person?” ◆ 2. If you keep up your confidence, people feel that you’re a person who is worth talking to. You should be confident before you walk into a room with new people in it and build your confidence as the conversation goes along. Just smile, talk about the things that you love, and show everyone that you love who you are, where you are, and what you do. 3. Stand tall, maintain eye contact, and don’t fidget (烦躁) with your hands or look at the floor. When you introduce yourself, speak clearly and loudly enough that you’ll be heard. ◆Be positive. 4. You should smile from time to time. Talk about the things you love, the things that make you happy, and your interests to keep people engaged. Don’t talk about your longstanding hatred for a certain teacher, or classmate. 5. The occasional “That’s so true!” or “I know exactly what you mean!” will be far more positive. A.Stay confident. B.Communicate in a fun and casual way. C.Body language can help you stay confident. D.They can prevent a conversation from unfolding smoothly. E.Don't ask for the person's number in the middle of the conversation. F.Maintaining a positive attitude will make people want to talk to you. G.Don't nod and agree with what the person is saying every five seconds.
Imagine being face-to-face with a woolly mammoth (猛犸象) . It would be quite a sight. Scientists believe it would tower above 11 feet tall and have a sloping back, a long, powerful trunk, and sharp, curved tusks that stretch up to 10 feet. Its thick hair would be up to three feet long. It would weigh six tons—about as heavy as a bus. You’ve probably never seen a giant furry elephant before. Actually, you definitely haven’t. The species has been extinct for thousands of years. But a few years from now, you might be able to see a woolly mammoth in person. Scientists believe they have the technology to recreate it. A team of South Korean and Russian scientists plan to clone a woolly mammoth. How will they do it? Several woolly mammoth bodies have already been discovered in Siberia, an icy region in Russia. The scientists plan to take cells from these frozen mammoths. In a laboratory, they’ll use them to create a new cluster (群) of cells called an embryo. The embryo will be placed into the womb of a living female elephant. That elephant will then give birth to a baby woolly mammoth. The scientists believe the whole process will take five years. Many scientists and animal lovers can’t wait. It will be so exciting to be able to bring a creature that has been extinct for thousands of years back to life. People would travel from around the world for the chance to see a living woolly mammoth. By observing the way the creature looks and acts, scientists might make brand-new discoveries about the history of animal life. Other experts aren’t so sure about the woolly mammoth project. One big question is what to do with a mammoth. The Earth has changed in the thousands of years since these animals roamed the planet. Where would the creature live, and would it be able to survive in today’s climate ? Some believe that the money being spent on the experiment could be better spent on other important scientific projects, such as fighting diseases. But the South Korean and Russian scientists are sticking to their plan. They admit they have a big challenge ahead. There is no guarantee that they will succeed, but they’ re hopeful. 1.The first paragraph describes the mammoth’s ________. A.habitat B.food C.appearance D.lifespan 2.What is the challenge for scientists to clone a mammoth? A.Whether they have enough money for the project. B.Whether the mammoth can adapt to the new environment. C.Whether the mammoth can survive the modern diseases. D.Whether their plan wins support from the public. 3.The last paragraph implies that the attitude of scientists to cloning mammoths is ______. A.negative B.disapproving C.optimistic D.doubtful 4.What’s the main idea of the passage? A.Scientists are finding ways to deal with mammoths. B.Scientists try to find out the history of animal life. C.Scientists plan to bring the mammoth back to life. D.Scientists pay little attention to the return of the mammoth.
