BE A GOOD TOURIST

Tourism can be both good and bad. Yes, it brings in money for the local economy and creates lots of jobs for locals, but it may also bring some problems.

1. Tourists have used paint, rocks, or even keys to write on the Luxor Temple in Egypt, the Colosseum in Rome, Stonehenge in the UK, memorial stones at the bottom of Qomolangma, and many, many other places. Thousands of tourists sites are being destroyed by tourists who “love them to death”. 2. If you want to leave a mark on the world, do it by changing someone’s life with kindness and love. Pass kindness along to future generations, not destruction.

Another big problem in some places has been tourists disturbing the local people and life. 3. For example, Chiang Mai University in Thailand and Yonsei University in South Korea have great numbers of tourists visiting their campuses and walking through their libraries and other public areas, taking pictures of students and disturbing their studies. I have three words for tourists like this: please be considerate. 4.

The number of problems from tourists is endless: walking in large groups without considering others who need to walk by, crossing roads without observing local traffic laws, and many more. The only way to solve the issue of the terrible tourist is to make sure that you are not one! 5. Remember, whenever you step outside your country’s borders, you are representing your country to the rest of the world.

A. Just think from other aspects.

B. When in Rome, do as the Romans do.

C. Have fun in a way that does not disturb others.

D. Be the best, kindest, most polite tourist possible.

E. I have three words for people like this: please stop it.

F. One growing problem is tourists who want to prove that they have visited someplace.

G. Some tourists wander around and take pictures of local people without asking for their permission.

    I arrived in my Chinese classroom, ready to share my vast knowledge and experience with the 75 students who would be my English Literature class. Having taught in the USA for 17 years, I had no worry at all about my ability to plant in my students enthusiasm for the literature of my mother tongue.

I was really shocked when the monitor shouted “Stand up” and the entire class rose as I entered the room, and I was somewhat confused and anxious about how to get them to sit down again, but once that embarrassment was over, I quickly calmed down and launched into what I thought was a fact-packed lecture, sure to gain their respect-perhaps even their admiration. I went back to my room radiating that rosy glow (光泽) that comes from a sense of significant accomplishment.

My students kept journals, however, and as I read them, the rosy glow was gradually replaced by an overwhelming sense of frustration. The first journal said, “Our literature teacher didn’t teach us anything today. Perhaps her next lecture will be better.” Heartbroken, I read journal after journal, each expressing a similar theme. Didn’t teach them anything? I sketched the entire philosophical framework of thought AND laid the historical background for all the works we’ll study in class.” I complained, “How can they say I didn't teach them anything?”

Determined to clear myself, I dug out all my reference books, adding background material to my next lecture, researching into the sociological setting and even the psychological state of the author. After the second class, I eagerly opened the journals, expecting enthusiastic reviews at last. Again, I was crushed by their continuing comments that I was going too slowly without giving meaningful details.

More determined than ever. I dived into sources of criticism, deciding to devote more time to the texts by providing summaries of all the interpretations I could find of each work. This material would give my students ample information for drawing their own conclusions about the work’s meaning, “Our teacher seems confused about the real meaning of the works,” the journals said. “One minute she gives one interpretation; the next minute she gives another. Then she asks for our opinions. We’re the students. She’s the teacher. She should tell us what the works mean.”

It was a long semester, and it gradually became clear to me that my ideas about education were purely Western, and that Chinese ideas differed significantly. I thought a teacher’s job was to raise interesting questions and provide enough background so that students could draw their own conclusions. My students thought a teacher’s job was to provide accurate information as directly and concisely as possible. Americans wanted to interpret and experience. The Chinese wanted to master and memorize.

1.How did the writer feel before he began his teaching in China?

A.Worried. B.Confident.

C.Disappointed. D.Confused.

2.What might be the reason why the writer was shocked when the monitor shouted “Stand up”?

A.The students intended to scare their new foreign leacher.

B.The students refused to stand up before their new foreign teacher.

C.The writer was a little shy and felt embarrassed when he entered the classroom.

D.The writer didn’t know much about the Chinese classroom and that was totally unexpected.

3.What does the writer mean by saying “determined to clear myself” in Para. 4?

A.He wanted to better understand the students’question.

B.He wanted to prove his ability in teaching the course.

C.He was a little bit angry with the students.

D.He was very disappointed with himself.

4.Which of the following might the writer agree with?

A.Chinese and Western ideas about education are slightly different.

B.A teacher’s job is to make students think and have their own opinions.

C.Teaching is to provide accurate information directly and clearly.

D.Both Americans and the Chinese tend to draw conclusions by themselves.

    Scientists say a huge percentage of bird species are in danger because their habitats are disappearing.

The scientists studied the migration, or flight, paths, of almost 1,500 species and decided that 91 percent of them passed through dangerous areas. The major danger for migratory birds is development. Building and paving have covered over nature where birds stop and feed as they move from one part of the world to another.

For example, a bird called the bar-tailed godwit migrates from its breeding grounds in the Arctic. It flies all the way to Australia and New Zealand. The problem, according to investigators, is that many of these small birds die along their migration because they don't have a safe place to eat and rest. There is no place to restore their energy for the next part of their journey. "They simply perish along the way," says one of the scientists.

Countries in North Africa, Central Asia and those along the coasts of East Asia are having the most difficult time conserving land. The scientists say these countries do not have enough areas that are safe for birds.

"Our world gets poorer every time we lose a species,’’ one of the scientists says.

The researchers say countries need to work together and come up with safe stopover areas for birds that pass through their boundaries.

For example, one country might have preserved safe zones for migrating birds. But a neighbor country might not. A bird might die.

One scientist who is not involved in the report tells the Los Angeles Times that while some habitats are changing, more work can be done to make urban areas safe for birds. He says small changes—like planting more native plants or keeping cats out of areas birds would be likely to use—could make a big difference.

1.What’s the major danger for migratory birds according to the passage?

A.They can’t find enough food along the way.

B.They have lost their way because of human development.

