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We haven’t found any evidence of his ______ attempt to ruin our reputation, but we still suspect he did it intentionally. A.systematic B.subjective C.sufficient D.significant
The educational leaders gathered to ______ a comprehensive reform of education in urban schools. A.cater for B.send for C.push for D.allow for
Human rights protect people against ______ might wish to enslave, silence or restrict them. A.whatever B.whichever C.whomever D.whoever
The cultural factor is by no means to be neglected ______ we try to create a global brand. A.when B.unless C.while D.until
They believe that there are transport developments ______ that will bring a lot of changes for the better. A.out of date B.out of order C.around the clock D.around the corner
To build a better future, we can’t ______ the issues of environmental protection from those of economic growth. A.divide B.divorce C.distribute D.discriminate
The company established a platform in 2017 ______ collision experiments can be carried out for railway vehicles. A.where B.when C.that D.which
假设你是红星中学高三学生李华。你的英国笔友Jim来信询问你校开展体育活动的情况。请你给他回信，内容包括： 1. 你校开展的体育活动； 2. 给学生带来的益处。 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
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（∧），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：在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。 注意： 1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词； 2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。 Dear Kate, A serious problem makes me very worried. So I am writing in hope that you can help me out. As is known to us all is that mobile phones make it easily for us to communicate. Therefore, in the meantime, they also lead to a great many of problems. I have become a victim of overusing the mobile phone. I am so addicted to it to focus on my studies. Every possible means had been tried to rid itself of its bad effects, but none works. I know it is time I take action to solve the problem. Could you give me some advices? Looking forward to your early reply. Yours, 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。 “A heavy ion (离子) cancer treatment system developed by Chinese researchers will soon be put into 1. (operate) in northwest China’s Gansu Province,” researchers said. The system will be used in a hospital in Lanzhou, capital of Gansu, 2. is mainly devoted to treating cancer patients with the technology of heavy-ion accelerators. Cancer radiation treatments 3. (employ) heavy-ion accelerators can attack 4. target with high-energy electrons (电子) to kill cancer cells. Compared to traditional therapy (治疗) such as radiation, heavy ion treatment 5. (consider) to have more balanced properties with 6. (little) radiation on healthy cells. The treatment period is shorter, 7. the therapy could more 8. (effect) control cancer cells, according to Wang Xiaohu, deputy director of the Gansu Provincial Cancer Hospital. Researchers with the Institute of Modern Physics under the Chinese Academy of Sciences started basic research 9. the technology in 1993 and developed the accelerators in 2015. A report published by the National Cancer Center in 2017 showed that China has nearly 25 percent of the world’s new cancer cases, with 10,000 cancer patients 10. (add) per day. Every year, there are two million cancer-induced deaths. Lung, breast and stomach cancers are the most common types.
I looked out at the smiling faces in the school auditorium. The applause filled my ears. I had really done it! Just a few months earlier I would never have ______ myself acting in a play in front of two hundred people. But when the time came, I got up on stage and ______ one of my greatest fears. I found a new person inside me, a much more ______, outgoing person who had been hidden all along, just waiting for the opportunity to come. If not for my teacher, Mrs. Sather, I might never have found that ______. I was extremely ______. I had friends, but it just wasn’t in my personality to be very outgoing, even when I knew someone well. I was even ______ with strangers. One day, Mrs. Sather ______ that our class was going to perform a play. “I need someone to play the lead part of Dorothy,” she said. “Anybody want to try?” A few ____ hands shot up—mine, of course, was not one of them. After class Mrs. Sather came to join me. “Dallas, I was thinking you would be the person for Dorothy. But I was ______ you didn’t raise your hand.” Was she ______? Me, the lead? I was ______ just thinking of standing on stage in front of a lot of people. “Dallas, you’re great at ______ things, so you won’t worry about lines. And you have such a sweet personality. Perfect for Dorothy!” She said. Mrs. Sather stared into my eyes as if seeing my inner self locked away inside. “I’d love you to give this a ______ for me. But if you really don’t want to, I won’t make you. It’s your ____.” Mrs. Sather wanted me in this role. She ______ me. I realized it was time to ____ my shy cloak (披风). Fast-forward through five months of practicing, we were ready. ______, I was as nervous as I had ever been. I proved to myself that I could do it in practice, ______ could I prove it to everyone else when it really mattered? “It doesn’t matter how you do tonight,” said Mrs. Sather, ______ reading my thoughts when she came backstage for a final check. “You have already shown yourself how wonderful you are.” At the end of the play, when the audience stood and applauded, I knew they were not just cheering for my performance that night, but for the performances they knew would come in later years because of my newfound ______. 1.A.praised B.agreed C.pictured D.remembered 2.A.expressed B.faced C.discussed D.shared 3.A.energetic B.daring C.generous D.sincere 4.A.story B.method C.solution D.opportunity 5.A.shy B.slow C.curious D.patient 6.A.colder B.calmer C.quieter D.happier 7.A.realized B.repeated C.found D.announced 8.A.firm B.excited C.powerful D.friendly 9.A.surprised B.annoyed C.amused D.embarrassed 10.A.objective B.crazy C.reliable D.nervous 11.A.ashamed B.regretful C.doubtful D.terrified 12.A.analyzing B.observing C.memorizing D.predicting 13.A.plan B.try C.guess D.promise 14.A.choice B.destination C.suggestion D.interest 15.A.reminded B.challenged C.trusted D.shocked 16.A.throw off B.keep off C.knock off D.call off 17.A.Therefore B.Otherwise C.Instead D.Still 18.A.but B.so C.or D.and 19.A.in case B.ever since C.as if D.even though 20.A.popularity B.ambition C.advantage D.confidence