Sitting on the “Roof of the World”, Mount Qomolangma National Nature Reserve is one of the world’s hotspots for biodiversity protection. Mount Qomolangma, also known as Mount Everest, is to be measured again by a Chinese team to make sure its exact height after last official measurement. “Conducting research and protecting the region can help us learn more about the origin and development of the earth, as well as our human-beings and wildlife,” said Cheng Pengfei, president of the Chinese Academy of Surveying & Mapping (CASM). The weather in the Mount Qomolangma area changes frequently. While the maximum temperature in the tent is more than 20 degrees Celsius, or even 30 degrees Celsius at noon, it may start snowing in the afternoon, and a gale may spring up at night, even blowing away the tents. Those taking part in the mission are ready for the task after preparing thoroughly at the base camp. The complex geological environment has formed diverse landforms in the area. Distinctive snow mountains, valleys, rivers, lakes and glaciers can be found. And the unique ecological environment has also established a special biological diversity. 1.What can we learn from the text? A.The ecological environment around the Mount Everest has nothing to do with its biodiversity. B.The height of Mount Everest has been measured before. C.The weather in Mount Everest area is relatively steady with a small temperature change. D.Learning more about wildlife in the area is one of the most important purposes of the research. 2.What does the underlined word possibly mean in the 3rd paragraph? A.a name of an animal. B.a kind of grass. C.a strong wind D.a name of a machine 3.Where can you most probably see the text? A.In a geography textbook. B.In a travelling brochure. C.In a government report. D.In a newspaper
Throughout most states of the USA, there are countless secret swimming holes, and following are 4 of them.
1.People need an official written statement to visit _________. A.Havasu Falls B.Hamilton Pool C.Chutes and Ladders D.Homestead Crater 2.What do you need to get to Chutes and Ladders? A.A tour guide. B.An invitation. C.More outdoor skills. D.Reservation in advance. 3.Which of the following can best describe the four places? A.They are hidden in remote areas. B.They are shaped by limestone. C.They are created by local people. D.They are accessible through a hole.
阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词数应为150左右。 Polly, my stepmom, suggested the sweetest name to our pet dog: Mercy. We don't know why she gave the strange name. We soon learned it was just what this new dog would need. My parents' bad tempered dog would jump out of bed and go-go-go all day long. So when they brought home a Christmas tree, they expected everything would be out of order. However, to their astonishment, Mercy didn't seem to take any care. She paid zero attention to the tree which suddenly grew in her living room. Nor did she react to the fancy presents under it, including a wrapped box of Milk-Bones. Dad and Polly were quite careful; they'd never had a dog that didn't force them to move everything to higher ground as if they were expecting a flood. But Mercy seemed to take no notice. He didn't take any glance at it at all. A few days before Christmas, Polly awoke early in the morning as usual. She passed the dusty living room and then stopped in surprise. Glancing back into the room, she saw that every last present was gone. Only the tree was still there. Had they been robbed? Why hadn't Mercy barked? Where was she? Had the robbers taken her away? Polly noticed scrap of ribbon（丝带） on the floor, then bit of torn wrapping paper few feet away, some lights beyond that. The clues all made a mark leading toward the back door. Polly put on the switch, bathing the backyard in light. The perpetrator's（肇事者）head lifted and froze. Alarm and guilt made her eyes wide. Oh, yes, it was Mercy. She lay under her favorite tree in soft nest of shredde（碎片） wrapping paper, chewed-up boxes, and curling（缠绕） bits of ribbon. Presents, unpacked from their packages, were spread over everywhere. Beautifully wrapped boxes had gaping holes. Pieces of paper were mixed with the last remaining evidence of gifts. All the gift tags（标签） that could have been used as thank-you cards were destroyed. Clearly Mercy's self-control had failed. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ As for Thank-you cards, Mercy provided the answer. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
假定你是李华,你想邀请你的留学生朋友Chris参加“青年回乡建设美丽乡村”的志愿活动，请你根据下面所给的要求给他写一封邮件： 1. 活动时间、地点； 2. 活动带来的收获。 要求：1. 词数：80左右； 2 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
根据汉语和首字母提示写出单词的正确形式,每空限一词。 1.All parts of the museum are a__________(可进入的) to wheelchairs 2.The doctor r____________(推荐) swimming as the best all-round- exercise 3.If it's a choice between higher pay and job_____________(保障), I'd prefer to keep my job. 4.She was bit a_____________(担心的) at how much weight she'd lost 5.It's been a pleasure and a p_____________(特别优待) to work with you all
阅读下面材料,在空白处填入一个单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Trees, plants and flowers are all around us and we enjoy their beauty every day. However, we are so used to them 1. we may even take them for granted without 2.(realize) how much inspiration they have given us. In fact, nature has inspired many of the most 3.(fascinate) designs around us, including those in architecture. Nature 4. (present) in various architectural designs. Today, architects continue to explore ways 5. (capture) the beauty of natural forms, to mimic the way nature works or even to make natural organisms part of a building. ArtScience Museum, Singapore was designed to show the 6. (connect) between nature and the modern city environment in which it sits. Visitors are often amazed to find themselves in an urban building that so 7.(true) captures the beauty of natural forms. Harare's Eastgate Centre is 8. superb example of biomimicry（仿生学）. To use biomimicry is to create structures 9.(base) on natural forms and processes. Creating buildings such as these enables us to live 10. closer harmony with our environment.
