What was the man's previous job?

A.A teacher. B.A journalist. C.A secretary.

What are the speakers doing?

A.Decorating the bathroom.

B.Buying new wallpaper.

C.Complaining the house.

What color of shirt will the man choose?

A.Black. B.White. C.Blue.

What will John do after school tomorrow?

A.Watch a movie.

B.Play badminton.

C.Go to Grace's house.

假定你是李华，你的英国朋友Tom在疫情期间(the epidemic period)不得不居家学习，但又经常和父母争吵，他发来email向你寻求帮助，如何解决这个问题。请给他回复。

内容包括：

1. 首先时间要用在学习上；

2. 注意形成好的作息习惯；

3. 还要适当地做些家务。

注意：1.词数100左右；

2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

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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。

The next decade will see some big changes in tech. Time Magazine listed its top 1.(invention) of 2019. Some of them will 2.(certain) become a big part of our everyday lives over the next 10 years. GENNY is the one we’re most looking forward to.

Water, water everywhere, so let’s all have3. drink. That old saying must have inspired GENNY, made by Israeli company Watergen. The air around4.is full of water vapor (蒸汽), 5.we can’t drink it until now.

GENNY is a machine 6.makes “safe, clean drinking water” by collect water vapor from the air,7.(report) Israel Hayom. It can produce up to 27 lit in a day! It's designed to look like a home water cooler. Like its design, its process simple. It collects air, and then cools the air to its freezing point, 8.(create)liquid water. The water then goes through a cleaning process and minerals 9.(add) tastiness and health quality.

Watergen's chairperson, Michael Lee, said, “Our goal and 10.(responsible) to save..... and to change the world for the better.”

    I'm standing in a class of wild 14-year-old girls as they throw paper and cry with laughter. They won't_________me.

I, aged 22, had wanted to be a ___________ But when I arrived in London, they were_________ of teachers. My efforts at teaching were __________. When the bell finally rang, I __________to the staff room, red with anger. The other teachers weren't __________ . “That's 4B, the worst class in school,” one said.

I feared our next__________，but I couldn't escape. I ________the job. So, I gave up formal lessons._________， I brought topics for class discussions. One of the liveliest talks was about the arguments they had with their parents. They paid attention and _________about their lives. I was fascinated. So I had them write about themselves. Most wrote about families with little money and big problems.__________ time went on, their articles became a_______between us. I ________ their humor, toughness and insight, and I think they appreciated my _________in their lives.

Near the end of the term, someone __________ the door of the staff room. The two naughtiest girls in 4B were there with flowers. I was proud to know I had touched their lives, but they had also _________ mine. I enjoyed teaching and getting along with _________ .

When I returned to Australia several years later, I _________wanted to be a writer. For the first time in my life, I stopped __________and started writing .My first story was titled, My Fair Ladies. Teaching wasn't the___________of my writing career; it was the beginning.

1.A.talk to B.listen to C.agree to D.connect to

2.A.poet B.teacher C.headmaster D.writer

3.A.upset B.tired C.short D.worried

4.A.clear B.worthwhile C.hopeless D.great

5.A.turned B.rushed C.referred D.moved

6.A.kind B.curious C.surprised D.angry

7.A.meeting B.discussion C.problem D.quarrel

8.A.took B.did C.needed D.got

9.A.Luckily B.However C.Finally D.Instead

10.A.shared B.told C.cared D.argued

11.A.When B.As C.Because D.If

12.A.friendship B.border C.bond D.reminder

13.A.respected B.improved C.spotted D.admired

14.A.confidence B.interest C.lesson D.knowledge

15.A.pushed open B.stood by C.knocked on D.looked through

16.A.influenced B.touched C.inspired D.followed

17.A.staff B.teenagers C.friends D.parents

18.A.ever B.even C.still D.regularly

19.A.dreaming B.travelling C.working D.thinking

20.A.stop B.limit C.origin D.end

    Staying healthy is a key to living a long and happy life. You can improve your health in many ways, but it can be challenging to try all of these changes at one time.1. Here are some tips only for preventing disease.

Wash your hands.

Washing your hands is one of the easiest ways to avoid getting sick and spreading disease. Wash your hands regularly, particularly after using the restroom and before eating food. Wash your hands with warm, soapy water for at least 20 seconds.2.

Quit smoking.

It's no secret that smoking is bad for your health. 3.However, there are ways to help you succeed. Benefits of quitting include decreased risk for heart attack, decreased shortness of breath, reduced risk for mouth and throat cancer. etc.

4.

Many studies have shown that keeping your brain active by doing puzzles can be beneficial to your health and lower your risk for memory loss. Keep a puzzle book handy by your bed or in the bathroom. Try to visit a brain games website

Get an annual check-up with your doctor.

5. Going to your yearly check-ups allows your doctor to know how you are doing and catch any potential illnesses before they begin. Many illnesses are manageable in their beginning stages.

A.Examine your head.

B.Challenge your brain.

C.Dry them well with a clean towel.

D.It's also not easy to achieve your goal.

E.Smoking can make us relaxed and feel cool.

F.A great way to keep yourself healthy is through prevention.

G.The best way is by making small changes that you stick with.