To shoot a scene of people eating food, you need two different perspectives (角度). To record a bus journey to school, you need three quick cuts. To complete this short, morning rush-hour video blog – or “vlog” – you need four pieces of music. 1. With more than 90 million vlogs available online, and 2,000 posted every hour on the YouTube video-sharing site, CBS News says they are mainstream with people born after 1995. 2. More young Chinese people have become inspired to grab a camera and recount the details of their day on Sina Weibo, Bilibili or WeChat Moments. “The most important thing about vlogging is to tell a good story. Other visual effects are auxiliary (辅助的),” wrote US vlogger Casey Neista, who has almost 10 million subscribers on YouTube. Chinese vlogger Wang Xiaoguang is an example of a good storyteller. In one of his popular vlog posts, Wang tells the story of traveling to Japan. While there, he took a ride in the wrong direction and got lost. Worse, he forgot to bring a phone charger. 3. Another key aspect of vlogs is that the content is based on everyday life, according to Ouyang Nana, 18, a young Chinese musician. She documents her life at Berklee College of Music. Ordinary as vlogs are, as many as 15 million fans share her wows and woes (喜怒哀乐) on a daily basis. 4. Peng Yixuan, a news reporter with China Daily, recorded her first experience attending and reporting on the two sessions in March of this year. With a relaxed, chatty and personal approach, she presented the conferences, “bringing more warmth” to the grand political event, according to People’s Daily. There are popular vlogs for beauty, gaming, fashion, food and travel. Vloggers are learning new ways to experience the thrill of them. 5. Then what are you waiting for? Grab a camera! A.They come from all walks of life. B.However, he didn’t take the number of his hotel. C.Vlogging has taken China by storm over the past year. D.Some other popular vloggers choose to show their careers. E.Vlogs pave the way for future advertising and sales campaigns. F.Luckily he was able to borrow money from a stranger and escape trouble. G.Vloggers have these techniques in mind as they film their daily activities.
Throughout history, music spread among people of different cultures. In today’s technological advanced society, however, people spread music online, sometimes without an artist’s permission. This can lead to many problems, and music companies are now cracking down on this practice. Sharing music online without permission is theft. Sharing music online prevents recording companies from making money from their efforts. They say that sharing music online has resulted in a huge drop in profits and sales over the past 10 years. People who find music for free online are not paying for CDs or every MP3 downloaded. To truly understand the influence of music piracy (盗版行为) on creators, one must understand how many people are involved in the recording process. For the sale of each album, profits must be shared between musicians, sound engineers, music producers, managers, advertisers, and the company selling the product. Many people believe sharing music only affects the recording artist, but the reality is that sharing hurts business for all companies involved. There are many people who don’t see the harm in sharing music online and even think they have the right to do it. One online blogger states that he originally paid for an entire CD and that he should be able to do with the material whatever he wants. While he may have legally paid for the music, he does not have the right to provide permission, which means people like the blogger are thieves. Although we don’t spread today’s music the same way we did before, there’s no doubt that people around the world love to share music. However, internet piracy would prevent musicians from continuing producing albums for fear of theft. Therefore, if people want to continue listening to their favorite artists, they need to buy their music so that artists will make enough profit to continue their music careers. 1.The underlined phrase “cracking down on” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ___________. A.bringing up carefully B.speaking highly of C.dealing seriously with D.destroying completely 2.What can we infer from the text? A.Artists are taking action to protect their right. B.Sharing music files online affects a lot of people. C.Online music sharing increases sales of music CD. D.A person who bought a CD has the right to share it online. 3.How is the text organized? A.Topic—Argument—Explanation. B.Opinion—Discussion—Description. C.Main idea—Comparison—Supporting statements. D.Introduction—Supporting statements—Conclusion. 4.What is the main idea of the text? A.Music piracy is kind of theft. B.Sharing music is Acceptable. C.Downloading music should be punished. D.Music piracy is good for music lovers.