C.Human development has occupied their natural habitats.

D.They are sometimes struck by human diseases.

2.What do we know about bar-tailed godwits?

A.They fly from the Arctic south to Australia every year.

B.They can pick out good resting place along the way.

C.They have died out because of human hunting.

D.They have their conserved land in Australia.

3.Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word "perish" in Paragraph 3?

A.Continue. B.Die.

C.Settle. D.Migrate.

4.What suggestion does the scientist say to the Los Angeles Times?

A.Countries working together to protect the sea.

B.Protecting the original habitats for the migrating birds.

C.Reserving some land for the birds to rest along the way.

D.Planting some native plants for the migrating birds to use.

    Are you more of a Botticelli or a Van Gogh?

A new feature in the Google Arts & Culture app reveals how a picture of your face may resemble a historical painting.

The app went viral this weekend after users discovered the entertaining feature that analyzes selfies and matches them to historical artwork. It pulls from Google's digital collection of artworks from museums around the world.

The feature rolled out to the app on iOS and Android last month. But users—even some big names such as Twitter founder Jack Dorsey, musician Pete Wentz, and actors Felicia Day and Kumail Nanjiani—shared their results on news feeds.

The app became the top downloaded iPhone app over the weekend, and landed in the top 10 on Android, according to analytics firm App Annie.

To find your fine art doppelganger(与某人外貌相同的人), open the Google Arts & Culture app and scroll until you see the "Is your portrait in a museum?" feature. Tap "get started"，and you'll be guided through the process.

It's currently only available in the U.S.

Google said the experimental feature uses computer vision technology to scan facial features and extract data to match with paintings. The company said it won't use data from photos for any other purpose but to match it with images in its catalog. It only stores selfies for the time it takes to find matches, Google said.

The selfie feature is similar to other apps that use matching technology to find lookalikes. Microsoft's What Dog app can identify and classify dogs based on photos uploaded to the app.

The Google Arts & Culture app is part of the Google Cultural Institute, which provides information about artists, scientists and historical figures from 1,000 institutions worldwide.

1.Why did the Google Arts & Culture app get so popular?

A.Because some famous people used it.

B.Because it can match selfies to some paintings.

C.Because it's more practical than entertaining.

D.Because it was the top download.

2.How can you find your fine art doppelganger?

A.By visiting Google's digital collection of artworks.

B.By analyzing your selfies.

C.By opening the app and following its guide.

D.By scrolling the screen of your smartphone.

3.What can you infer from the 8th paragraph?

A.The feature of the app has nothing to do with data.

B.Google stores selfies as commercial resources.

C.Selfies will be stored for a long time.

D.The users' selfies will not be abused.

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

A.The Google Cultural Institute

B.Google app matches your face to a famous painting

C.What Dog app vs Google Arts & Culture app

D.How to find valuable historical paintings

    The local dog park might be getting busier and cat cafés might be opening in every neighborhood, but do you know which traditional pet is the most popular around the world?

United States

The United States is home to the highest number of domestic (驯养的) dogs, cats, and fish, and Americans are more likely to treat their friends like humans. U.S. pet owners spend $50 billion a year on their animal companions, and 36% of dog owners have used some of that money to buy their pet a birthday present.

Russia

According to Russian tradition, keeping a cat as a pet is good fortunate, so it's no surprise the cat is Russia's most popular pet. In 2016, 57% of Russian households contained a cat, compared to the 29% that had dogs. On March 1, Russia celebrates National Cat Day as part of celebrations for World Cat Day.

Brazil

Brazils domestic bird population was about 19 million in 2013, while dogs held top rank at just over 37 million. Brazil has the highest number of small dogs per capital city in the world. The nearly 20 million small dogs are attributed to (归因于) a rapidly-growing middle class living in small urban apartments.

United Kingdom

Dogs and cats rank second and third in Britain, while fishes hold the top spot. It has been linked not only to the low maintenance (维护), but also to the fact that many other pets like dogs or cats are not allowed in some places.

1.Why are the figures mentioned in Paragraph 2?

A.To explain the importance of pets.

B.To show Americans growing wealth.

C.To explain why Americans have pets.

D.To show how Americans love their animal friends.

2.Where are cats regarded as the symbol of good luck?

A.In Brazil. B.In Russia.

C.In the United States. D.In the United Kingdom.

3.What are the most popular pets in the United Kingdom?

A.Dogs. B.Cats.

C.Birds. D.Fishes.

假设你是红星中学高三学生李华,你的美国笔友Jim 对中华传统文化很感兴趣，经常与你讨论这方面的话题。请你给他写一封邮件，谈谈你曾参加过的一次相关活动，内容包括：

1. 介绍活动内容；

2. 说明参加的理由；

3. 表达参加后的感受。

注意：1. 词数100 左右;

2. 邮件的开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。

Dear Jim，

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Yours,

Li Hua

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

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。

删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。

修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；

2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

I still remembered my working experience in a café last summer. One day, I entered into it to get a drink. However, what attracted my attentions was not the menu, but a notice said, “NOW HIRING”. I took look at the requirements but thought maybe I could have a try. On arriving home, I talked to my parents about get a part-time job in the café during the summer vacation and he strongly supported me. Determine to challenge myself, I went to the interview. Fortunate, I passed it and I was really proud of myself!

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。

More than half of former host cities for the Winter Olympics will be too hot 1. (deal) with such games by the end of this century. That is the 2. (predict) of a recent study.

It's not just the Olympics that are at risk now. ''The world of winter sports is changing as the global climate continues warming, '' says Daniel Scott, 3. climate-change researcher in Canada. He led a team of researchers, 4. used math to predict how winter conditions will have changed by February 2050 and 2080. February is the month when the Olympic winter games are 5. (typical) played．

Scott and his team forecast temperatures and snow cover for the 19 cities that have already hosted Winter Olympics, and two 6. (addition) cities: PyeongChang, South Korea,and Beijing, China, where the 2022 Winter Olympics will be held.