    It's 51 years since man first stepped on the moon, and were still dreaming of escaping life on Earth for the mysteries of space. If a career as an astronaut isn’t interesting for you, perhaps the promise of a stay in a space hotel might be attractive.

Californian company The Gateway Foundation has released plans for the Von Braun Station, a ship-style hotel floating among the stars. The aim is to get the hotel off the ground by 2025 and make it fully operational for travel by 2027. According to the video and images released by the Gateway Foundation, the station looks like a rotating(旋转)wheel, made up of 24 parts, circling the Earth. Tim Alatorre, senior designer at the Gateway Foundation, says the wheel can create a simulated(模仿的) gravity.

The Gateway Foundation’s hotel design is named for Wernher Von Braun, an aerospace engineer who pioneered rocket technology, first in Germany and later in the United States.

Space tourism is an expensive game-a stay in its space hotel will cost $9. 5 million. The Von Braun Station will sleep 352 people with a maximum capacity of 450.

So what will Von Braun Station be like inside? On board. there’ll be warm suites with carpets and stylish touches and bars that wouldn't look out of place back on Earth, just with star -observing views. There will also be plenty of fun amusement activities for guest to enjoy, says Alatorre. “We’re going to have a number of different amusement activities and games that’ll highlight the fact that you're able to do things that you can’t do on Earth,” he says. “Because of the weightlessness and the reduced gravity, you’ll be able to jump higher, be able to lift things, be able to run in ways that you can't on Earth.”

Given the design is still exactly that just a design there are some questions that remain unanswered about how the space hotel will work in reality. The construction on the Gateway Foundations project is set to begin on October 1, 2021.

1.What can we know about the new hotel according to the second paragraph?

A.It will be put into use by the year of 2025.

B.There will be no gravity in the new hotel.

C.The first customers of the hotel are astronauts.

D.The wheel-like hotel will go around the earth.

2.Why is the new hotel called Von Braun Station?

A.Because is named after the designer of the hotel.

B.Because it is in honor of a great space engineer.

C.Because it is the first space hotel in the world.

D.Because it is the symbol of international cooperation.

3.Which of the following best describes the inside of the hotel?

A.Surprising and risky. B.Creative but uncomfortable

C.Funny and creative D.Interesting and fancy.

4.What can we learn from the last paragraph?

A.The construction of the hotel has started.

B.The project on the earth will be finished by 2021.

C.There are some problems which need to be solved.

D.Some people question whether the hotel should be built.

    Imagine possessing something that you loved so much. Imagine what it would feel like if you lost it. While that item may be something as simple as a toy, you would still feel very upset, but you could replace it with a new one. Now imagine losing something that you depend on for survival and cannot be replaced. That is what it would be like if we lost the natural environment around us.

Firstly, I believe the environment should be protected because it supports human life. One of the largest examples is that we get all of our food and drinks from the environment. If the environment were to be destroyed beyond revival, then the human race would be over in months. Scientists have to find another planet with similar conditions to the Earth, and if it's found, we don’t have the technology to get to that planet in time.

Secondly, I believe that the environment serves as an amazing educational tool for students. When I was in second grade, I had an absolute interest in animals. When we had a field trip to the Daggerwing Nature Center, I was very excited. When we got there, I could hardly believe what I was seeing. There was a bridge to get to the main building, and under the bridge was a small swamp (沼泽) with turtles, fish, and my personal favorite, alligators. I was so surprised that I almost ran into the tour guide. We walked into the building and saw various animals in their habitats. I was so inspired by this visit. Six years later, I have taken an animal behavior class for three weeks. Meeting by chance with the environment can inspire people, and if preserved, it will continue to inspire people.

In conclusion, the environment is so valuable because it can't be replaced, keeps us alive, and serves as a great educational tool.

1.The first paragraph leads to the theme of the text by________________.

A.describing a process. B.presenting differences.

C.analyzing causes. D.showing similarities.

2.The underlined word “revival” in paragraph 2 refers to_________________.

A.health. B.recovery.

C.range. D.survival.

3.What's the function of paragraph 3?

A.To express the writer’s absolute interest in animals.

B.To introduce the Daggerwing Nature Centers scenery.

C.To show the environment can inspire and educate people.

D.To prove the subject he has chosen is promising.

4.Which of the following can be the best title for the text?

A.Why the Environment Is So Important?

B.Which Planet Can Replace the Earth?

C.How People Should Protect the Environment?

D.What People Can Do to Stop Pollution?

    The event happened to Hunter as if it were yesterday when he was working in a fancy French restaurant in Denver. The ice cream he was serving fell onto the white dress of a rich and important woman.

Thirty years have passed, but Hunter can't get the memory out of his mind, nor the woman’s kind reaction. She was shocked, regained calmness and, in a kind voice, told the young Hunter, “It’s OK. It wasn't your fault.” When she left the restaurant, she also left the future Fortune 500 CEO with a life lesson. You can tell a lot about a person by the way he or she treats the waiter.

Hunter isn't the only CEO to have made this discovery. Rather, it seems to be one of those few laws of the land that every CEO learns on the way up. It's hard to get a dozen CEOS to agree about anything, but most agree with the Waiter Rule. They say how others treat the CEO says nothing. But how others treat the waiter is like a window into the soul.