Last week I went shopping in the supermarket. I got to the front of the ___________ and put my groceries through the checkout. I was about to pay, when I ___________ that I didn't have my bankcard with me. I _________.Then I remembered I left it at home when I ___________ something online. All I had was $30 in notes and some coins in my wallet. I was short ___________ at least $25, and I needed to buy most of the items. I started to ___________ to the checkout lady. "I'm sorry, I stop the queue. Can I put these things back, and then think I'll ___________ these. Oh, no, need that." An Irish lady was ___________ behind me, next in the queue. "Excuse me, Dear," she said. "Oh, I'm so sorry," I replied, "I'm ___________ you up." "Of course not. I know ____________ you feel. This happens to all of us at some point. Now please use my ____________ to pay the bill and you can be on your way." I was astonished by her kindness, ____________ even. No matter how I insisted otherwise, she was ________ to help me. Afterwards I asked for her telephone number to ____________ and pay her back. "No," she said, "rather pay it forward. You may do a good deed for the next person in need." By helping others, can we start chain ____________ of positive feeling and charity that can benefit our whole society? 1.A.table B.supermarket C.queue D.shelf 2.A.realized B.knew C.recognized D.observed 3.A.hesitated B.paused C.panicked D.struggled 4.A.explored B.purchased C.advocated D.delivered 5.A.by B.under C.on D.with 6.A.cry B.apologise C.complain D.explain 7.A.borrow B.drop C.follow D.take 8.A.standing B.supporting C.blaming D.shouting 9.A.turning B.putting C.joining D.holding 10.A.what B.how C.why D.when 11.A.card B.fame C.income D.identity 12.A.abnormal B.anxious C.embarrassed D.desperate 13.A.convinced B.determined C.excited D.reluctant 14.A.fit in B.get through C.look up D.get in touch 15.A.reaction B.sympathy C.satisfaction D.relationship
The outbreak has forced people to work from home and given many couples the chance to see each other at work. But, after all, living together and working together are not the same. 1. 1. Put the problem on the table Knowing what your partner does is one thing but seeing them in action is another. "We are forced into the intimacy（亲密）, not just with spouses（配偶）, but also with kids or whoever else is in the home," said Karen Bridbord, a psychologist in New York City.2. Talk about any insecurities you may have whether it's participating in a video meeting or being eavesdropped on and what you need in terms of a work environment. Then create a schedule and set boundaries when it comes to separating work life and personal life. 2.3. You might be learning that your spouse is fan of all the office cliches or holds too many meetings---but it's best to keep that to yourself. Even if you think your intentions are good, don't offer any unsolicited（主动提供的）feedback when it comes to your partner's' work style. And don't mistake complaining as an opportunity to criticize. "Even if a partner is complaining about work, you shouldn't see that as an invitation or opportunity to provide critical feedback," said Anthony Chambers, a chief academic officer. "4." 3. Don't complain a lot These working conditions aren't ideal for many people right now---especially if you are juggling kids and other care giving responsibilities 5.. However, try not to keep score of who is doing what around the house, or whose work is more pressing. A.Provide an inside look. B.Allow them to complain and you just listen. C.Avoid treating each other like colleagues. D.This can leave you feeling overburdened and exhausted. E.The first step in making this situation work is to talk about it. F.How to do with this "new colleague" to maintain a harmonious relationship? G.In this way, you're more likely to arouse sympathy from the partner which will help negotiate boundaries.
