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Engineers have launched a huge garbage collection device to gather plastics floating in the Pacific Ocean between California and Hawaii. The plastic makes up what is called the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. It is the world’s largest spread of garbage, twice the size of the state of Texas. The Organization Ocean Cleanup created the collection device. The group’s founder is Boyan Slat, a 24-year-old inventor from the Netherlands. When Slat was 16, he went diving in Mediterranean Sea and saw more plastic bags than fish. Since then, he has made up his mind to clean up the oceans. He told the Associated Press that researchers with his organization have found plastic from the 1960s and 1970s among the material in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. It contains an estimated 1.8 trillion pieces of plastic in total. Most of them float on the surface of the water, or are within a few meters of the surface. Last Saturday, a ship pulling the pipe-shaped floating barrier left San Francisco for the Garbage Patch. The barrier, called the floater, is 600 meters across. Attached to it is a screen (筛子) that hangs three meters down in the water. The screen is designed to collect the plastic as it moves through the water. Sea animals can safely swim under the barrier. The cleanup system also comes with lights powered by the sun, cameras, and other special devices. Slat said this enabled the system to communicate its position at all times. Shipping containers will hold all the plastic gathered, including bottles and fishing equipment. Slat said the containers were expected to be back on land within a year. Then the plastic will be recycled. And they will also study how the system performs in severe ocean conditions, including huge waves. 1.How did Boyan Slat react to that dive in the Mediterranean Sea? A.He showed a great interest in diving. B.He became worried about his safety. C.He decided to remove the garbage in oceans. D.He became curious about underwater creatures. 2.What has the organization Ocean Cleanup found about the Great Pacific Garbage Patch? A.Most of its plastic is half a century old. B.It covers almost the size of the state of Texas. C.Altogether there are about 1.8 billion pieces of plastic. D.The majority of its plastic floats on or near the surface. 3.Why was a screen attached to the ship? A.To power lights in the ship. B.To protect sea animals near it. C.To tell the position of the ship. D.To collect plastic along the way. 4.What is the text mainly about? A.Approaches to removing garbage in oceans. B.The problem of garbage in the Pacific Ocean. C.A young man who does well in classifying garbage. D.A huge device made to clean garbage in oceans.
Dogs certainly need to bark (犬吠) every now and then, but if your neighbor's dog is getting in the way of your daily life, you need to do something. “Before you take action, you should record the dates and times that the barking happens to find out any patterns,” says Schweitzer, who is a dog owner. You might notice the barking only happens when the owners are at work, or during thunderstorms. After two to three weeks of observing, go to your neighbors with the facts. Wait for a time when the barking is over. “Since you're trying to keep a good relationship, you can't go when you're angry and upset,” says Schweitzer. Besides, your neighbors might not even realize the barks are a problem, especially if the worst barking happens when they're not at home. Politely explain the times when the barking gets bad, and then suggest a way of solving the problem. Ask if the dog can stay inside during storms, or offer a dog training class. Making friends with the dog could help you gain some peace and quiet. If your neighbors introduce you to their dog, you should give the dog a treat. “If they become more comfortable seeing you, they're less likely to bark when they see you or when they're in the backyard,” says Schweitzer. Whatever you do, don't talk with your other neighbors about the problem or start a petition (诉状) to get the dog to quiet down. “Those make people feel angry,” says Schweitzer. “That's when things escalate.” If weeks go by and you still aren't seeing a difference, follow up with a note. Tie a dog treat on the note to build trust with your neighbors, and make a copy before dropping it off. That way, you'll have evidence (证据) that you've discussed it before and followed up politely if you need to bring in a third party, says Schweitzer. 1.What should people do first according to Schweitzer? A.Record when the dog barks. B.Find out why the barking happens. C.Find out if the dog is really dangerous. D.Record when the neighbor is usually out. 2.When would be a good time for you to talk to your neighbor? A.When the dog is barking. B.When you are feeling calm. C.When you've found a problem. D.When your neighbor is walking the dog. 3.What does the underlined word “escalate” in Paragraph 6 probably mean? A.Become familiar. B.Become worse. C.Get interesting. D.Get personal. 4.What is the text mainly about? A.How to teach your dog to be quiet. B.What to do when your neighbor has a dog. C.How to deal with a neighbor's noisy dog. D.What to do if your neighbor makes you angry.
When I stepped out of Heathrow Airport, the British accents were music to my ears! The roads were so empty and traffic was so organized, with open spaces everywhere and so few people on the streets—what a difference from where 1 came—Mumbai. The difference was even more obvious after I had spent 21 years of my life living in that place. The streets were unfamiliar, and the faces were all foreign. I boarded my bus for my university town. I felt like I had been in a fairytale book—the small houses, the quiet streets and the well-dressed people among other things. A small and beautiful three-storeyed building is quite a rarity back home and here, I have yet to see a building taller than that! Back home in India, the kind of rent I pay here could have afforded me a luxurious(豪华的） 2 bedroom-hall-kitchen apartment in a good location. But my accommodation here is the size of my bathroom back home! It’s just a fact... reality can be rude at times! I really cherish the first day of my new university. I’ve met so many students from countries that I didn’t even know. But living alone in a new place, away from the protection of my family and friends, is a different experience altogether—a wonderful experience of further education! It's been almost two months now. The novelty(新奇)is gradually disappearing, and the dust is settling down. It’s all just daily now but I feel fully settled. I really like this place. It feels like home! 1.What does the underlined part “that place” in paragraph 1 refer to? A.Heathrow Airport. B.Britain. C.Mumbai. D.A university of India. 2.What is the author’s first impression of Britain? A.Dirty and noisy. B.Different but poor. C.Hopeful and inspiring. D.Strange but beautiful. 3.What does the author probably do？ A.An international student. B.A tourist from India. C.A British college teacher. D.An unknown writer. 4.What can we know from the last paragraph? A.The author is less interested in everything because of dust. B.The author still feels curious about everything around. C.The author has been used to the new environment. D.The author feels like going home after nearly two months.
