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听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 1.What kind of room does Mr. Johnson need? A.A double room. B.A single room. C.A business room. 2.How much will Mr. Johnson pay for the room a night? A.100 dollars. B.120 dollars. C.200 dollars. 3.What does Mr. Johnson tell the woman? A.His name and flight number. B.His name and phone number. C.His phone number and email address. 4.When will Mr. Johnson land? A.At 7:00 p.m. B.At 9:00 p.m. C.At 10:00 p.m.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 1.How much money does Chris have? A.25 yuan. B.50 yuan. C.100 yuan. 2.What does Chris say about Pookie? A.He is lost. B.He is dead. C.He is sick. 3.What do we know about Stan? A.He has several kids. B.He loves dogs. C.He is helpful.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 1.Why doesn’t the man take the first table? A.It’s too small. B.The style isn’t nice. C.He doesn’t like the color. 2.How does the man pay? A.In cash. B.With a store card. C.By credit card. 3.Where does the conversation probably take place? A.In a restaurant. B.In a furniture store. C.At the woman’s house.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 1.How often does Tim run now? A.Every day. B.About two days a week. C.About four days a week. 2.When did Tim start running? A.When he was in university. B.When he was in high school. C.When he was in primary school.
Why does the man want the apartment outside the city? A.It’s cheaper. B.It’s larger. C.It’s more convenient.
What does the man think of the show? A.It’s funny. B.It’s out of style. C.It’s a modern show.
What does the woman want to buy? A.A coat. B.A hat. C.A box.
What will the man do with the TV? A.Turn it up. B.Turn it off. C.Turn it down.
Where is Mike from? A.Canada. B.Japan. C.Australia.
假如你是李华，你的朋友Smith是一位独自在国际部学习的英国交换生，正在准备汉语的HSK考试，感到压力很大，想得到你的建议。请按以下内容要点给他回信。 要点：1. 如何应对压力 2. 如何准备汉语考试 3. 给他鼓励和安慰 注意：1. 词数100左右； 2. 可以适当增加细节，使行文连贯； 3. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。 Dear Smith, I’m glad to have heard from you. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua
假定英语老师要求同桌之间互相修改作文，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：在错的词下面划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。 注意： 1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限1词； 2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。 A charity sale was successfully held on our school playground. In order to organize successfully, we had made the full preparations. When the day finally came, the playground were crowded with people, interested in the things on sale. There were variously used books and magazines, ranged from classic literature works to popular science books, as well as second-hand goods in good condition. The notebook copy from excellent students were the most popular. Not only students but also teachers come to offer us support. Some helped selling goods, and others even sang songs to promote the sale! By the end of the activity, to everyone's surprise, we had raised 5000 yuan in total! All the money collected will go to the students on need to help with their studies. It's such a rewarding activity which students all look forward to the next charity sale.
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。 Shawn Cheshire is a blind cyclist who competed in the 2016 Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. She lost her ability 1.(see) after an accident nine years ago. She has tried to become as 2.(depend) as possible in the last few years. She said that, 3. a long time, she was in a really dark place and hated being blind. She said that sports and physical exercise gave 4.(she) another opportunity at living. Earlier this month, Cheshire crossed 68 kilometers of steep and uneven ground in the Grand Canyon(大峡谷). She did so in 24 hours and 15 minutes, 5. is believed to be a record for a blind hiker (徒步旅行者). The 6.(early) record of 28 hours 7.(set) in 2014. Three friends helped her during the Grand Canyon hike. They walked several steps apart. They guided and warned her of 8.(barrier). She listened for and followed the sound of a bell 9.(wear) by the lead hiker. She used hiking poles for balance. Cheshire and her friends finished the hike on October 8, 2018. She said as the group neared 10. end of the trip, “I had a huge ball of emotion welled up in my chest –I cannot believe we just did that.”