Scott's team 7. (begin) with looking at historic winter conditions, and then used computer models to predict conditions in the future. 8. (they) model predicted that by 2050, the average February temperatures in past Winter Olympic host cities will rise by 1.9 9. 2.1 degrees Celsius. These temperatures can affect the quality of snow, thus 10. (increase) the chance of accidents.

    When I was a boy of nine. I used to mow the lawn(草坪) of Mrs. Long, an elderly lady. She paid me very little. But she did promise me, “when Christmas come, I shall have a present for you. ” I spent much time_______what it would be.

“It would not be a _______glove,” I_______with myself. “She wouldn't know much about baseball.” Since she was a fragile little person, I also_______ the bicycle, for how could she_______such a big thing?

As December arrived and ice began to form on the_______. I began to imagine myself upon the_______, trying my_______on the surface of it. On the 22st of December, couldn't wait any more and marched down the street, _______myself at the door of the house whose lawn I had________________all summer. What she had was a(n)________________parcel. When I________________ it from her, I found it weighed almost nothing. I was________________ disappointed. “A kind of magic. Do open it on Christmas morning.” Mrs. Long said. Anyway, her words again set my mind________________with new possibilities.

How long the________________was! On Christmas morning, with great________________, I opened the package and found a________________box. in which I only saw ten________________of black paper. Was it magic? Aunt Laura who taught school, said “It really is!” . She showed me how to write.

That a pencil could write on one piece of paper and mysteriously record on another was a magic which satisfied my childish mind. It reached me at that________________Christmas when I was able to comprehend it.

Since then I have received some pretty thundering Christmas presents but none that ever came close to the________________ of this one.

1.A.wondering B.acquiring C.accessing D.conducting

2.A.football B.baseball C.swimming D.boxing

3.A.added B.described C.reasoned D.explained

4.A.made out B.checked out C.looked out D.ruled out

5.A.discover B.handle C.decide D.advocate

6.A.equipment B.grass C.ponds D.stones

7.A.skates B.knees C.hands D.boats

8.A.atmosphere B.luck C.conflict D.experience

9.A.presented B.observed C.explored D.regarded

10.A.matched with B.lived in C.counted on D.attended to

11.A.quiet B.ordinary C.clean D.fresh

12.A.lifted B.gathered C.cleared D.permitted

13.A.obviously B.easily C.extremely D.finally

14.A.dancing B.blowing C.spreading D.saving

15.A.trip B.reason C.purpose D.wait

16.A.astonishment B.entertainment C.excitement D.movement

17.A.nice B.permanent C.similar D.flat

18.A.ropes B.strings C.sheets D.bunches

19.A.eventual B.very C.complete D.adequate

20.A.quality B.drawback C.extension D.significance

    Fiction books tend to be much more popular than self-improvement books. Fiction books are designed and written in such a way as inspires you to continue reading them. On the other hand, non-fiction books in the self-improvement field are intended to help you settle a problem or reach a specific goal. In most cases, these types of books aren't written in the form of stories. 1. Self-improvement books can open up all kinds of future chances for you. You'll learn new things, be inspired, and develop a deep love for practical knowledge and wisdom. 2.

You'll be able to use the ideas and advice that you learn in your daily life. And once you do this, you'll be likely to get positive results.

3. The secret is to understand your present situation and to have a clear vision of what you hope to achieve in the future. The ideal self-improvement book will be one that fits your present needs. 4. In this way, you can identify all the problems you're facing. Once you've recognized a problem, try to figure out the cause behind it. Then keep the problem and the cause in mind when you come to choose a book.

A keyword search of an online bookseller's listing will usually throw up dozens or even hundreds of results. 5. For example, you can read the foreword, look at comments and consider whether the book can give you the answers you need. The whole process may take you some time but it'll be worth it.

A.And what's the most exciting thing?

B.They read specifically for self-improvement and success.

C.So you need to take a good look at yourself and your life.

D.Then, how can we choose a right self-improvement book?

E.This leads many people to believe the books are boring to read.

F.After picking the book, keep your desired answer in mind as you read.

G.However, there are many things you can do to narrow these results down.

    "Two weeks ago, I sat down and read the New York Times. I haven't done that in maybe thirty years. "says Howard Turman, OrCam user, in this CNN Techvideo. Turman, who is legally blind, started losing his vision when he was a child. The OrCam smart glasses for blind people do not fix his sight but they do "the next best thing". The Orcam uses OCR technology to read and relay the message to the user via a mini ear piece. Thanks to the device, Howard was able to enjoy the independence of reading the newspaper on his own.

Amnon Shashua, co-founder of OrCam, explains that reading text, recognizing faces and products is just the beginning with the Orcam. "Where we want to get is complete visual understanding at the level of human sense such that if you are disoriented you can start to understand what is around you."

OrCam has received many requests from people all over the world wanting the device in their language. Currently, the device works in English, Hebrew, German, French, and Spanish. The OrCam team is working very hard to add more languages and there are plans for new additions in the near future. Since the first device, new features have been added as well such as the pause feature allowing users to pause the reading whenever they would like.

Unlike other devices, the OrCam is portable. Turman says that the OrCam smart glasses for blind give him a sense of normalcy(常态) and he is very excited about them. "Picture a kid the first time he got his favorite toy, just the best thing that has happened to me in a long time, " says Turman. OrCam's goal is to make the device accessible to as many people as possible and help people who are visually impaired regain their independence.

1.What does OrCam help Howard Turman to do?

A.Find his way. B.Read newspapers.

C.Have his sight fixed. D.Hear what is happening around.

2.Which of the following best explains "disoriented" underlined in paragraph 2?

A.unconscious B.confused

C.lost D.determined

3.What can we infer from the third paragraph?

A.OrCam is in great demand.

B.OrCam can easily break down.

C.OrCam doesn't work well now.

D.OrCam fails in its use of languages.

4.What can be a suitable title for the text?

A.An Excited OrCam User.

B.Smart Glasses for the Blind.