Need a Job This Summer? The provincial government and its partners offer many programs to help students find summer jobs. The deadlines and what you need to apply depend on the program. Not a student? Welcome to the government website and learn about programs and online tools available to help people under 30 build skills, find a job or start businesses all year round. Jobs for Youth If you are a teenager living in certain parts of the province,you could be eligible (符合条件) for this program, which provides eight weeks of paid employment along with training. Who is eligible: Youth 15-18 years old in select communities (社区): Summer Company Summer Company provides students with hands-on business training and awards of up to$3,000 to start and run their own summer businesses. Who is eligible: Students aged 15-29, returning to school in the fall. Stewardship Youth Ranger Program You could apply to be a Stewardship Youth Ranger and work on local natural resource management projects for eight weeks this summer. Who is eligible: Students aged 16 or 17 at time of hire, but not turning 18 before December 31 this year. Summer Employment Opportunities (机会) Through the Summer Employment Opportunities program, students are hired each year in a variety of summer positions across the Provincial Public Service, its related agencies and community groups. Who is eligible: Students aged 15 or older. Some positions require students to be 15 to 24 or up to 29 for persons with a disability. 1.If you are 15, which program can’t you apply to? A.Jobs for Youth B.Summer Company C.Stewardship Youth Ranger Program D.Summer Employment Opportunities 2.What is special about Summer Employment Opportunities? A.It requires training before employment. B.It offers the disabled job opportunities. C.It provides awards for running new businesses. D.It allows one to work in the natural environment. 3.Where can you probably find the passage? A.Magazine. B.Textbook. C.Newspaper. D.Website.
假定你是李华，得知近期你市将举办中英青少年历史体验夏令营活动（China and Britain History Summer Camp For Teenagers），届时将有来自于英国的高中生到你校参观访问。请给活动的负责人 Ms. Clark 写一封邮件申请做志愿者，内容包括： 1. 写信目的； 2. 个人优势； 3. 能做的事情。 注意：1.词数 100 左右； 2. 不能出现姓名及班级、学校等个人信息； 3. 可以适当增加细节，使行文连贯。 Dear Ms. Clark, _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua
请根据句子逻辑和首字母提示, 从模块三及模块四 Unit1-2 所学的词汇中选用恰当的单词并且使用其正确的形式填空。 1.Old people deserve to be treated with r _______. 2.We use cartoon books to i _______ children to read and write for pleasure. 3.The hotel wants to e _______ its business by adding a swimming pool. 4.The following programme contains crime scenes that may be d _______ to some viewers. 5.I have r _______ not having studied harder at school. 6.They spent a lot of money e _______ the school with new computers. 7.The job is i _______ for students who have recently earned a degree in biology. 8.The letter wasn't addressed to Jane but she opened it out of c _______. 9.After the speech, he found himself s _______ by an admiring crowd. 10.He lifted the baby g _______ and carefully out of its cradle(摇篮).
Yassin Terou owns a restaurant in downtown Knoxville. One morning, he _______ early, only to find someone had attempted to rob his shop. A rock was_____ thrown through the window and broken pieces were seen everywhere. But since the food is made_______ each morning and the cash registers are___ every night, the thief went away empty-handed. After realizing the person who broke in was probably __________ in some way, Yassin, instead of being____, put up a sign that read “If you are hungry or need emergency money, just _______ till we open! We are more than happy to ______________ you when we are open!” Sounds unbelievable, right? But to people who know Yassin, it is not___ at all. When he first arrived in the U.S. as a refugee( 难 民 )，he struggled to find his___ because of discrimination( 歧 视 ). But he quickly discovered the best way to fight the______he felt was to be loving. With the help of local community, Yassin_____ a restaurant. He welcomes everyone into his restaurant, regardless of their_________. He knows and greets hundreds of _______ by name daily, and the relaxed and ________ atmosphere makes visiting feel like seeing family. At one point, Yassin was accused of “stealing_____ from American” by someone who was laid off. Despite the fact that he is a ____________ citizen of this country and that he should just have ignored him, he calmly offered to___ the man who charged him. Yassin’s restaurant was_______ with the title of “Nicest Place of America” by Reader’s Digest in 2018. His success comes from the kindness, love and __________ he shows in everything he does. And of course, the food is delicious too! 1.A.showed up B.slipped away C.dropped in D.moved out 2.A.casually B.carelessly C.apparently D.narrowly 3.A.delicious B.healthy C.attractive D.fresh 4.A.checked B.emptied C.removed D.cleaned 5.A.hiding B.tricking C.suffering D.cheating 6.A.annoyed B.disappointed C.relieved D.delighted 7.A.continue B.wait C.escape D.search 8.A.forgive B.accompany C.treat D.help 9.A.surprising B.amusing C.satisfying D.challenging 10.A.interest B.strength C.place D.style 11.A.sympathy B.anxiety C.loneliness D.hate 12.A.inspected B.started C.decorated D.visited 13.A.appearances B.ages C.differences D.characters 14.A.residents B.customers C.tourists D.neighbours 15.A.friendly B.informal C.traditional D.quiet 16.A.money B.food C.dreams D.jobs 17.A.legal B.former C.foreign D.wealthy 18.A.promote B.praise C.understand D.employ 19.A.associated B.presented C.equipped D.covered 20.A.courage B.enthusiasm C.acceptance D.confidence
Reducing class size has traditionally been seen as an important way to improve a student’s educational experience. Many often believe that smaller classes would permit teachers to give more personal attention to their students. 1.. But one recent study suggests there's not much research-based evidence to support this idea. The research was collected by a team from Denmark's Danish Center for Social Science Research. The study notes that one of the main problems with reducing class size is that it can have very high costs. 2.. Financial limitations make it very difficult for many schools to reduce the number of students in the classroom. The new study began by examining 127 studies on classroom size. Its goal was to examine the major research studies already completed on the subject. 3.. In the end, the research centered on 10 main studies with possible sampling (采样)problems. The researchers concluded that there's some evidence to suggest that reducing class size may lead to some improvement in a student 's reading achievement. 4.. They found just a 53-percent chance that a randomly selected test score from a student from a small class would be higher than the selected score of a student from a larger class. 5.. This led the researchers to conclude that there would be no benefit at all to math students in a smaller class size. A.But they said the effect is very small B.For mathematics achievement, the result was 49 percent C.This can theoretically lead to improved academic results for students D.Many public opinion studies have shown teachers favor smaller class sizes E.The effects of larger class size can stay long after the students complete their education F.Increasing class size is one of the most common ways school systems control education spending G.They especially centered on those trying to measure if smaller class size led to greater academic success