My fiance (未婚夫）and I were excited about shopping for our first home. But our funds (资金) were _______, and none of the houses in our price range seemed satisfactory. One agent (代理人)_______ a house in particular. Although her description sounded wonderful, the price was _______ our range, so we declined (拒绝). But she kept urging (催促) us to have a look _______. We finally did and it was _______ at first sight. It was Our Home, small and charming, overlooking a quiet lake. Walking through the rooms and talking with the owners, a nice elderly couple, we felt the warmth and _______ of the marriage within that home. As perfect as it was, the price remained too high for us. But every day, we would sit by the lake, looking at the house and dreaming of _______ it would be like to live there. Days later, we made a(n)_______ —far below the asking price. Surprisingly, they didn’t _______ us. They renewed their offer ________. It was also much more than we could afford but far ________ than the original asking price. The next day, we got a ________ message that another buyer had offered a much higher price. Even so, we decided to talk with the ________ directly. We made our final offer, which ________ was thousands of dollars less than the other buyer’s bid. We knew it,________ we had to try. “Sold!” said the owner. Then he ________: He’d seen us sitting by the lake all those times; he knew how much we loved the place and that we’d ________ the years of work they had put into their home; he realized he would take a ________ by selling it to us, but it was worthwhile; we were the people they wanted to live there. He told us to consider the ________ in the price as “an early wedding present.” That’s how we found our home and how I learned that when people are ________ they are not strangers, only friends we haven’t yet met. 1.A.needed B.limited C.enough D.large 2.A.recommended (推荐) B.decorated C.sold D.rented 3.A.below B.within C.beyond D.between 4.A.at least B.at most C.at times D.at band 5.A.relief B.concern C.love D.curiosity 6.A.pride B.happiness C.challenge D.desire 7.A.which B.why C.that D.what 8.A.effort B.offer C.promise D.profit 9.A.come across B.look after C.depend on D.laugh at 10.A.instead B.indeed C.aside D.apart 11.A.worse B.better C.less D.higher 12.A.relaxing B.disappointing C.pleasant D.regular 13.A.agents B.buyers C.managers D.owners 14.A.already B.still C.generally D.ever 15.A.so B.or C.for D.but 16.A.apologized B.complained C.criticized D.explained 17.A.check B.analyze C.appreciate D.ignore 18.A.loss B.risk C.chance D.lead 19.A.increase B.difference C.interest D.average 20.A.kind B.polite C.smart D.energetic
It is believed that raisins (葡萄干) were discovered in the Middle East, where they were treasured. Any food that wouldn't spoil in the hot sun was very valuable. Prehistoric drawings in France show that raisins have been enjoyed in southern Europe for thousands of years. 1. In 1000 B.C. the Jews paid their taxes with raisins. Two jars of raisins in ancient Rome could buy one slave boy. 2. In North America, the original mistake of leaving grapes to wither (枯萎) on the vine was not the only time raisins accidentally became popular. In the 1870s many people were growing grapes in California. 3. Most Americans had never heard of raisins at that time. In September, 1873 a severe heat wave struck the area. Before the growers could pick all their grapes, they withered on the vine. The grapes were lost. One grower took the dried grapes to a grocer in San Francisco. 4. The new accidental raisins grew into a major industry in California. Today almost all the raisins eaten in the United States are grown in California. California produces a third of the world's raisins. 5. Raisins also provide potassium, magnesium, calcium and certain B vitamins. Without added preservatives (防腐剂), raisins will stay fresh, delicious and nutritious if kept in a cool place. Raisins are tiny, portable and above all delicious. A. They have been used for necklaces and as religious symbols. B. Raisins are children's favorite snacks. C. The grapes were either eaten as fresh fruit or were made into wine. D. The grocer was unwilling to buy the dried grapes. E. Raisins are high in iron, which is important to children's growing bodies. F. Roman doctors believed raisins could cure anything from mushroom poisoning to old age. G. The grocer's customers discovered that raisins made a delicious treat.