C.Newspaper Reading for the Blind.

D.Help the Blind to Become Independent.

    This spring, you may be fortunate enough to have good weather, a small piece of earth and the energy, enthusiasm and inspiration to plant a garden. There is nothing better to shake off the boredom and dullness of winter than to dig in the earth, plant some seeds and watch them grow. A small garden can produce something extra fresh for dinner, flowers for the table and a feeling of accomplishment. It is work, but it is ever so rewarding.

What about your life garden? Just as a beautiful garden is a work in progress, so is the garden in your mind. It takes conscious effort, planning, constant nurturing(培育) and weeding to grow a garden. What have you planted? What have you allowed to take root? Is your life the out-picturing of a well laid out garden or a jumble of plants, trees and weeds whose seeds were blown your way and took root?

We have all heard phrases like "sowing seeds of doubt", or "seeds of discontent." We can make a conscious choice whether to allow them to take root in our lives or cast them out of our garden. Negative energy and words, like weeds, will spread quickly if left unchecked. Find a good "weed killer"-a book, an inspirational story, a positive statement-to help you get rid of the thoughts that ruin the beauty of your garden.

Plant as many seeds of joy and beauty as you can-in your own life and in the lives of the people with whom you live and work every day. Grow a gratitude garden, a peace garden and a dream garden. Tend to them daily. If you give them time and energy, you will have a rich harvest of success, happiness and peace of mind.

1.Why does the author tell us the benefits of growing a garden?

A.To ask us to love gardening. B.To show his love for gardening.

C.To lead in to the topic of the text. D.To show what a life garden is like.

2.In what way is our life garden similar to a beautiful garden?

A.It is in change all the time.

B.It can make us happy and grateful in life.

C.It needs our conscious effort and constant care.

D.It is full of both positive energy and negative energy.

3.Why does the author compare negative energy and words to weeds?

A.They are a natural part of life. B.They are difficult to remove.

C.They are often left unchecked. D.They need to be removed before they spread.

4.Which of the following can be regarded as a weed killer?

A.Reading a dull book. B.Relieving our discontent.

C.Having positive self-talks. D.Pulling weeds in the garden.

    Every year from March to October, Christian Moullec, also known as “Birdman,” takes to the skies aboard his adapted light aircraft. However, the 58-year-old Frenchman’s daily 30-minute flight is not just to enjoy the impressive views, but to guide flocks (鸟群) of lesser white-fronted geese (小白额雁) through safe migration paths which the birds can teach future generations.

His deed began in 1995 when he noticed their declining population in the wilds of Lapland, Sweden. To prevent their numbers from dropping further, Moullec tried to get the threatened species to follow him along migration routes that would protect them from bird hunters.

However, getting grown geese to follow his lead proved challenging. As young geese imitate and follow whomever they view as their parent, Moullec decided to raise the geese from birth.

To help raise funds and awareness of his job to protect not just the geese but birds worldwide, Moullec often allows paying tourists to join him on the 30-minute-long flights aboard his aircraft. In addition to the trained birds flying alongside them, visitors, who come from as far as a 15-hour plane flight away, are treated to a variety of crane and geese species as well as breathtaking views of castles and cities.

He often brings his camera along for the flights, capturing photos not just for their beauty, but for what they describe. Moullec believes the use of agricultural chemicals has done harm to wild European birds, with more than a third disappearing in the last 30 years. “It's a disaster,” he said. “My beautiful images with flying birds should be used to tell this story. ”

1.Why does “Birdman” always fly to the sky on his aircraft?

A.To observe geese along their migration routes.

B.To follow geese through safe migration paths.

C.To take visitors to operate his adapted aircraft.

D.To guide geese fly safely during the migration.

2.What do we know about “Birdman”？

A.He is a nature lover. B.He is a bird watcher.

C.He is a volunteer pilot. D.He is a bird hunter.

3.What does Moullec often take photos in his flights for?

A.Recording the use of agricultural chemicals.

B.Showing serious damage caused by chemicals.

C.Describing his experiences with flying birds.

D.Capturing the beautiful views of birds and cities.

4.What can be a suitable title for the text?

A.Birdman Guides Flocks to Learn to Fly.

B.Birdman Finds Birds Disappearing.

C.Birdman Helps Flocks Safely Migrate.

D.Birdman Protects Birds From Hunters.

Deep Amazon

Fly in to a small dirt landing strip in the middle of the Amazon and continue downstream by canoe for several days. Camp on beaches along the way and do side hikes in search of wildlife.

Learn from your local native guides about a rapidly disappearing way of life in tune with the forest rhythms.

• Most enjoyed by: Adventurous travelers with a moderate to very good level of fitness and some previous camping experience.

Rainforest Multi-Sport

Exciting and varied activities in addition to getting deep into the rainforest. Hiking, swimming, whitewater rafting, horseback riding, hot spring soaking, tent camp in the middle of the jungle. Traveling by van, raft, foot, small plane, canoe and kayak.

• Most enjoyed by: Travelers with a good level of fitness who seek to stay active and enjoy a variety of types of adventures. Require some flexibility regarding exact schedule of daily activities in the deeper rainforest portion.

Bolivia Bike and Hike

Biking and hiking are two activities that Bolivia is perfectly suited for with its varied and rugged landscape and beautiful views. Exciting biking on single track and dirt roads. Hiking in the footsteps of the Incas on a trade route from the eastern Andes into the lowlands. Remote windswept highlands with fantastic views of the snow covered Andes mountains.

• Most enjoyed by: Travelers with a good level of fitness looking to get to know Bolivia by its backroads and trails.

Rainforest & Culture

Travel on foot, by van, small plane, kayak and canoe to experience a very special Amazon region and learn about a way of life nearly lost. Meet with native people living a subsistence(存活)lifestyle, enthusiastic to share their stories and traditions as a way to help keep these traditions alive.

• Most enjoyed by: Travelers with a moderate level of fitness who seek an authentic cultural experience and who are flexible regarding exact schedule of daily activities.