Supermarket shelves are filled with plant-based alternatives (可代替品) to cow milk, including soy, nut, and coconut milk. These products are popular with consumers who cannot drink cows’ milk for health reasons, as well as with those concerned about animal welfare and environmental sustainability. While the dairy-free (非乳制的) options work well with cereal or in coffee, they fail miserably when it comes to making milk-based products like cheese or yogurt. However, these shortcomings may soon be a thing of the past, thanks to a new company in California, which has figured out how to create animal-free milk in a laboratory! Perumal Gandhi and Ryan Pandya founded the company in 2014 after becoming increasingly annoyed with the lack of cows’ milk-free alternatives, particularly for cheese. For Gandhi, who stopped consuming animal products five years earlier due to environmental and animal welfare concerns, the motivation to create a better alternative stemmed from his love of cheesy pizza. Pandya was spurred (被激发) to take action after being forced to eat some “really bad” dairy-free cream cheese on his sandwich. The two MIT biomedical engineering scientists decided to join forces to create a more realistic alternative to dairy-based products. In their university lab, the pair spent nine months first isolating (分离) cow DNA then inserting it into yeast (酵母). This genetic modification (改造) enabled the yeast to produce the necessary milk proteins. The final step of the process involved mixing the proteins with some plant nutrients and fats. The dairy-free milk not only tastes like the real thing but is also healthier, has a longer shelf life and, most important of all, is Earth friendly. According to the company’s website, when compared to conventional (常规的) milk production, their process uses 65% less energy, creates 84% less greenhouse gas emissions (排放) and requires 91% less land and an amazing 98% less water! Best of all, since it contains real milk proteins, the product behaves like the cow-produced version, which means vegetarian (素食的) consumers will no longer have to deal with the unpleasant cheese on their sandwiches and pizzas. The company plans to bring their creation to market later this year and their first product will most likely be cheese since there are already many good cows’ milk products available to consumers. 1.The underlined word “those” in paragraph 1 refers to _______. A.actions B.products C.people D.reasons 2.The company’s founders were motivated to make the new product because of _______. A.their deep concern for the environment B.their worry that farm animals were poorly treated C.the over-consumption of the dairy-based products D.the poor taste of dairy-free cheese presently available 3.What can be inferred from paragraph 4? A.The dairy-free products cannot be stored for a long time. B.Cow farming causes considerable environmental damage. C.The new products will taste better than dairy-based ones. D.The dairy-free milk will be more expensive than cow’s milk. 4.Which of the following can be the best title for the text? A.Healthier Cheese B.New Milk Saves Planet C.Making Milk without Cows D.Fresher Milk, Better Future
As we continue to explore farther out into our solar system and beyond, the question of humans living on other planets often comes up. Manned bases on the Moon or Mars for example, have long been a dream of many. There is a natural desire to explore as far as we can go, and also to extend humanity's presence on a permanent(永久的) or at least semi-permanent basis. In order to do this, however, it is necessary to adapt to different extreme environments. On the Moon for example, a colony must be self-sustaining( 自 立 的 ) and protect its inhabitants from the airless, harsh environment outside. Mars, though, is different. While future bases could adapt to the Martian environment over time there is also the possibility of modifying(改变) the surrounding environment instead of just co-existing with it. This is the process of terraforming - adjusting Mars’ atmosphere and environment to make it more Earth-like. But the bigger question is, should we? One of the main issues is whether Mars has any native life or not and if it does, should it be preserved(保护) as much as possible? If the answer is yes, then large-scale human settlements on Mars should be completely off-limits. Small colonies might be fine, but living on Mars should not be at the expense of any native habitats, if they exist. If Mars is home to any indigenous life, then terraforming should be a non-issue; it simply should not be done. What if Mars is lifeless? Even if no life exists there, that untouched and unique alien environment needs to be preserved as it is as much as possible. We’ve already done too much damage here on our own planet. By studying Mars and other planets and moons in their current natural state, we can learn so much about their history and also learn more about our own world. We should appreciate the differences of other worlds instead of just transforming them to suit our own ambitions. 1.What is the best title for the text? A.Are Mars and Earth So Different? B.Should we terraform Mars? C.Can we adapt to Mars? D.Is there life on Mars? 2.What does the author think we should do if life is found on Mars ? A.Ensure that it's not harmed. B.Discuss with the Martians. C.Change the unpopulated regions. D.Reconsider the advantages and disadvantages. 3.What does the underlined word “indigenous” in paragraph 3 mean? A.Complex. B.Intelligent C.Foreign. D.Native. 4.How does the author develop his ideas in the text? A.By referring to others' research. B.By showing the benefits of terraforming. C.By arguing in support of one viewpoint. D.By examining the conditions of different planets.
