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One cold December morning in 2017, I boarded a bus with my four large bags at Chandigarh, where I’d been working. I was headed home to Rampur Bushahr, Himachal Pradesh. A few hours into the journey a well-dressed young man got in at Shimla and took the seat next to mine. I was very cautious. I’d often come across men eager to chat up a girl traveling on her own. So I wasn’t surprised when he spoke up. “Where are you going?” he asked. “Rampur,” I replied and put on my earphones. He didn’t bother me after that. It started to rain and water was dripping through the roof right on to my lap. Seeing that, the man emptied a plastic shopping bag full of clothes, which he pushed into his travel bag. He then handed me the plastic bag. I accepted it with a sheepish “thanks” before spreading it on my lap. Minutes later, the bus broke down! The conductor announced we’d have to move to another bus that would reach us shortly, and that there’d be no more buses after that, since there had been heavy snowfall near Shimla. My co-passengers got off and stood on the road, ready to rush into the next bus. The conductor reluctantly helped me offload my luggage. When the bus finally arrived, it had many passengers already. The crowd struggled to get in and I was pushed aside. As I stood there feeling very upset, I saw a hand waving out to me from the entrance to the bus. It was the same young man. He stood there blocking the doorway. I passed my bags to him and he placed them inside one by one, as if we were family traveling together. He then gently helped me in. I soon got pushed to the middle of the bus, where I stood for the next two hours. As we approached Rampur, I craned my neck to look for him – I knew he had been standing right in front. He was not there, and I badly wanted to talk to him. He must have got off at an earlier stop without letting me know. Why would he? He’d done what he had to. I was the one who couldn’t apologize for my attitude or thank him. 1.At first, the author assumed the young man was trying to ____. A.steal her belongings B.seek her help C.make small talk with her D.lend his hand 2.Why did the man empty one of his plastic shopping bags? A.To find a coat for the author to get changed into. B.To cover the window and prevent the rain from coming in. C.To remove his clothes from inside it and put them into his travel bag. D.To help the author to keep out of the rain. 3.How is the article mainly developed? A.By cause and effect. B.By comparison. C.By time order. D.By examples.
Albert Einstein was an extraordinary physicist, but no artist. Pablo Picasso could paint anything, but he had no talent for science. Lionel Messi is great at soccer, but nobody talks about his singing ability. This specialization of talent may seem normal, but it may be a modern phenomenon. In English, we have a term for people with broad knowledge and skills: “Renaissance man (or woman)”. It refers to the European Renaissance, a time when it became common to study a wide range of subjects. This led to complex works of art, invention and philosophy that transformed European culture. The classic Renaissance man was undoubtedly Leonardo da Vinci, who died 500 years ago. Even today, he is regarded as one of the great creative minds of the Italian Renaissance. “He was hugely influential as an artist and sculptor but also greatly talented as an engineer, scientist and inventor,” says the BBC. At 14, Da Vinci became an apprentice (学徒) of the popular sculptor and goldsmith Andrea del Verrocchio. Young Leonardo learned how to draw and paint in his workshop, but he was also introduced to chemistry, metallurgy and carpentry. He acquired so many skills that it became natural for him to try new things. The man who would design a flying machine and a military tank set his life course during these early years. It is interesting to note that his skills as a draftsman (画师) were important in both his artistic and his scientific activities. For instance, he made marvelously detailed drawings of moving water, but not really for artistic reasons. As The Conversation notes, Da Vinci wanted to learn about moving water so he could benefit people. For this purpose, he eventually drew up plans for canals. Da Vinci was also fascinated by anatomy (解剖学). He dissected (切开) bodies and drew detailed pictures of what he saw. These drawings anticipated the future of scientific medicine. Apart from his scientific drawings, Da Vinci had a genius for painting lifelike images of people. Even today, this ability stands out in works like the Mona Lisa (1503). With her famous smile, we recognize her as a flesh-and-blood human like ourselves. The best epitaph (碑文) for Da Vinci may be his own words:”Learning never exhausts the mind.” His numerous projects over 67 years make it clear that his mind was never exhausted. Five centuries after his death, his life and work inspire would-be Renaissance men and women everywhere. 1.“Renaissance man” is mentioned mainly to____. A.show that people in the past were less talented B.compare the great minds of the Renaissance C.introduce Da Vinci as a representative D.show how Da Vinci created the world 2.What do we know about Da Vinci? A.He learned anatomy in his childhood. B.He designed a military tank in his later years. C.He invented 67 things in his lifetime. D.His drawings were both artistic and scientific. 3.Which of the following best describes Da Vinci? A.Hardworking and humorous. B.Knowledgeable and creative. C.Imaginative and easygoing. D.Open-minded and generous. 4.How would the author probably describe Da Vinci’s painting style? A.Realistic. B.Mysterious. C.Abstract. D.Modern.
