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阅读下面短文和问题，根据短文内容和每小题后的具体要求，在答题卡相应题号后的横线上写下相关信息，完成对该问题的回答。答语要意思清楚，结构正确，书写工整。 It might surprise you that Tejana music did not start either in Texas or in Mexico, but in Europe. It all began with the polka. This was a folk dance from Bohemia. It was for young lovers, and so was very lively. It was made up of a hop and three short steps, and the music that went with it had a marked beat. The polka appeared in Paris in about 1843, and immediately became a great success. It quickly spread throughout Europe. Eventually even serious musicians such as Smetana and Dvorak used its beats in their work. It traveled east to the Russian court at St. Petersburg, and as far west as the new world. German introduced the polka and its music to Texas, where once again it became a huge popular success. It was there on the US-Mexican border that local musicians started to mix the European polka with Mexican mariachi music. Mariachi music was traditionally played at weddings in Mexico, and it is possible that that is how it got its name. Mariachi might well be a Spanish version of the French word for marriage. Soon the pleasant European accordions (手风琴) mixed with the Mexican bass guitar to produce a completely new and very unusual type of music. This music acquired two different names: “Tejana” in the United States and “Nortena” in Mexico. For decades Tejana music did not go beyond the dance halls and popular gatherings of it birthplace. It was not until about seventy years after its appearance that Tejana music began to spread widely. Then a young Mexican-American singer, “Selena”, made it popular throughout the United States, and in other countries too. In the hundred years since its birth Tejana music has suffered great changes. The accordion still there, but the electric guitar has replaced the Mexican bass. The latest Tejana/Nortena hits more elements of US country and western and rock, as well as Colombian cumbia. The unique musical form that began with a European folk dance continues to develop and grow in popularity. 1.According to the passage, what was a polka? (不多于三个单词) 2.In what occasion (场合) was Mexican mariachi music traditionally played? (不多于两个单词) 3.When did Tejana music begin to spread widely? (不多于六个单词) 4.What does the passage mainly talk about? (不多于五个单词)
The woman was terrified. What could she do? She dialed 999.The emergency call operator (接线员) Robert Naylor answered the call immediately. “Please help me! It’s in my bathroom!” the woman shouted. Her voice suddenly got louder. “It’s moving!” she screamed. “What is it that’s moving?” Robert asked calmly. “A spider (蜘蛛)!” the woman yelled back at him. Robert believes that a significant number of the calls he answers are not emergencies. The actual figure across the country is close to 75%. Firstly, there are “silent calls”. The emergency number is dialed, but when an operator answers, no one actually speaks. Often it’s a small child or even a pet, who has been playing with a phone and has accidentally rung the emergency number. More commonly these days, they are pocket calls from mobile phones. “We sometimes hear some odd conversations!” Robert says. “But we have to listen to decide whether it’s a real emergency or not”. Then there are “joke calls”, often from teenagers. An operator answers the phone and the caller immediately hangs up. Robert believes these are declining, as there are far fewer public payphones these days.” “People are less tempted to make a call when they’re doing it from their own mobile phone and they know we have their number!” The police always follow up both types of call and there is often no other way than visiting the address where the call came from. It’s a huge waste of money; the average cost of responding a silent or joke call is around £250. The vast majority of the non-emergency calls, though, are like those from the woman above. A situation like this isn’t an emergency, at least not one that people like Robert are meant to be dealing with. But this example is far from the worst that people like Robert experience all over the world on a daily basis. What do you think of the following? ● A teenage girl in America called the police because her parents had decorated her room and she didn’t like the color. ● A mother in Italy rang the emergency services when her 16-year-old son refused to get out of bed. ● A Brazilian teenage boy rang and asked the police to remove a video of him from YouTube. In the video, the boy was falling of his bike. He told the police it was “really embarrassing”. There are many other examples, from complaints about the wrong pizza delivery to people who want to know today’s date. And most of these are from adults. These calls waste more than time and money. “If someone makes a joke call and the police manage to find them, then they can expect a fine of up to £5,000 and, in some cases, a prison sentence, “warns Robert.” But for people whose emergencies aren’t really serious, we simply try to deal with their calls as quickly as possible,” he continues. “The person often quickly realizes their situation isn’t really an emergency and ends up apologizing for calling us. But if someone refuses to listen, then we have to hang up. Someone with a real emergency is probably waiting to speak to us.” 1.The beginning of the passage ________. A.starts a story B.introduces the topic C.lists questions D.raises an argument 2.What does the underlined word “declining” probably mean? A.Losing importance. B.Turning worse. C.Getting useless. D.Becoming less. 3.Why are there so many non-emergency calls? A.Operators give excellent service. B.Callers do not take any responsibilities. C.Dealing with non-emergency calls costs little. D.Many do not consider it an improper behavior. 4.Which of the following is the best title for this passage? A.Who is to blame? B.Types of call C.Is it an emergency? D.Emergency service
Is traffic a big problem where you live? Increased cycling may be the answer. Where are the best places to live and cycle? A new report lists the best bike-friendly cities around the world.