“I believe in holding onto traditions because they helped our family flourish（兴旺）in a new country. But this concept is more concretely expressed this way: I believe in feeding monkeys on my birthday — something I’ve done without fail for 35 years. In the Burmese jungle, monkeys are as common as pigeons. But in America, feeding monkeys means violating the rules. As a kid, I thought that was cool. I learned English through watching bad television shows and expected that I was the chosen warrior（勇士）sent to defend my family. Dad and I would go to the zoo early in the morning, just the two of us. When the Coast was clear, I would throw my peanuts to the monkeys. I never had to explain myself until my 18th birthday. It was the first year I didn’t go with my father. I went with my friends and arrived 10 minutes after the zoo gates closed. “Please,” I begged the zookeeper, “I feed monkeys for my family, not for me. Can’t you make an exception?” “Go find a pet store,” she said. If only it were so easy. That time, I got lucky. I found out that a high school classmate trained the monkeys for the movie Out of Africa, so he allowed me to feed his monkeys. Once a man with a pet monkey suspected that my story was a ploy — that I was an animal rights activist out to liberate his monkey. Another time, a zoo told me that outsiders could not feed the monkeys without violating the zookeepers’ collective bargaining agreement. Once in a pet store, I managed to feed a marmoset（狨）being kept in a birdcage. Another time, I was asked to wear a special suit to feed a laboratory monkey. It’s rarely easy and, yet, somehow I’ve found a way to feed a monkey every year since I was born. 1.Why has the author fed monkeys all these years? A.To please his father. B.To develop a new hobby. C.To celebrate his birthday. D.To keep up his family tradition. 2.How did the author and his father feed the zoo monkeys? A.They did it in a secret way. B.They pretended to be warriors. C.They did it with the help of friends. D.They got the zookeeper’s permission. 3.What does the underlined word “ploy” in Paragraph 5 mean? A.Joke. B.Trick. C.Excuse. D.Adventure. 4.How is the fifth paragraph mainly developed? A.By providing examples. B.By giving explanations. C.By following time order. D.By making comparisons.
Looking for confirmed reviews of Travelocity in Mexico? Well, look no further and you can find Travelocity reviews in 2019 from like-minded travelers to find out more about the best travel agency that you can trust. Signature Taco Day Tour To avoid tourist traps and dive deeper into Mexican culture, our Signature Taco Tour is for you! Our Foodie Guides will show you the best Mexican cuisine, tell you the best stories, and do their very best to keep you eating until you explode. Not only will you go “behind the scenes” and see the deliciousness made for tourists, you'll also learn about Mexican culture and history, plus extras like. Las Caletas Beach Hideaway Spend a relaxing day at Las Caletas Beach. The use of diving gear, canoe, and stand-up paddle boards is all available, as well as a scenic nature walk and admission to Kids' Adventure Park for the young ones. Away from the beach, you can seek out plenty of other fun activities including cooking classes and jungle walks. Jungle Zipline (索道) Tour Cheer and scream as you zip across the Rio Cuale and above the jungle along 11 lines that run from treetop to treetop. The ziplines get progressively longer and allow plenty of time to take in the tropical scenery from the air. When you reach the Tom and Jerry lines, prepare to race against a friend as you will be able to fly at speeds up to 60 miles per hour (96 km/h). Rhythms of the Night-Sunset Cruise (游船) As a blanket of stars covers the sky, enjoy authentic Mexican cuisine by candlelight. The buffet-style menu offers a wide-variety of items such as freshly grilled steak, tender chicken, grilled fish, pasta salad, and a mixture of fresh fruit and vegetables. And more importantly, watch the lively performance of ancient ceremony and learn historical and religious stories. Book a place in advance and enjoy your night. 1.In which tour can the tourists experience a sense of flying? A.Jungle Zipline Tour. B.Signature Taco Day Tour. C.Las Caletas Beach Hideaway. D.Rhythms of the Night-Sunset Cruise. 2.What is the feature of Signature Taco Day Tour? A.Serving large groups. B.Enjoying Mexican food. C.Experiencing the history plays. D.Learning about modern Mexican culture. 3.How does Rhythms of the Night-Sunset Cruise differ from the other tours? A.It needs reservation. B.It provides Mexican food. C.It allows visitors to perform in the play. D.It offers some scenes of historical places.
介绍一个中国的传统节日 假设你是李华，我们一年一度的春节即将临近，你的美国朋友John很想了解相关的习俗文化，请你给他写封信介绍我们的春节。内容应包括： 1.春节的时间和含义； 2.春节的活动习俗。 注意：1. 词数100 左右； 2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯； 参考词汇：春节 the Chinese Spring Festival 农历新年 Chinese New Year
单句改错 1.My father, that is an excellent violinist , is leaving for Canada for performances. 2.Which is known to all, the moon travels round the earth once every month. 3.Paper money has used for over a thousand years. 4.Look, the bridge is been built. 5.If I was given enough time, I’ll go to Japan for my holiday.