The San Francisco Giants added a special pitcher（投球手）for the day. It was small—yet fierce—Hailey Dawson, who has a 3D-printed hand. The energetic 8-year-old from Nevada was invited to throw out the first pitch at the Giants game on Sunday. Dawson was born with Poland syndrome（综合症）, a disorder in which affected individuals are born with missing or underdeveloped muscles on one side of the body. It affected her hand. With a traditional prosthetic（假肢）potentially costing thousands of dollars, Hailey’s mom, Yong Dawson turned to the University of Nevada, Las Vegas for help. She emailed UNLV engineering, and they accepted the challenge. Brendan O’Toole, chairman of the mechanical engineering department, said he and his team had got a lot of requests, “but this one was different.” They got to work using a 3D-printer.Several prototypes（原型）and fittings later, Dawson got her first hand about four years ago. Hailey’s mother said the hand had given her daughter a wonderful lift. “When she puts this robotic hand on, it changes her personality and confidence level,” Yong Dawson told CBS San Francisco. “I love seeing that. I just wanted her to have an even playing field.” When she arrived at AT&T Park on Sunday, Hailey got to hang out with players in the shelter at the side of the sports field. They even let her try on their World Series rings. Using her 3D-printed hand, Dawson threw out the perfect first pitch. Then with a wave and a smile, she headed into the stands to cheer on her newfound friends on the Giants. 1.What caused the function loss of Hailey’s hand? A.A serious brain disorder. B.A born physical problem. C.An awful game accident. D.An unexpected infection. 2.Why did Yong Dawson ask the University of Nevada for help? A.She couldn’t find a suitable hospital. B.She knew it had the advanced 3D-printer. C.She couldn’t afford a traditional prosthetic. D.She was forced to accept the tough challenge. 3.What is Hailey’s mother’s attitude towards the 3D-printed hand? A.Skeptical. B.Positive. C.Ambiguous. D.Cautious. 4.Which of the following is the best title for the text? A.Mother’s love makes a huge difference B.A talented young pitcher gets a great future C.The 3D-printing technology is changing our life D.A girl with a3D-printed hand throws her first pitch
Decision-making can be extremely difficult. Decision-making styles are significantly different in different cultures. In any approach to a problem and in any negotiations, the Western world turns to the "I to you" approach while Japan, the "you to you" approach. The former means both sides present their arguments openly from their own point of view. Naturally, often comes a confrontation (冲突) situation, which Westerners are very skillful in dealing with. The latter is based on each side trying to understand the other person's point of view. Thus, the direction of the meeting is a mutual (相互的) attempt to reduce confrontation and achieve harmony. Besides, Western decision-making goes mostly from top management and often does not consult middle management or the worker. However, in Japan great consideration is given to the thoughts and opinions of everyone at all levels. Based on "bottom-up direction", ideas can be created at the lowest levels, travel upward through an organization and have an effect on the final decision. Difference in decision-making also comes from different communication styles. The Japanese business person works to achieve harmony, even if the deal fails, and will spend whatever time is necessary to determine a "you to you" approach, communicating personal views only indirectly. They put a thorough job above the Western deadline approach. So the Japanese are thorough in their meetings. Thus Americans are often annoyed by the many meetings in many Japanese businesses. But where the American is pressing for a specific decision, the Japanese is trying to think up a rather broad direction. On the other hand, once a given agreement is made, it is the Japanese who sometimes wonder at the slow pace in which Westerners carry out the decision. The Japanese are eager to move forward and Westerners, perhaps, lag behind as they take the time for in-depth planning. 1.A Japanese business bases its decision . A.on top-down direction B.on nothing but its workers' views C.on bottom-up direction D.only on its top leaders' opinions 2.The text mainly tells us that Japan and the Western world . A.face great difficulty in making decisions B.are different in decision-making styles C.have all members contribute to a decision D.have two approaches:"I to you" and "you to I" 3.Which of the following is TRUE of the Westerners? A.They carry out the decision once it is made. B.There are many meetings in their businesses. C.They work to achieve harmony in doing business. D.They are good at handling confrontation situation. 4.The author's attitude towards Japanese decision-making is . A.positive B.critical C.negative D.casual