Mice and rats have long been used in medical research because of their biological similarities to humans. Now, scientists have trained rats to drive small vehicles created for them. One of the main findings of the experiment was that the driving activity seemed to help the rats relax. Researchers at the University of Richmond in Virginia led the experiment. The team built tiny cars out of plastic and other materials. The vehicles had an opening at one end where electrical wires were attached. By touching one of three different wires, the rat could control the direction of the vehicle. Researchers trained 17 rats over several months to drive around the experiment containers. The animals proved that they could be trained to drive forward as well as in other directions to get to the sweet treats placed inside the containers. The researchers examined levels of two hormones (荷尔蒙) in the rats—one that causes stress and another that reduces it. All rats that took part in the training had higher levels of the hormone that reduces stress. The research suggests the increased relaxation levels could be linked to the enjoyment of successfully completing a new skill. The team also found that the rats that drove themselves showed higher levels of the stress-fighting hormone than those that simply rode in small cars controlled by humans. Lambert said the most exciting result of the experiment for her was about the possible effect on humans. The research may open new areas of non-drug treatments for people suffering from mental health conditions. “There’s no cure for schizophrenia or depression and we need to catch up,” she said. “And I think we need to look at different animal models and different types of tasks and really respect that behavior can change our neurochemistry (神经化学). ” Speaking to the British-based magazine New Scientist, Lambert said her team is planning to continue experiments to learn more about how the rats learned to drive. The new research will also examine why some activities appear to reduce stress, and which areas of the brain are involved in the process. 1.What did the experiment find? A.Rats are able to drive vehicles. B.Rats feel relaxed when driving. C.Rats can be used in medical research. D.Rats are biologically similar to humans. 2.The finding of the hormone examination in the rats suggests that ___________. A.one hormone causes stress and another reduces it B.acquiring a new skill brings about joy C.levels of hormone are controlled by stress D.relaxation contributes to enjoyment 3.The research is significant because ___________. A.it may lead to a way to treat human mental problems B.it will affect the way that humans drive their cars C.it may help people train animals better. D.it can surely change neurochemistry 4.What Lambert’s team will do next is find out ___________. A.which parts of the rats’ brain control their emotions B.why rats have the ability of fighting stress C.when activities affect the levels of stress D.why certain activities reduce stress
Frederick Phiri is the junk-art king of Zambia: at just 22, he started to earn an international reputation for being able to make complex and elegant sculptures from scrap (废弃的) metal found in his community.
Phiri’s father died when he was starting primary school. Then his mother abandoned him and he had to stay with his grandfather. His grandfather paid for his schooling through primary school but when he entered secondary school, he had to get various jobs to pay for his fees. Yet even in school, he was always drawing and making things in class. After graduating, he did what he could to support himself by making animal sculptures from wires and sold them to tourists. His work was so popular that it caught the eye of Karen Beattie, director of Project Luangwa, a nonprofit organization dedicated to education and economic development in central Africa. “I introduced him to a local welder (焊工),” Beattie told Newsweek. In 2017, Phiri worked with welder Moses Mbewe during the rainy season, helping to make a complex set of doors for Project Luangwa. The piece sparked an idea in Beattie’s mind: “I handed him a bunch of scrap metal and said, ‘Make something with this.’ And he did. It was wonderful.” Today, Phiri continues his art, using pieces of junk people bring him—keys, broken bike chains, old metal plugs and whatever scrap metal is lying around. He then turns the junk into abstract animals—elephants, cranes, giraffes, chameleons—and sells them at Project Luangwa headquarters. The community has recognized his talents. “My dream is to earn enough to study art at the Evelyn Hone College in Lusaka and be able to make a living from it,” Phiri said “and then to make very large sculptures.” 1.What is Phiri known for? A.Serving his community. B.Collecting works of art. C.Being the king of Zambia. D.Turning trash into treasure. 2.What can we learn about Phiri from paragraph 2? A.He had an unhappy childhood. B.He paid for his primary school. C.He had to support his grandfather. D.He missed school to do part-time jobs. 3.How does Phiri feel about his future? A.Uncertain. B.Confident. C.Depressed. D.Satisfied. 4.What can be a suitable title for the passage? A.A Successful Path of Art. B.The Junk-art King of Zambia. C.A Young Man’s Wildest Dream. D.The Modern Junk Works of Art.