Top of the list is Amsterdam, the bike capital of the world. An incredible 40% of all traffic movements are by bicycle. There’s an extensive network of safe, fast and comfortable cycle routes. Copenhagen, the city of bikes, is a city where 32% of workers cycle to work because it’s fast and easy. Berlin is another European city that’s great for cycling. The city has about 80 kilometers of bike lanes, and 50 kilometers of pavement paths. Cycling accounts for 12% of total street traffic. Barcelona has been praised for its cycle service “Bicing”. This was introduced in March 2007. It’s a bicycle service that allows users to take bicycles from any of the 100 stations spread around the city. Later, they can leave them at any other bike station inside the urban area of the city. The city has created a “green ring” that surrounds the city area of Barcelona with a bike path. There are 3,250 parking spaces for bikes at street level at present. Barcelona City is also building a new underground car park for bicycles. The UK has its cycle-friendly cities too. Bristol is the birthplace of “Sustrans” —the cycle-route charity which was formed 30 years ago. One of their projects was turning an old rail line between Bristol and Bath into a bike route. Other bike-friendly cities in the UK include Cambridge and York Cambridge is an old city but has still managed to build good cycle infrastructure (基础设施), and cyclists are considered at every stage of any new developments. Bicycle is a most popular means of transportation in China. Nowadays, riding a bicycle is also a good way to support low-carbon living. Beijing can be one of the best bike-friendly cities in China. There are many riding routes in Beijing for outdoor-lovers to explore. Cyclists can get close enough to experience the history and culture of Beijing, including the Forbidden City, Drum Tower, the Water Cube, the Bird’s Nest, Hutong etc. 1.In Amsterdam, traffic movements by bicycle account for A.80% B.40% C.32% D.12% 2.What do we know about “Bicing” in Barcelona? A.There are 100 bike stations spread around the city. B.Cyclists can leave their bikes anywhere in the city. C.There were 3,250 parking spaces for bikes in 2007. D.Underground bike parking stations are everywhere. 3.A rail line was changed to a bike route in________. A.Beijing B.Cambridge C.York D.Bristol 4.What is the passage mainly about? A.The history of cycling. B.The best cities for cycling. C.The development of cycling. D.The rules for cycling.
How to survive in the jungle When you’re in the jungle (丛林), you need to leave all your mobile phone, your favorite coffee and your chocolate bars at home. When you’re in the jungle, you need only four things—water, food, shelter, and fire. You can find all of these easily, but you must know what to look for. Let’s start with water. Even though there’s a lot of water in the jungle, you may not find it Insects can also be a good sign, because they usually build their nests near water. However, don’t only look for rivers. You can also find water in some plants such as roots and palm trees. You can usually find a lot of food in the jungle, but you must be happy to eat things you wouldn’t normally want to, for example, insects. However, you need to know the difference between those you can eat and those that are poisonous, so start reading about them now! For cooking and for warmth, collect dry firewood, leaves, and grass. Then make fire using dry sticks-take a box of matches or a lighter with you! The type of shelter you need depends on the weather and the kind of animals in the jungle. Some insects can be very dangerous, so protect yourself against bites .If you don’t have any insect repellent (驱虫剂), try putting mud on your skin. Of course, if you’re lost in the jungle and want to get home again, the sun and stars can help you find your way. 1.If you adventure in the jungle, you should bring ________. A.chocolate bars B.coffee C.a mobile phone D.a box of matches 2.According to Paragraph 2, people go after insects and birds for ________. A.food B.fire C.water D.shelter 3.Which of the following is the writer’s advice? A.Learning about what food is safe. B.Protecting the skin from sunlight. C.Predicting the weather by the sun and stars. D.Collecting leaves to build a place to live in. 4.Where is the passage most probably from? A.A business newspaper. B.A health guide. C.A travel magazine. D.A science journal.
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EcoCentral This website is all about looking after the Earth. There are facts about different animals, as well as information about forests, deserts and oceans: You can upload your own videos onto the site for everyone to see. TeenPress This is one of the best sites on the web for teenagers who love writing. You can share your work with others, and there are message boards where you can chat about things that are important to you. ChannelTwenty On this site you can watch a daily news program and search for information about big news stories. There are also videos on different subjects, articles about famous bands, games and competitions. Inside-the-cover Finding out about your favorite writers is easy on this site. There are lots of interesting articles and information about the latest books. You can read blogs by well-known writers and post questions to them. And you are likely to get replies from them. Tune-in There are millions of songs on this website for you to download or listen to online. You can save your favorite songs in your own list. If you’re in a band, you can record your music and upload it. The website is large, but the menus are easy to use. ScienceZone There’s lots of information on this site about maths, chemistry and biology. You can visit some of the world’s most famous museums, or watch wildlife via webcams. There are also some very cool games, such as Save the Planet.
1.TeenPress is a website for teenagers who ________. A.enjoy writing B.care about the Earth C.like watching the news D.are interested in music 2.On Inside-the-cover, you can ________. A.take writing classes B.share your articles C.learn about the latest books D.answer the writers’ questions 3.If you like visiting online museums, which website is best for you? A.EcoCentral. B.ScienceZone. C.Tune-in. D.ChannelTwenty. 4.The author writes the passage to________. A.introduce websites to teenagers B.teach teenagers to design websites C.encourage teenagers to create websites D.compare different websites for teenagers
Tomorrow will be another day On my way home from work every evening, there would be a homeless middle-aged man standing by the walkway. He was always ________ smiling, and sometimes almost dancing. Every day after work I would remember to gather any spare ________, and put it aside. If l saw him I’d give him the coins. A feeling of ________ would come over me every time I saw him as he looked to feel joyful. Sometimes we would ask each other about our day. His ________ would be the same, “I’m fine. Have a bright day.” I knew what his reply was going to be every time, ________ I would still ask. It ________ me of how lucky me that even in his situation of being homeless, he was so cheerful. He ________ me how lucky I was, a single mother of four kids, with a good job to provide for them. Then one day I was called into my boss’s office and was told that I was ________ due to the weak economy (经济). A feeling of worry filled my mind immediately, and for the rest of that day all I could think about was “how am I going to ________ my family, and how am I going to pay rent?” That day I was very sad and upset on my way home. I ________ forgot to prepare some coins for the homeless man as usual. As I waited for the red light to turn, he walked over with a big smile and asked, “How is everything going?” I told him I lost my job and felt really bad. “OK, I will ________ you a dollar today. Tomorrow will be another day,” said the man. I was deeply ________ and burst into tears. I wanted to hug him! That day what the man handed me was more than a dollar bill. He taught me a ________ lesson. Whatever material things are taken from you, no one can take away your ________ to be joyful. Tomorrow will be a bright day and full of ________. 1.A.happy B.shy C.nervous D.careful 2.A.time B.food C.change D.water 3.A.pity B.pain C.anger D.joy 4.A.demand B.answer C.view D.reason 5.A.but B.for C.or D.so 6.A.satisfied B.frightened C.disappointed D.amazed 7.A.informed B.advised C.reminded D.warned 8.A.fired B.examined C.questioned D.invited 9.A.miss B.support C.trust D.check 10.A.still B.once C.even D.always 11.A.charge B.find C.show D.give 12.A.moved B.hurt C.lost D.relaxed 13.A.terrible B.valuable C.hard D.strange 14.A.cost B.secret C.stress D.choice 15.A.doubt B.regret C.hope D.praise