Foldable phones are once again facing questions about their durability(耐久性).The Galaxy Z Flip and the Motorola Razr are now both available to buy in the US-but early reports suggest the screens are easily damaged. One media published photos of two layers of the Razr's display separating, affecting the touch screen. The Galaxy flip, meanwhile, boasts(自夸)a "flexible glass" display---but tests appear to show it scratching(刮擦)as easily as plastic. In a statement, Samsung said the display had a protective layer, and had undergone extensive testing. "While the display does bend, it should be handled with care, "it said. The Z Flip's "pretty thin glass" is one of Samsung's primary marketing messages for the new phone. But a durability test conducted by popular Zack Nelson, a regular buyer, suggested it was no more durable than soft plastic screen, and could even be dented(痕)by fingernail. Nelson said Samsung's screen scratched exactly how plastic screen would react. "I don't know what material this is, but Samsung definitely shouldn't be calling it glass," he said. He found that the screen of the Motorola Razr scratched as easily but it is not marketed as "glass". The Motorola Razr was put on sale 13 days ago in the US, but Raymond Wong, an editor says the flexible screen on his handset has already broken. The upper layer of the Razr's screen separated from the bottom, creating "a giant horizontal air bubble" for no apparent reason. He wrote that the fault appeared after 45-minute train ride during which the phone was in his pocket. The screen was completely warped from hinge-to-hinge with the top layer raised like a poorly applied screen protector. But Mr. Wong said that apart from the visual problem, the damage has affected the responsiveness of the touchscreen. 1.What attitude do the buyers have to the quality of Galaxy Flip and Razr? A.Suspicious. B.Objective. C.Optimistic. D.Unconcerned. 2.What is the outstanding feature of the Z Flip by Samsung? A.Low price. B.Portable style. C.Extremely thin screen. D.Protective function. 3.Why does Nelson complain about Samsung? A.He is angry at its post-sale service. B.He is strict in its screen materials. C.He is disappointed at its unfair competition. D.He is unsatisfied with its inexact statement. 4.What is the best title of the text? A.Cheat always exists in business B.Foldable phones may not be all that great C.Different brands have their special features D.Disadvantages of two kinds of phones
A planet the size of Jupiter has been discovered and it is one of the hottest ones known to us. This has made scientists think about how planets are formed. Planets such as Earth have more oxygen than carbon, but what if the composition（组成）is just the opposite? This is a question opened up by a recent discovery of a diamond planet by US and UK scientists. The planet is 1200 light years away from Earth and was observed using NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope. Dr Marek Kukula explained that researchers initially used the Super WASP(Wide Angle Search for Planets) robotic observatories operating continuously, all year around. They detected the planet, then it was observed with the Spitzer Space Telescope, which detected the heat coming from the planet, and from that heat signature they can tell what this planet is made from. The planet is very different to Earth. "It's giant planet," explains Dr Kukula, "a gas planet, a bit like Jupiter in our solar system. But the interesting thing that they've discovered is that it has a very different composition to the planets in our solar system. This planet has more carbon than oxygen." This suggests that there is more than one way to make a solar system and the range of planets in the universe could be much wider than previously thought. Dr Kukula says that if there are smaller planets in the same solar system with a similar composition, rich in carbon, their rocks could be rich in minerals such as carbon and diamonds, unlike Earth which has silica（硅石）, the sand that rocks on Earth are made from. "This is where this diamond planet idea comes from; they haven't actually detected a diamond planet yet," explains Dr Kukula.it' s hypothetical（假设的）, "but you can imagine strange landscapes with black graphite rocks lying around and the surface could be covered with sticky liquids instead of water". 1.What planet has been discovered recently? A.A planet with more oxygen. B.A planet with more carbon C.A planet hotter than others. D.A planet bigger than Jupiter. 2.How do scientists decide a planet's composition? A.By its heat. B.By its size. C.By telescope. D.By distance. 3.What can we learn about the new planet from paragraph 3? A.It is in our solar system. B.It looks like Earth. C.It is completely different from Jupiter. D.It contains a lot of gas. 4.Why do scientists call the planet "a diamond planet"? A.It is rich in carbon. B.It is rich in silica. C.It is rich in water. D.It is rich in sticky liquids.