1.Deep Amazon is most suitable for a person who ________.

A.has a low level of fitness

B.can adapt to the flexible schedule

C.is most interested in local culture

D.has some previous camping experience

2.Rainforest & Culture will provide you a chance to learn ________.

A.a nearly-lost lifestyle B.an amazing lifestyle

C.a fast-changing lifestyle D.an attractive lifestyle

3.Which offers the chance of enjoying fantastic views of the snow-covered Andes mountains?

A.Deep Amazon B.Rainforest Multi-Sport

C.Bolivia Bike and Hike D.Rainforest & Culture

假定你是李华，你校将组织外国留学生去趵突泉游玩，请你根据下面信息，口头通知活动安排和注意事项。

1. 集合时间和地点：周六早上8:00；学校门口；

2. 交通工具：校车；

3. 提示：自带水和食物；最好穿运动鞋和休闲服。

注意：1. 开头已经给出；

2. 词数：100词左右；

3. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

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假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的作文。文中共有10处错误。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（/\），并在其下面写出该加的词。

删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）花掉。

修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意：1） 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词。

2） 只允许修改10处，多者（从11处起）不计分。

Dear Mr. Chen,

I'm very delight to have you as our English teacher. As the world is becoming a global village, English is getting more and more important. Therefore, master English means we can see the world through a new window.

To be honesty my English is just OK. There are two mainly problems in my English study. First, I feel it difficult to learn words by the heart. Besides, I often feel nervous when spoken English. I'd appreciate if you could give me some good advices on how to memorize new words. Another suggestion is to give us more chance to practice speaking English in class. I'm certain that we can make much progress in English under your help. I'm dreaming that you will be more than our English teacher.

Thank you.

Li hua

阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

Life is often a matter of waiting for the right moment to act. Sun Yang was the first Chinese man 1. (win) an Olympic gold medal in swimming. That moment 2. (come) last month, when he won the men’s 200-meter freestyle event at the Asian Games.

Sun has accomplished a Golden Grand Slam, having won the 200, 400 and 1, 500-meter freestyle events at the Asian Games, World Championships and Olympic Games. His 3. (patient) and persistence have paid off. The 26-year-old swimmer told Xinhua News Agency, “Not many swimmers could have waited for eight years over three Asian Games like me. My dream has 4. (final) come true.”

While Sun stood on a podium (领奖台) 5. (listen) to the Chinese national anthem (国歌) along with the silver and bronze medal winners, a technical problem caused the nedalists’ flags to drop to the ground. Sun jumped off the podium, walked over to the officials and demanded that the flags again. 6. the end, the officials held the flags up themselves as China’s national anthem played a second time.

Many Chinese Internet users thought Suns reaction to the incident to be an act of patriotism (爱国主义). “7. is great to win the championship, but8.(see) our national flag go up again is also very important. Winning the title is an achievement 9. will be remembered, but raising the flag again is also of great 10. (important).”

Surfing: It’s Not Just for Boys Anymore

If you asked high school girls to name their favorite sports, most would probably say basketball or volleyball. I happen to be one of the few girls who would   36  : surfing. But isn’t that a boy thing? Some people   37  . Most certainly not.

I started surfing about five years ago and fell in love with the sport on the 38  first day. Riding that first   39  was the best feeling I had ever experienced.

When I try to   40  surfing with other things, I find it very difficult because, in my   41  , there’s nothing like it. It involves body,   42  , and soul. There’s sand between my toes and cool, salt water all   43  us. The feeling I get when I’m surfing across that   44 , becoming one with the   45  , is like I’m weightless.

The one thing I can   46  from surfing and not any other sport is endless challenge. You can never be the “best surfer” because the ocean   47  an uncountable variety of waves that nobody can ever master. The variations of surfing styles are wonderful. Some surfers are free and lowing; others are very aggressive (活跃有力的) and   48  . All of these things attract me to surfing and make it   49  from any other sport.

I’ve   50  to tell every girl I know to do something that people don’t think girls can do. It’s part of being human to advance to new   51  , so shouldn’t it be expected that girls should step up and start   52  the limits of things boys and men used to dominate (主宰)?

There’re women   53  side by side with the President of our country, so why not side by side with the boys   54  the football team or out in the water surfing? Give girls a chance to   55  , and they will.

1.A. tell    B. give          C. answer                                                        D. realize

2.A.Believe         B. understand      C. reply                 D. wonder

3.A. very           B. just    C. rightly                    D. only

4.A. storm   B. wave       C. sail                                           D. boat

5.A. bring   B. connect   C. tie             D. compare                           

6.A. work   B. study    C. holiday                                          D. life

7.A.effort   B. mind       C. health                                           D. time

8.A. along   B. around    C. above                                              D. by

9.A. water      B. beach    C. board                                           D. lake

10.A. sky       B. ocean             C. earth                 D. world

11.A. take   B. make       C. get                                           D. keep

12.A. offers   B. includes   C. catches                             D. collects

13.A.great      B. sharp    C. hard                                           D. calm

14.A. known   B. right    C. far                                           D. different

15.A. chosen   B. learned   C. tried                                 D. promised

16.A. points   B. levels    C. steps                                                        D. parts

17.A. reaching  B. accepting   C. pushing                D. setting

18.A. sitting   B. walking   C. working           D. fighting

19.A. of    B. from    C. on                                           D. with

20.A. think   B. feel       C. perform                                          D. succeed

    Everyone wants to be happy. You see people who are smiling and laughing, and you want to be like them.1. However, there are also bad days. Here are three ways to make you happier every day.

Smile often. Research has shown that the facial expression you wear influences your state of mind.2. Wearing a pleasant expression for a long period of time will slowly improve your feelings and help you have a happier day.

3. The more you complain, the more annoyed(恼怒的) you become. If all you notice or talk about during the day are the things that annoy you, it is no surprise that you are unhappy. To truly increase your long-term happiness, don’t complain any longer.4.