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词数应为150左右。 The Make-up Guy Dave was a make-up (化妆) artist who regularly held makeup artistry classes at the local community college. He was well known as an excellent trainer and enjoyed great popularity. Usually, the majority of his students were middle-aged housewives, who wanted to fine-tune their make-up skills so as to make themselves more attractive. But this time, it was beyond him that his class was attended by a man as well. The new student was a gentleman in his best years with a seemingly boundless interest in make-up artistry. He was keen to learn as much as he possibly could and asked questions whenever and wherever possible. He was so absorbed in learning that he wouldnt stop until he was satisfied with the result of his work. Understandably, the man was the number one subject of conversation when the other women were alone. Speculations (猜测) quickly started to spread. Why did he learn make-up? Was he to seek for a woman to be his life partner? How about my neighbor’s youngest daughter? Why on earth would he attend such a woman class? Who could it be? Doubts like this came crowding in. The community college was placed in a remote rural area, which was why the other participants were quite doubtful of the mans intentions. Throughout the lessons, ignoring the curious women around him, the man carefully listened and wrote everything down he learned, leaving the women more and more curious and puzzled. When the day and class were slowly coming to an end, the gossiping women simply could not hide their curiosity any longer, for they knew it was time to remove their doubts, otherwise Finally, one of them couldnt resist her curiosity, so she picked up the courage and asked him why he was so interested in make-up artistry. What followed was a dead silence. After what seemed a century, he slowly opened his mouth and here came the most inspiring beautiful reply. Paragraph 1: He said his beloved wife partially lost her eyesight because of diabetes (糖尿病) and she was no longer able to apply her make-up. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: So he decided to take the course to surprise his wife. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
假定你是李华，你的英国笔友John非常关心你，来信询问你在这个“史上最长”的寒假中，除了学习之外，还做了什么有意义的事情或学会了什么新技能，希望你能分享一下。请你结合自己防疫期间的实际情况给他回信，内容包括： 1. 表示感谢； 2. 简单介绍这件事情或技能及其意义。 注意：1. 词数80左右； 2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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。 Person of the Year in the Category of Cultural Influence Picture a young Chinese woman, 1. (dress) in traditional clothing, picking flowers in a field to create make-up for her cheeks, making a sofa from bamboo and cooking up all sorts of delicious Chinese food by herself. It may sound unreal, 2. such a person does exist in real life. Li Ziqi, 30, has become one of China’s most popular 3. (celebrity) with 9 million followers on YouTube, 34 million on Douyin and 22 million on Weibo. Li Ziqi’s videos 4. (feature) her cooking and creating DIY products greatly attract people living in big cities. To our 5. (amaze), she does it all without using any modern technology or electricity. 6. dominate her videos are scenes of picking seasonal ingredients (原料) from her own garden and sometimes in the mountains and turning them into tasty dishes on her wood-fired pot. Li stresses the seasons in her cooking, 7. China’s traditional 24 Solar Terms (节气) also do, and makes food suitable for the particular climate. There came an intense debate about the image of China and its culture she presented. She 8. (accuse) of presenting 9. outdated image of the country by some critics. Nevertheless, state broadcaster CCTV and Peoples Daily praised her for her initiative (首创) to help rural youth become rich. Li ziqi, by telling an 10. (inspire) China story, is promoting traditional Chinese culture to an international audience.
Yesterday, a salesman called me by phone, on behalf of a telecommunication company, to sell his phone plans. I was at work and while I usually don’t _______ to spend time with those conversations, I _______ myself that I couldn’t talk yet and proposed him to call me back one hour later, at 6 pm. That’s what he did. So we _______ 15 minutes. He explained to me his different phone plans, which he stated to be better than my _______ one. While listening to him, sometimes I was lost in my thoughts. I gave several “hmm hmm”, as a _______ of approbation (赞同) and to _______ to him that I was still there. Sometimes, I felt a bit _______, especially as he had a bit of difficulty in correctly talking in French. But I stayed calm and _______ until the end of the discussion. At the end of the conversation, he _______ the following to me: “Thank you, Olivier. You are the first person in a long time, with whom I had a(n) ________ conversation. Usually, people ________ at us, insult us, and treat us as thieves. Today, since 10 am, I hadn’t had a(n) ________ without an offense. I know you had a long day at work and you could have ________ in front of your TV or done something else. Instead, you listened carefully to me. I am ________ and I sincerely thank you. I wanted to tell it to you.” I thanked him for this revelation. I realized how much he could have been the subject of verbal ________, all through his working days. Yet, he was only doing his job. I hope he will have a good weekend. 1.A.forget B.pretend C.like D.dare 2.A.comforted B.excused C.reminded D.convinced 3.A.talked B.argued C.waited D.rested 4.A.previous B.useless C.favorite D.current 5.A.sign B.result C.reward D.rule 6.A.whisper B.lie C.explain D.confirm 7.A.guilty B.impatient C.nervous D.moved 8.A.silent B.patient C.polite D.concentrated 9.A.revealed B.recommended C.promised D.introduced 10.A.awkward B.enjoyable C.usual D.brief 11.A.wave B.signal C.point D.shout 12.A.interview B.order C.conversation D.quarrel 13.A.worked B.relaxed C.complained D.slept 14.A.disturbed B.embarrassed C.exhausted D.touched 15.A.violence B.communication C.agreement D.explanation
Is Society Too Dependent On Technology? Just think, what would happen if your computer, iPad or laptop crashed today? What if someone took away your phone for some days or perhaps you lost it? 1. Today, most people are becoming dependent on technology. Most of us cannot go for a minute without looking at our phones and the fear of the battery dying is immense. If you happen to work in offices you may be familiar with this trend. 2. Anyway, it’s true. How can work continue if it’s hard to send an email to a colleague or customer? This is common in almost all offices. Kids used to spend a lot of time with each other or parents playing or just sharing stories. Those evening games after school are over; watching cartoons on a Sunday or playing with friends are no longer there. 3. Technology has taken all their time. Society may have gone too far in technology dependence. It has become so immense that doctors have recommended for “technology detox”. 4. If not, according to Oxford Dictionary, Technology Detox is a period during which an individual avoids using any electronic devices including computers, smart phones, etc., as a chance to reduce stress and focus on social interaction in the outside world. Well, the choice remains in our hands. We must agree that society is being carried away by the increased inventions being introduced in our lives today. 5. Meanwhile, we should have the discipline to turn it off when we are supposed to experience life in reality. A.Perhaps you may have heard of it. B.We appreciate technology since it has its benefits. C.If the Internet is down, all the tasks are over for the day. D.Technology addiction has become a major problem among teenagers. E.If thinking about these incidences makes you stressed, you are not alone. F.Here are some signs that our generation depends too much on technology. G.Today, most kids remain indoors playing computer games or with a smart phone.
