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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。 Known as the "Vegas of China”,Macao, while filled with luxury and world-class entertainment, also 1.(offer) many landmarks that define the city's unique and fascinating history. The first episode of "Landmarks of Macao” takes you to arguably Macao's most famous landmark-the Ruins of St. Paul's, 2.both the city's Chinese tradition and the Portuguese culture have been greatly preserved. No trip to Macao could be complete 3.visiting the Ruins of St. Paul's. The Ruins of St. Paul's refer to the facade(外墙)of 4.was initially the Church of Mater Dei(圣母大教堂). First 5.(build) in 1580, the Ruins of St. Paul's is the iconic site of Macao. Originally made of wood, the structure 6. (burn) down in a fire during a typhoon in 1835, with only the beautiful granite (花岗岩)facade remaining and the grand stairs of 68 stone steps 7.(lead) up to it. A steel stairway allows 8.(tourist) to climb up to the top of the facade where you can enjoy a panoramic(全景的)view of 9.whole city as well as the delicate stone carvings. In 2005, the Ruins of St. Paul's was 10.(official) listed as part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Today, the facade of the Ruins of St. Paul's functions symbolically as the Holy Land to the city and the site is noted as one of the “eight new scenic spots” of Macao.
Each year the headmaster of the school where I work asks us to read a book chosen by him. The book provides a framework for work we will do throughout the school year, which can ____better service to our students. This year's book is The Element: How Finding Your Passion Changes Everything by Ken Robinson. Robinson uses the term “the Element” to ____the place where the things we love to do and the things we are ____at come together. He goes on to say that he feels it is ____for each of us to find our Element, not just for our own ____ , but for the improvement of our communities. How easy is it to look at those who seem to have found their Element. They are great at what they do, and we ____they love to do it because they do what they do so well. But what is important to note, Robinson says, is that each of us has the ability to find the Element. In ____ settings, there is an effort to help students uncover what ____ they have been given. The goal then is to help them discover these talents through experience and education. ____, this is only one piece of the puzzle. Another piece is finding where a person's talent and the love of ____ that talent intersect(相交). I like this book very much since it ____ my own life: how I parent my kid, how I teach, and how I ____support to the students I work with, ____or in groups. I appreciate the ____of this book as it helps to ____growth potential within communities and individuals. Realizing our God-given talent and properly practicing that talent are ____ and depend on each other for existence. The perfect ____ of them can benefit not just ourselves? but our ____, communities and the whole world we humans live in. As a _____, I am really looking forward to _____my part. 1.A.bring up B.set aside C.make for D.take down 2.A.simplify B.describe C.beautify D.explore 3.A.angry B.slow C.quick D.good 4.A.essential B.convenient C.reasonable D.natural 5.A.application B.environment C.contribution D.development 6.A.deny B.assume C.doubt D.explore 7.A.political B.academic C.commercial D.geographical 8.A.experiences B.privileges C.gifts D.options 9.A.Therefore B.Eventually C.Instead D.Anyway 10.A.exercising B.accepting C.diversifying D.preparing 11.A.sticks to B.points to C.holds on to D.relates to 12.A.lend B.draw C.submit D.exploit 13.A.secretly B.individually C.purposely D.collectively 14.A.structure B.feature C.reputation D.guidance 15.A.instruct B.distribute C.frame D.conclude 16.A.inseparable B.permanent C.distinct D.unavoidable 17.A.appearance B.participation C.combination D.dependence 18.A.friends B.families C.countries D.unions 19.A.parent B.student C.teacher D.headmaster 20.A.playing B.forming C.taking D.knowing
How to Remember What You Read Reading is important, but the next important step is making sure that you remember what you've read! 1.You may have just read the text, but the ideas, concepts and images may fly right out of your head. Here are a few tips for remembering what you read. Are you confused? If the plot, characters, or word usage is confusing for you, you likely won't be able to remember what you read. 2. If you don't understand what you're reading, how would you remember it? There are a few things you can do--use a dictionary ； look up the difficult words； consult a teacher... Are you connected? Does a character remind you of a friend? Does the setting make you want to visit the place? Does the book inspire you and make you want to read more? With some books, you may feel a connection right away. 3.How willing are you to make the connections happen? Read it; hear it; be it! Read the lines. Then, speak them out loud. And, put some character into the words. When he was writing his novels, Charles Dickens would act out the parts of the characters. He'd make faces in the mirror and change his voice for each character. 4. . How often do you read? If you read frequently, you'll likely have an easier time with remembering what you're reading and what you've read. 5.As you make reading a regular part of your life, you'll make more connections, stay more focused and understand the text better. You'll learn to enjoy literature--as you remember what you read ! A.What's your motivation? B.Practice makes perfect. C.It's a bit like reading a foreign language. D.Marking helps you remember what you read. E.Memory is sometimes a tricky thing. F.But other books require a bit more work on your part. G.You can do the same thing when you are reading the text!