German cities are redrawing road markings to create new cycle paths for the duration of the Covid-19 lockdown, as cyclists demand more space to physically distance on their way to work. Local authorities in the Kreuzberg district of Berlin trialled（试行）temporary widening of two cycle paths on 27 March, arguing it would help cyclists keep the required 1.5-metre distance apart while car traffic was down owing to Germans' coronavirus（冠状病毒）restrictions. On Friday, the council declared the plan a success because it had improved cycling safety while not blocking traffic. The council said it had used removable tape and mobile signs to mark out the widened paths, which can be removed when the current restrictions on movement are lifted. Residents in 133 other German cities have formally submitted applications for similar pop-up bike paths to their local authorities on the back of a campaign by Environmental Action Germany(DUH), an environmental NGO. The campaign group cites new research linking air pollution to higher coronavirus death rates as an argument for redrawing road signs across the country. "The coronavirus is showing us that clean air is necessary," said DUH's chair, Jurgen Resch. "It is now especially important to temporarily make it more important for people to move safely on their bikes. This will help improve air quality, enable exercise in fresh air while keeping a safe distance and avoid unnecessary accidents." In Germany, bike repair shops are allowed to work because of the Covid-19 going on. Three federal states, Berlin, Saxony-Anhalt and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, have allowed bike shops to stay open. 1.Why did German cities decide to widen temporary cycle paths? A.To avoid traffic jams. B.To go to work conveniently. C.To reduce air pollution. D.To keep proper distance between cyclists. 2.How did the road workers sign the widened paths? A.By using removable tape and signs. B.By painting oil lines. C.By hanging special boards. D.By pulling up attractive ropes. 3.What does the underlined word "pop-up" in paragraph 5 probably mean? A.Substituted. B.Limited. C.Expanded. D.Separated. 4.What can we infer from the last paragraph? A.Special measures is taken to raise the production of bicycles. B.All transportation means except bicycling are forbidden. C.The use of bicycles can stop the Covid-19 from going on. D.Bicycle riding is encouraged to lower the risk of gathering.
Study lamps are vital to learning. Finding the best lighting for study is important for everyone. For the sake of maximizing the use of time and energy, and for the very important goal of preserving eyesight, anyone reading for understanding needs not only adequate light, but light that ensures reading with ease. Only when eye strain(疲劳) is not interfering does the learning process move forward. Desk lamps You can purchase a large number of stylish desk lamps from lamp stores and online. The products range from precious ones to casual ones, from traditional ones to ultra-modern(超现代的)ones. They feature such desirable additions as dimmer switches and night lights. Some have battery backup in case of power failure and a choice of OttLite bulbs that duplicate natural sunlight. LED desk lamps MetaEfficient reviews the most recommended LED desk lamps. These lamps come in many different styles and brand names and are valued for their directed beam of light, lack of heat and exceptional energy efficiency and brilliance. LED study lamps are made in goose neck and swivel(转圈)styles, as well as the more modern Z-bar and the human-like- figure of the Moppel light. Safest desk lamps According to Knol, StudyLite is the safest of all desk lamp designs. Not only does it provide LED light, freeing people from UV and IR radiation, but it has been tested to be eye-friendly. It has all the advantages-low cost and long life-of any LED lamps, but it is also equipped with rechargeable battery. Its design and choice of colors make it desirable for more than its efficiency. 1.What is the feature of Desk lamps? A.They are bought easily online. B.Their prices vary. C.Their styles are various. D.They have satisfactory additions. 2.What do LED lamps and Study Lite lamps have in common? A.Low cost and long life. B.Excellent energy efficiency and brightness. C.Rechargeable batteries. D.Their design and color choice 3.What is the main purpose of the text? A.To give us some tips on how to protect our eyes. B.To give us some information on the best study lamps. C.To introduce the method of choosing a proper lamp. D.To present the finding that light affects study.