Hundreds of people have formed impression of you through that little device(装置) on your desk. And they’ve never actually_________you. Everything they know about you___________through this device, sometimes from hundreds of miles away. _________they feel they can know you_________from the sound of your voice. That’s how powerful the_________is. Powerful, yes, but not always _______. For years I dealt with my travel agent only by phone. Rani, my faceless agent whom I’d never met_________, got me rock—bottom prices on airfares, cars, and hotels. But her cold voice really_________me. I sometimes wished to_________another agent. One morning, I had to__________an immediate flight home for a family emergency. I ran into Rani’s office__________. The woman sitting at the desk, __________my madness, sympathetically jumped up. She gave me a__________smile, nodded while listening patiently, and then printed out the________immediately. “What a wonderful lady!” I thought. Rushing out__________I called out over my shoulder, “By the way, what’s your name ? ” “I’m Rani, ”she said. I turned around and saw a ________woman with a big smile on her face waving to wish me safe trip. I was__________! Why had I thought she was cold? Rani was, well, so__________. Sitting back in the car on the way to the airport, I figured it all out. Rani’s__________—her warm smile, her nods, her ‘I’m here for you’________—were all silent signals that didn’t travel through wires. 1.A.accepted B.noticed C.met D.heard 2.A.ran B.moved C.came D.developed 3.A.Yet B.Thus C.Then D.Indeed 4.A.rather B.just C.also D.already 5.A.telephone B.voice C.connection D.impression 6.A.direct B.useful C.accurate D.easy 7.A.by myself B.in person C.in public D.on purpose 8.A.interested B.annoyed C.discouraged D.confused 9.A.promote B.train C.know D.find 10.A.arrange B.postpone C.book D.confirm 11.A.for the first time B.at any time C.from time to time D.in good time 12.A.expecting B.testing C.seeing D.avoiding 13.A.comforting B.shy C.familiar D.forced 14.A.bill B.form C.ticket D.list 15.A.hopefully B.disappointedly C.gratefully D.regretfully 16.A.careful B.serious C.nervous D.pleasant 17.A.amused B.worried C.speechless D.helpless 18.A.calm B.nice C.proud D.clever 19.A.forgiveness B.eagerness C.friendliness D.skillfulness 20.A.explanation B.attitude C.concept D.behavior
Everything you do to protect the planet helps all living things, including humpbacks（座头鲸）and other species of whales that live in oceans worldwide. And yes－just one kid, like you, can make a difference. 1.. Don’t litter. Rubbish thrown away carelessly outside often washes into storm drains（排水沟）, which empty into rivers and eventually flow to the oceans. 2., including whales. Say, “No bag, thank you.” Whether you’re buying toys, snacks, or clothes, tell the checkout person you don’t need a bag. 3., you’ll help reduce the 100 million plastic bags that each year block sewers（下水道）, and get swallowed by whales, sea turtles, and other wild life. Plant a tree. 4.. They produce oxygen and absorb carbon dioxide（二氧化碳）, a gas that animals, including humans, produce naturally as they breathe. But because carbon dioxide also comes from cars and factories, there is too much of it in the atmosphere, which is contributing to global warming. If everyone planted one tree, those trees would remove a large amount of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. 5.. Every time you leave a room for more than a minute, turn off the light you’re using. In this way, you save energy and keep greenhouse gases out of the atmosphere. Try the family challenge! Many streams and rivers are polluted and littered with rubbish. You and your family can help preserve the waterways by joining others in your community to pick up rubbish. A.Trees help clean the air we breathe B.Turn off the light C.Avoid driving cars D.By carrying your own reusable bag E.Treat them like friends F.Here are ideas for easy small things you can do G.Pollution is a growing problem for all the Earth’s oceans and its wildlife
Energy goes from one plant or animal to another. A food chain shows how this energy moves. Each time an animal gets eaten, its energy is passed onto the animal that eats it. The food chain is very important because it keeps the balance of nature. If one part of the food chain disappears, it can affect all the other plants and animals. Any threat to the food chain is a threat to the environment’s biodiversit(生物多样性). The food chain helps keep animal populations in balance. However, if something happens to increase or decrease one of the links in the food chain, that balance is broken. If one animal becomes endangered, it puts all the animals above it at risk. Some of the threats are natural, such as wildfires, hurricanes, tornados, floods and so on. But the biggest threats to the food chain come from you and me. These threats include overhunting, overfishing, logging, farming, development, pollution, etc. The food chain is endangered anywhere humans have had an effect on the natural environment. A recent study shows that the overfishing of large sharks is damaging the food chain along the US Atlantic coast. Canadian and American scientists say sharks are being killed in great numbers for their meat and fins(鳍). Now, not enough sharks are around to eat the cownose(牛鼻) ray. The ray’s population has increased and they have eaten up the shellfish to the point where it has hurt commercial(商业的) fishing. Many of us disturb the natural environment in our own backyards. It’s up to us to take care of the environment and try not to disrupt the natural food chain. If we don’t act responsibly, animals will start disappearing. 1.What can we learn from Paragraph 1? A.The food chain is not easy to be broken. B.The energy of an animal usually disappears when it dies. C.Increasing the links will not break the balance of nature. D.Breaking the food chain is bad for the biodiversity of the environment. 2.The study mentioned in Paragraph 3 proves that . A.human activities can be a big threat to the food chain B.we are all responsible for the breaking of the food chain C.natural disasters are hard to break the food chain D.hunting large sharks for meat is beneficial 3.We can infer that the writer wrote this passage mainly to . A.explain what the food chain is B.tell us something interesting about Nature C.suggest that we stop eating meat to save animals D.suggest that we not disrupt the natural food chain
If you will be cycling, you will need to know what these traffic signs and signals mean.
When the signal light turns yellow, car drivers should slow down and prepare to stop. You should not cross if the light is yellow. The light is about to turn red, and cars will enter the intersection(十字路口).