Watch out for anyone who pulls out the power card to say something like, “I could buy this place and fire you,” or “I know the owner and I could have you fired.” Those who say such things have shown more about their character than about their wealth and power.

The CEO who came up with it, or at least first wrote it down, is Raytheon CEO Bill Swanson. He wrote a best-selling book called Swanson’s Unwritten Rules of Management.

“A person who is nice to you but rude to the waiter, or to others, is not a nice person,” Swanson says. “I will never offer a job to the person who is sweet to the boss but turns rude to someone cleaning the tables.”

1.What happened after Hunter dropped the ice cream onto the woman’s dress?

A.He was fired. B.He was blamed.

C.The woman comforted him. D.The woman left the restaurant at once.

2.Hunter learned one of his life lessons from____________.

A.his experience as a waiter. B.the advice given by the CEOS.

C.an article in Fortune. D.an interesting best-selling book.

3.Most CEOS have the same opinion about_________ depending on the text.

A.Fortune 500 companies. B.the Management Rules.

C.Swanson’s book. D.the Waiter Rule.

4.From the text we can learn that________________.

A.one should be nicer to important people.

B.CEOS often show their power before others.

C.one should respect others no matter who they are.

D.CEOS often have meals in expensive restaurants.

The 3 Best Marvel Films-ranked

It seems that ranking films well is always a tough task. In the hearts of millions of fans, everyone has his own choice. Superhero films are even more so. Recently, The Guardian has chosen three of the most popular Marvel films.

0.3 Blade Ⅱ(2002)

This film continues the story of an earlier 1998’s Blade and is directed by Guillermo. The story once again concerns the mysterious day walker, played by Wesley Snipes. It is an action film full of high technology and the fighting scenes Guillermo expresses are horribly exciting. Not a typical superhero film, in many ways, but a great one.

No. 2 Black Panther (2018)

This superb film is an entertaining adventure, with a richer component (成分) of fantasy than the other Marvel films. The character of Black Panther is recognized as one of Marvel’s greatest heroes. It is a big hit across the board. It also employs Rachel Morrison who is MCU’S first woman cinematographer, a photographer who operates a movie camera. Marvel Studios’ president, Kevin Feige, has promised to get more women writers and directors on board. So far, the only Marvel female writer is Nicole Perlman for Guardians of the Galaxy.

NO 1 Thor: Ragnarok (2017)

It is smart, visually exciting and perhaps above all, funny. And it's funny in a way that only Marvel films can be. It suggests that to some degree comedy can be an important part of the drama. Taika Waititi was an inspired choice as director. Hemsworth plays the role of Thor and Cate Blanchett plays Hela, the goddess of death who also happens to be Thor’s half sister.

1.Which film is the most popular one according to The Guardian?

A.Blade Ⅱ. B.Black Panther.

C.Guardians of the Galaxy. D.Thor: Ragnarok.

2.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A.Ranking superhero films is easy.

B.BladeⅡis a typical superhero film.

C.Nicole Perlman is the only Marvel female writer so far.

D.Taika Waititi, Hemsworth and Cate Blanchett act in one film.

3.What is the author’s purpose in writing the passage?

A.To introduce some superhero films.

B.To advertise for some films.

C.To comment on the Marvels history.

D.To advise people to learn from heroes.

阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。

It was a Sunday morning. Betty woke up earlier than usual. She couldn’t sleep any longer because she was so excited that her uncle Mark was taking her to the beach. She had always loved going surfing with her uncle. She put her swimming suit on and took quickly that she had prepared the night got before and went outside to wait. She jumped up and down with joy when she saw her uncle’s red jeep turn the corner down her street.

Uncle Mark got out of the car and helped Betty get in. “Are you ready?” he asked. “Yes!” replied Betty. Uncle Mark could see the excitement in her face. Suddenly he said seriously, “Well, before we go, I have to let you know that a shark appeared recently where we're going to surf today.” Scared and shocked, Betty couldn’t say a word. “Haha! I'm kidding you,” Uncle Mark burst out laughing. Betty laughed too. She knew Uncle Mark liked teasing others. “Let’s go and have some breakfast, I know just the place,” Uncle Mark said. They went                to a breakfast shop and ate some tacos (炸玉米饼).

After breakfast the two of them went down to Pacific Beach and got their surfboards ready. “First you have to wax(打蜡)the bottom,explained Uncle Mark. “I know. I’ve watched you do it before!" Betty said as she took the wax from Uncle Mark's hand. It took about 15 minutes to wax the bottom of their boards. When Betty finished, Uncle Mark looked it over to make sure it was done well. “Nice job, Betty, you wax your board like a true surfer.”

Finally, they were ready to get into the water. They carried their boards down to the beach and went out into the water. Betty was overly excited and tried to rush to catch a wave. Predictably, she crashed and had to start over. Next was her uncle's turn. He stood up on his first try and smoothly surfed the wave before jumping into the water. Betty cheered for her uncle's perfect run.

注意：1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右；

2.应使用5个以上短文中标有下划线的关键词语；

3.续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好；

4.续写完成后，请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。

All of a sudden, Betty felt something touching the bottom of her foot.