If you could change your child's DNA in the future to protect them against diseases, would you? It could be possible because of technology known as CRISPR- Cas, or just CRISPR. CRISPR involves a piece of RNA, a chemical messenger, designed to work on one part of DNA； it also uses an enzyme (If) that can take unwanted genes out and put new ones in, according to The Economist. There are other ways of editing DNA, but CRISPR will do it very simply, quickly, and exactly. The uses of CRISPR could mean that cures are developed for everything from Alzheimer's to cancer to HIV. By allowing doctors to put just the right cancer-killing genes into a patient's immune system, the technology could help greatly. In April scientists in China said they had tried using CRISPR to edit the genomes (基因组)of human embryos. Though the embryos would never turn into humans, this was the first time anyone had ever tried to edit DNA from human beings. With this in mind, the US' National Academy of Sciences plans to discuss questions about CRISPR s ethics(伦理问题).For example? CRISPR doesn't work properly yet. As well as cutting the DNA it is looking for, it often cuts other DNA, too. In addition, we currently seem to have too little understanding of what DNA gives people what qualities. There are also moral questions around playing God”. Of course, medicine already stops natural things from happening-for example, it saves people from infections. The opportunities to treat diseases make it hard to say we shouldn't keep going. A harder question is whether it is ever right to edit human germ-line(种系)cells and make changes that are passed on to children. This is banned in 40 countries and restricted in many others. However, CRISPR means that if genes can be edited out, they can also be edited back in. It may be up to us as a society to decide when and where editing the genome is wrong. Also, according to The Economist, gene editing may mean that parents make choices that are not obviously in the best interests of their children: “Deaf parents may prefer their children to be deaf too； parents might want to make their children more intelligent at all costs. In the end, more research is still needed to see what we can and can't do with CRISPR. “It's still a huge mystery how we work,” Craig Mello? a UMass Medical School biologist and Nobel Prize winner, told The Boston Globe, "We're just trying to figure out this amazingly complicated thing we call life. 1.What is the passage mainly about? A.What we can and can't do with CRISPR. B.How CRISPR was developed by scientists. C.The advantages of CRISPR and arguments about its ethics. D.Scientists' experiments of using CRISPR to edit human embryos. 2.According to the passage, the technology of CRISPR . A.is very safe because it only cuts the DNA it is looking for B.is banned in most countries and restricted in many others C.could cause parents to make unwise choices for their children D.could help us discover the link between DNA and the qualities it gives people 3.It can be inferred from the passage that . A.all diseases could probably be cured through the uses of CRISPR B.scientists had never edited genomes before CRISPR was invented C.CRISPR is a technology that uses an enzyme to work on RNA and DNA D.CRISPR has proven to be the most effective way to protect children against diseases 4.What is the author's attitude towards CRISPR? A.Supportive. B.Worried. C.Negative. D.Objective.
A black hole is created when a large star burns out. Like our sun, stars are unbelievably hot furnaces(熔炉)that burn their own matter as fuel. When most of the fuel is used up, the star begins to die. The death of a star is not a quiet event. First there is a huge explosion. As its outer layer is blasted off into space, the dying star shines as brightly as a billion suns. After the explosion gravity pulls in what's left of the star. As the outside of the star sinks toward the center, the star gets smaller and smaller. The material the star is made of becomes tightly packed together. A star is so dense that a teaspoon of matter from it weighs billion of pounds. The more the star shrinks, the stronger the gravity inside it becomes. Soon the star is very tiny, and the gravity pulling it in is unbelievably strong. In fact, the gravity is so strong that it even pulls light into the star! Since all the light is pulled in, none can flee. The star becomes black when there is no light. Then a black hole is born! That's what we know about black holes. What we don't know is this: What happens inside a black hole after the star has been squeezed into a tiny ball? Does it keep getting smaller and smaller forever? Such a possibility is hard to imagine. But if the black hole doesn't keep shrinking, what happens to it? Some scientists think black holes are like doorways to another world. They say that as the star disappears from our universe, it goes into another universe. In other words a black hole in our universe could turn into a “white hole” in a different universe. As the black hole swallows light, the white hole shines brightly-somewhere else. But where? A different place, perhaps, or a different time-many years in the past or future. Could you travel through a black hole? Right now, no. Nothing we know of could go into a black hole without being crushed. So far the time being, black holes must remain a mystery. Black holes are a mystery-but that hasn't stopped scientists from dreaming about them. One scientist suggested that in the future we might make use of the power of black holes. They would supply all of Earth's energy needs, with plenty to spare. Another scientist wondered if a black hole could some day be used to swallow earthly waste-a sort of huge waste disposal(处理)in the sky! 1.When the star begins to die, . A.there is no fuel left in it B.its outer layer goes into space first C.it will explode and then become smaller D.it doesn't give off light any longer 2.Which of the following doesn't help produce a black hole? A.The star becomes very tiny and dense. B.The light can't go out of the star. C.The gravity inside the star is very strong. D.The dying star shines very brightly. 3.What can we know from the passage? A.A star will blast and die when it lacks fuel to support its burning. B.A black hole can swallow everything because it becomes smaller all the time. C.Man can never travel through a black hole but can make use of its power. D.Scientists have found that a black hole goes into another universe and becomes a white hole. 4.What's the best title for this passage? A.A New Scientific Discovery: Black Holes B.How Do Black Holes Come into Being? C.What Are Black Holes? D.Travel Through A Black Hole