No longer in the pink The world is going to have to start thinking thoroughly to save its coral reefs. Corals are comeback creatures. As the world froze and melted and sea levels rose and fell over 30,000 years, Australia's Great Barrier Reef, which is roughly the size of Italy, died and revived five times. But now, thanks to human activity, corals face the most complex mixture of conditions they have yet had to deal with. According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, a rise in global temperatures of 1.5°C relative to pre-industrial times could cause coral reefs to decline by 70-90%. When waters become unusually warm, corals throw out the algae, leaving reefs a ghostly white. This ''bleaching'' is happening five times as often as it did in the 1970s. Corals need protection from local sources of harm. Their ecosystems suffer from coastal currents, whether dirty water or waste from farms. Plastic and other rubbish block sunlight and spread aggressive bacteria. Governments need to carry out tighter rules on these industries, such as tougher local building codes, and to put more effort into strengthening rules against overfishing. Many reefs that have been damaged could benefit from restoration. Coral's biodiversity offers hope, because the same coral will grow differently under different conditions. Corals of the western Pacific near Indonesia, for example, can survive higher temperatures than the same species in the eastern Pacific near Hawaii. Stronger measures to fight against the larger threats corals face should also attract more research. Shading reefs using a polymer film as a sunscreen to cool them is under discussion for parts of the Great Barrier Reef. Other schemes to help corals involve genetic engineering, selective breeding and brightening the clouds in the sky above an area of the reef by spraying salt into the lowest ones, so that they turn away more of the sun's energy. These measures may sound extreme, but people need to get used to thinking big. Dealing with the problems caused by climate change will call for some far-reaching ideas. 1.Thorough thinking is needed to save the coral reefs because __________. A.corals have come back in the Great Barrier Reef in Australia B.corals are frozen and melted five times over 30,000 years C.corals are strong enough to survive human activity D.human activity are threatening the condition of coral reefs 2.The underlined word ''bleaching'' most probably means _______. A.warming B.throwing out C.whitening D.dying 3.Corals are being damaged by the following local sources EXCEPT ___________. A.coastal water flows B.more sunlight C.waste from farms D.bad bacteria 4.Some extreme solutions to saving corals are mentioned in the passage in order to ______. A.encourage people to come up with more ideas B.introduce some advanced technological progress C.raise people's awareness of protecting the environment D.warn people of the threats and risks corals are facing
Singapore Garden Festival (SGF) is the only show in the world to gather the world's top award-winning garden and flowery designers under one roof. This ''must-see'' event will impress you with a wide range of displays and activities that have been planned specially for you. An experience of a lifetime awaits at the Singapore Garden Festival for you and your family. Mark your calendar today! Jacob Ballas Children's Garden Worry that your child is bored? Sign him or her up for a guided tour in Jacob Ballas Children's Garden. It will stimulate a sense of wonder in your child as it promises a unique discovery and provides interesting learning experiences in a garden setting. Let your child explore and play so that they will learn to take care of plants and the environment while you admire the exhibits with a peace of mind. Far East Organization Children's Garden Your child can have a fun-filled day with interactive games, water play features and educational programs in an abundant natural setting at Far East Organization Children's Garden! The play zone contains play such as a sway (摇摆) bridge and stepping springs, and the Fish Fountain with an interactive landscape of water tunnels and different fish-Shaped sculpture. Marine Cove Children's Outdoor Playground Come and bring your child to the 3500-square-metre playground suitable for children of various ages! It is located next to the beach, offering users open spaces and a good view of the sea. Your child can also join in the fun at a play area with talking tubes, fun mirrors and a drum set! The playground also has play equipment for children who have disabilities to play together. This includes special needs equipment such as sensory play panels. 1.Why is Singapore Garden Festival a ''must-see'' event? A.It is the only show to gather different roofs. B.It is a grand awarding ceremony for designers. C.It attracts flowery designers to the competition. D.It brings together the world-class garden and flowery designs. 2.What can the children do in Jacob Ballas Children's Garden? A.Have a good view of the sea. B.Participate in interactive games. C.Learn to look after the plants. D.Know about ways to design gardens. 3.Which of the following venues suits disabled children most? A.Marine Cove Children's Outdoor Playground. B.Far East Organization Children's Garden. C.Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden. D.The Fish Fountain.