St Andrews & the Fishing Villages of Fife An ancient university, breathtaking medieval ruins, and old-fashioned coastal villages: explore all this and more on our adventure through Fife. • Places you’ll explore Forth Bridge - An incredible engineering achievement, and a UNESCO World Heritage sight. Anstruther - Be charmed by the cobbled lanes and quaint(古色古香的)buildings of this traditional fishing village. St Andrews Cathedral - This ruined cathedral was once one of Scotland’s most splendid buildings. St Andrews Old Town - Enjoy the 1,000 years of history as you explore the old streets and ancient castle. The Old Course - Golf was so popular in Scotland, but it was banned in the 15th century. And nowhere was it more popular than in St Andrews, the Home of Golf. Historic Village of Falkland - This quaint town in the Kingdom of Fife boasts a beautiful palace and a peaceful setting. • Tour detail Departs 09:30 - Rabbie’s Cafe Bar, Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3EG Returns 18:00 approx • Prices • Adult price: £45 per person • Discount price: £40 per person (Seniors over 60 and children between 5 and 15; unfortunately, we don’t allow children under 5 years old on the tour) • Important information • Pack your waterproof clothing and walking shoes • Falkland Palace is closed from November to Easter • Tour inclusions • Transport in a 16 seat Mercedes mini-coach • Air conditioning as standard • The stories and services of a Rabbie’s driver-guide • Tour exclusions • Entry fees to visitor attractions • Customer reviews A great day Howard Carroll, posted on 18/05/2017 A great day out. Fully recommend the tour. Gillian and Eric were not only friendly but very knowledgeable. Excellent tour guide M W Grzelak, posted on 15/02/2017 First time but not my last. Grant was an excellent and intelligent guide who cherishes his Scottish heritage. The tour offered the best venues (场地) and just enough time to experience them. 1.What do we know about the places included in the tour? A.Anstruther has a modern look. B.St. Andrews Cathedral is in good condition. C.There is an ancient castle in Falkland Village. D.Golf was once a very popular sport in St Andrews. 2.A 48-year-old father with his 16-year-old daughter and 5-year-old son should pay at least ____. A.£120 B.£125 C.£130 D.£135 3.Which of the following statements is TRUE about the tour? A.Tour guide services are provided. B.Falkland Palace is open in December. C.The tour lasts for two days. D.Entry fees to all attractions are included. 4.The tour is made more appealing by ____. A.offering different travel options B.presenting the good comments from customers C.showing comparisons with other tours D.giving special offers to all customers
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 1.What did the speaker enjoy as a young child? A.Running. B.Climbing. C.Swimming. 2.What was the speaker doing when he injured himself? A.The long jump. B.A handstand. C.A forward roll. 3.For how many weeks did the speaker have to give up exercising? A.Four. B.Eight. C.Twelve. 4.What was the change for the speaker after the incident? A.He developed a new hobby. B.He began to read love stories. C.He enjoyed physical challenges even more.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 1.What does the woman say about dogs in general? A.They are messy. B.They are annoying. C.They are hard to take care of. 2.Why doesn’t the woman agree to have Lion? A.It is unhealthy. B.It is too large. C.It is very noisy. 3.Where will the speakers probably get the dog? A.From a pet store. B.From a rescue shelter. C.From a friend’s house. 4.What does the woman ask the boy to show her first in the end? A.That he can clean up after the dog. B.That he can take the dog for walks. C.That he can be responsible for the chores around house.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 1.How many kinds of items does the man have in his basket? A.Two. B.Three. C.Four. 2.What is the relationship between the speakers? A.Brother and sister. B.Husband and wife. C.Grandmother and grandson. 3.What does the woman like to do when she has a headache? A.Have a bar of chocolate. B.Drink some alcohol. C.Eat some bacon.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 1.What does the boy’s teacher want him to improve? A.His writing. B.His listening. C.His speaking. 2.What does the girl probably give to the boy? A.A textbook. B.A newspaper. C.A novel.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 1.Where does the conversation take place? A.In a stadium. B.At a gift shop. C.At a university. 2.What does the woman offer to buy the man? A.Tickets. B.A souvenir. C.Food and drink.
How does the woman probably feel now? A.Dizzy. B.Tired. C.Well.