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“Help! Help!” Betty screamed in horror.

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假如你是学生会主席李华，最近你校不少同学得了流感，请你写一则通告，提醒国际部的同学们做好预防工作，内容包括：

1.你校流感概况；

2.预防的措施（不少于三条）；

3.祝愿。

注意：1.词数80左右；

2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

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阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

A loyal Liverpool Football Club fan is always making sure to cheer on his beloved team whenever they play and thanks1. a letter from his loving older brother, the team was recently able to return the favor.

Ian, a Liverpool City native, 2.hoped his hometown soccer team would do something special for his brother David, 3.(write) a letter to the club about David’s condition. Since David was starved of oxygen as an infant, he developed differently than other kids. Though David struggled4.(academic), his enduring loyalty to Liverpool FC never left him, and he is well known in the community as being a great kid and a passionate fan.

David is a season ticket holder who  5.(try) to go and see Liverpool play as many times as he can. He could never have expected that one of the 6.(great )members of the team would go to see him while he was at work.

Liverpool FC defender Virgil Van Dijk, 7.(consider)to be the best defender and one of the best players in the world, visited David’s place of work to give him the surprise of a lifetime: 8. trip to Liverpool FC’s training ground to meet the team.

NOT only that, Van Dijk presented David with9.(ticket )for all the rest of the game to make sure they had his support from the stands for every one of the 2510.remain) games this season.

    Being admitted to hospital is boring. Since childhood Kevin Gatlin has been bored by the _______environments of hospital rooms so he came up with a ________solution to help with the hospital depressions as a means of making sure that his children were never forced to. _______ the same boredom.

Gatlin is the ________behind Playtime Edventures, featuring dozens of games and lessons for children______to their hospital beds. Several years ago, Gatlin went to_________his friend's child in hospital. He got the ________for the bed sheets.

It was ________ to see a child spending hours and hours in a plain white room. He ________how his wife had always played games on his son’s bed in order to ________ him to fall asleep. Gatlin then spent the next two years ______ the sheets so that children could be entertained from _________of their own bed.

He also worked with teachers to make the games_________. “We put together bedsheets and sleep bags that _________ everything from geography, math, science, grammar, word find games... all on a three-piece set,” Gatlin said. Up till now , Gatlin knows that his ________ are being used in 10 different hospitals. But since his customers are able to ______ the bedsheets to their own local hospitals, that number could be much higher. Therefore, more kids can_________.

Parents can also ________ he sheets for their own children at home . Catlin hopes that his invention will soon make its way into ________around the world. So ________kids lying in bed won’t get bored.

1.A.unfriendly B.dull C.pleasant D.healthy

2.A.simple B.peaceful C.normal D.complex

3.A.escape B.enjoy C.experience D.increase

4.A.customer B.competitor C.sponsor D.inventor

5.A.addicted B.restricted C.devoted D.accustomed

6.A.train B.adopt C.visit D.examine

7.A.inspiration B.money C.material D.permission

8.A.boring B.scaring C.puzzling D.heartbreaking

9.A.dreamed of B.thought about C.found out D.depended on

10.A.force B.allow C.help D.promise

11.A.developing B.promoting C.advertising D.producing

12.A.quality B.size C.warmth D.comfort

13.A.professional B.educational C.regular D.profitable

14.A.change B.mend C.cover D.differ

15.A.sheets B.cures C.lessons D.games

16.A.discover B.connect C.submit D.donate

17.A.relax B.benefit C.play D.recover

18.A.buy B.design C.sell D.find

19.A.classrooms B.companies C.hospitals D.hotels

20.A.naughty B.lonely C.shy D.sick

    Humans were made for walking. With our upright posture and strong leg muscles, our bodies were actually designed with walking in mind which makes it such perfect exercise. It’s kind to our bodies and great for our waistlines. 1.

Maybe you already love to walk, but you’re getting tired of tracing the same old route day after day, or maybe you’re new to walking and aren’t sure how to get started. 2.Ask yourself, what do you want to get out of walking aside from the health benefits? Do you want to meet other people? See new places? Get out into the countryside or explore a new city? Knowing your goals will help you decide on the type of walk you want to do.

If making friends and socializing is your goal, call up your friends and schedule walks with them.3. Many malls have groups that come every day, or every weekend, to “walk the mall.” These groups are always happy to include one more walker!

4.Many large cities have incredible gardens and parks that include quiet walking trails getting you off the beaten path. Thanks to the Rails to Trails program, railways across the country are being transformed into scenic walking paths that are a perfect way to seek calmness.

From the benefits to your heart to your overall happiness, walking is just plain good for you.5.It’s a fantastic way to get to know a place by the power of your own two feet.

A.Headed to a new city?

B.This month, pick up a map and start walking.

C.Ask your friends where they like to walk and just go there.

D.Either way, it's time to accept the idea of walking with a purpose.

E.And best of all, it’s a great way to see new things and meet new people!

F.Recently, science has proved that walking is good for your body shape.

G.If you're after walking alone, ask about local hikes that get you out of town and into the countryside.

    If you grew up in a household that had its fair share of book shelves, it might say something positive about your personally now that you're all grown up.