Camp All-Star Welcome to Camp All-Star, your No. 1 summer sports camp for kids! Located on the famous Kents Hill School campus by the beautiful lake, Camp All-Star hosts kids from around the world. When thinking about your next overnight summer camp, consider the best—Camp All-Star! Great Sports Summer Camps for Kids Camp All-Star stands out among the successful camps in the U.S. We have the best sports fields and courts to make your child’s sports camp experience a successful one. Your child can enjoy playing for hours in any of our more than 30 sports and activities each day. Our camper to staff rate is three to one, which makes it possible for children to receive more careful instruction. We have a wide variety of activities and sports to choose from: fishing, dance, basketball, soccer, baseball, and tennis. Boys and girls, aged 8-16, can customize their own schedules in our 2, 3, 4 or 6 week summer camp session for kids. The aim of Camp All-Star is to develop athletic skills, encourage abilities in leadership, fair play and team work, and provide a fun, rewarding and memorable summer sports camp experience. Our staff have the experience and qualified training necessary to ensure that your child has a successful, memorable and enjoyable time at our summer camp. Call Today About Our Overnight Summer Camps for Kids Don’t let your kids waste another summer playing video games and sitting around. Let them enjoy their time and get some exercise at our exciting and friendly summer sports camp. Information for our upcoming camps can be found on our website. For additional information or questions, contact us today. We hope your kids can join us at Camp All-Star! 1.Camp All-Star stands out among the others because ___________. A.it is surrounded by a beautiful lake B.it provides various activities and sports C.it offers timely information on its website D.it allows children to play outside all day long 2.Which is one of Camp All-Star’s goals? A.To fire kids’ imagination. B.To build up kids’ confidence. C.To develop kids’ leadership skills. D.To promote kids’ self-control. 3.Where is this text most likely taken from? A.A newspaper. B.A guidebook. C.A news report. D.A textbook.
假定你是李华，你收到外国朋友Peter的邮件，他想了解你校在新冠疫情（COVID-19 epidemic）期间线上教学的情况。请你给他回复邮件，内容包括： 1. 课程与时间； 2. 你的学习状态； 3. 你的期待。 注意：1. 词数100左右； 2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Dear Peter, I’m so glad to hear from you and know what you are doing these days. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Best wishes, Yours, Li Hua
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。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（/\），并在其下面写出该加的词。 删除：把多余的词用删除符号（＼）划掉。 修改：在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。 注意：1．每处错误及其修改均仅限一词； 2．只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。 One day when I was walking home, I had heard a noise behind me. It was a pretty dog, and he followed me home. Dad was surprised, saying she looked as the Smiths’ pet dog. Realizing she was very tired, I gave her a bath but kept her company until she felt comfortably. A big surprise came next morning, when I found her with four little cute puppies! I was in great excite. Before long Dad led Mrs. Smith in, that thanked us for taking care of the dog. She asked whether I wanted to keep one of them — I was thrilling for the sudden joy!
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（不多于1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。 When you read a book, you’ve probably noticed that a brand new book has a rather special smell, 1. differs from that of an older book. Where does 2. come from? Three sources — the paper, the ink and the glue. Around 200 AD, the Chinese first came up with paper, one of the greatest 3. (invent) in the world. It is made 4. wood. The wood must be processed with various chemicals 5. (add) to change its structure, to remove acid and to whiten the paper. Then comes the ink — there are many kinds. Some fade with time, while others get 6. (dark) than years ago. Finally, different glues are used to join the sheets together and attach the covers, whether hardcover 7. paperback. Therefore, you can smell different chemicals 8. (come) out of your new book. Today, the forms of books 9. (change) dramatically since the birth of eBooks. They might be 10. (convenience), but you can’t give your copy to others as a present, and they don’t smell as nice.