某英文报社举办以“I Like Reading”为主题的征文活动，你打算投稿。请根据以下要点写一篇短文：. 你为什么喜欢读书；请给出至少两个理由。 你喜欢读哪一类的书（例如：历史、科学、文学等）？请给出至少两个理由。 注意：短文开头已给出，并不计人总词数（100词左右）。 I Like Reading Reading is my favorite hobby.
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：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。 注意：每句只有一处错误多改不计分。 1.I’d like to apply to a credit card. 2.Do you feel delighted when it comes learning English songs? 3.There is series of science books on the table. 4.My boss leaned against his table with his arms crossing. 5.The new well is twice as deeper than the old one. 6.This is the first time that I heard him sing. 7.Tao Xingzhi devoted his lifetime to educate the young generation in China. 8.The only way to influence others is to talk about that they want and show them how to get it. 9.It is estimated that the number of high school basketball fans is three times bigger than one of Canada. 10.All parents, teachers and students have a desire to achieve his best.
原文填空（每空只写一词） In Britain and the USA, the managing directors 1. presidents of big companies are often 2. of being ‘fat cats’, i.e. bosses 3. salaries are often twenty-five times more than the company’s 4. worker. When times are hard and workers are 5. off, they receive very little. Departing directors, on the other hand, get big golden6.. 7. contrast, in Japan the ratio between the 8. and lowest paid is normally a more modest seven or eight to one. In 9., large Japanese companies have the 10.of taking care of all their employees, and the concept of a ‘job for life’ is still, by and large, true.
I remember when I was young, people often asked me, “What are you going to be when you grow up?” It _______ being a cowboy or some super hero. Later it was a fireman, a policeman, a lawyer. As I grew older, my dreams for the future _______. When I was in college, I set my heart on becoming _______ like my father. _______ I studied and prepared for that. I reached the _______ in the end and I was teaching _______ full-time for much of my adult life. However, there is a “thief” that goes around stealing our _______. Sometimes, the thief will come as a parent, or a friend, but the _______ thief is usually _______. We find ourselves just about reaching the top, and a “small” ________ inside says, “You’ll never make ________.” “You ________ possibly do this.” On and on the “small” voice predicts our failure. Failure, ________ is one of the most important tools we have may teach us valuable ________. When we learn these lessons well, we are ready ________ success. I always tell my children that you are ________ to do anything that your heart desires. Remember the saying, “Nothing is ________ to a willing heart.” There are ________ “overnight” successes, but with determination, they will come. Imagine ________ a life you dream of. Then in your heart, believe it will happen to you. Then work, work, work. You’ll get the picture. So, be true to your dream, and don’t let anyone ________ it from you---especially yourself. 1.A.insisted on B.kept on C.felt like D.started out 2.A.changed B.planned C.failed D.left 3.A.a doctor B.an engineer C.a musician D.a teacher 4.A.But B.Or C.So D.As 5.A.aim B.agreement C.decision D.position 6.A.hardly B.nearly C.slightly D.extremely 7.A.money B.plan C.dreams D.friends 8.A.greatest B.poorest C.tallest D.oldest 9.A.themselves B.ourselves C.yourselves D.itself 10.A.sound B.noise C.speech D.voice 11.A.it B.her C.him D.me 12.A.can B.can’t C.must D.mustn’t 13.A.where B.who C.when D.which 14.A.stages B.lessons C.suggestions D.choices 15.A.to B.for C.at D.with 16.A.able B.ready C.likely D.necessary 17.A.interesting B.important C.impossible D.necessary 18.A.many B.some C.different D.no 19.A.spending B.planning C.living D.changing 20.A.buy B.fool C.steal D.borrow
A principal in Manhattan informed parents that there would be no more homework for the public school’s students. And then came the arguments — not from teachers, but from parents. Some said they would transfer their children to another school. Some said they were finding online sources of homework for their children. They were not convinced of the explanation from Principal Jane Hsu about the negative effects of homework on young children, including lack of time for other activities and family time, and loss of interest in learning. Hsu suggested children should spend their time on activities that had been found to be good for their academic, social and emotional development. As a supporter of Hsu’s approach, I wonder how many of the parental arguments occur not because of what children will miss out on, but because parents themselves no longer feel confident about their ability to help their children develop without highly structured activities to