Scientists say they have developed a system that uses machine learning to predict when and where lightning will strike. Researchers report the system is able to predict lightning strikes up to 30 minutes before they happen within a 30-kilometer area. Lightning is a strong burst of electricity in the atmosphere. Since it carries an extremely powerful electrical charge, it can be destructive and deadly. European researchers have estimated that between 6,000 and 24,000 people are killed by lightning worldwide each year. For this reason, climate scientists have long sought to develop methods to predict lightning. The system tested in the experiments uses a combination of data from weather stations and machine learning methods. The researchers developed a prediction model that was trained to recognize weather conditions that were likely to cause lightning. The model was created with data collected over a 12-year period from 12 Swiss weather stations in cities and mountain areas. The data, related to four main surface conditions: air pressure, air temperature, relative humidity and wind speed, was placed into a unique machine learning algorithm (算法), which compared it to records of lightning strikes. Researchers say the algorithm was then able to learn the conditions under which lightning happens. The researchers test-ran the system several times. They found that the system made predictions that proved correct almost 80 percent of the time. “It can now be used anywhere,” the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology said in a statement. The researchers plan to keep developing the technology in partnership with a European effort that aims to create a lightning protection program. The effort is called the European Laser Lightning Rod project. Scientists working on the project are experimenting with a laser technology that could someday control lightning activity, transferring lightning charges from clouds to the ground. They hope that such technology can one day be used as protection against lightning strikes. Possible uses could be at stations, airports or places where large crowds gather. 1.Why was the system developed? A.To meet kids’ curiosity about lightning. B.To show the power of lightning. C.To keep track of lightning deaths. D.To protect people from lightning. 2.What is special about the system? A.It was based on a number of samples worldwide. B.It adopted a different machine learning algorithm. C.It used an effective method of collecting data. D.It required low cost of predicting lightning. 3.What will the researchers do next with the laser technology? A.Monitor lightning activity. B.Prevent the occurrence of lightning. C.Direct energy from lightning. D.Generate electricity with lightning. 4.What can be a suitable title for the text? A.A System of Controlling Lightning B.A Method of Forecasting Lightning C.A Theory of Employing Lightning D.A Model of Creating Lightning
The worst outbreak of desert locusts (蝗虫) in decades is presently underway in the Horn of Africa. It is the biggest of its kind in 25 years for Ethiopia and Somalia — and the worst Kenya has seen for 70 years. What we are seeing in East Africa today is unlike anything we’ve seen in a very long time. Its destructive potential is enormous, and it’s taking place in a region where farmers need every gram of food to feed themselves and their families. Most of the countries hardest hit are those where millions of people are already vulnerable (脆弱的) or in serious humanitarian need, as they endure the impact of violence, drought, and floods. We have acted quickly to respond to this outbreak. The primary method of battling locusts is the aerial spraying of pesticides (杀虫剂). FAO’s “Locust Watch” service explains that “although giant nets, flamethrowers, lasers, and huge vacuums have been proposed in the past, these are not in use for locust control. People and birds often eat locusts but usually not enough to significantly reduce population levels over large areas.” The UN’s Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs has released $10 million from its Central Emergency Relief Fund to fund a huge scale-up in aerial operations to manage the outbreak. But the window to contain this crisis is closing fast. We only have until the beginning of March to bring this infestation under control as that is when the rain and planting season begins. If left unchecked — and with expected additional rains — locust numbers in East Africa could increase 500 times by June. We must act now to avoid a full-blown catastrophe. And we will. At the same time, we need to pay attention to a bigger picture. This is not the first time the Greater Horn of Africa has seen locust outbreak approach this scale, but the current situation is the worst in decades. This is linked to climate change. Warmer seas mean more tropical storms, generating the perfect breeding conditions for locusts. 1.What is implied in paragraph 2? A.People in East Africa are suffering drought. B.People in East Africa are going through floods. C.The locust outbreak will cause crop failure. D.The locust outbreak is worsening locals’ life. 2.What can we learn from the last paragraph? A.We need a bigger picture to study the disaster. B.It is the second outbreak of locusts in East Africa. C.It is the largest outbreak of locusts ever in history. D.The outbreak of locusts is fueled by global warming. 3.What is the purpose of the text? A.To analyse and compare. B.To inform and call for. C.To argue and discuss. D.To introduce and assess. 4.Where does the text probably come from? A.A guidebook. B.A health magazine. C.A news report. D.A chemistry paper.