1.The passage is intended for . A.car drivers B.skaters C.bikers D.pedestrians 2.If you see the sign A.take the bike lane B.stop your bike C.ride close to the right side of the road D.ride in the middle of the road 3.Which of the following signs has the same meaning as the sign A. 4.When the signal light turns yellow, cyclists . A.can cross the road B.should walk across the road C.should wait D.can enter the intersection
India has a very vast history and heritage（遗产）. The country has witnessed some of the most important events in the past and every event has an effect of its own on the culture, religion, lifestyle, and economy of the country. This is one of the leading reasons why tourists prefer India to travel and explore. Historical tours in India provide everything that a traveler expects from his/her journey. These historical tours give an opportunity to study and explore Indian history. Historical tours of India generally consisted of four phases: ancient, medieval（中世纪的）, modern India and contemporary（当代的）India. Some of the historical travel packages are: Forts and Palaces The rich cultural past of India is reflected in the countless（无数的）forts and palaces across the country. Most of the forts were constructed as a defense device to keep the enemy away and palaces were made on the names of the kings and queens. Some of the famous forts and palaces are: Agra Fort (Agra), Fatehpur Sikri (Agra), Hawa Mahal (Jaipur), Amber Fort (Jaipur), City Palace (Jaipur), Gwalior Fort (Gwalior), Mysore Palace (Mysore), Red Fort (Delhi), etc. India Heritage Tours The main purpose of India Heritage tours is to make Indians as well as tourists familiar with the rich Indian legacy（遗产）. The heritage of the country is at least 5000 years. Some of the heritage tours are: medieval heritage, Rajput heritage, Golden Triangle, splendid Gujarat, etc. South India Historical Tours The Southern India is known for its diversity and there are many places, which attract tourists, not only from the country but also from all around the world. The famous tourists’ destinations（景区）in South India include Goa, Cochin, Kerala, Munnar, Periyar, Kottayam and the list goes on and on. 1.The main purpose of this passage is . A.to report some important events in the history of India B.to introduce some tours that can explore the history of India C.to help study the culture and history of India D.to tell us how to explore the history of India 2.Many tourists prefer to travel to and explore because . A.modern India has little to study B.Indian people have an interesting lifestyle C.its culture is greatly influenced by its history D.India’s history is longer than that of any other country 3.Most forts were built in order to . A.honor the kings B.act as a palace for queens C.keep enemies away D.attract tourists 4.According to the passage, Rajput heritage . A.is a famous fort in India B.is one of the heritages in India C.has a history of no more than 200 years D.lies in South India
“Who does the cooking in your home?” I’m often asked by my colleagues. “My wife and I share it 50/50,” I usually say without hesitation. It’s a lie, of course. We’re pretty much even（相等的）when it comes to the children and the elderly. But the paying of bills isn’t 50/50-my wife pays all sorts of household expenses, so I never even have to set eyes on them. And the cooking isn’t 50/50, either. The truth is that I am the cook. On my recent 40th birthday, I received the following gifts from my children: a new pot, two mini bottles of truffle oil, a decorative salad-dressing pourer, and a juice-making machine. For a moment I longed for something more manly, a cricket bat, perhaps, and then had to admit that all these things would be useful for me. It’s not that my wife can’t or doesn’t like to cook (she makes delicious Welsh cakes). Nor has it always been this way. In the early years of our marriage I’d be relaxing with a glass of wine while my wife prepared for dinner after work. But at some point that changed and I became the cook. Ten years with my wife gave me the rewards-I can throw together a roast, and I can make much foreign food. But I have truly become a monster(怪物) in the kitchen, unable to keep myself away from cooking. “You have to add Dijon to the sauce; it brings out the taste of the cheese,” I volunteer, as my wife is cooking. “Quick, stir in the butter so the dish becomes delicious.” Is it any wonder that my wife has given up coming into the kitchen while I find the whole process of chopping, mixing, and adding things deeply satisfying? 1.What do the writer and his wife probably share evenly at home? a. Cooking in the kitchen. b. Taking care of the children. c. Paying household expenses. d. Taking care of the elderly at home. A.ab B.bc C.bd D.ac 2.The gifts that the writer received on his 40th birthday show that . A.his children don’t know him at all B.he is in charge of the cooking at home C.he doesn’t get along well with his children D.his children have made wrong choices 3.What do we know about the writer’s wife? A.She can’t cook. B.She doesn’t like cooking. C.She used to cook for the family. D.She only knows how to make Welsh cakes. 4.From Paragraph 5 we learn that the writer . A.likes sticking his nose into other people’s business B.doesn’t think his wife is good at cooking C.studies very hard in order to cook well D.enjoys cooking in the kitchen
假定你是某校高一学生李华，你校的英语俱乐部在暑假期间将组织伦敦游学活动，你打算参加。请你根据以下要点写一封申请信，内容包括： 1.自我介绍； 2.申请理由； 3.期盼回复。 注意：1.词数100左右； 2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯； 3.开头和结束语已为你写好。 参考词汇：游学study tour Dear Sir/Madam， _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours sincerely, 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。 Dear Peter, I am writing to telling you something about a new column (专栏) in the school newspaper, that is called “Sharing”. This column is opened to help the students to reduce pressure and face challenges brave. I think this column benefits we a lot. First, it provided a place where we can communicate with others and express our feelings. Besides, we can ask for a help from teachers and friends when we feel puzzling. I believe we will be able to solve our problem with the help of others. I am sure the column is good our mental health. We will live happily whether we keep a good state of mind. Yours, Zhang Ming
There is an old suitcase in my house which represents the dreams and hopes of my family. I’m always taking photos of the little _______ I find in the world around me. A few weeks ago, I visited my parents. My father was an _______ when he was young. I took a photo of something that I would _______ as a pretty big wonder. At first _______, it might not look like much. It was just a _______ brown suitcase with two silver locks up on the top. But to me, it’s _______ what a miracle (奇迹) looks like. That suitcase is the very one my dad brought with him when he _______ to the US from Turkey in 1965. He was just a 19-year old boy at the time who didn’t know a _______ of English. He _______ all his friends and family, ________ that he would become an excellent engineer one day. That suitcase carried my dad’s most valuable ________ — many black-and-white photos from home and his science and math textbooks, etc. As a kid, I was ________ about the suitcase. It lived on the top of my bookcase. I never ________ much about it, though. It wasn’t until I got ________ that I actually asked my dad about it. Looking inside, I found tons of photos and the ________ my parents wrote to each other, back and forth between the US and Turkey. That’s when I ________ how beautiful that dirty old suitcase actually was. It’s a ________ of not only the hardships my parents ________, but also all the wonderful things they ________. How they found love, how their dreams ________ and how they got through them all. 1.A.secrets B.numbers C.wonders D.suitcases 2.A.artist B.architect C.author D.engineer 3.A.see B.act C.use D.serve 4.A.thought B.time C.light D.sight 5.A.lovely B.common C.special D.strange 6.A.hardly B.exactly C.normally D.quickly 7.A.turned B.wrote C.moved D.returned 8.A.word B.name C.card D.sign 9.A.left B.missed C.refused D.called 10.A.fearing B.hoping C.speaking D.learning 11.A.achievements B.prizes C.things D.lessons 12.A.unsuitable B.unhappy C.uncomfortable D.unclear 13.A.cared B.read C.described D.talked 14.A.stronger B.thinner C.older D.braver 15.A.books B.letters C.papers D.reports 16.A.showed B.praised C.admitted D.realized 17.A.reminder B.source C.result D.cause 18.A.got B.suffered C.won D.deserved 19.A.wanted B.lost C.expressed D.experienced 20.A.turned out B.ended up C.came true D.woke up