My daughter loved dance, until she didn’t. After an _________ first year, I noticed her interest fading week by week. Then, one day, she slowly walked to me before class and asked if she could just _________ it. My first reaction was to _________ her to “finish what you start”. _________, sticking with something difficult can teach perseverance (毅力), discipline and confidence. But watching my first-grader _________ herself into each ballet position, I started to question how much _________ that “blanket advice” made. Is it really in my kid’s best _______, or even practical, to make her stick to every commitment through until she reaches a bitter _______? What if there are different but _________ valuable qualities, which can be gained by ________ the things that are not right for her? With the winter show approaching, I realized she needed to either __________ her class or commit herself to it. After a few days’ consideration, she __________ dance wasn’t for her — a choice I __________. Quitting is never a black-and-white issue. Sometimes, it means ________ a barrier in your way to love something else. In my daughter’s case, ending dance made space for her new hobbies, such as horseback riding and Girl Scouts. She’s into them for now, but it is okay if that __________ changes. As adults, we are accustomed to __________ the power of saying yes, but what about saying no? The ability to recognize when something isn’t an __________ investment of our time or energy is also important. As my daughter gets older, I want her to feel confident to __________ something that’s no longer meeting her needs. She shouldn’t be held back by the thought that she must __________ something at any cost __________ because she has started. 1.A.annoyed B.independent C.enthusiastic D.unbearable 2.A.make B.join C.skip D.try 3.A.advise B.invite C.allow D.order 4.A.In addition B.After all C.At most D.By contrast 5.A.cheer B.throw C.enjoy D.drag 6.A.time B.sense C.labor D.pity 7.A.honor B.idea C.behavior D.interest 8.A.end B.space C.side D.direction 9.A.partly B.hardly C.equally D.seemingly 10.A.letting go of B.giving way to C.making up for D.putting up with 11.A.teach B.take C.enter D.drop 12.A.decided B.wondered C.hesitated D.argued 13.A.doubted B.required C.supported D.regretted 14.A.keeping B.clearing C.studying D.crossing 15.A.even B.still C.once D.yet 16.A.warning B.doubting C.stressing D.ignoring 17.A.appropriate B.unfair C.extra D.informal 18.A.hold B.exit C.treasure D.fix 19.A.spare B.change C.admit D.finish 20.A.slightly B.roughly C.nearly D.simply
Imagine you are on a long car trip. It is night and you take a wrong turn onto a dark country road. With a sinking feeling, you realize that you have no idea where you are. 1., and the answer is written in light. A shining compass face, with north, south, east and west at the four points, and a big needle are pointing at north. What a relief! You turn your car around and head in the right direction guided by the sky. For migrating birds, finding their way over long distances through the darkest nights is their second nature. 2. — directions written by light and magnetism (磁力). Some birds journey thousands of miles in their twice-yearly journeys. 3., like mountain ranges and rivers, to help decide the directions; but birds may also navigate using the stars, and by sensing — or even “seeing” — the Earth’s invisible magnetic field. For many years, scientists have been studying what’s behind the strong ability of migrating birds to find their way to their winter and summer homes. Here is one thing that they agree on. 4.. This compass leads them to make their very first autumn flight in the direction that has been long-travelled by the rest of their species. 5.. A.Then you glance up at the sky B.So birds are born knowing which way home is C.They do it in part by reading directions in the sky D.Magnetism is important for all animals, especially birds and fishes E.When they’re on the way, they take the advantage of familiar landmarks F.Migratory baby birds are already equipped with a kind of present inner compass G.In birds, migration means two-way journeys — onward journey and backward journey
Rivers are the veins of the Earth, transporting the water and nutrients (营养物) needed to support the planet’s ecosystems, including human life. While many nutrients are essential to the survival of life, there is one element transported by water in rivers that holds the key to life and to the future of our planet — carbon. Carbon is everywhere and understanding the way it moves and is either released or stored by the Earth system is a complex science in itself. Carbon starts its journey downstream when natural acid rain, which contains carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, melts minerals in rocks. This helps transform carbon dioxide to bicarbonate (碳酸氢盐) in the water that then flows in our rivers. This is a very long process, which is one of the main ways carbon dioxide is removed from the atmosphere. Carbon is transported by rivers to oceans and once that carbon reaches the ocean, it is stored naturally in deep sea sediments (沉淀物) for millions of years. As carbon travels down a river, different processes may impact whether it continues to flow downstream or whether it is released into the atmosphere. For example, human engineering, like extensive dam construction, will result in dramatic changes to how water and sediments travel down the river. Some carbon that fails to reach the sea may return to the atmosphere in some way, which causes more warming. Earth’s climate is closely related to the carbon cycle. We all know about the essential role of plants in consuming carbon dioxide, but do we know enough about rivers? Changing the chemistry and the course of rivers may have significant impacts on how they transport carbon. Remember: wherever we live, we all live downstream. 1.Where is the carbon in rivers originally from? A.The atmosphere. B.The rocks. C.The acid rain. D.The upstream areas. 2.Why is human engineering mentioned in Paragraph 3? A.To show how important to life carbon is. B.To explain how necessary it is to build dams. C.To show how a natural process is interrupted. D.To explain how humans fight global warming. 3.What does the author want to convey in the last paragraph? A.We’d better move upstream to live. B.We should protect plants along rivers. C.We’d better seek more help from plants. D.We should be cautious about river management. 4.What is the best title for the text? A.What Humans Do with Rivers B.How Rivers’ Transporting Carbon Counts C.What the Carbon Cycle Means to Us D.How Living Downstream Affects the Earth