Practice thankfulness. Thankfulness has been shown to be the last ticket to a happy life. The more you practice thankfulness, the more you will find things to be grateful for in your life.5. Even something as simple as a safe place to sleep or food to eat is worth being thankful for because not everyone is fortunate enough to have those necessities.

A. Try your best to be healthy.

B. You will slowly stop paying much attention to what worries you.

C. Have an entire day without complaining even once and see how you feel.

D. Stop complaining.

E. There are good days filled with sunshine and smiles.

F. If you try to smile, you are more likely to be happy.

G. This then leads you to realize how much goodness is in your life.

What is success? I am not going to try to explain success. I think a precise meaning is impossible! Is it winning a Gold Medal at the Olympic Games or winning Wimbledon, or being awarded a Nobel Prize? What else? I believe personal success could be anything at all- it does not have to involve public recognition. Who is more successful? A millionaire who is unhappy, or an unnoticed person, who has led a simple, quiet, sincere and happy life? The simplest definition of success, I think, is “to set out to do something and to succeed in doing it.

The first step on the road to success starts with belief. Believe you can succeed and you will. Achieving success in whatever endeavor(努力)you choose may be the goal of life; because it gives you freedom from worry. Could that be?

Success means different things to every one of us. Some people believe it is measured in financial term; others believe it is helping others rather than helping themselves. However, most people are motivated to a great extend by public recognition. How many people are really happy? How many people are really doing what they want to with their lives? Incidentally, to imagine makes us different from animals.

Most important of all, I believe success is a matter of personal growth. If every day you are developing or growing just a millimeter, I believe one is successful. Just being a slightly better person each day for me is success. I’ve got a very long way to go them!

Finally, always remember success is a process and is not simply a matter of arriving at a destination. It’s the journey that really matters. Success is what you become in the often very difficult and dangerous journey down the river of life.

1.What is personal success according to the author?

A. Winning public recognition

B. Being an unhappy millionaire

C. Something impossible to define simply

D. Succeeding in doing what you want

2.Which plays an important role in your success?

A. Intelligence    B. Confidence

C. Wealth    D. Kindness

3.According to he text, humans are different from animals in_______.

A. belief    B. freedom

C. imagination    D. success

4.What can be the best title for the text?

A. What is success    B. No true success

C. How to be successful    D. Success is reaching a destination

    There is no better way to enjoy Scottish traditions than going fishing and tasting a little whisky(威士忌) at a quiet place like the Inverlochy Castle. When Queen Victoria visited there in 1873 she wrote in her diary, “I never saw a lovelier spot,” And she didn't even go fishing.

Scotland is not easily defined. In certain moments, this quiet land of lakes and grass mountains changes before your very eyes. When evening gently sweeps the hillside into orange, the rivers, teeming with fish, can turn into streams of gold. As you settle down with just a people and a basket on the bank of River Orchy, near the Inverlochy Castle, any frustration will float away as gently as the circling water. It's just you and purple, pink, white flowers, a perfect harmony. If you are a new comer to fishing, learning the basics from a fishing guide may leave you with a lifetime's fun. For many, fishing is more than a sport; it is an art.

Scotland offers interesting place where you can rest after a long day's fishing. Set against a wild mountain and hidden behind woodland, the beautiful Inverlochy Castle Hotel below the Nevis is a perfect place to see the beauty of Scotland's mountains. Ben Nevis is the highest of mountains, and reaching its 1342-metre top is a challenge. But it's not just what goes up that matters; what comes down is unique. More than 900 metres high, on the mountain's north face, lies an all-important source of pure water. Its name comes form the Gaelic language "usqueb" or "water of life"; and it is the single most important ingredient(原料) in Scotland's best known whisky.

1.The story of Queen Victoria is to show that                 .

A. the queen is rich in tour experience

B. the Castle is a good place to go in Scotland

C. tasting whisky is better than going fishing

D. 1873 is a special year for the queen

2.How is Paragraph 2 mainly developed?

A. By giving descriptions. B. By following time order.

C. By analyzing causes. D. By making comparisons.

3.What is Ben Nevis special for?

A. The Inverlochy Castle Hotel.

B. The beauty of its surroundings.

C. The water from the mountain.

D. The challenge up to its top.

4.What is the main purpose of the passage?

A. To introduce Scottish traditions to tourists.

B. To show the attractions of Scotland to readers.

C. To explore geographical characteristics of Scotland.

D. To describe the pleasures of life in Scotland.

    Today’s post is almost about signs in English. You will see signs on the road while driving or when walking down a street. Now let’s take a closer look at the signs in the picture below, so you can fully understand what they mean in case you come across one of them.

Starting with the top row, we have a:

Yield sign—This sign indicates (标示) that you need to slow down ,but you may not have to come to a full stop.

Crosswalk—This is a sign that indicates people have the right of way to cross the street, so cars have to stop when they see a person waiting next to one of these signs.

Second row:

Do not enter—This sign indicates you are not allowed to enter a road at that point.

Buckle up(系好安全带)!— There are often signs on roads in the United States reminding people that wearing seat belts(安全带) is mandatory (强制的) (seat belt laws differ depending on what state you are in ,but all US states have seat belt laws).

Third row:

Be alert (警惕的) for bears—This is another sign that is used to indicate to drivers and pedestrians (行人) that they should be alert for wildlife in the area.

Playground—This is the sign used to alert drivers that there is a playground nearby, so it is a good idea to slow down and watch for children.

1.Where can you often see the signs?

A.In a factory. B.On a farm. C.On the road. D.In the class.

2.What would you do when you see Yield sign?

A.Slow down. B.Enter a road at that point.

C.Have to come to a full stop. D.Should be alert for wildlife in the area.

3.What can be learned from the passage?

A.US states have the same law about seat belts.

B.All the people in a car should buckle up in US.

C.Pedestrians should walk slowly at a crosswalk.

D.Drivers should stop the car at the sign of playground.

4.The following statements are true EXCEPT ________.