I am the proud owner of three pet dogs. Over the years, I have watched their behaviours carefully that help me when I travel around the world. One important lesson that my dog, Cody, taught me is how to deal with little problems in life. From his calm behavior when someone knocked unexpectedly at the door to the indifferent way he has dealt with his recent serious illness, he has always had the same easy-going attitude. This attitude is an important lesson to me in how I can face difficult situations when travelling, I've learned to try to handle bad situations calmly, such as when we miss a train? lose luggage? and so on. Another dog of mine, Preston, loves to walk around the yard, spending hours smelling every place and finding out what it means to him. Taking it slowly is another lesson that's been very hard for me to learn. As an active traveller, I am actually experiencing less by speeding through everything, rather than slowly getting to know a place. Even if it means that you won't see as many things, going slowly when you travel is the only way to really get to know a new place. Rushing around a foreign city isn't fun at all. My dog, Moya, came from a truly bad situation. I am not sure what happened to her before； I just know it wasn't good. And while she has become more relaxed over the years, she is still slightly on edge. She is very cautious when faced with any new situation. But once she's accustomed to her new surroundings, she is fine. She doesn't let fear influence her experience. The same can be applied to our travel experience. No matter where we go, we need to manage new situations with caution--while at the same time not letting that caution turn into fear. Many thanks to my pets. Truly speaking, pets are as basic to American culture as hot dogs or apple pies. To Americans, pets are not just property, but a part of the family. After all, pets are people, too, with the help of whom I am able to gain a lot and live differently. 1.One of the three dogs, Cody,_______ . A.once suffered from a serious illness B.is excited when under pressure C.enjoys walking around the yard D.is unable to deal with new situations 2.From Preston, the author learned that one should ______. A.pay attention to the details in life B.try to see as many things as possible when travelling C.stay indifferent to strangers D.travel around slowly and have fun 3.The underlined phrase "on edge" in the fourth paragraph probably means “_____ ”. A.hungry B.nervous C.calm D.angry 4.Which of the following best shows the structure of the passage? A.
Teacher, Foreign Language (High School) DoDEA offers teaching opportunities in some of the most amazing and culturally rich places in the world. Come and work for the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) schools ! Salary: US$ 39,775-US $ 80,930 Per School Year Open Period: 10/3/2019 to 7/31/2020 Department: Department of Defense Agency: Department of Defense Education Activity Position Info: Flexible Schedules, Flexible Appointment Types Who may apply: US Citizens； prior teaching experience is required Food Inspector The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is the public health agency in the US Department of Agriculture responsible for ensuring that the nation's commercial supply for meat, poultry and egg products is safe, wholesome and correctly labeled and packaged. Salary: US $ 31,628-US $ 50,932 Per Year Open Period: 7/18/2019 to 7/17/2020 Department: Department of Agriculture Agency: Food Safety and Inspection Service Position Info: Full-time, Permanent Who may apply: US Citizens； graduates in Food Quality and Safety are preferred Supervisory Public Health Veterinarian(兽医) This is an excellent opportunity to seek a greater leadership role and responsibility in public health. If you are a new, mid-career, or experienced professional interested in a Public Health Veterinarian (PHV) career, this job is for you! Salary: US$ 57,928-90,344 Per Year Open Period: 9/30/2019 to 9/30/2020 Department: Department of Agriculture Agency: Food Safety and Inspection Service Position Info: Full-time, Permanent Who may apply: US Citizens and Nationals； no prior Federal experience is required Veterinary Medical Officer-Veterinarian The National Animal Health Emergency Response Corps (NAHERC) assists in the federal response to domestic (国内)and international animal disease outbreaks, threats, or natural disasters. Salary: US $ 27. 78-US $ 36. 12 Per Hour Open Period: 5/9/2019 to 5/1/2020 Department: Department of Agriculture Agency: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Position Info: Full-time, Permanent Who may apply: US Citizens and Nationals； no prior Federal experience is required 1.If you apply to be a teacher in DoDEA, you . A.should have a good command of foreign cultures B.will be able to arrange work time flexibly C.should work for the Department of Agriculture D.can send in your application from July 2019 to July 2020 2.Who is most likely to obtain the position of Food Inspector? A.Roger, who expects to get paid US $ 60,000 a year. B.Mary, who is a US national and wants a part-time job. C.Adam, who intends to resign to look for a new job in August 2020. D.Lucy, who is an American and majored in Food Quality and Safety. 3.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A.As a Food Inspector, you just need to ensure your food is safe. B.Department of Agriculture recruits professionals passionate for a PHV career. C.DoDEA welcomes US citizens and nationals with no prior teaching experience. D.NAHERC independently researches domestic animal disease outbreaks, threats, or natural disasters.