The expression, “everybody’s doing it,” is very much at the center of the concept of peer pressure. It is a social influence applied on an individual in order to get that person to act or behave in a similar way as a larger group. People are social creatures by nature, and so it is hardly surprising that some part of their self-respect comes from the approval of others. This instinct explains why the approval of peers, or the fear of disapproval, is such a powerful force in many people’s lives. This instinct drives people to dress one way at home and another way at work, or to answer a simple “fine” when a stranger asks “how are you?” even if it is not necessarily true. For certain individuals, seeking social acceptance is so important that it becomes an addiction. Teens and young adults may feel forced to smoke, or drink alcohol, which might encourage criminal behavior. Mature adults may sometimes feel pressured to cover up illegal activity at the company where they work, or end up in debt because they are unable to hold back the desire to buy a house or car that they can’t afford in an effort to keep up with the peers. However, peer pressure is not always negative. A student whose friends are good at academics may be urged to work harder and get good grades. Players on a sports team may feel driven to play harder in order to help the team win. This type of influence can also get a friend off smoking, or to help an adult take up a good habit or drop a bad one. Although peer pressure is sometimes quite obvious, it can also be so subtle that a person may not even notice that it is affecting his or her behavior. For this reason, when making important decisions, simply going with an instinct is risky. Instead, people should seriously consider why they feel drawn to taking a particular action, or it is simply because everyone else is doing the same thing. 1.What does the underlined word “instinct” in paragraph 2 probably mean? A.A natural tendency. B.An acquired ability. C.A popular idea. D.An obvious mistake. 2.What is paragraph 4 mainly about? A.Potential causes of peer pressure. B.Possible positive effects of peer pressure. C.Negative consequences of peer pressure. D.Tips for coping with peer pressure. 3.What is the author’s suggestion when making a decision? A.Simply go with an instinct. B.Ask for advice from adults. C.Listen to the inner motivation. D.Follow in the footsteps of others. 4.What is the author’s attitude to peer pressure? A.Objective. B.Ambiguous. C.Critical. D.Indifferent.
Whistler, B.C. Beloved by tourists and Canadians alike, Whistler increased its international profile after the success of the 2010 Winter Olympics. With its close proximity (临近) to Vancouver — it’s only two hours north of the city — Whistler offers the ideal winter playground for all ages. Challenge yourself on its snow-covered mountains, enjoy some retail therapy in its 200 shops, or sample the finest cuisine in 90+ restaurants and bars. Quebec For more than 60 years, Quebec’s world famous Winter Carnival has been one of Canada’s must-visit winter destinations. With evening parades, snow tubing, skating, snow rafting, outdoor BBQs, ice sliding, snow sculpture competitions and dance parties, there’s something for every taste and age. And be sure to keep your eyes peeled for the fete’s main man — Bonhomme Carnaval — Quebec’s beloved snowman and Carnival ambassador. Nova Scotia You can’t get more Canadian than maple syrup, and Sugar Moon Farm in Nova Scotia has tasty fun in store for you! Learn all about the art of maple syrup — and sample the yummy results. Sugar Moon Farm offers warm hospitality along with their sugar camp tours, all-day brunch, maple-tasting experiences and hiking trails. Foodies will be thrilled to take part in Sugar Moon’s Chef Nights when the finest chefs create delicate dinners for a hungry and appreciative audience. Saskatchewan For a true frontier experience, enjoy a breathtaking journey through the Canadian wild by dog sled. Saskatchewan’s Sundogs Sled Excursions lets you ride along on a trip of a lifetime. Each winter from late November to mid-March, Sundogs takes visitors deep into the beautiful and unspoiled environs of Anglin Lake by dog sled. Sundogs offers a host of amazing activities including puppy camps, half or full day trips, and overnight camping. 1.What is Whistler, B.C. known for worldwide? A.The success of the 2010 Winter Olympics. B.Its close proximity to Vancouver. C.Its snow-covered mountains. D.The finest cuisine in restaurants and bars. 2.Which is suggested if one has a sweet tooth? A.Whistler, B.C. B.Saskatchewan. C.Nova Scotia. D.Quebec. 3.What can be expected in Saskatchewan? A.A snow sculpture competition. B.A maple-tasting experience. C.A cross-country hiking trip. D.A thrilling snow sled ride.