A.people should stop when seeing Crosswalk sign

B.playground sign indicates people should slow down and be careful

C.You may not have to come to a full stop when seeing Yield sign

D.they should be alert for wildlife in the area with “Be alert for bears” sign

After I made it to the city center, I started to feel it might be easy for a foreigner to deal with the great size of Beijing. With growing confidence, I decided to take the subway to the hotel, not realizing that the network didn’t go that far. Impressed with the cleanliness of the station, I bought a ticket and boarded the first train that came along.

After a few minutes I asked in English of course a young man seated next to me where I should get off closest to the Friendship Hotel. Wearing a smart business suit and tie, he would surely speak English, wouldn’t he? Unfortunately, he couldn’t undersold me but seemed very friendly. I showed him the room card with all the information of the Friendship Hotel in Chinese characters (汉字). He looked at it, and then his eyes moved quickly to the carriage (车厢) subway map. Next, he raised three fingers of his right hand.

In Australia, raising fingers at someone is not usually nice, but this man wasn’t smiling. At the next station he showed me two fingers. Now in Australia, that’s really rude, but I got the message. When we stopped at the third station, he didn’t just point to the door, but got up, took me out of the train, and led me to the top of the stairs, and out onto the street. Then he stopped a taxi and told the driver where to take me.

All this came from a man who couldn’t speak my language, and I couldn’t speak his. I was now speechless, especially when he refused my offer of money. I felt a little embarrassed having even thought he would accept a tip.

This experience made it clear I had to learn some Chinese quickly or my adventures might start turning into bad luck.

1.The author decided to take the subway because ________.

A. he believed in his ability to deal with the trip    B. the network covered most of the stops

C. he lived near the city center    D. he had a good impression of its cleanliness

2.Having been shown the room card, the young man ________.

A. still remained puzzled    B. understood the author well

C. answered the author directly    D. pointed at the subway map

3.The author’s purpose of writing this passage is mainly to ________.

A. prove the importance of being careful    B. appreciate the kindness of the young man

C. complain some cultural misunderstanding    D. describe one of his adventurous experiences

阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。

Yoghurt

It was a rough week. The price of oil skyrocketed as the temperature dropped sharply in Maine. We were looking at a high of eight degrees that week, and I had missed three days of work so my paycheck was going to be lower than normal. I was stressed, to say the least. I shopped strategically, looking for every possible way to cut pennies so I could buy groceries and keep the house warm.

My eight-year-old son didn't understand when I told him we were struggling that week. He wanted a special kind of yoghurt, but I didn't have the extra three dollars to buy it for him. It was the kind of yoghurt with a cartoon kid riding a skateboard on the front of the box, and a mere two spoonfuls in each cup. It was the kind of product that wastes a parent's money and makes me hate advertising.

I felt guilty as a parent when those big eyes looked at me with confusion, as if to say, “It's just yoghurt. What's the big deal?” So I found a way. I put something back as single mothers often do. He got his yoghurt.

On the way driving back from the grocery store, I noticed a homeless man holding a sign by the side of the road. My heart hurt, and I tried not to look at him. I watched people stay away from him on the street and walk by without even meeting his eyes. My son didn't seem to care much, either. I looked at the man closely then — bare hands grasping a piece of cardboard, snot (鼻涕) frozen to his face, a wornout jacket. And there I was struggling because I had to buy oil and groceries. But I decided to help. I pulled over to the man and handed him a five-dollar bill.

注意：1. 所续写短文的词数应为150左右；

2. 续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好；

3. 续写完成后，请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。

Paragraph 1:

Seeing this, my son became confused and surprised.

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Paragraph 2:

On that day, my son performed an act that most adults wouldn’t have done.

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假如你是李华，获知你的英国朋友Eric在汉语书法比赛中获得一等奖。请你给他写一封邮件，内容包括:

1. 表示祝贺；

2. 赠送名家字帖。

注意:1. 词数80左右；

2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

参考词汇:字贴 calligraphy copybook

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阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention has detailed 1. (instruction) on how hand-washing should go.

First, wash your hands with clean running water, turn off the tap to save water and apply soap 2. your hands. The temperature doesn’t matter, but using warm water is usually better for your comfort. Then, rub your hands together 3. (make) a lather (泡沫), and make sure to lather the backs of your hands, between your fingers and under your fingernails.

This is 4. many people fall short: You should be washing your hands for at least 20 seconds. Evidence 5. ( suggest) that you can remove more germs (病菌) from your hands for this amount of time while 6. (wash) your hands.

Next, wash your hands well under clean water, and dry them using a clean towel 7. a hand drier.

If you’ve been washing your hands 8.(different), that’s okay. Anything is 9. (good) than nothing. But still, doing it the right way keeps yourself and those around you 10. (health).

    Just a few months earlier, I would never have pictured myself acting in a play in front of two hundred people. If not for my ________, Mrs. Sather, I might never have found that opportunity.

In the first and second grade, I was extremely ________ It just wasn’t in my personality to be very outgoing. I would escape in my writing. Mrs. Sather, always ________ me to write more. I think she was one of the first people to see my inner _________

One day, she announced our class was going to ________ a play, a take off on The Wizard of Oz. “I need someone to play the lead part of Dorothy.” A few excited hands ________ Mine, of course, was not one of them.

After school, Mrs. Sather said to me, “Dallas, I was ________ you didn’t raise your hand. You’re great at memorizing things, and you have such a sweet personality. Perfect for Dorothy! I had you in ________ for Dorothy while writing the play! If you ________ don’t want to, though, I won’t make you. It’s your ________.”

I realized it was time to show the world who I really was. I ________ the role. Fast-forward through five months of ________, line memorizing, and costume creating, we were ready.