In the winter of 1664-65, a bitter cold fell on London in the days before Christmas. Above the city, an unusually bright comet (彗星) shot across the sky, exciting much prediction of a snow storm. Outside the city wall, a woman was announced dead of a disease that was spreading in that area. Her house was locked up and the phrase “Lord Have Mercy On Us” was painted on the door in red. By the following Christmas, the virus that had killed the woman would go on to kill nearly 100,000 people living in and around London — almost a third of those who did not flee. In The Great Plague (瘟疫), historian A. Lloyd Moote and microbiologist Dorothy C. Moote provide a deeply informed account of this plague year. Reading the book, readers are taken from the palaces of the city’s wealthiest citizens to the poor areas where the vast majority of Londoners were living, and to the surrounding countryside with those who fled. The Mootes point out that, even at the height of the plague, the city did not fall into chaos. Doctors, nurses and the church staff remained in the city to care for the sick; city officials tried their best to fight the crisis with all the legal tools; and commerce continued even as businesses shut down. To describe life and death in and around London, the authors focus on the experiences of nine individuals. Through their letters and diaries, the Mootes offer fresh descriptions of key issues in the history of the Great Plague: how different communities understood and experienced the disease; how medical, religious, and government bodies reacted; how well the social order held together; the economic and moral dilemmas people faced when debating whether to flee the city; and the nature of the material, social, and spiritual resources supporting those who remained. Based on humanity (人性), the authors offer a masterful portrait of a city and its inhabitants attacked by — and daringly resisting — unimaginable horror. 1.What can we learn from Paragraph 1? A.A comet always follows a storm. B.London was under an approaching threat. C.London was prepared for the disease. D.The woman was the beginning of the disease. 2.What do the Mootes say about London during the Great Plague? A.The city remained organized. B.The plague spared the rich areas. C.The people tried a lot in vain. D.The majority fled and thus survived. 3.Why do the Mootes focus on the nine individuals? A.They were famous people in history. B.They all managed to survive the Plague. C.They provided vivid stories of humanity. D.They united by thinking and acting as one. 4.What’s the purpose of this text? A.To introduce a new book. B.To correct a misunderstanding. C.To report a new research. D.To show respect to the authors.
One day after more than a month of classes, I read aloud a paragraph from my book, recognizing all of the characters smoothly except for one. I sat back and started to register the achievement: I was actually reading Chinese. The language was starting to make sense. But before the sense of satisfaction was half formed, Teacher Liao said, “Budui!” It meant, literally, “Not correct.” You could also translate it as no, wrong, nope, uh-uh. Flatly and clearly incorrect. There were many Chinese words that I didn’t know, but I knew that one well. A voice in my head whined: All of the rest of them were right; isn’t that worth something? But for Teacher Liao it didn’t work like that. If one character was wrong it was simply budui. “What’s this word?” I asked, pointing at the character I had missed. “Zhe — the zhe in Zhejiang.” “Third tone?” “Fourth tone.” I breathed deeply and read the section again, and this time I did it perfectly. That was a victory — I turned to Teacher Liao and my eyes said (or at least I imagined them saying): How do you like me now? There seemed to be some satisfaction in her eyes, but she simply said, “Read the next one.” It was her way of teaching. Success was expected and failure criticized and immediately corrected. You were right or you were budui; there was no middle ground. I grew to hate budui. The bu was a rising tone and the dui dropped abruptly, like building my confidence and then breaking down all at once. And it bothered me all the more because I knew that Teacher Liao was only telling the truth: everything I did with the language was budui. I was an adult, and as an adult I should be able to accept criticism where it was needed. But that wasn’t the American way; I wanted to be praised for my effort; I didn’t mind criticism as long as it was candy-coated. In China, the single B on the report card matters much more than all the As that surround it. Keep working; you haven’t achieved anything yet. And so I studied. I was frustrated but I was also stubborn; I was determined to show Teacher Liao that I was dui. 1.Which of the following can best replace “whined” in Paragraph 3? A.burst out. B.gave in. C.returned. D.complained. 2.What did the writer expect from Teacher Liao after he tried again? A.Immediate correction. B.A new challenge. C.An encouraging response. D.A strict comment. 3.How did the writer feel about the Chinese way of teaching? A.Candy-coated. B.Weakness-focused. C.Interest-driven. D.Criticism-absent. 4.What can we infer from the text? A.The writer was struggling with Liao’s teaching. B.The American way of teaching is better for adults. C.The writer was not gifted in language learning. D.Teacher Liao was not friendly with her students.