guide them. I’m reminded of a meeting at the school my younger daughter was about to start when she was 6. The head of the school met with parents to say that she was also considering doing away with homework. One mom objected because homework was her “special time” each day with her child when they could sit down together to go through the work. The head of the school appeared surprised at this. She gently suggested that the mother should read to her child, or that they should cook dinner together. It’s been sad already to see that kids, between their structured soccer practices and their homework, have very little time to play. But it’s even sadder to see the parental nervousness about what might happen to a third-grader who has more time to create, think, read, interact with others, or imagine. What might happen, I believe, must be more happiness, more energy and better physical fitness. 1.From Paragraph 1, we know . A.teachers are strongly opposed to giving no homework to their students B.the idea of no homework has led to a heated debate C.children greatly benefit from the idea of no homework D.other activities have taken the place of the homework 2.Why did one mom object to the idea of no homework for kids? A.Her child might lose interest in learning. B.Her child might have less time to think. C.She enjoyed the time doing homework with her child. D.Homework is good for children’s academic development. 3.What is the author’s attitude towards Principal Jane Hsu’s suggestion? A.Indifferent. B.Positive. C.Negative. D.Critical. 4.The passage is mainly about . A.whether the parents should transfer their children to public school B.the benefits of doing homework C.the necessity of changing the education system D.whether the students should do homework after school
Group exercise is one of the most effective ways to improve physical fitness and sustain a healthy lifestyle.Group exercise is challenging, yet fun and empowering! Of course everyone knows that exercise is good for the body.However, studies have shown that when exercise is performed in groups, it's not only great for improving physical health but for psychological health. It's an opportunity to be social, release endorphins , and improve your strength. Additionally, group exercise creates a community feel and the shared common goal motivates participants to work hard. The instrumental support of taking on a fitness journey with others proves more effective than going to the gym alone. Another beneficial aspect of group exercise is the informational support participants receive from the instructor.Many people fear the gym because they feel lost and don't want to embarrass themselves. If you feel you can relate, then group training is an even better option for you. It's a great opportunity to learn more about fitness through the clear instruction and supervision of a fitness instructor. If you're tired of wandering around the gym wasting time and becoming bored, !you can attend an upbeat group fitness class that'll keep your workout on track. Don't let fitness frighten you! If you're serious about wanting to live a healthy lifestyle, it's extremely important to surround yourself with people who'll provide you with the proper emotional support. I wouldn't scold anyone for deciding to party on weekends and in turn I wouldn't expect anyone to give offence to me for focusing on my health. Surround yourself with people who uplift, encourage and understand you! Make fitness even more fun by trying something new or any group fitness class, with a friend. Plan to go for a jog together. Then try a fun healthy restaurant or fresh juice bar! Fitness can be both fun and social! Surrounding yourself with people who'll provide you with respect support can be very beneficial while working towards reaching health and fitness goals. First, decide to do it for yourself and work towards staying positive. Then make sure the people you surround yourself with are supportive. Don't let negativity ruin your motivation. 1.The first paragraph focuses on . A.the greatest challenge of group exercise B.the most effective way to improve physical fitness C.the contribution of group exercise to psychological health D.the shared common goal in performing exercise in groups 2.The underlined word "upbeat" in the second paragraph probably means " A.cheerful B.average C.serious D.temporal 3.When it comes to emotional support, the author thinks it necessary A.to sustain a colorful lifestyle B.to party on weekends with positive people C.to try a fun healthy restaurant regularly D.to surround yourself with supportive people 4.What would be the best title for the passage? A.Seeking Support B.Supporting Health C.Improving Your Strength D.Building Up Fitness