请阅读下面文字,并按照要求用英语写一篇150词左右的文章。 As the art of writing Chinese characters, Chinese calligraphy, or shufa, is boasting as long a history as that of China itself. It is one of the highest forms of Chinese art, serving the purpose of conveying thoughts while also showcasing abstract beauty of lines. According to the new curriculum recently issued by the Ministry of Education, calligraphy education is required in primary and middle schools. Calligraphy education will not only focus on developing students’ ability to write Chinese characters, but also involve traditional Chinese culture and calligraphy appreciation. Many people support this practice. The primary and middle schools should attach importance to the art of producing beautiful handwriting using pens or brushes. At the same time, provided with appropriate calligraphy education, students can understand the rich connotation (内涵) and cultural value of Chinese calligraphy. However, some people think it is out of fashion for students to practise calligraphy, because in many cases, we don't have to write Chinese characters thanks to the invention of computers. （写作内容） 1. 用约30个词概括上述信息的主要内容； 2. 你是否支持书法教育进学校课堂？请说明理由（不少于两点） （写作要求） 1. 写作过程中不能直接引用原文语句； 2. 作文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称； 3. 不必写标题。 （评分标准） 内容完整，语言规范，语篇连贯，词数适当。 ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
任务型阅读 What is positive thinking? You might be tempted to assume that it implies seeing the world through rose-colored lenses by ignoring the negative aspects of life. However, positive thinking actually means approaching life's challenges with a positive outlook. It does not necessarily mean avoiding or ignoring the bad things; instead, it involves making the most of potentially bad situations, trying to see the best in other people, and viewing yourself and your abilities in a positive light. Some researchers often frame positive thinking in terms of explanatory style. Your explanatory style is how you explain why events happened. People with an optimistic explanatory style tend to give themselves credit when good things happen, but typically blame outside forces for bad outcomes. Unlike individuals with a pessimistic explanatory style they also seldom view negative events as expected and lasting. Positive thinkers are more likely to use an optimistic explanatory style, but the way in which people attribute events can also vary depending upon the exact situation. For examples, a person who is generally a positive thinker might use a more pessimistic explanatory style in particularly challenging situations, such as at work or at school. In recent years, the so-called "power of positive thinking" has gained a great deal of attention. Empirical (经验的) research has found that there are a lot of very real health benefits linked to positive thinking and optimistic attitudes. For example, positive thinking can make one live longer, feel less depressed, become less likely to suffer from health problems like the common cold and cardiovascular disease-related death. But why exactly does positive thinking have such a strong impact on health? One theory is that people who think positively tend to live a healthier life in general; they may exercise more, follow a more nutritious (营养的) diet and avoid unhealthy behaviors. Even if you are not a natural-bom optimist, there are things you can do to learn how to think positively. For example, you are supposed to focus on your own inner monologue (独白) and stay away from negative self-talk. When you are facing challenges and start engaging in negative thinking, call a friend of family member who you can count on to offer positive encouragement and feedback. Overall, remember that to think positively, you need to nurture (滋养) yourself. Investing energy in things you enjoy and surrounding yourself with optimistic people are just two ways that you can encourage positive thinking in your life.
A story posted by The New York Post Monday tells the tale of Katrina Holte, a Hillsboro woman who quit her job to cosplay a 1950s housewife. Let me start by expressing admiration to Holte for using her 2019 freedoms to follow her 1950s dreams. Everyone should be so lucky as to get to decide what they wear and how they spend their time. That’s the future our foremothers fought for. But as much fun as I am sure she is having living a vintage (复古的) life, which literally includes watching shows like “I Love Lucy” and listening to vinyl recordings (刻录碟片) , I think it’s important to remember that being a 1950s housewife was actually totally awful, and something our grandmothers and mothers fought against. For example, once I called my grandma and asked her for her recipe for Cloud Biscuits, these delicious biscuits she used to make that we would cover with butter and homemade raspberry jam on Thanksgiving. “Why would you want that?” she said. “Go to the store. Go to the freezer section. Buy some pre-made biscuits and put them in the oven.” She straight-up refused to give me the recipe, because it was hard and took a long time to make. In her mind, it was a waste of time. Getting off the phone, it occurred to me that spending every day of your life serving a husband and five children wasn’t fun at all. And then there are the grandchildren who eventually come along demanding Cloud Biscuits, a whole new expanded set of people to feed. She was basically a slave to those hungry mouths, cooking scratch meals three times a day When she wasn’t trapped in the kitchen, she had to keep the house clean, make sure she looked good enough to be socially acceptable, and make sure her kids and husband looked good enough to be socially acceptable. And she had no days off. I know my grandma loves her kids and her grandkids, her husband and the life she led, but man, it must have been a lot of thankless, mindless labor. No wonder everyone went all-in on processed foods when they came around. Imagine the nice break something like a microwave dinner would give a woman working, unpaid, for her family every single day? I also had another grandma. She was a scholar who helped found the Center for the Study of Women in Society at University of Oregon. She was a pioneering second-wave feminist who wrote books, gave lectures and traveled the world. But, she did all of that after divorcing my grandpa, when most of her kids were out of the house. Back then, in the 1950s and the 1960s, there was no illusion about women “having it all”. How could that even possibly happen? If you were taking care of a family, waiting on your husband, you had no time to follow your dreams, unless you made that your dream A lot of women took that approach. We call it Stockholm Syndrome now. And of course, these women I am talking about are upper-middle-class white women. Romanticizing the 1950s is especially disgusting when you think about how women of color and poor women were treated back then, and the lack of education and choices available to them. Because the women in this country demanded something approaching equality, Holte has the chance to live out her fantasy. Not every woman in America is so lucky. We still don’t have pay equality and in many states, we still don’t have autonomy over our own bodies. Poor women and women of color still lack the opportunities of their wealthy and white peers. And while it’s getting better, women are still expected to be responsible for the emotional labor of running a household and raising the children. But at least we can get jobs. At least we don’t have to sew our own clothes, wear a full face of makeup every day and spend hours making Cloud Biscuits some ungrateful kid will wolf down, barely remembering to say thank you. 1.According to the author, what is the future our foremothers fought for? A.Watching shows like “I Love Lucy” and listening to vinyl recordings. B.Having the freedom to make choices in their daily life. C.Making Cloud Biscuits for their kids and husbands. D.Making sure their kids and husbands socially acceptable. 2.What does the underlined word “that” in paragraph 13 refer to? A.Writing books, giving lectures and traveling the world. B.Divorcing husband when kids were out of house. C.Taking care of a family and waiting on husband. D.Women’s illusion about “having it all”. 3.What does the “Stockholm Syndrome” in paragraph 14 really mean in the passage? A.Women have been used to the unfair treatment at home B.Women nowadays like the way of life in the 1950s. C.Victims end up sympathizing with the abusers. D.Women have the chance to live out their dreams. 4.The author thinks of the life of a 1950s housewife as ________. A.fantastic B.admirable C.awful D.unforgettable 5.What can we learn from the passage? A.It was a waste of time to give grandchildren the recipe. B.All women are not lucky to follow their own dreams in America now. C.Housewives received recognition for their efforts from family members. D.The upper-middle-class white women did a better job in running the household. 6.What is the author’s main purpose in writing this passage? A.To show great appreciation to her grandmas. B.To call on housewives to claim the pay for the housework they undertake. C.To draw readers’ attention to the situations women face, especially those poor and of color. D.To arouse women’s awareness of equal pay at work.