假设你是李华，最近你因为与同桌产生矛盾而苦恼，写信向英语报社”知心话栏目”求 助，要点如下: 1.写信目的； 2.事件经过及你的感受； 3.请求帮助。 注意: 1.词数100左右； 2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯； 3.信的开头和结尾已为你写好。 Dear Editor, I'm Li Hua, a high school student. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Looking forward to your reply. Yours, Li Hua
翻译句子 1.我好不容易才适应了新环境。(have a hard time) __________________________ 2.他是个可靠的人，不会让你失望的。(letdown) __________________________ 3.尽管他不富有，但他总是对无家可归的人伸出援助之手。(reach out to) __________________________ 4.这么处理的话，你们的友情很快就会修复的。(approach) __________________________ 5.她那么害羞，我不知道如何与她沟通。(figure out) __________________________
Yesterday, a salesman called me to sell his phone plans. I was at work and while I usually don’t like spending time on those things, I _______ myself that I couldn’t talk yet and _______that he call me back at 6 pm. That’s what he did. So we talked about 20 minutes. He _______ to me his different phone plans. While listening to him, sometimes I was _______in my thoughts. I gave several “hmm hmm”, as a sign of agreement and to _______that I was still there. Sometimes, I felt a bit_______. But I stayed calm and _______ until the end of the discussion. Finally, he said the following to me: “Thank you, Olivier. You are the first person in a long time with whom I had an enjoyable conversation. _______, people shout at us and slam down the phone. Today, since 10 am, I hadn't had a phone _______ without an offense (触怒). I know you had a long day at work and you could have __________ in front of your TV. But you listened so carefully to me. I am __________ and I sincerely thank you.” It set me thinking. He had been the __________ of verbal violence (语言暴力) all through his working day. Physical __________ do not exist in this situation but dehumanization (非人性) seems to happen. __________, he was only doing his job. I felt a sense of __________ that I hadn't treated him so rudely. 1.A.found B.excused C.reminded D.forgave 2.A.replied B.agreed C.suggested D.ordered 3.A.explained B.admitted C.apologized D.reported 4.A.stuck B.involved C.interested D.lost 5.A.announce B.ensure C.confirm D.imagine 6.A.impatient B.discouraged C.concerned D.nervous 7.A.generous B.reliable C.cheerful D.polite 8.A.Unexpectedly B.Usually C.Eventually D.Similarly 9.A.meeting B.interview C.conversation D.appointment 10.A.relaxed B.slept C.talked D.played 11.A.annoyed B.proud C.touched D.curious 12.A.proof B.target C.supporter D.result 13.A.activities B.exercises C.disabilities D.conflicts 14.A.Yet B.Besides C.Otherwise D.Instead 15.A.honor B.loss C.relief D.trust
It comes as no surprise that exercise is good for your health. Positive changes happen to your body before, during, and after a workout. 1. Build up your body There are quite a few scientific reasons to do strength training. It makes muscles (肌肉) bigger and bones stronger, thus lowering the risk for certain diseases. Running is an easy but effective way to help build your muscles. 2. But a recent study found that a short run can benefit the legs in the short term. And for now, experts say running has more benefits than risks. Improve your brainpower Exercise can help your brain, not just your body. Physical activity helps brain cells (细胞) grow. 3. That’s because physical exercise quickly increases a person's heart rate and carries more blood to the brain, improving the brainpower. Establish a mind-body connection Too much stress can lead to inflammation (炎症).4. But simple mind-body exercises like yoga can not only reduce inflammation but also lower the risk of depression. New research shows they can even change your genes to fight off poor health. Research proves that even just 15 minutes a day of practicing mindfulness seems to do the trick. 5. National guidelines recommend more than two hours of physical activity each week. But science says people who pack that amount into one or two days get about the same benefits. Either way, get moving is the key! A.It is the body’s painful response to injury and overuse. B.Mindful exercises can improve your long-term well-being. C.Then what is the proper amount of exercise you should take? D.And moving more appears to lower the chances of memory loss. E.Recent research shows more detail about the benefits of exercise. F.Exercise can also help people deal better with anger and feel happier. G.Some believe the activity can damage the knees or cause other injuries.