This new study found that people who grew up in book filled homes have higher reading, math, and technological skills. The researchers analyzed data featuring 160,000 adults (ages 25 to 65) across 31 nations. All participants were asked how many books there were in their home when they were 16 years old. They chose from a series of alternatives ranging from “10 or less” to “more than 500.”

If a household held at least 80 books, then participants went on to display the average rate of literacy and numeracy(认字和计算). The rate of literacy continued to increase in parallel to the number of books a household contained until the rate didn't increase from 350 books onwards. Furthermore, young teenagers who grew up around books were shown to have the same levels of literacy and numeracy as university graduates who had only grown up around a few books.

Literacy was clarified as “the ability to read effectively to participate in society and achieve personal goals.” Participants took tests that “captured ' a range of basic through advanced comprehension skills, from reading brief texts for a single piece of information to synthesizing information from complex texts.” Numeracy tests measured the “ability to use mathematical concepts in everyday life,” while IT-related tests “assessed the ability to, use digital. technology to communicate with others, as well as to gather, analyze, and synthesize information.”

The results suggest those books made a long-term difference. “Growing up with home libraries improves adult skills in these areas beyond the benefits from parental education or one’s own educational attainment, “the researchers report. Not surprisingly, the biggest effect was on reading ability. “The total effects of home library size on literacy are large everywhere,” the researchers report.

1.What can we learn from the new study?

A.Homes filled with books do much benefit to one’s growth.

B.One’s literacy and numeracy are finally shaped at the age of 16.

C.All participants need to have ten to more than 500 books at home.

D.Those reading a lot are more competent than university graduates.

2.What is paragraph 4 mainly about?

A.The benefit of literacy, numeracy and IT ability.

B.The measurement of literacy, numeracy and IT ability.

C.The relation between literacy, numeracy and IT ability.

D.The difference between literacy, numeracy and IT ability.

3.According to the text, books influence one's_________ most.

A.parental education. B.occupational attainment.

C.calculating ability. D.reading ability.

4.What is the writer's purpose in writing the text?

A.To describe the importance of receiving good education.

B.To clarify the effect of home library size on one's adult skills.

C.To explain the necessity of acquiring literacy and numeracy.

D.To introduce methods of improving one's literacy and numeracy.

    We’ve all been there, running for a ls or train on a cold morning only to find that our nose is also running! Grab some tissues and learn the science behind the phenomenon known as “skier’s nose.”

A nose like a running tap in winter is business as usual for many people. People call it “skier’s nose". In a study, researchers found that 96 percent of people surveyed reported experiencing some degree of the condition.

Apparently, getting a runny nose in cold weather is a bodily defense reaction. That' s because the nose has two main purposes: 1) to filter bacteria so they don’t reach our lungs, and 2)to warm and humidify(加湿) the air before it reaches our lungs. Our airways are lined with tiny hairs known as cilia In the nose, these cilia wave back and forth to remove our mucus (黏液)so that bacteria can be blocked out. In cold weather the cilia are slowed. When cilia slow, bacteria remain in place and multiply, and this is why people get sick in winter. Not that the nose isn't trying to keep you healthy. All that running nose experience is the nose working overtime to produce more liquid to help move bacteria along. To help it out, experts say that you can try physically warming your nose: Rub your hands together, and then breathe into cupped hands or draw in steam from hot green tea and drink it, as green tea helps accelerate the growth and functioning of cilia.

Our nose runs in winter for one more purpose, which is to fight against the drier outside (and inside) air. In winter, or when it’s cold outside, the air is much drier than in summer. Our noses respond by producing more liquid to help humidify the air to a level our bodies need, and that’s when it starts to run out of the end of our nose.

1.What does the underlined word “filter” probably mean in the third paragraph?

A.Kill. B.Prevent.

C.Defend. D.Trap.

2.What can we know about “cilia”?

A.They only exist in the nose. B.They stop working in winter.

C.They can sweep away mucus. D.They help break down bacteria.

3.Which of the following is the best title for the text?

A.When Do You Have A Running Nose?

B.What Are the Purposes of Your nose?

C.How Can You Deal With “skier’s nose”

D.Why Does, Your Nose Run When It's Cold?

    True heroes are all around us. Some help others, and others are simply good role models. My hero is my brother Thomas.

When Thomas and I were little, we used to go to the playground a lot. Kids would be scared of him and ask, “Is your arm broken?”

Thomas would respond by explaining what happened: he was born without the left arm. If they ran away, he wouldn’t let it bother him.

Thomas is expert at both cross-country(越野跑) and track. He is a 4:46 miler, which with the setback he has makes it an even greater accomplishment. Missing an arm affects his balance, which affects his leg drive. The work he has put in, however, has made up for this. He practices so hard that anything short of success would seem a disappointment.

Thomas used to play baseball like it was a religion. His idol was Jim Abbott, a pitcher(投球) for the California Angels. Abbot was a very good pitcher who only had one arm. “I looked up to Abbott because I saw what I could achieve,” Thomas said. Thomas had a lot of trouble giving up baseball for: track because he felt like he was taking the easy way out, though he liked track more.