An increasing number of students worldwide are considering studying abroad. The application process varies from country to country. If you’re looking for a university with a strong international outlook but feel swept over by all the application options, here is some guidance to get you started. UK International students must apply to universities in the UK through a system known as Ucas. This system allows students to apply to up to five universities with just one application. It costs £20 for a single choice or £25 for more than one choice. The application consists of a series of questions to determine the student’s schooling and predicted grades. The biggest part of the application form is the personal statement, in which applicants should describe their personal interests and related experiences. Switzerland Switzerland has four official languages and is bordered by five countries so it is no surprise that its universities are among the most international in the world. International applicants may need to take an entrance exam if they have a foreign school certificate, and must also prove that they have a good grasp of the French language, usually through taking a language exam. The full application costs 50 Swiss Francs for a holder of a Swiss diploma and 150 Swiss Francs for holders of foreign diplomas. Canada International applicants have to write up a personal profile as part of their application, which is very similar to the personal statement required for a UK university application. Students will also have to prove their English-language competency—there are nine ways to meet the English Language Admission Standard, which are listed on many university websites. Singapore The process of applying to a Singaporean university is very much alike, but overseas students may be delighted to find that the domestic applicants have to cover the same procedures: filling out an online application form and submit identification documents, supporting documents and an application fee of S$20. 1.Which country requires international applicants know French well? A.UK. B.Switzerland. C.Canada. D.Singapore. 2.What part of the application is similar between the UK and Canada? A.The application system. B.The number of universities. C.The application cost. D.The personal statement. 3.What’s special about the application process in Singapore? A.Applicants need to pay a lot. B.It is much simpler than elsewhere. C.It’s no different for native students. D.The competition is even more fierce.
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． Twenty years ago， I drove a taxi for a living． One night I went to pick up a passenger at 2：30 a． m． When I arrived to collect her， I found the building was dark except for a single light in a ground floor window． I walked to the door and knocked， "Just a minute，" answered a weak， elderly voice． After a long time， the door opened． A small woman in her eighties stood before me． By her side was a small suitcase． I took the suitcase to the car， and then returned to help the woman． She took my arm and we walked slowly towards the car． She kept thanking me for my kindness． "It's nothing，" I told her． "I just try to treat my passengers the way I would want my mother treated．" "Oh， you're such a good man．" She said． When we got into the taxi， she gave me an address， and then asked， "Could you drive through downtown？" "It's not the shortest way，" I answered quickly． "Oh， I'm in no hurry，" she said． "I'm on my way to a hospice （临终医院）． I don't have any family left． The doctor says I don't have very long． " I quietly reached over and shut off the meter （计价器）． For the next two hours， we drove through the city． She showed me the building where she had once worked， the neighborhood where she had lived， and the furniture shop that had once been a ballroom where she had gone dancing as a girl． Sometimes she'd ask me to slow down in front of a particular building and would sit staring into the darkness， saying nothing． At dawn， she suddenly said， "I'm tired． Let's go now．" We drove in silence to the address she had given． "How much do I owe you？" she asked． "Nothing．" I said． "You have to make a living，" she answered． "Oh， there are other passengers，" I answered． She said thanks to me， but she looked so sad．
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阅读下面的短文，根据其内容写一篇60词左右的内容概要。 Recently, a professor of philosophy in the United States has written a book calledMoney and the Meaning of Life. He has discovered that how we deal with money in our day-to-day life has more meaning than we usually think. One of the things he asks his students to do is to keep a record of every penny they spend for a week. From the way they spend their money, they often see what they really value in life. He says our relation with others often becomes clearly defined when money enters the picture. You might have wonderful friendship with somebody and you think that you are very good friends. But you will know him only when you ask him to lend you some money. If he does, it brings something to the relationship that seems stronger than ever before. Or it can suddenly weaken the relationship if he doesn’t. This person may say that he has a certain feeling, but if it is not carried out in the money world, there is something less real about it. Since money is so important to us, we consider those who possess a lot of it to be very important. The author interviewed some millionaires in researching his book. Answer: The most surprising thing is why people give me so much respect. I am nothing. I don’t know much. All I am is rich. People just have an idea of making more and more money, but what is it for? How much do I need for ant given purposes in my life? In his book, the professor uncovered an important need in modern society: to bring back the idea that money is an instrument rather than the end. Money plays an important role in the material world, but expecting money to give happiness may be missing the meaning of life.