Lucy Hughes, a 24-year-oId English inventor, has used skin and scales (鳞)from fish to create a new kind of plastic that will break down in about six weeks. Her invention won this year's James Dyson Award. Ms. Hughes was very aware of how wasteful many products are. Plastic items (物品)，for example, are often made from new plastic, used once for a short time, and then thrown away. She decided to challenge herself to make something out of waste instead. Fishing is a big business in England, and the University of Sussex where Ms. Hughes studied wasn't far from the coast. She spent some time studying the fishing business, and the things that were thrown away. She was amazed by the amount of waste from fish that gets thrown away. After some tests, Ms. Hughes decided that the fish skin and scales seemed like the most likely parts for her product. But then she needed something to bind (hold the material together) with. She found that red algae (红藻)was the best binder. Ms. Hughes called her finished product “MarinaTex”, which is clear and feels like plastic, but stronger than regular plastic of the same thickness. MarinaTex is also cheap to make since it's made from fish waste. Ms. Hughes says that the waste from one Atlantic cod (a fish) could make 1,400 bags. The process of making MarinaTex also doesn't use much energy. Most importantly, MarinaTex doesn't take hundreds of years to break down. Ms. Hughes thinks that one of the best uses for MarinaTex will be in some kinds of food packaging where plastic is currently being used. Ms. Hughes is looking forward to moving ahead with her idea. She wants to try to make her recipe for making her plastic even better. She hopes the award money will help her with the process of getting MarinaTex into use as quickly as possible. 1.Why did Lucy Hughes invent MarinaTex? A.To turn waste into treasure. B.To win James Dyson Award. C.To gain people's wide attention. D.To help the local fishing business. 2.What is MarinaTex's greatest advantage over traditional plastic? A.It is of higher quality. B.It is more convenient to use. C.Its production cost is fairly low. D.It can break down in a short time. 3.What can we know from the last paragraph? A.MarinaTex has been put to practical use. B.Lucy Hughes hopes for more fund support. C.Lucy Hughes intends to improve her invention. D.MarinaTex will replace regular plastic in food packaging. 4.What can be the best title for the text? A.Red Algae: the Best Binder to Hold Materials B.Young Inventor Creates Plastic from Fish Skin C.Fish Waste Has Affected the Environment Seriously D.Lucy Hughes: an English Inventor Won James Dyson Award
Going on vacation can be challenging for people with physical disabilities. Hotels aren't always clear about how accessible (可进入)they are and the adaptive equipment needed to participate in certain activities can be expensive or difficult to obtain. This is where the online travel marketplace Wheel the World comes in. The website connects physically disabled people with special tour packages, depending on the person's needs. Today Wheel the World offers over 30 accessible destinations in the U.S. and abroad. They've served almost 900 disabled people, their family, and friends. Travelers can sign up for trips to destinations such as New York, Hawaii, Paris, London, and Kruger National Park in South Africa. Trip packages can include adaptive equipment such as wheelchairs, which can be used on the beach and in the ocean, and kayaks (皮艇)，which can help those disabled to kayak. The team also checks the accessibility of destinations themselves, evaluating things such as door widths, bed heights, bathrooms' accessibility and if lifts are functioning. Silberstein, the company's founder, says there are some trips that are suitable for blind people, though Wheel the World focuses on people with mobility issues. And in the future, they plan to include trips for people with hearing loss, and people with emotional disabilities. “One of the biggest barriers for travelers with physical disabilities is finding information about accessible trips, which is a gap Wheel the World aims to close,” says Silberstein. Wheel the World is working to enlarge tours in Europe-currently their website lists London and Paris as the only destinations on the continent, but their eventual goal is much higher. “We want to allow millions of disabled people to travel to thousands of destinations,” Silberstein says. 1.What is the function of the first paragraph? A.To show the great success Wheel the World has gained. B.To tell us the difficulties the disabled face in life. C.To introduce the background of Wheel the World. D.To remind us of the problems with hotel service. 2.What does Wheel the World focus on? A.Collecting travel information for tourists. B.Increasing the online sales of wheelchairs. C.Extending travel business to the whole world. D.Providing proper travel services for the disabled. 3.What does the text mainly tell us? A.Silberstein has made significant contributions to global tourism. B.Wheel the World helps people with disabilities enjoy their vacations. C.Advanced equipment is enabling the disabled to travel around the world. D.Tour packages intended for blind and deaf tourists have won wide recognition. 4.Which of the following can best describe Silberstein? A.Thoughtful and full-hearted. B.Determined and humorous. C.Flexible but aimless. D.Creative but hesitant.