As anyone who freelances (做自由职业) knows，there are lots of advantages of working at home alone. But there are drawbacks too，like the potential loneliness. No wonder coworking spaces are becoming so popular：they permit selfemployed individuals to feel like they are part of all office environment，while making them get some work done too. But renting a coworking space does cost money. Now a Swedish project is aiming to change that by turning people’s underused homes into temporary coworking spaces，available to freelancers for free. Hoffice was started by freelancers Christofer Gradin Franzen and Johline Zandra about a year ago in Stockholm when they invited a few people into their home office to work together. It was a great success，and the project has since spread to a number of cities in Europe，North and South America，Australia，India and Japan. Anyone can sign up and offer their home space as a free coworking space，or go to find a Hoffice near them. On a Hoffice day，everyone arrives and starts work at a certain hour. After 45 minutes，everyone gets up to take a break，stretch，do qigong or yoga for 10 to 15 minutes. Afterwards，people can gather around again，and restate their intentions and goals for the rest of the work day，as a way to motivate each other. Meals can be eaten together at a certain hour，potluckstyle (家常饭) or by bringing your own lunch. This process creates an encouraging and supportive work environment. As some freelancers describe，“By working at Hoffice，we give ourselves and each other the gift to spend our days in a social working environment，where we are extremely productive without ignoring our other human needs. We also make sure to give us and each other what we need to feel calm，happy，inspired and creative during the working day.” So Hoffice is not just about sharing space；it’s also about a free exchange of ideas. And perhaps the best thing is that Hoffices are free to use. 1.What does the underlined word “drawbacks” in paragraph 1 probably mean? A.mistakes B.disadvantages C.difficulties D.burdens 2.What do we know about Hoffice according to the text? A.It is becoming increasingly popular. B.It has been around for quite a few years. C.It has created many new job opportunities. D.It is suitable for people from all walks of life. 3.What’s the main idea of Paragraph 3? A.How people respond to Hoffice. B.How a Hoffice day works. C.What people share at Hoffice. D.What Hoffice means to people. 4.Some freelancers’ descriptions of Hoffice suggest that they . A.benefit a lot from the working style B.work longer than before C.expect more people to join them D.can’t be separated from each other
The International Voluntary Service runs a number of Youth Exchanges throughout the year. Youth Exchanges give small groups of 4-5 young people the opportunity to take part in volunteering trips abroad for an average of two weeks．These young people are joined by 4-5 young people from 3-4 other nationalities and are a wonderful intercultural experience in a safe environment. Example Youth Exchanges： Youth Exchange 1 Location：Ireland Other nationalities：Ireland，Spain，Italy，Hungary Theme：Focuses on the topic of community reconstruction and community activities—exploring how local issues facing our communities are connected to global issues．The group will also learn about the eco-village as an example of a community and take part in team-building activities. Youth Exchange 2 Location：France Other nationalities：Bulgaria，Italy，France Theme：Organic gardening & continual living．This project will take place in a natural park，where the group will take part in gardening activities and games／workshops about continuous development． Youth Exchange 3 Location：Macedonia Other nationalities：Serbia，Turkey，Ireland Theme：Foster social inclusion and motivate personal development of young people through sports and outdoor activities．Promote outdoor activities as a tool to help inclusion of young people with fewer opportunities． Youth Exchange 4 Location：Italy Other nationalities：Italy，Bulgaria，Greece Theme：A sociaI-environmental project that intends to promote social inclusion and continuable development，regarded as a process of civil rights and active citizenship. Over 10 days, the group will participate in activities to raise awareness about the effect of our behavior on the environment． 1.What do you focus on when travelling in France? A.Gardening work. B.Civil rights. C.Developing social inclusion. D.Rebuilding communities. 2.If you are interested in protecting the environment，you can take part in ________. A.Youth Exchange 1 B.Youth Exchange 2 C.Youth Exchange 3 D.Youth Exchange 4 3.Which nationality are Youth Exchanges most popular with? A.Spain． B.Italy. C.Ireland. D.France.