假定你是某国际学校的学生会主席李华，你校组织了一场关于抗击冠状病毒的校园安全讲座， 请你就此写一则通知。内容包括； 1.讲座的时间、地点； 2.讲座的主要内容； 3.其他注意事项。 注意: 1.词数 120 左右； 2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯； 3.标题和结尾已为你写好。 参考词汇: coronavirus 冠状病毒 NOTICE __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The Students' Union
假设英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文, 请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有 10 处错误，每句中最 多有两处错误。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: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。 Ladies and gentlemen, It's my honor to give a speech here. After-school activities play a important part in our school life. Proper activities help enrich our lives, broaden our horizons or develop our personalities. Mine own experience can serve as a case in point. When I was in Senior One, I become a member of our drama club, that I used to visit on weekends. Since my participation in various activities organizing by the club ,I achieved a lot. These activities bring me a lot of funs, provide me with good opportunities to develop new friendships and open a window through which I have a brand-new outlook. With so much advantages shown above, why not to join us at once?
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。 Mandarin(普通话) Chinese is the most1. (use) non-European language for children to learn, UK parents believe. It would boost(促进) their children’s career prospects (前景), according to 51% of parents, while 56% felt it would open their children's minds2. an “exciting and dynamic culture”. Arabic and Japanese, 3. were both picked by 14% of parents, were the other key non-European languages. The figures were gained after 1, 138 UK adults with children aged under 18 4. (be) questioned in a survey 5. (conduct) by the Mandarin Excellence Program (MEP). French, Spanish and German were the top choices overall for young people in the UK6.(learn) after being picked by 57%, 54% and 40% of parents respectively. Mark Herbert of the British Council said: “With the global economy 7.(become) more interconnected and the drive to boost exports, language skills are increasingly important for work and life. Mandarin Chinese is one of the8. (language) that matter most to the UK's future prosperity. If the UK is to remain competitive on the world stage, we need far more of our young people leaving school with a good grasp of Mandarin in order to9. ( success) work abroad or for businesses here in the UK. Learning Mandarin is also a fascinating process that brings10. valuable understanding of the Chinese culture.” The MEP aims to help at least 5, 000 young people in England to speak fluent Mandarin Chinese by 2020.