What will higher education look like in 2050? That was the question addressed Tuesday night by Michael Crow, president of Arizona State University. “We’re at the end of the fourth wave of change in higher education,” Crow began, arguing that research universities followed the initial establishment of higher education, Public colleges, and land-grant schools in the timeline of America. In less than a half-century, he said, global market competition will be at its fastest rates of change ever, with several multitrillion — dollar economies worldwide. According to a recent projection, the nation’s population could reach 435 million, with a large percentage of those residents economically disadvantaged. In addition, climate change will be meaningfully uncontrollable in many parts of the world. The everyday trends seen today, such as declining performance of students at all levels, particularly in math and science, and declining wages and employment among the less educated, will only continue. Crow maintained, and are to say the least, not contributing to fulfilling the dream of climbing the social ladder mobility, quality of life, sustainable environment, and longer life spans that most Americans share. “How is it that we can have these great research universities and have negative-trending outcomes?” Crow said in a talk “I hold the universities accountable.... We are part of the problem.” Among the “things that we do that make the things that we teach less learnable,” Crow said, are the strict separation of disciplines, academic rigidity, and conservatism, the desire of universities to imitate schools at the top of the social ranks, and the lack of the computer system ability that would allow a large number of students to be educated for a small amount of money. Since 2002, when Crow started being in charge at Arizona State — which he calls the “new American university” — he has led more than three dozen initiatives that aim to make the school “inclusive, scalable, fast, adaptive, challenge-focused, and willing to take risks.” Among those initiatives were a restructuring of the engineering and life sciences schools to create more linkages between disciplines; the launch of the School of Earth and Space Exploration and the School of sustainability; the start of a Teachers College to address K-12 performance and increase the status of the Education Department at the university; and broadened access, increasing the freshman class size by 42 percent and the enrollment of students living below the poverty line by 500 percent. Universities must start, Crow noted, “by becoming self-reflective architects, figuring out what we have and what we actually need instead of what legend tells us we have to be.” Research universities today have “run their course,” he added. “Now is the time for variety.” During a discussion afterward, Crow clarified and expanded on some of his points. He discussed, for example, the school's distance-leading program. “Nearly 40 percent of undergraduates are taking at least one course online,” he said, which helps the school to keep costs down while advancing interactive learning technologies. He said that Arizona State is working to increase the transfer and completion rates of community-college students, of whom only about 15 percent, historically, complete their later degrees. “We’ve built a system that will allow them to track into universities,” particularly where “culturally complex barriers” beyond finances limit even the most gifted students. 1.The fourth wave of change in America's higher education refers to ________. A.public colleges B.land-grant schools C.research universities D.initial higher education 2.Which is NOT part of the American dream most people share _________. A.People enjoy a quality life. B.People live longer and longer. C.The freedom to move around. D.An environment that is sustainable. 3.Which one is similar to the underlined word “architect” in meaning? A.The author of the guidebook is an architect by profession. B.If you want to refurnish the house, consult the architect. C.Deng Xiaoping is one of the architects of the PRC. D.Tom is considered one of the best landscape architect here. 4.With the distance-learning program, Arizona State University is able to ___________ . A.enroll 40% of its students online B.keep costs down without a loss of quality C.provide an even greater number of courses D.attract the most gifted students all over the world
Why would human beings waste a third of their lives sleeping when they could be doing more important things like looking after their families or working? Some scientists believe sleeping helps recharge the body, while others think it is important for strengthening newly-formed memories. Now, there is new evidence which suggests that the purpose of sleep may be to forget some of the millions of new things we learn each day. The neurons (神经元) in the human brain consist of fibers called dendrites (树突). These grow as we learn new things and connect the brain's cells to each other at contact points called synapses (突触). The larger the dendrites become and the more cells they connect, the more information we store. In 2003, Giulio Tononi and Chiara Cirelli, both biologists at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, suggested a new idea: The things our brains learn each day result in so many synapses that things start to get a little messy. Sleeping allows us to sort through the "noise" and dispense all the unnecessary information, leaving behind only the most important memories- Recently, the university's research has provided direct evidence to support the theory. The experiment involved analyzing 6,920 synapses in the brain shavings from two groups of mice over a four — year period; one group had been allowed to sleep, while the other had been kept awake and entertained with toys. The researchers discovered that the brain shavings of the sleeping mice had nearly 20 percent fewer synapses than those that had been kept awake and entertained. It was also evident during the study that the brain does not shave every synapse. 20% of neurons remained unchanged; these were most likely well-established memories. Therefore, although we may be sleeping to forget some of what we've learned, the brain "forgets" in a smart way. Most researchers believe clearing our brains is not the only purpose of sleep. Resting our minds and bodies has also been found to help with other biological functions like strengthening our immunity. Though scientists may never agree on a single reason, they are all sure of one thing — a good night's rest is essential for our health. So try and spend at least a third of your day sleeping! 1.What will happen when we learn new things? A.We tend to forget some key information. B.We develop the ability to recharge the body. C.The dendrites expand and connect brain's cells. D.The neurons gather at what are called contact points. 2.Which of the following can replace the underlined word “dispense” in Paragraph 3? A.Pick up. B.Get rid of. C.Bring down. D.Pull out of. 3.What is the author's purpose of writing the text? A.To prove a new theory. B.To report a new discovery. C.To show sleep good for memory. D.To discuss how long one should sleep.