What is the woman mainly talking about? A.Cindy’s appearance. B.Cindy’s personality. C.Cindy’s hobby.
What time is it now? A.12:00. B.10:00. C.8:00.
What will the speakers probably do next? A.Buy something to eat. B.Make some coffee. C.Find their seats on the train.
What caused the noise? A.The woman. B.The thunder. C.The wind.
假定你是学生会主席李华.新西兰某校的一些学生寒假期间将来你校参加交流活动.请你给他们的负责老师Ms.Jane写一封邮件.介绍具体的活动安排,内容包括: 1.体验中国春节文化; 2.品尝当地特色美食; 3.观看学生中英文诗歌朗诵比赛. 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:诗歌朗诵比赛poem reciting contest Dear Ms. Jane, __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua
下面是一段短文,请你对其进行修改.文中共有10处错误,每句中最多有两处.错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改. 增加:在缺词处加一个漏词符号(∧),并在此符号下面写出该加的词. 删除:把多余的词用斜线(\)划掉. 修改:在错的词下划一横线,并在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. Our school is going to be hold an English talent show. The talent show, which theme is"English—Bridge to the World", will take place in your school gymnasium from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. on March 31st. Every class are required to put on one performance, in which students can sing songs, dance, act out dramas, tell stories and give speeches. Some foreign teacher in our school will be invited to watch and making comments on it. All the students are welcome to take part it. I'm sure we will have a better time enjoying the performances and will be inspiring to learn English better.
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,并将答案填写在答题卡相应的位置. Taking a photo or many photos every day and sharing it online can improve your well-being. A new study, 1. was published in the journal Health, has proved it. Researchers have found that snapping and sharing isn't 2. (simple) an exercise in narcissism(自恋), 3. an act of self-care. Taking the photo encourages mindfulness. while the sharing 4. ( promote) social interaction. "I will stop and take a photo of this insect 5. (sit) on my computer or something. Just taking a moment is very beneficial, I think," one participant told scientists at the UK's Lancaster University and University of Sheffield. Looking at photos gives the subjects(实验对象)a sense 6. purpose, and planning to take them is a motivational force, the researchers say. "It encourages me 7. (walk) out of the house sometimes," another participant says. On the social side, comments keep people connected with 8. (they) friends and family, and even are 9. (help) in preventing people feeling lonely. Researchers conclude in a press release that posting photos online is" 10. active process of meaning making".
Once upon a time, there was a bad man named Millisphore. Millisphore was so thoroughly evil that he made a plan to ______ every important thing in the world. ______ by his great machines and ______ , he managed to ruin everything important. After that, he created a potion(毒药)that robbed people of their desire to work. He also managed to give off a ______ gas, which made people prefer to stay at home rather than ______ . When things had reached the point where the entire world had been spoilt, Millisphore saw that only one thing ____ in his way. It was the ______ . Despite all his evil inventions, his potion and his ______ , it seemed that families were still sticking together. What ______ him most was that all the families were resisting him. He tried making the houses ______. but the families just lived closer together in less space. He also destroyed food, but the families just ______ little food they had, So he continued with his ______ deeds against the only thing that still ______ him, but nothing was working. ____ he discovered the secret to the strength of every family——they ______ each other. Though he tried to invent something to destroy the love. Millisphore ______ managed it. Sad and angry at not having managed to rule the world, he gave up and let everything ______ to normal. At last, Millisphore was so depressed that all he could think of was to go to his parents' ______, and tell them what he had done. ______ all the wicked deeds he had done, his parents ran out of their house to hug him. They ______ him, and encouraged him to be good. And so it is that even the family of the most wicked will love him and forgive him for anything! And aren't we fortunate to have a family? 1.A.did B.destroy C.complete D.order 2.A.Helped B.Watched C.Tried D.Reported 3.A.names B.buildings C.thoughts D.inventions 4.A.fragrant B.tender C.magic D.sweet 5.A.go out B.go through C.go up D.go ahead 6.A.made B.dismissed C.stood D.fired 7.A.child B.cousin C.friend D.family 8.A.gas B.hand C.parents D.food 9.A.delighted B.bothered C.punished D.requested 10.A.bigger B.cleaner C.smaller. D.wider 11.A.earned B.ruined C.wasted D.shared 12.A.interesting B.wicked C.helpful D.merciful 13.A.suggested B.stopped C.encouraged D.resisted 14.A.Finally B.Firstly C.Quickly D.Immediately 15.A.hated B.arranged C.loved D.confirmed 16.A.still B.thus C.then D.never 17.A.return B.pass C.move D.promote 18.A.field B.farm C.house D.income 19.A.In order to B.In spite of C.In terms of D.In honor of 20.A.trained B.praised C.forced D.forgave