At the end of the play, when the audience stood and applauded, I knew they were not just ________ for my performance that night, but for the ________ that they knew would come in later years because of my newfound _________

1.A.partner B.teacher C.parent D.classmate

2.A.shy B.weak C.energetic D.ambitious

3.A.recommended B.allowed C.encouraged D.accompanied

4.A.drawback B.peace C.character D.strength

5.A.perform B.watch C.write D.enjoy

6.A.put down B.reached out C.shot up D.drew back

7.A.excited B.amused C.afraid D.surprised

8.A.store B.mind C.memory D.comparison

9.A.initially B.really C.finally D.spiritually

10.A.turn B.choice C.luck D.fault

11.A.accepted B.played C.created D.remembered

12.A.practicing B.learning C.observing D.communicating

13.A.celebrating B.chatting C.cheering D.congratulating

14.A.praises B.efforts C.beliefs D.performances

15.A.skill B.confidence C.interest D.hobby

    The dictionary isn’t forever. What happens to a word when its popularity starts to decline? Here’s how the process of deleting a word from the dictionary works.

The dictionary is actually a steadily enlarging volume. 1. New words arise from emerging and expanding disciplines. Definitions also change and shift, so common words gain new meanings. On the other hand, there are also words that become outdated. 2.

Who decides which words to delete? 3. While adding a word to the dictionary is a precise process, it’s even more difficult for a word to get deleted. Editors maintain and study vast language databases to keep up-to-date on the words in circulation across various media.

The Oxford English Dictionary covers the English language over the last 1,000 years, and it’s considered definitive and authoritative. 4. And each has its own process for additions and removals.

5. A 2019 petition(请愿)with 30,000 signatures calls for the Oxford English Dictionary to remove sexist language and definitions, especially those terms under the word “woman.” And Merriam-Webster recently changed definitions of identity-related words to reflect new cultural meanings around fairness.

A. Some new words might be out of date one day.

B. As a result, words get removed from the dictionary.

C. Dictionary additions and deletions reflect social changes.

D. It’s up to the dictionary editors to make the final decision.

E. That’s because the English language constantly develops and changes.

F. These are often the types of words that will make it into dictionaries.

G. However, there are many other dictionaries that are reliable and trustworthy.

    Step into Moving to Mars, an exhibition of Mars mission and colony design at London’s Design Museum, and immediately you have good reasons not to move there.

Frightening glowing wall-texts announce that Mars wasn’t made for you； that there is no life and precious little water: that, dressed in a spacesuit, you will never touch, taste or smell the planet you now call “home”. As Lisa Grossman wrote for New Scientist a couple of years ago, “What’s different about Mars is that there is nothing to do there except try not to die”.

It is an odd beginning for such a celebratory exhibition, but it provides a valuable, dark background against which the rest of the show can sparkle (闪耀)—a show that is ,as its chief manager Justin remarks，“not about Mars ； this is an exhibition about people”.

Moving along, there is a quick yet clear flash through what the science-fiction writer Robinson calls “the history of Mars in the human mind”. A Babylonian clay tablet and a Greek vase speak to early ideas about the planet. A poster for the original Total Recall film reminds us of Mars’s psychological threat.

The main part of the show is our current plans for the Red Planet. There are real spacesuits and models of 3D-printed Martian settlements and suitable clothing and furniture. Mission architectures and engineering sketches line the walls. Real hammers meant for the International Space Station are wall-mounted beside a low-gravity table that has yet to leave, and may indeed never leave, Earth.

This, of course, is the great strength of approaching science through design: reality and assumption can be given equal visual weight, drawing us into an informed conversation about what it is that we actually want from a future on Mars.

1.What is the text mainly about?

A.How to move to Mars. B.How to survive on Mars.

C.What preparations we made for Mars. D.What the exhibition of Mars truly tells us.

2.What can we learn from Lisa Grossman?

A.It’s impossible to live on Mars. B.It’s no good settling on Mars.

C.You have nothing to do living on Mars. D.You can live on Mars in spacesuit.

3.What does the exhibition focus on?

A.The current plans for Mars. B.The advantages of living on Mars.

C.The early ideas about Mars. D.The history of Mars in the human mind.

4.What does the author want to tell us in the last paragraph?

A.An experience. B.An opinion. C.A fantasy. D.A solution.

    Mosquitos can infect you with Malaria, yellow fever, and dengue. All can kill you. So we spray large areas with pesticides (杀虫剂) .But this negatively affects the whole ecosystem and your health. Now there’s a new device, which claims to keep you and your loved one’s mosquito free.

The device was designed by two German engineers who were fed up with being bitten while camping. They found solutions containing ‘DEET’ — a damaging chemical which could be both harmful to us and the environment — worked best, but still only for 45 minutes maximum and that the traditional anti-pest devices didn’t work well! So, they designed the brand new type of bug killer, Moskinator.

Instead of trying to keep the mosquitos away, it actually attracts them, then catches and kills them! It lures (引诱) the flies and mosquitos near using a safe, completely harmless LED light. The flying pests (害虫) can’t resist the UV-PT light! Next to the LED light is a powerful, yet efficient reverse fan that sucks (吸) the insects through a one-way trapdoor. Once trapped in the drying basket they are dried to death by the fan a matter of 2 minutes. You can simply empty the dead bugs into the trash, without even touching them.

Does Moskinator really work in real life? We had some of our customers try it out in their homes. The results speak for themselves:

“My wife would complain she had a headache in the mornings whenever we used chemical pesticides. Now we use our Moskinator, and we wake up bite and headache free!”— Shane Maguire

“This Moskinator really works and you don’t have to worry about breathing any harmful chemicals.”— Jake Shearer

1.What is the name of the new device?

A.DEET. B.Moskinator  C.Malaria. D.UV-PT.

2.What is the function of the LED light?

A.It gives off natural light. B.It attracts flying pests.

C.It sucks pests inside. D.It dries pests to death.

3.Which of the following best describes the new device?

A.Innovative and effective. B.Traditional and cheap.

C.Power-saving and portable. D.Chemical free and soundless.

4.What is the purpose of writing the text?

A.To educate the readers. B.To entertain the readers.

C.To introduce a new device. D.To evaluate a new device.