Prospect Park Soiree (晚会) DESCRIPTION Attend the most celebrated party of the year! We provide the entertainment and breathtaking setting, while you gather with thousands of friends — new and old — to enjoy an evening under stars in Prospect Park. Wear your most festive clothes, prepare a delicious feast, and dine and dance under the stars in one of Prospect Park's most secluded (僻静的) locations. Show off your creativity with a show-stopping topper — a fabulous hat — as well as table decor that celebrates the beautiful surroundings. We are excited to introduce this year's entertainment! Inspired by the Big Band Era of Jazz, Dandy Wellington and his Band have taken the sounds of the 1930's and 40's and created a world of well-dressed music. Post-dinner, enjoy a DJ dance party with DJ Cosmo Baker, who has played alongside artists as diverse as Drake, Jay-Z, Frank Ocean, The Roots, Erykah Badu, Pitbull, Trey Songz and Moby. Proceeds (收入) benefit Prospect Park Alliance, the non-profit organization that sustains (供养), restores and advances Prospect Park for the benefit of the diverse communities that call Brooklyn home. EVENT DETAILS: 5pm: Gates open 6 pm: Dinner begins with live jazz of Dandy Wellington and his band. 8 pm: Dance party begins with a live set by DJ Cosmo Baker 10 pm: Soiree concludes . Learn more and view our event galleries! Please note: • Guests bring their own food and table decor. Tables and chairs are provided. • Tables each accommodate up to 10 guests. • Groups of 20+ can contact us at soiree@prospectpark. org for assistance. • Groups smaller than 10 people are encouraged to share tables. • Prospect Park Soiree will take place, rain or shine. • Help us keep the Park green: trash bags will be provided. • Barbecues and other open flames are not allowed in Prospect Park. • Tents and other structures are not permitted. • Tickets are non — refundable (不可退费的), but are transferable. 1.What can we learn about Prospect Park Soiree? A.People can attend the amusement activities for free. B.People can camp in Prospect Park under the stars. C.Prospect Park Alliance provides financial support for it. D.Prospect Park Soiree includes a live jazz and a dance party, 2.If you and one of your friends attend Prospect Park Soiree,_________. A.you will be advised to share a table with other people B.you'd better introduce him/her to other participants C.you should contact the staff by emailing in advance D.you are expected to bring tables and chairs with you
On a freezing December afternoon, Tyler Freburger was standing in front of a set of mirrors wearing a suit picked out for him by a tailor to attend a funeral. As a homeless veteran (老兵) living in Baltimore, Mr. Freburger would usually have difficulty _______ such an outfit (一套衣服), especially one selected for him _______. But in this instance, he was _______ the nonprofit Sharp Dressed Man. Since 2011, the organization has been helping men improve their lives by _______ them for job interviews and other_______with well-fitting suits. This is not a “grab any jacket off the rack (架子)” kind of experience; _______, the nonprofit provides a “measure-to-fit” personalized styling experience. The nonprofit was _______by clothing designer Christopher Schafer. He opened a shop in downtown Baltimore not long after _______ from London, where he learned the art of_______and design. Once when Schafer was ________________ some custom suits to a customer, he was ________________ handed two bags of gently ________________suits in return. “He said I ________________ him with how I made his custom suits fit, and he couldn't wear his old suits anymore.” Schafer found a nonprofit that would ________________ the suits, but as time went on, more of his ________________ did the same thing. At the suggestion of a friend, he decided to found his own nonprofit, Sharp Dressed Man. The organization's space ________________ a traditional men's clothing store, ________________ with volunteer tailors and racks of clothing. It's open one day a week for those who have been referred. Schafer sees the nonprofit as filling the ________________ between job training and the ________________required for a person to land a job. “If you treat a guy with ________________ he has a better chance of treating himself with it,” he says. 1.A.sorting B.storing C.sewing D.securing 2.A.automatically B.personally C.partly D.generally 3.A.appointed to B.accustomed to C.referred to D.opposed to 4.A.promoting B.arranging C.rewarding D.equipping 5.A.occasions B.discounts C.benefits D.systems 6.A.thus B.meanwhile C.otherwise D.instead 7.A.found B.launched C.surrounded D.shifted 8.A.escaping B.returning C.differing D.hearing 9.A.counting B.transporting C.measuring D.packing 10.A.delivering B.ordering C.folding D.advertising 11.A.naturally B.doubtfully C.urgently D.unexpectedly 12.A.fancy B.alternative C.worn D.clumsy 13.A.bothered B.spoiled C.discouraged D.interrupted 14.A.exhibit B.possess C.accept D.clean 15.A.relatives B.designers C.clerks D.clients 16.A.suits B.threatens C.resembles D.strengthens 17.A.adequate B.complete C.economic D.complicated 18.A.hardship B.relationship C.gap D.position 19.A.status B.feel C.talent D.look 20.A.dignity B.curiosity C.honesty D.caution
— Eric, I am burnt out as I've been working on my essay all the lime. —______ . You will surely make it. A.Don't put on airs B.Give me a break C.Don't get on my nerve D.Hang in there
After 30 years of seemingly ______ advice aimed at lowering dietary fat, Americans have grown fatter than ever A.solid B.artificial C.confidential D.authentic
At present, there are many instances the governments distribute money to the citizens worldwide, but the sources of fund are still limited. A.how B.which C.where D.when
The auto company succeeded in developing a new type of new energy vehicle, ________ countless failure. A.experiencing B.to experience C.to have experienced D.having experienced
—What do you think of her suggestion? — ______ it would be much more sensible to talk about it later. A.Usually B.Generally C.Actually D.Exactly
—How are you getting along with your presentation? —Almost ready, and I ______ all I am supposed to. A.did B.had done C.have done D.shall have done
Nearby, ______ Mrs. White, stretching out cautiously to collect her costly jewels. A.standing on a wooden box was B.was standing on a wooden box C.on a wooden box was standing D.was on a wooden box standing
—It's so cold here! Why haven't you turned on your air-conditioner? —Well, it ______ turn on. A.shouldn't B.can't C.won't D.shan't
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