假定你是李华，是某高中的一名学生。为了让更多的人了解中国优秀的传统文化，你校近日将举办中国传统文化展(the Traditional Chinese Culture Exhibition)。请给你的外教Mr. Smith写一封电子邮件，邀请他参加。邮件的内容包括: 1、展会的宗旨，时间，地点及参加人； 2、展出内容:相关书籍、图片、实物等； 注意:1、词数100左右；2、可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Dear Mr. Smith, _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua
每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加，删除或修改, 请在原句中修改。 增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧）， 并在符号下面写出该加的词。 删除：把多余的词用斜线（＼）划掉。 修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在横线下面写出修改后的词。 注意：每句只有一处错误，多改不计分。 1.Astronauts orbited the Earth even if they were weightless. 2.Francis Galton,born in 1822, he was a remarkable man. 3.In spite our success or defeat, we can learn a great deal from the effort we make. 4.The spacecraft is hurtling around the Earth very fast that it counteracts the effect of gravity. 5.Thinking positive in everyday life will also help in your growth as a human being. 6.At that time, my parents, though sympathetic and sharing my love of music, disapprove of it as a profession. 7.The turning point of my life was my decision to give up a promising business career and studying music. 8.The pressure to make every moment count makes difficult for Americans to relax. 9.Writing stories and articles are what I enjoy most. 10.Grandma said that she had a lot of trouble read your handwriting.
根据首字母及汉语提示拼写单词或在空白处填入一个合适的词 1.He was sent on a m__________(任务) to North America. 2.You must not s__________(牺牲，舍弃) studies for pleasure. 3.The books in the library are c__________ (分类) according to subjects. 4.John was arrested for s__________ (庇护，窝藏) enemy soldiers. 5.I admire her d__________ (决心) to get it right. 6.He writes e__________ (专门地) for China Daily. 7.We will be exploring different a__________ (方法) to gathering information. 8.I p__________ (恐慌) when I saw smoke coming out of the engine. 9.He was the first to pose an a__________ (可供选择的) concept of the world. 10.It is i__________ (不合适的，不恰当的) for parents to put too heavy duties on their children. 11.Do not follow __________ the path may lead. 12.She resigned __________ the government last week. 13.He did not let anger take hold __________ him. 14.The sun is the center of our solar system and, in ________way, it is our anchor. 15.They thanked Tom, without __________ support they would not have succeeded.
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。（答题卡上E涂AB；F涂AC； G涂AD) How to Study Better If you want to study better, you should pay attention to learning methods, study skills and study habits. Developing them can help you learn better. Keep your study area tidy and organized. Papers, books, magazines, or pictures all over your work area may distract you from the work you have to do.1.If there are too many icons on your desktop, it is difficult for you to find what you need immediately. Maintain a quiet work area for yourself. Make sure your work area is free of distractions. There are too many distractions at home, such as a phone, music, TV, friends, or family members. Proper study space can usually be found in the public library, school library, or your bedroom.2. 3.While learning, you need write, calculate and look up something. So it is very important and necessary to have all the necessary materials and tools that you need with you. In this way, you needn’t be busy borrowing them. 4.In addition to reading your textbook, it is helpful to read or view materials from other sources, such as newspapers, magazines, the Internet, and television programs. You can understand what you will learn in class better. Never forget to take notes carefully in class. Taking notes carefully can help to grasp the key parts.5.We can say that it is really a successful way to study. A.A quiet place can help to improve study efficiency. B.You should know how to schedule your study time. C.The same is your computer desktop. D.Try hard to learn knowledge as much as possible. E.It is convenient to review them later. F.Having necessary materials is very beneficial to study. G.Get ready for class by reading extra materials ahead of time.
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