I remember I was just eighteen when Grandma Julie died. Until the lawyer read her __________ , I would never fully __________ the depth of Grandma’s love. It was a moment I will never forget - a day that made me the _________ kid in town. After __________ the distribution of Grandma’s legacies(遗产), the lawyer said, “There are three more things.” He __________ his briefcase and brought out a small __________ box, which contained my Grandma’s wedding ring. “These letters and notes are also for you,” he _________. Grandma’s letter began, “Dear Jeffrey, I’m ____________ you one of my most precious treasures - my memories. These memories are the letters your __________ wrote me. They are both __________ and valuable - a(n) __________ that will teach you how to love and understand people, and how to respect and maintain your integrity(正直). When you read them you will _________ the love and passion of a good man for a good woman, and you’ll learn how love can become the ___________ of your life. “I have been ____________, since I loved a wonderful man who also loved me. Love is like a beautiful ______ you store in an album. You can enjoy its beauty each time you stare at it __________ . I’ve just shown you how priceless his love notes are. Please learn from them. Then find the right girl to love and love her ______. This love will _________ both your lives and make you both happier.” “As for being valuable, save the envelopes. It’s said the old __________ are worth far more than the rest of my wealth. And, the personal hand-written note from General Pershing is even more valuable than the stamps. Have a _________ , meaningful life. God bless you.” 1.A.wish B.words C.decisions D.will 2.A.appreciate B.measures C.admire D.find 3.A.happiest B.luckiest C.richest D.loneliest 4.A.delivering B.sharing C.announcing D.writing 5.A.got into B.reached into C.searched into D.looked into 6.A.tool B.paper C.letter D.jewelry 7.A.added B.remarked C.whispered D.joked 8.A.buying B.leaving C.passing D.providing 9.A.Dad B.Mom C.Grandpa D.parents 10.A.priceless B.beneficial C.lovely D.serious 11.A.direction B.guidebook C.introduction D.approach 12.A.notice B.miss C.share D.feel 13.A.center B.edge C.process D.trouble 14.A.honest B.strong C.fortunate D.ambitious 15.A.photograph B.article C.memory D.record 16.A.at ease B.in wonder C.on purpose D.by chance 17.A.carefully B.immediately C.respectfully D.passionately 18.A.save B.strengthen C.enrich D.design 19.A.stamps B.notes C.letters D.envelops 20.A.satisfactory B.loving C.unforgettable D.successful
Writing a film analysis essay is an assignment that is less likely to terrorize those who fear the idea of writing an essay, because it allows them to write about something most people enjoy. 1. .Then watch it again. Take notes during the first viewing and, if you are analyzing a movie that is available on DVD, be ready with your remote control to pause and rewind. Critically engage the movie so that you can effectively produce a strong essay. 2. . Ideas for essays taking this route could include an analysis of how the film is photographed, how the movie relates a historical event in a dramatic way without compromising the facts or how a single sequence within the film relates to larger cinematic concepts, like overlapping dialogue or the use of dramatic irony. 3. . Include the name of another technician on the film if your analysis will be focusing on that aspect. Write your film analysis with the movie at hand if this possible. Provide a brief overview of the story, but avoid the temptation to pad your word count by writing what amounts to a synopsis(outline) of the story rather than analysis. 4. . Familiarize yourself with technical languages related to the art of filmmaking. Write about subjective camera work if the analysis is dealing with a part of the movie shot from the point of view of one of the characters. 5.. A.Reveal plots if they relate directly to your analysis. B.Rely on your memory to write your film analysis. C.Watch the movie carefully. D.Write about the emotional tone of the film. E.Introduce the film and its major participants. F.Properly using filmmaking terms will strengthen your essay. G.Focus on a single thematic concept related to the film.
After spending a year in Brazil on a student exchange program, her mother recalled, Marie Colvin returned home to find that her classmates had narrowed down their college choices. “Everyone else was already admitted to college,” her mother, Rosemarie Colvin, said from the family home. “So she took our car and drove up to Yale and said , ‘You have to let me in .’ “ “Impressed--she was a National Merit ( 英才) finalist who had picked up Portuguese in Brazil—Yale did, admitting her to the class of 1978, where she started writing for the Yale Daily News and decided to be a journalist,” her mother said. On Wednesday, Marie Colvin, 56, an experienced journalist for The Sunday Times of London, was killed as Syrian forces shelled( 炮击) the city of Homs. She was working in a temporary media center that was destroyed in the attack. “She was supposed to leave Syria on Wednesday”, Mrs. Colvin said. “Her editor told me he called her yesterday and said it was getting too dangerous and they wanted to take her out. She said she was doing a story and she wanted to finish it.” Mrs. Colvin said it was pointless to try to prevent her daughter from going to conflict zones. “If you knew my daughter,” she said, “it would have been such a waste of words. She was determined, she was enthusiastic about what she did, it was her life. There was no saying ‘Don’t do this.’ This is who she was , absolutely who she was and what she believed in :cover the story, not just have pictures of it, but bring it to life in the deepest way you could.” “So it was not a surprise when she took an interest in journalism,” her mother said. 1.From the underlined sentence in Paragraph 1, we can infer that . A.Yale was her last choice B.Marie Colvin was confident of herself C.Yale must keep its promise to Marie Colvin D.Marie Colvin was good at persuading 2.Which of the following is the correct order to describe Marie Colvin’s life ? a. She was doing a story in Syria and got killed. b. She was admitted to Yale University. c. She studied in Brazil as an excellent student. d. She was hired by The Sunday Times of London. e. She began to take an interest in journalism. A.d→e→c→a→b B.b→c→d→e→a C.e→d→c→b→a D.c→b→e→d→a 3.From the last paragraph, we can know that Mrs. Colvin . A.dislikes the choice of her daughter. B.cares little about her daughter. C.knows her daughter very well. D.doesn’t fully appreciate her daughter. 4.What can be the best title of the text ? A.Covering Stories in a Dangerous Conflict Area. B.Applying for Top Universities, a Successful Case C.Choosing Lifelong Careers Based on Your Own Interest. D.Recalling Her Daughter, a Journalist Killed in Syria.