Reasons Why Reading Old Books Is Good There are many people who prefer new books to old ones, because they think that new books are better. 1. They have stood the test of time. 2. According to C.S. Lewis, as a writer, he would rather want a reader to read an old book than a new one as the new one is still under test and the reader is amateur to judge it. 3. Old books usually cost less in comparison, and at times are available even for free at book stores, thrift shops (旧货店), or book fairs. They help you know your past. Classic novels teach a lot about a particular previous time in history while we are enjoying present times. Their quality is better. The title is self-explanatory. 4. If a book is being read even 50 years after it was published, then it’s a classic, and surely good. They don’t discriminate (歧视) against age. Old books are for everyone and not for a particular age group. 5. Cinderella (《灰姑娘》) can still be your favorite nighttime read as an adult. They smell so good. The smell of old books is just too good. Don’t you just love the smell as you bury your nose into the pages of an old classic? A.They are cheaper. B.They are easy to get. C.What makes a book a classic? D.What is a book affecting you most? E.You need not be a child to enjoy the classics written for kids. F.But the fact is that the opposite is true, more often than not. G.Ideas come and go, but only the best ideas are the ones that stand out.
The United States will have more adults aged 65 and over than children by the year 2035, the US Census Bureau says As the American population ages, the demand for services and care for older adults is growing. SenCura is a company that provides non-medical at-home care for seniors in the northern Virginia area. Cliff Glier founded the company 12 years ago. He says its services include help with bathing, transportation, getting dressed and planning and preparing meals. Hollie is one of SenCura’s professional caregivers. She visits 88-year-old Olga Robertson’s home every day for three hours. Robertson says she likes having Hollie’s help. “Well, she cooks for me and she does a good job. She takes me to appointments (约会) and things like that and whatever I want to do. Sometimes, we go to walk in the mall if it’s cold out in the winter time.” But when Hollie is not around, Robertson still has a caregiver—a robot named Rudy, who can have a conversation and also tells jokes and plays games and dances with Robertson. In addition to keeping Robertson mentally and physically active, Rudy provides services 24 hours a day. He watches for lost things, reminds Robertson about her doctor’s appointments and tells her when it is time to take her medicine. The robot is a little more than one meter tall. It has a screen that makes checking in with family and caregivers easy. Anthony Nunez is the founder of INF Robotics, the company that created Rudy. He says the idea for the robotic caregiver was inspired by what his own mother lived through when his grandmother got older. SenCura’s Cliff Glier met Nunez and his team at an event more than a year ago. He became interested in introducing Rudy to his own customers. Glier says Rudy is not competition for human caregivers. He says the robot is there to help but cannot do all the things that caregivers do, like bathing and dressing seniors. 1.What does the company SenCura do? A.It focuses on care service for seniors. B.It supports medical research projects. C.It develops robots helping poor seniors. D.It provides medical services for seniors. 2.Which of the following can not the robot Rudy do? A.Talk with seniors. B.Dress seniors. C.Tell jokes. D.Play games with seniors. 3.What inspires Anthony Nunez to invent the robot Rudy? A.The change in the population of the United States. B.The fast development of modern science and technology. C.The work experience from a professional caregiver called Hollie. D.His mother’s experiences of looking after his grandmother. 4.What’s the best title of the text? A.The American Population Ages Seriously B.Professional Caregivers for Seniors Are Popular C.INF Robotics Invented New Robots for Children D.New Caregivers for Seniors
If you’re looking at Mercer’s top 20 livable cities as inspiration for your holiday, you would miss out many great places. According to Mercer’s latest Quality of Living Survey, Moscow ranks 167 and Beijing only 119, yet both provide visitors great pleasures. Meanwhile high-ranked cities such as Kobe or Seattle may be easy places to live in, but offer little excitement to tourists. Actually, many of the world’s most livable cities are a little dull. The world isn’t dashing to visit Canberra or Montreal. In fact, none of the world’s 10 most visited cities appear in Mercer’s top 20. Obviously, considerations for enjoyable holiday hotspots are different from those that make cities comfortable places to live in. This should be no surprise, since the various livability lists aren’t concerned with tourists or even native people. Mercer, for example, is a Britain-based consulting company whose lists provide multinationals with information about where to start their businesses. “The success of international business is mainly influenced by necessary things such as ease of travel, communication, personal safety and good public services,” says Slagin Parakatil, who leads Mercer’s research. “In short, Mercer’s rating is mainly determined by whether the cities are attractive to businesses, and have good schools, hospitals and nice offices.” Still, Mercer’s Quality of Living Survey has its uses for tourists, since it also looks at natural and cultural environments and entertainments. It ranks public transport and infrastructure (基础设施) particularly high, a consideration shared by the World Economic Forum in reports on tourism and travel competitiveness. This includes hotels, rental-cars and even ATM numbers, all of which make a place friendly to businesses and visitors. 1.Which city is attractive to tourists according to the text? A.Canberra. B.Montreal. C.Moscow. D.Kobe. 2.What does the underlined word “multinationals” in paragraph3 refer to? A.Foreign tourists. B.International companies. C.Native businessmen. D.Consulting organizations. 3.What is important to both businesses and tourists? A.Big banks. B.Good hospitals C.Nice schools. D.Easy public transport. 4.What does the author say about Mercer’s Quality of Living Survey? A.It has little use for tourists and businessmen. B.It may not be the best guidance for tourists. C.It ranks business environments too high. D.Businesses and tourists can rely on it for plans.