Here are five cooking habits that could be costing you important nutrients, causing you to overeat——or even making you sick. Boiling vegetables A 2015 review showed that boiling vegetables resulted in a high loss of vitamin C. 1. "If you're not drinking a soup, you're missing out on nutrients," says Nishta Saxena, a dietitian based in Toronto . Washing chicken While your favourite old cookbooks likely tell you to wash a chicken before cooking, this outdated advice is a safety risk. Cleaning meat in water may remove some of the bacteria, but it's also likely to pass it around your kitchen. 2. And clean your hands after you've finished the cooking. Removing skins from fruits and vegetables "Large amounts of nutrients are found in the skins." says Liz Powell, who is a dietitian from Vancouver. " Concern about chemical remains isn't a good enough reason to do the removing. 3." Mixing everything A smoothie (a mixed drink) is a smart way to eat some greens. 4. They're often short of protein and healthy fat. These things work together to keep us feeling full and satisfied. Without them, it's not really a balanced meal, Powell suggests adding some foods which contain protein or having a piece of wholewheat(全麦的)bread on the side. Overdressing salads We think we can add anything to salads, and they'll still be a nutritious choice. But it's just not true. If you're topping your bowl with dried strawberries and sweet cheese, you've easily added 30 grams of sugar to your so-called healthy lunch. 5. A. You should choose healthy produce for your family. B. But these kinds of drinks are likely to be unbalanced. C. To stay safe, don't wash the meat when preparing it. D. Cabbage. for example, loses about 33 % of its vitamin C. E. Nuts are better choices to improve the taste of your greens. F. The skins of potatoes contain more nutrients than its inside part. G. Washing your produce will remove some chemicals from the surface.
In 1968 Robert Rosenthal and Lenore Jacobson set an intelligence test for a class of primary school children at "Oak School" (an invented name) in San Francisco. The teachers were told that the intelligence test bad two purposes. Firstly, it would measure the IQ of the children and secondly it would predict 20% of students who, no matter what their performance to date was like, would be likely to make the most progress during the next school year. The teachers were then told who the predicted top improvers would be. At the end of the school year, eight months later, the intelligence test was carried out again and, perhaps not surprisingly, the results showed that the 20% of children who had been predicted to improve the most, did in fact do so. They showed, on average, an increase of 12 IQ points on the test, compared with an increase of only 8 points for the other children. But the fact is that no results of any test were used to predict who would be the top performers. Instead, the lucky children who the teachers were told would be the top improvers were given this label as a matter of chance. This study shows that the label that you are given, and your interaction(互动) with others who notice that label, can have a big influence on the results that you achieve. This phenomenon(现象)has been called the Rosenthal effect. It is also known as the Pygmalion effect, related most famously to the George Bernard Show play Pygmalion , which shows the effect that two men have in changing an untidy flower girl into a well-spoken lady. For ethical (道德的)reasons the researchers at "Oak School!" only concentrated on trying to produce positive results in the children's performance. However, it is worth asking yourself what the effects on 20% of students considered least likely to improve in the following school year might have been. A frightening thought. 1.What did the study find about the predicted top performers at the end of the school year? A.They showed more interest in tests. B.They really made the most progress. C.They became less confident than before. D.They were as intelligent as the other children. 2.How were the top performers chosen? A.According to the teachers' judgement. B.Based on the test results. C.By chance. D.Openly. 3.What can we infer about the 20% of students mentioned in the last paragraph? A.They might be willing to accept positive results. B.They would likely have frightening thoughts. C.They would likely make the least progress. D.They might work much harder than before. 4.What is the text mainly about? A.The Rosenthal effect B.A play by Bernard Shaw. C.A school in San Francisco. D.The labels given to children.