You try to keep your eyes wide open while watching a basketball match or a marvelous firework show in case you might miss something exciting in just the blink of an eye. But in fact, humans blink about 15 times per minute on average. Have you ever missed anything because you blinked? Probably not. Why is that? According to a new study published in journal Current Biology in September, our brain has the ability to “skip” the temporary darkness that we see when we blink. It can keep visual information for a short period of time and then put it together to form a conclusive image without interruption. In order to understand how this works, a group of scientists at the German Primate Center and the University Medical Center Gottingen in Germany conducted an experiment. In the study, the participants were asked to look at patterns on a screen whose orientation(方向)could be shown in different ways, such as horizontally( 水平的) or vertically( 垂直的).When one pattern was about to disappear and the next one was about to come, the participants had to indicate the direction that the next pattern would be oriented in. The researchers found that when the orientations of two patterns didn’t match, the medial prefrontal cortex(内侧前额叶皮层)--- the area in our brain which is responsible for visual memory---was activated. This same area showed less activity when two patterns were in the same direction. “The medial prefrontal cortex adjust current visual information with previously obtained information, and thus enables us to see the world with more stability, even when we briefly close our eyes to blink,” Caspar Schwiedrzik explained in Science Daily. He is the first author of the study and also a scientist at the German Primate Center. 1.What ‘s the author’s intention to write the first paragraph? A.To bring out the topic. B.To show the importance of blink. C.To show some interesting event in his life. D.To give suggestions on when we should blink. 2.Why can’t we miss anything when blinking? A.Because the time of the blink of an eye is too short. B.Because our brain has the ability to “skip” the darkness. C.Because our eyes can keep information and put it together. D.Because the medial prefrontal cortex has a special function. 3.The underlined word “activated” probably means . A.be injured B.be useless C.start working D.start being noticed
World Consumer Rights Day is celebrated annually by consumer organizations worldwide.It honours the historic declaration on March 15,1962 by John F.Kennedy,the former US President,of the basic rights of consumers,which include:”the right to safety”“the right to be informed”“the right to choose”,and “the right to be heard”. This declaration has led to international recognition by governments and the United Nations that all citizens,regardless of their incomes or social standing,have certain basic rights as consumers.Officially, World Consumer Rights Day was first observed on March 15 ,1983 and has since become an important occasion for mobilizing( 动员) citizen action ,with recognition of consumer rights taking off around the world.On April 9,1985,the United Nations General Assembly(联合国大会) adopted the UN Guidelines for Consumer Protection that provide a framework for strengthening national consumer protection policies around the world. The guidelines include Kennedy’s four basic consumer rights plus another four : the right to satisfaction of basic needs,the right to redress(赔偿),the right to education ,and the right to a healthy environment.Currently,the fundamental consumer rights are recognized globally. World Consumer Rights Day normally has a theme associated with an activity or development that is relevant to consumers. Whatever its objectives , it shares the same underlying aim of bringing about important and needed benefits to consumers. In recent years , progress has been made for recognition and protection of consumer rights in developing countries. At least, March 15 is a day when consumers are filled with pride and satisfaction. However , there are many reports on violation of consumer rights by unethical( 不 道 德 的 ) marketing practices. 1.When was World Consumer Rights Day first celebrated? A.On March 15,1962. B.On March 15,1983. C.On March 15,1985. D.On March 15,1986. 2.How many basic consumer rights are there in the UN Guidelines for Consumer Protection? A.Four. B.Six. C.Eight. D.Ten. 3.The underlined phrase “taking off” in the second paragraph probably means . A.becoming popular B.removing quickly C.flying away D.leaving soon 4.What can be inferred from the passage? A.Consumers in different countries have different basic rights. B.Consumers still have some difficulty in protecting their basic rights. C.On March 15,consumers don’t need to worry about their basic rights. D.It was John F.Kennedy who declared that March 15 was the World Consumer Rights Day.