Glenn, born in 1921, grew up in Ohio. He started his flying career (生涯) as a fighter pilot for the US Marine Corps. He won medals for his brave service in World War II (1939-1945) and the Korean War (1950-1953). After that, Glenn took a dangerous job as a Marine Corps test pilot, flying new planes to see if they were safe. In 1957, he set an air-speed record by flying from Los Angeles to New York in less than three and a half hours. In the late 1950s, a “space race” began between the US and the Soviet Union. Both countries wanted to be the first to send a human into space, including to the moon. In 1959,Glenn became one of the seven test pilots chosen to take part in the US’s first space program. In 1961, the Soviet Union became the first nation to send a person into space. Glenn’s chance to go into space came on February 20, 1962. By that time, another American, Alan B. Shepard, had flown in space, but he had not circled the earth. Glenn’s flight was aired live on television and radio. Glenn’s flight showed that the US space program was as good as the Soviet Union’s. He became a hero. Cities across the country threw parades (游行) for him, and President John F. Kennedy invited him to the White House. In 1974, Glenn was elected to Congress. Glenn returned to space in 1998, when he was 77. He spent nine days on the space shuttle (航天飞机) Discovery. Glenn went so that scientists could study the effects of space travel on older people. He holds the record for being the oldest person in space. “Glenn spent his life breaking barriers (障碍),” said President Barack Obama. The president also praised Glenn for inspiring future leaders in space exploration. 1.What did Glenn do in 1959? A.He won gold medals. B.He took part in world wars. C.He joined the US’s first space program. D.He flew from Los Angeles to New York. 2.Why was Glenn welcomed as a hero? A.He started the race between the US and the Soviet Union. B.He succeeded in circling the earth. C.He defeated Alan B. Shepard in the competition. D.He broke the speed record. 3.Why did Glen return to space in 1998? A.To break a new record. B.To test a space shuttle. C.To make his last space travel. D.To be tested by the scientists 4.From the last paragraph we can learn that ________. A.Alan B. Shepard had circled the earth by 1962 B.Glenn has made great contributions to space exploration C.the US is the first nation to send a human into space D.Barack Obama called on people to explore space
These great getaways offer big fun with little money. We’ve collected choices all around the country, so a wonderful vacation is always right around the corner, even if you only have a day or two. ●San Diego, California San Diego’s near perfect summer weather, the free beaches of Coronado Island, and the museums and outstanding zoo in Balboa Park all add up to a memory-making a quick getaway for families in Southern California for kids of any age. ●Providence, Rhode Island Providence is perfect for families, especially high school kids since the capital city is home to a wide range of colleges, where they can get inspired with schoolyard tours and museums. ●Estes Park, Colorado Known as the base camp to Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP), Estes Park is only 90 minutes from Denver International Airport, but has a real Color ado mountain village feeling with plenty of outdoor activities to fit any member of the family. Families can try hiking in the national park on their own, booking a mountain bike ride, learn fly-fishing, or try rafting (乘竹筏) experiences ●Houston, Texas If you think Houston is only a business city, you’re in for a surprise when you visit it with your family. Start your visit at Discovery Green, an urban park designed for kids, with everything from $5 kayak (皮划艇) rides on gentle Kinder Lake to special toddler (学步的儿童) play-group hours. The Children’s Museum of Houston is one of the best in the country, with indoor and outdoor space where they can have hands-on fun. 1.What is Providence, Rhode Island famous for? A.Outstanding zoos. B.Many colleges. C.Mountain bike rides. D.Fly fishing activities. 2.Where can children enjoy kayaking? A.San Diego, California. B.Providence, Rhode Island, C.Estes Park, Colorado. D.Houston, Texas. 3.What do the four destinations have in common? A.They provide fun family experiences. B.They are suitable for rafting C.They offer schoolyard tours D.They have real mountain villages.
阅读下面短文，根据其内容写一篇60词左右的内容概要。 Not all education can and should happen within the classroom. Sometimes, traveling is the best form of education, as students can get a number of personal and educational benefits from travel. From learning about other cultures first-hand to seeing where historical events took place with their own eyes, educational travel gives students the opportunity to deepen their understanding of art, science, history, and culture in many ways. Educational becomes a whole new experience when students can see lots of tools and equipment for themselves by traveling to different places. The tools and equipment could be used by scientists decades or even centuries ago to make discoveries that make our modern world possible. Educational travel brings the materials off the pages and into reality, allowing students to connect themselves with them in a more meaningful way. No matter where students go, it’s almost guaranteed that they’ll find some kind of food that is unique to that place or done better than anywhere else. If someone gets Chicago-style pizza in Chicago, they’re going to have a different tasting experience than they would if they were getting the same type of thing in, say, Texas. At the same time, getting chili in Texas would be a whole different experience from getting chili in New York or Chicago. Students can learn a lot about a culture by what they eat on a daily basis and what they consider a special meal, so it’s good to take a taste of the local food and learn through all of the senses. Being away from family, home, and familiar ground is a courageous and independent adventure in its own right. Educational travel provides that opportunity to allow students to open their minds regarding how they choose to live life, which can be extraordinarily helpful in preparing students for college and adulthood. Traveling – with the combined social skills and perspectives(视角) it teaches – really allows students to better understand how they can operate on their own. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
假设你是星光中学的李华，将参加主题为“Let’s Ride Bicycles”的英语演讲比赛，请写一份演讲稿，内容主要包括： 1、汽车带来的问题； 2、骑自行车的益处； 3、你的立场。 参考词汇：低碳的 low-carbon 注意：1.词数：80字左右，开头结尾已给，不计入； 2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Good morning, everyone! I'm Li Hua from Xingguang Middle School. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Thanks for your listening!
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