One of Thomas’ best friends, Brad, didn't even notice Thomas only had one arm for a few weeks after meeting him. “He carried himself so confidently, so I felt okay admitting that I hadn’t noticed”, said Brad. Not only is Thomas a confident person who is not ashamed of his arm, he is often the center of attention in sports and school.

Thomas seems to have accepted his disability. I see it as more of a difficulty, and difficulties can be overcome. Sometimes, if you try hard enough, you can overcome impossible things. As the great distance runner Steve Prefontaine said, “To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift.”

1.Which of the following words best describe Thomas?

A.Courageous and modest. B.Determined and religious.

C.Confident and strong-willed. D.Energetic and changeable.

2.Why did Thomas give up baseball for track?

A.Because he had a preference for, track.

B.Because his idol encouraged him to change.

C.Because he thought track was easier for him.

D.Because he couldn't play baseball with single arm.

3.The underlined sentence in the last paragraph is intended to remind us __________

A.giving is receiving. B.nothing is impossible.

C.hard work leaves no regrets. D.difficulties are gifts from God

假定你是李华，将代表你班参加学校英语俱乐部的演讲比赛。请以"What are we studying for?"为题写一篇英语演讲稿，内容包括：

1.学习目的因人而异；

2.不同学习目的及原因；

3.你的学习目的及原因。

注意： 1.词数100左右；

2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

3.开头和结束语已为你写好。

Dear members,

I'm very glad to have the chance to speak on behalf of my class here.

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That's all. Thank you!

假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（Λ），并在其下面写出该加的词。

删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。

修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；

2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

Dear Peter,

I'm sorry to learn that you are addicted to social media so that my normal life is out of balance. Here is several suggestions for you to give it up.

Firstly, instead surfing the Internet, try turn off your phone once in a while. Secondly, it is a good idea to develop a new hobby, such as hiking, that is related to the nature and can help you a lot. Finally, you can go to visit your friends or staying with your family to communicate with them face to face rather than online. The world is such wonderful; better not be trapping in an unreal world.

Hope the advices will be of help to you.

Yours sincerely,

Li Hua

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。

Without arms or legs, the artist Adama Traore of Abidjan finds a unique way1.（make）his art. Missing limbs（肢体）since birth, he attended a center for disabled youth at nine2.he learned ways to paint.

"When I was a child, my mum sent me to this white lady named Marie Odile in a center for3.disabled. I learned to paint there. Thanks to her effort, there were more than 100 disabled people in the Provindence center. The lady passed away and I ended up4.the streets.” said Traore.

It was a difficult life after his teacher died. Getting around was hard, and taxi drivers would not pick him up, 5.（assume）he had no money. But he kept painting6.（color）landscapes and portraits, earning some recognition and money. Traore7.（slow）built up savings from his artwork and used it to open a small art studio. He got married and now8.（go）to work by taxi.

"Painting is good to9.（one）health and lifts spirits. If I didn't paint, I don't know what I would do. But I do paint, and if I'm just sitting here, people would say this one is doing nothing he's a beggar. But when they see me working, they're saying this one is a10.（work）." said Traore.

That work earns Traore about 84 dollars for each painting.

    Matthew Warwick, then a 20-year-old college student suffered schizo-affective disorder（精神分裂症. He had to leave his university and stayed in a mental hospital. On a freezing December morning, Matthew_________from the hospital. He_________straight to Waterloo Bridge in London and climbed on the edge of bridge…_________he was informed that his disease was a life sentence.

Hundreds of people passed by. Only one man called Alex Owen, then 25, _________and quietly walked to Matthew's side.

“You're alright, man? Why are you_________on a bridge?”

At first Matthew wanted Alex to_________him alone, but something in Alex's

calm-down-to-earth manner touched his heart. Matthew felt_________, like he could talk to him.

"It's cold here. Why not have some coffee in a warm cafe? Everything will be OK." For the first time after the_________Matthew felt perhaps it really might. He_________back.

The police, having received__________from passers-by, were waiting there. They quickly put him into a police car, __________he was to panic and jump. He lost sight of Alex, the person who'd brought him__________.

Matthew ended up back in hospital.__________,he was well enough to return to the__________and finish his degree. Over the next six years. Matthew often__________the stranger who had__________him round. Eager to thank him in person, he posted a Facebook__________nicknaming（化名）the good man Mike. His Find Mike post was__________millions of times around the world.

Matthew was overexcited when Alex called him two weeks after his__________.They had a reunion, finally having that coffee they had first planned all those years ago.

"Many people walked past, but because of Alex's__________and sympathy, I've lived a good life." Matthew said.

1.A.escaped B.suffered C.separated D.exercised

2.A.looked B.headed C.returned D.rescued

3.A.why B.although C.because D.where

4.A.nervously B.boldly C.curiously D.calmly

5.A.leaning B.shouting C.sitting D.jumping

6.A.wander B.leave C.company D.encourage

7.A.faith B.pressure C.urgency D.regret

8.A.coffee B.accident C.dialogue D.disease

9.A.posed B.climbed C.turned D.packed

10.A.aids B.supports C.calls D.gifts

11.A.in case B.so that C.so long as D.as far as

12.A.benefit B.despair C.memory D.hope

13.A.Eventually B.Automatically C.Immediately D.Initially

14.A.bridge B.university C.cafe D.hospital

15.A.dropped on B.depended on C.thought about D.worried about

16.A.talked B.moved C.shouted D.pulled

17.A.invitation B.praise C.alarm D.message

18.A.received B.shared C.pushed D.pursued

19.A.graduation B.departure C.post D.reunion

20.A.bravery B.generosity C.willingness D.kindness

How to Level up Your Self-Control

By definition, self-control is the ability to do something that benefits your long-term goals, instead of something that might satisfy your immediate desires.1.--we end up sacrificing the well-being of our future selves all too easily.