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation[BMGF] said this week it will provide up to $100 million to support action against the 2019 novel coronavirus. It says the money will help strengthen efforts to test people for the virus, separate healthy individuals from the sick and find treatment for them. Controlling the epidemic: The donation will help speed development of the “tools to bring this epidemic under control,”the chief executive officer of the Gates Foundation; Mark Suzman said. Worldwide emergency:The Gates Foundation is giving money and working with other donors to help the World Health Organization (WHO), Chinese medical workers and others worldwide.It noted the need for an organized international effort to fight the virus. Increased efforts to find and treat the coronavirus:The foundation promised $20 million right away to hurry the process of identifying those who are sick, keeping them separate, and helping them get better. The goal is to stop the disease from spreading to more people and places. Money is also going to public health officials in China and other countries with coronavirus patients to help them pay the start-up cost of medical workers and supplies. Protecting at-risk groups in Africa and South Asia:Recent epidemics, such as the H1N1 influenza pandemic of 2009, have had a big effect on people living in extreme poverty. Most of those people live in African countries south of the Sahara Desert or parts of South Asia. Another $20 million is going to public health officials in these areas to improve their emergency operations and to treat confirmed cases. One partner is the African Field Epidemiology Network, a non-profit service that currently operates in more than 30 African countries. Developing Vaccines:Of the total donation, $60 million will go to speed the process of making vaccines to protect against the novel coronavirus. One organization working on developing the anti-coronavirus vaccines is the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations with Chinese public- and private-sector researchers; trying to find ways to stop the spread of the virus. 1.The money donated by the BMGF will be used in the following aspects except A.to test people for the virus B.to separate the healthy from the sick C.to build a new hospital in China D.to find treatment for the virus -infected 2.How many main targets will the large sum of donated money serve for? A.One B.Five C.Two D.Countless 3.Which of the following statements is true? A.The money is specially donated to China’s public health department. B.Another $20 million will be used to help African people suffering from starvation. C.The African Field Epidemiology Network is a non- profit medical service organization only in western Africa. D.Most of the donated money will be put into the developing and innovating vaccines. 4.The passage is most probably digested from . A.a news report B.a magazine C.a text book D.a poster
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 1.What will the listeners do first at the Cookery School? A.Make some pizza. B.Eat chocolate cakes. C.Learn to grow vegetables. 2.What’s the price of the bus ticket? A.$3.55. B.$6.00. C.$9.55. 3.What should the listeners take? A.Sandwiches. B.A notebook. C.A pencil. 4.How are the parents advised to contact the speaker? A.By e-mail. B.Through the phone. C.Face to face.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 1.Where does the conversation take place? A.At a cafe. B.At an airport. C.On the phone. 2.How does Nick sound? A.Worried. B.Curious. C.Excited. 3.Why will Mary go to San Diego? A.To study in a university. B.To spend a vacation. C.To see her sister. 4.What time is it now? A.About 6:00. B.About 7:00. C.About 8:30.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 1.What are the speakers most probably doing? A.Booking a hotel. B.Writing a hotel review. C.Reading a brochure of a hotel. 2.What does the man like most? A.Open fires. B.Afternoon tea. C.The bedroom. 3.What do the speakers decide to do? A.Send a letter. B.Ask for a price list. C.Bargain over the price.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 1.Why does Mary call Mr. Green? A.To ask about a meeting. B.To make an appointment. C.To remind him to see a dentist. 2.When will Mr. Green attend a parent-teacher meeting? A.On Thursday morning. B.On Thursday afternoon. C.On Friday afternoon.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 1.What’s the probable relationship between the speakers? A.Teacher and student. B.Colleagues. C.Classmates. 2.What does the woman plan to do right after lunch? A.Find Ms. Wong. B.Go to the gym. C.Have a PE class.
What does the woman mean? A.She didn’t like the watch. B.She bought the watch for $50. C.She didn’t have enough money.
What does the man remind the woman to pay? A.The phone bill. B.The water bill. C.The electricity bill.
What are the speakers mainly talking about? A.Sports. B.A park. C.A summer holiday.
Where are the speakers now? A.In a building. B.On a bridge. C.In a car.
What does the woman want to do? A.Graduate next semester. B.Get the form back. C.Meet the dean.