Three weeks ago, we were living paycheck to paycheck. We survived on my husband’s low-paid job and my disability. We have kids. Also, I was experiencing a terrible tumor (肿瘤)on my neck, leaving me staying in bed in extreme pain, but the operation was to be $8,000, out of pocket, because Medicare only covers 80%. To take me to the hospital, my husband took a day off work. At 7 am, his boss called. He was being placed on paid leaving, waiting for an investigation into a mistake he had made at work. We both panicked. Having slowly worked our way out of poverty (贫穷) for 8 years, we were so close to being OK and it was ail falling away. As my husband was a great worker, we decided to stay positive and hope for the best. However, two days later he received the official phone call-he was fired. Having no savings to pay bills, we cried hopelessly. We went to the welfare office only to be told that he couldn’t collect unemployment for 8 weeks, meaning he had the possibility of having $0 income for two months. It was terrifying. With only enough food to last for about a week, we applied for food stamps and Medicaid. Then we worked together- diving into job applications. After sending out resumes (简历)to everywhere in the field, he came across some promising companies. We kept our fingers crossed. Hopefully, we could get out of trouble as early as possible. Soon I got a phone call-my neck operation was going to be free now that we were poor again. And my husband got an email invitation for a video interview and it went great. He would be paid $3 more an hour than his last job. What a roller coaster ride! 1.What was the family like before the husband got fired? A.They showed little concern for each other. B.They lived in an extremely poor area. C.They could hardly make ends meet. D.They led a rich and comfortable life. 2.Why did the boss call the husband? A.To ask him about the truth. B.To tell him about a decision. C.To persuade him to quit his job. D.To warn him to mind his work attitude. 3.What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 5 most probably mean? A.We were uncertain about our future. B.We waited hopelessly. C.We felt more and more nervous. D.We wished ourselves good luck 4.What life lesson has the author learned from her experience? A.Many hands make light work. B.Actions speak louder than words. C.When one door shuts, another opens. D.One false step makes a great difference.
If you really want to enjoy what Bermuda has to offer, cruising (乘船游览) there is the way to go. Not only is it fun, it is also affordable. It’s advisable to come in summer (Mid May- August). BOOKING YOUR CRUISE Most tourists prefer small cruise lines that dock in downtown Hamilton. It’s an ideal destination since it’s right on Front Street, from where you can easily get to Hamilton, the capital of Bermuda, and other parts of the island. Large cruise lines dock at Royal Navy Dockyard, which is inconveniently situated at the far western end of the Island. TRANSPORTATION Getting off a small cruise, you can easily go to Hamilton and other places by bus. From Royal Navy Dockyard, you can take a bus, a taxi or a boat. The most saving way of travelling around is by buying a day’s pass. You will enjoy unlimited transportation services using any public means. ATTRACTIONS The Bermuda Caves (洞穴) This is a popular attraction that you have to tour. Anyone who loves to explore caves will definitely enjoy this place. You’d better wear sports shoes as some caves are a bit wet and slippery. Beaches of Bermuda Your trip to Bermuda is surely incomplete without spending some time at the amazing pink-sand beaches. Try Tobacco Bay and Horseshoe Bay, which are suitable for family visits. Bermuda is the world’s most famous shipwreck (沉船) site. If you’re a good diver, there are too many shipwrecks waiting to be discovered. Sea Glass If you want to pass time doing something for fun, head straight to the Alexander battery beach to collect lots of sea glass. 1.When is the best time to cruise Bermuda? A.April. B.July. C.October. D.November. 2.What does the author suggest a tourist do? A.Buy a day’s pass to travel around the island. B.Book a small ship at Royal Navy Dockyard. C.Keep away from the crowded beaches. D.Collect sea glass at Horseshoe Bay. 3.What is most likely to be an adventurer’s dream about Bermuda? A.Exploring the far eastern end of the island. B.Taking a bus to visit the capital city. C.Diving to discover sunken ships. D.Walking in the Bermuda Caves.
听下面一段较独白，回答以下小题。 1.How can you pay in the TWU Cafeteria? A.By signing your name. B.By using your mobile phone. C.By using your ID cards. 2.Where can you cook? A.In the Globe. B.In the TWU Cafeteria. C.In the Douglas Hall. 3.What do we know about the Wellness Center? A.It is open on workdays. B.It offers service free of charge. C.It only gives advice on mental health. 4.When can the students take the TWU Express? A.At 7 a.m. on Sundays. B.At noon on Thursdays. C.At 2 p.m. on Saturdays.
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