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。 Patricia Pania wanted to be a mother and homemaker. But 1.life was turned upside down when a motorist, 2. (distract) by his cellphone, ran a stop sign and crashed into the side of her car. The impact killed her 2-year-old daughter. Four months later, Pania reluctantly 3.courageously decided to try to educate the public and to fight 4.laws to ban drivers from using cellphones 5.a car is moving. In her first speech, Pania was visibly trembling and her voice was soft and uncertain. But as 6. got into her speech, a dramatic transformation took place. She stopped 7.(shake) and spoke with 8. strong voice. For the rest of her talk, she was a forceful and compelling speaker. She wanted everyone in the audience to know 9. she knew without having to learn it from a personal tragedy. Many in the audience were moved to tears and to action. In subsequent presentations, Pania gained reputation 10. a highly effective speaker.
It’s about 250 miles from the hills of west-central Iowa to Ehlers’ home in Minnesota. During the long trip home, following a weekend of hunting. Ehlers _______about the small dog he had seen _______ alongside the road. He had _______ to coax(哄) the dog to him but, frightened, it had _______. Back home, Ehlers was troubled by that _______ dog. So, four days later, he called his friend Greg, and the two drove _______. After a long and careful _______, Greg saw, across a field, the dog moving _______ away. Ehlers eventually succeeded in coaxing the animal to him. Nervousness and fear were replaced with _______. It just started licking(舔) Ehlers’ face. A local farmer told them the dog sounded like one ________ as lost in the local paper. The ad had a ________ number for a town in southern Michigan. Ehlers ________ the number of Jeff and Lisa to tell them he had ________ their dog. Jeff had ________ in Iowa before Thanksgiving with his dog, Rosie, but the gun shots had scared the dog off. Jeff searched ________ for Rosie in the next four days. Ehlers returned to Minnesota, and then drove 100 miles to Minneapolis to put Rosie on a flight to Michigan. “It’s good to know there’s still someone out there who ________ enough to go to that kind of ________,”says Lisa of Ehlers’ rescue ________. “I figured whoever lost the dog was probably just as ________ to it as I am to my dogs,” says Ehlers. “If it had been my dog, I’d hope that somebody would be ________ to go that extra mile.” 1.A.read B.forgot C.thought D.heard 2.A.fighting B.trembling C.eating D.sleeping 3.A.tried B.agreed C.promised D.regretted 4.A.calmed down B.stood up C.rolled over D.run off 5.A.injured B.stolen C.lost D.rescued 6.A.home B.past C.back D.on 7.A.preparation B.explanation C.test D.search 8.A.cautiously B.casually C.skillfully D.angrily 9.A.surprise B.joy C.hesitation D.anxiety 10.A.predicted B.advertised C.believed D.recorded 11.A.house B.phone C.street D.car 12.A.called B.copied C.counted D.remembered 13.A.fed B.adopted C.found D.cured 14.A.hunted B.skied C.lived D.worked 15.A.on purpose B.on time C.in turn D.in vain 16.A.cares B.sees C.suffers D.learns 17.A.place B.trouble C.waste D.extreme 18.A.service B.plan C.effort D.team 19.A.equal B.allergic C.grateful D.close 20.A.suitable B.proud C.wise D.willing
Cell Phones: Hang Up or Keep Talking Millions of people are using cell phones today. In many places, it is actually considered unusual not to use one.1. They find that the phones are more than a means of communication – having mobile phone shows that they are cool and connected. The explosions around the world in mobile phone use make some health professionals worried. Some doctors are concerned that in the future many people may suffer health problems from the use of mobile phones. Mobile phone companies are worried about the negative publicity(负面报道)of such ideas. 2. On the other hand, signs of change in the issues of the brain and head can be detected with modern scanning equipment. In one case, a traveling salesman had to retire at a young age because of serious memory loss. 3. This man used to talk on his mobile phone for about six hours a day, every day of his working week, for a couple of years. 4. The answer is radiation(辐射). High-tech machines can detect very small amounts of radiation from mobile phones. Mobile phone companies agree that there is some radiation, but they say the amount is too small to worry about. As the discussion about the safety continues, it appears that it’s best to use mobile phones less often. 5. Use your mobile phone only when you really need it. In the future, mobile phones may have a warning label that says they are bad for your health. So for now, it’s wise not to use your mobile phone too often. A. They say that there is no proof that mobile phones are bad for your health. B. What do the doctors worry about? C. In many countries, cell phones are very popular with young people. D. Use your regular phone if you want to talk for a long time. E. He couldn’t remember even simple tasks. F. They will possibly affect their benefits. G. What is it that makes mobile phones potentially harmful?
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