2.?

Angela Duckworth, professor of psychology at the University of Pennsylvania, says allocating resources between your present self and future self is an ongoing struggle. For example, exhibiting self-control over spending time on video games and social media, two of the most common temptations（诱惑）of the current era, means battling against age-old mechanisms in your brain.

If you're willing to look deeply into your tendencies and weak points, you can recognize the handful of problems that you need to work on.

3.To improve self-control at work, Duckworth first recommends taking a future-oriented approach to your day, such as planning breaks and the time for checking emails in advance.

The problem of looking at your cell phone too often, say, can be solved by putting it on mute or, better yet, sticking it in your bag until lunch.4..

Finally, Duckworth advises laying a foundation of self-control that you can build of in the future.5.because of too little sleep the night before, or an insufficient meal in the morning. By practicing healthier living away from the workplace, you can gather the strength and stamina（毅力）to help you control your worst urges when it matters most.

A.One place to start would be the office

B.What problems do you need to work on

C.We've all experienced unproductive workdays

D.But for many of us, short-term satisfactions are irresistible

E.Why is exercising proper self-control so tricky for some, and how to do better

F.If you can resist resigning you may achieve more on your overall self-control

G.Removing the temptation from sight is key to ensuring you're faithful to your mission

    The fact that over 1.24 million people lose their lives each year in road accidents is a horrifying statistic that could soon be prevented. It should be of no surprise to understand that the autonomous vehicle industry is predicted to be worth $2.6 trillion a year within 15 years.

What's the future of personal transportation? Well, you'll likely be spending a lot less time behind the wheel, for one. The rise of self-driving cars means that some scenes out of science-fiction flicks（电影）（think Total Recall or I, Robot）are now reality—and even more will be available soon.

Cars today already include many semi-autonomous features, like assisted parking and self-braking systems. And completely autonomous vehicles—able to operate without human control—are rapidly becoming more of a reality. You're probably familiar with Google's version, which has made headlines with its Google Chauffeur software, which the company hopes to bring to market by 2020.

The pros of autonomous cars are many. "The sensors in a self-driving car are always observing, are not affected by the state of the driver（sleepy, angry, etc.）, and can scan in multiple directions simultaneously（同时地）," says Dr. Dominique Freckmann, an automotive engineering manager at TE Connectivity, "Autonomous driving is a key aspect of the industry's drive toward safer roadways."

"Recent NHTSA research shows that approximately 94 percent of accidents are caused by human error," adds Alan Amici, a vice president of automotive engineering at TE. "Cars with advanced safety features and eventually, self-driving cars, can significantly reduce the number of collisions. The impact of this innovation can be far-reaching, including reduced demand on emergency response systems and reduced auto insurance and health care costs."

1.What is the author's attitude towards the autonomous vehicle industry?

A.Positive. B.Disapproving.

C.Uncaring. D.Doubtful.

2.Why is Google Chauffeur software given as an example here?

A.Because people believe Google will sell it in 2020.

B.Because it is the most famous software of the company.

C.Because people are all familiar with the famous software.

D.Because it shows completely autonomous vehicles will be true.

3.Which is the main reason why Alan Amici favors self-driving?

A.Self-driving will cost less than now.

B.People will easily save a lot of time.

C.Self-driving will be safer than now.

D.People will rely more on auto insurance.

4.What is the author's purpose of writing the text?

A.To show his adoration of self-driving cars.

B.To predict the future of personal transportation.

C.To prevent so many road accidents caused by driving.

D.To introduce the benefits of autonomous vehicle industry.

    As the climate warms, birds are shrinking and their wingspans are growing, according to a new study. Researchers analyzed 70,716 birds from 52 kinds of North American migratory（迁徙的）bird species collected over 40 years. The authors say the study is the largest of its kind and that the findings are important to understanding how animals will adapt to climate change.

"We found almost all of the species were getting smaller." said lead author Brian Weeks, an assistant professor at the University of Michigan.

"The species were pretty diverse, but responding in a similar wav." he said. "The consistency was shocking."

He said studies of animal responses to climate change often focus on shifts in geographical range or timing of life events, like migration and birth. But this study suggests body morphology（形态）is a crucial third aspect.

"That's one major implication," he said, "It's hard to understand how birds will adapt without taking all three of these things into consideration."

The findings showed that from 1978 to 2016, the length of the birds' lower leg bone shortened by 2.4%. Over the same time, the wings lengthened by 1.3%.

The evidence suggests warming temperatures caused the decrease in body size, which in turn caused the increase in wing length.