假设你是红星中学高三学生李华。上周，你们班参加了学校的“爱科学月”板报展活动。请根据以下四幅图的先后顺序，写一篇英文周记，记述整个过程。 注意： 词数不少于60。
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假设你是红星中学高三学生李华。你的英国好友 Jim 在做关于“中学生做家务”的调查，想了解你做家务的情况。请你给他回复邮件，内容包括： 1）你平时做哪些家务； 2）你对中学生做家务的看法。 注意: 1.词数不少于 50； 2.开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。 Dear Jim, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua
Fashion and Identity For hundreds of years people have put some message in the type of clothing they wore. Long ago people started wanting to stand out from the “crowd” and be different from other people by means of changing their clothing. Some examples of these “standing out” became very popular and were followed by more people.1.Nowadays, fashion has become a necessary part of one’s self-realization and clothing is basically a covering designed to be worn on a person’s body. This covering is a “necessity”, which brings a lot of variety into the lives of people and makes their image more complete. The type of clothing completely depends on the person wearing it and becomes a reflection of personal identity. Lately, a lot is being heard about its meaning in the life of every single person on the planet. The choice of clothing is as important as identification through the color of hair, skin and gender. As every piece of clothing carries a strong message about its owner, every owner “nests” a certain value in it depending on his mindset or today’s mood. Therefore, the clothing of a person is a means of communication with the outside world.2. Clothes have a significant impact on the understanding of the people nearby as well as the person wearing them. For instance, a suit can make a person feel more confident and organized, which would eventually change even the gestures of the person. 3. Sometimes, fashion may play a vital role in a person’s life, especially when the person is applying for the job he wants. Fashion also creates a message that is required by a situation the person finds himself in. This can be simply proved by analyzing one’s reaction on people wearing different types of clothing.4. Thus, even the smallest companies make wearing a suit one of the requirements for their employees. 5. Fashion, with all its symbolism and features, form an outstanding base for personal and cultural identification. It is a part of the self-realization that is required for finding a place in life and has become a tool for achieving harmony with the inner world. The more diverse the society around us, the more fashion-trend will appear and surprise us. A.Fashion helps us realize our dreams. B.This was the moment when fashion appeared. C.Fashion and identity are inseparable companions. D.Clothing was designed to serve people in their daily life. E.The preference is always given to people dressed in “business style”. F.It is the way of telling people about the “state” and the “status” of its owner. G.Wearing jeans after a suit may change the conduct of a person to a very casual one.
The Impossible Burger is entirely free of meat. But it looks, smells, feels and—most importantly—tastes so much like real hamburger beef. In fact, plant-based burger alternatives have set off a strong resistance from the beef industry. The Center for Consumer Freedom, a nonprofit that advocates on behalf of the fast food and meat industries has launched an “informational” campaign targeting plant-based meats. The campaign has included TV and online ads, as well as print ads in newspapers. The ads seem to imply that not only is an artificial burger too processed, but that it might be even less healthy than the average beef burger. While it’s true that a plant-based meat alternative is processed and it’s true that eating one is not as healthy as a pile of raw vegetables, it’s best to take the ads with a generous pinch of salt. For instance, the additives and preservatives in plant-based meat highlighted in one ad sure sound scary. Who wants something called titanium dioxide (二氧化钛) in their meal? But the truth is that additives such as those listed in the ads are regularly used in all sorts of packaged foods. And if methylcellulose, a food thickener, sounds unpleasant, it’s really nothing compared with salmonella (沙门菌) poisoning you can get from regular meat. Also, the ad campaign misses the bigger point. Choosing an Impossible or Beyond burger isn’t just about eating healthy. Burgers, whether they are made from processed pea protein or processed meat, will never be as healthy as organic raw vegetables. What’s appealing is the prospect of enjoying a juicy burger without the bitter aftertaste of guilt. Let’s face it, there are huge environmental costs to eating cows. Cattle raising is contributing to climate change, and not just because methane (甲烷) from cows and cattle is responsible for about 14.5% of greenhouse gas. More broadly, our global food production system releases more than a third of the world’s greenhouse gases. Yet we can’t seem to control our meat appetite even knowing that large areas of the Amazon forest have been ruined, and continue to be cut down to make room for more cattle to feed the growing demand for beef. Humans also know full well that many animals live short, cruel lives in awful conditions for the purpose of becoming foods for humans to enjoy at dinner. A plant-based meat that satisfies meat desires and delivers protein but with a smaller climate footprint is a potential environmental game changer and the reason Impossible Foods was one of those receiving the U.N. Global Climate Action Award in 2019. No wonder the meat industry is on guard. 1.What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 2 most probably mean? A.These ads deserve little consideration. B.We should spread the message of these ads. C.We’d better be cautious when reading these ads. D.These ads tell people a lot about plant-based burgers. 2.What do we know about additives and preservatives in plant-based burgers? A.They are likely to cause poisoning. B.Their use is within the normal range. C.Some have not been used in hamburgers. D.They are used to ensure burgers taste good. 3.What is the author’s attitude towards plant-based burgers? A.Supportive. B.Neutral. C.Disapproving. D.Doubtful. 4.Which of the following shows the development of ideas in the passage? I: Introduction P: Point Sp: Sub-point (次要点) C: Conclusion A. C.
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