"Migration is an incredibly taxing thing they do," Mr. Weeks said, explaining that the smaller body size means less energy available for the birds to complete their long journeys.

He says the birds most likely to survive migration were the ones with longer wingspans and smaller bodies.

The scientists aren't exactly sure why warmer temperatures cause birds to shrink. One theory is that smaller animals are better at cooling off, losing body heat more quickly.

1.What's the best title for the text?

A.All of the Birds Are Getting Smaller

B.Animals Are Adapting to Climate Change

C.Climate Change Is Causing Birds to Shrink

D.Scientists Are Finding Causes of Warm Climate

2.What made Brian Weeks feel astonished?

A.It took 40 years to collect 70,716 birds from North America.

B.Many birds are shrinking when responding to the climate change.

C.All migratory bird species were collected to do the important research.

D.So many researchers take part in the largest study to work out the findings.

3.What does the underlined word "taxing" most probably mean?

A.Tiring. B.Important

C.Easy. D.Pleasant

4.What can we infer from the last paragraph?

A.The migratory birds aren't big.

B.The temperatures will be higher.

C.The scientists will go on further study.

D.The smaller animals will surely live longer.

    Fifteen stores have been permanently barred from using Alibaba's online shopping platform for selling fake（伪劣的）or substandard surgical masks during the pneumonia outbreak caused by a novel coronavirus（冠状病毒）, the e-commerce giant said on Wednesday.

Five of the 15 online shops barred by Tuesday had been referred to public security bureaus（公安局）for further investigation, Alibaba said in a statement.

"We'll continue efforts to fight people making or selling fake goods related to epidemic（流行的）prevention and control on our platform and give them hard punishments, "it said, adding it had zero tolerance for such sellers.

Those engaging in price gouging（哄抬）or false advertising would also be punished more heavily, and the company said it would regularly disclose the names of problematic shops and the punishments they received.

“All the moves are not only to shoulder more responsibility for protecting consumers' interests, but also to show our utmost respect to online sellers who obey the laws and participate in the fight to prevent and control the epidemic,” it said.

Promising to let those engaging in improper or illegal behavior during the epidemic period go broke, with "no space to live in Alibaba", the company also called on other e-commerce platforms to shut their doors to such problematic sellers, and suggested government departments should add them to a dishonesty blacklist.

1.What does the underlined word "barred" most probably mean?

A.Encouraged. B.Banned.

C.Chosen. D.Forgiven.

2.Why are the five online shops invested by public security bureaus?

A.Because they might avoid further investigation.

B.Because they might have no licenses to sell medical articles.

C.Because they might make or purchase surgical masks illegally.

D.Because they might sell surgical masks on other e-commerce platforms.

3.What does Alibaba expose the names of those shops and their punishments for?

A.Advertising Alibaba's online shopping platform.

B.Getting more money from public security bureaus.

C.Punishing buyers who buy fake or substandard goods.

D.Protecting consumers' and online sellers' proper interest.

4.What is the last paragraph mainly about?

A.Alibaba's zero tolerance for bad dealers.

B.Government's punishment for dishonesty.

C.Support from other e-commerce platforms.

D.Improper or illegal business behavior of sellers.

New Scientist Discovery

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Space: Past and Future: USA

14 days for £4.799

Departing 6th May and 14th September 2020

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The Science of the Renaissance（文艺复兴）: Italy

7days for £1,825

Departing 3rd March and 3rd November 2020

Embark on a cultural adventure to the great science cities of Florence and Bologna, as architecture expert Andrew Spira and science historian Professor David Wootton guide you through the great discoveries and minds of the Renaissance.

Land of Fire and Ice: Iceland

8 days for £2,249

Departing 31st October and 7th November2020

Marvel at erupting geysers（喷泉）, glaciers and waterfalls on a trip of volcanic and geological（地质的）adventure. Joined by volcanologist Tamsin Mather, discover the best of Iceland with a chance to see the Aurora Borealis.

Tiger Conservation Safari: India

9 days for £3,850

Departing 10th April 2021

Involve yourself in jungle life in the search for the Bengal tiger. Learn how to protect the rich wildlife you encounter at India's reserves, complete with a masterclass in tracking and stay in a cozy lodge（小屋）.

1.Which tour is scheduled in May?

A.Space: Past and Future: USA

B.The Science of the Renaissance: Italy

C.Land of Fire and Ice: Iceland

D.Tiger Conservation Safari: India

2.How much will it cost if you are interested in Florence?

A.£4,799. B.£1,825.

C.£2,249. D.£3,850.

3.What can tourists do during the Iceland tour?

A.Explore space with researchers.

B.See geysers，glaciers and waterfalls.

C.Discover the culture of the Renaissance.

D.Learn about protecting wildlife while travelling.

假如你是某中学学生会主席李华，因新型冠状病毒疫情，原定于今年6月23日将在你校举办的中国传统文化展（the Traditional Chinese Culture Fair）推迟至今年晚些时候。请就此事给之前应邀的英国姊妹学校的学生会负责人Charlie写一封信。内容包括：

1.写信目的；

2.解释原因；

3.具体时间另行通知。

参考词汇：

新型冠状病毒的流行the COVID-19 epidemic

注意：1.词数100左右；

2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

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