Parrots have been known to imitate words, but have you ever thought how they communicate? The sounds they make may sound meaningless to us, but new research has found that wild parrots are actually given names by their parents. According to a study led by Karl Berg of Cornell University in the US, baby birds are given a unique sound of their own, which stays with them for their entire lives. In the study, the team placed hidden cameras in the nests of 17 different wild parrots. After studying their sounds, the team identified slight differences in the calls parents used to communicate with each chick. And even before the baby birds had learned to communicate properly, the baby birds seemed to recognize and imitate their calls. Sounds very similar to humans, doesn’t it? The study also proved that these signature calls are acquired socially not genetically. To do this, scientists switched the eggs in nine of the 17 nests, so that half of the parrots were raising baby birds that weren’t theirs. Using the recordings, the scientists concluded the baby birds all used names similar to those the parents (whether biological or nonbiological) called them for the first weeks of their lives. Lucie McNeil, from National Geographic, said, “this would be the first [proven] example of a non-human species teaching acoustical (声学的) communication.” Lead scientist for the study, Karl Berg told National Public Radio of the US, “Most people say, ‘Well, all those calls are just noise,’ but I think they’re having conversations.” Fox News also asked Berg what else the parrots might be saying? He replied, “The theory is that these birds are deciding where the food is, ‘Do we want to go 3 km North-Northwest?’ “Do we want to go to that field?’ They are sort of arguing or discussing.” Natural science author, Virginia Morell, wrote: “Very gradually, scientists are learning to decode the conversations of very different animals that live lives rich with plans, quarrels, and romance.” You never know, if the science of animal translation keeps advancing, we might one day be watching a reality series about parrots. 1.What did the new research find about wild parrots? A.They can talk by learning from people. B.The sounds they make are meaningless. C.They have names given by their parents. D.They have a unique way of making sounds. 2.What does the study suggest? A.Different parrots are called differently by their parents. B.Baby parrots can tell who their biological parents are. C.Baby parrots can mimic their biological parents’ calls better. D.Parrots are the most skilled animals in acoustical communication. 3.Why did the scientists switch the eggs in the study? A.To see whether the parents could recognize their own babies. B.To see whether the parrots made the same sounds all their lives. C.To see whether the signature calls were acquired socially or genetically. D.To see whether biological and nonbiological parents named babies differently. 4.The underlined word “decode” in the second-to-last paragraph is closest in meaning to “_____”. A.imitate B.understand C.practice D.create
About six years ago, I was sitting on a plane next to a woman who was extremely energetic. I was tired and wanted to take a nap, but she tapped me on the shoulder to introduce herself. "Hi, my name is Helga." As we talked, it came up that I had started an organization in high school called R.A.K.E. (Random Acts of Kindness, Etc.). As I described what we did, Helga got very serious and said to me, "There is nothing more important in the world than kindness." I was curious about what she had said, and as the plane took off. she began telling me a story about the last time she had flown. It was three years ago and she was heading back to her hometown because her father had become very ill. Just as the plane was about to leave, her father's doctor called to inform her that her father had suddenly passed away. For the three hour plane ride, she sat in stunned(受惊的) silence,. When she arrived at the airport in her hometown, she walked to the nearest bench(长椅),sat down and cried. For two hours, she sat and wept while thousands of people just walked on by. "Not a single person stopped and asked if I was OK that day. It was on that day that I realized kindness isn't normal. " Helga's words have stuck with me for all these years. I'm reminded all the time that for many of us, kindness is not usually our "default setting (默认设置)". We spend so much time worrying about our own problems that we walk by or ignore other people in need of a bit of kindness. So, I've made it my mission to do my part in making kindness "normal". Now, I travel to schools all across the US to speak about compassion(同情),empathy(同感),and love. I' m proud to share my stories with students, teachers, and parents about our need for character, compassion, and kindness. Providing young people with practical ways to exercise kindness makes my job more satisfying than any other I can think of. And when I give my talks, I always have my conversation with Helga in the back of my mind. 1.We can know from the first four paragraphs that the author___________. A.was always eager to make friends B.was angry to be disturbed by Helga C.found Helga a very serious person D.was interested in Helga's story 2.During Helga's trip to her hometown, she___________. A.couldn't help but cry on the flight B.blamed the doctor for not calling her earlier C.came to realize the value of kindness D.received help from passengers beside her 3.How did Helga' s story influence the author? A.He found a better way to exercise kindness. B.He realized that most people were nice and kind. C.He realized the importance of using stories in speech. D.He began teaching others about kindness and found it rewarding. 4.The author wrote this article mainly to___________. A.show why kindness isn't normal. B.explain how he developed his kindness career C.give advice on how to practice kindness D.share a touching story about kindness
Poetry Competition Deadline 18th July 2019 Who may enter The competition is open to anyone. Description The Ledbury Poetry Festival is the biggest poetry festival in the UK. It takes place over ten days each July. If you think you know what poetry is, come along and we'll surprise you. There are live readings, performances, music, exhibitions, films, family events and street events. Each year we organize a famous competition for new poetry in partnership with Ty Newydd, The National Writers' Centre for Wales. It attracts entries from all over the globe. There are three groups: Adults (18+),Young people (12-17) and Children(under 12). All poems must be the original work of the entrant and should not have been previously published, accepted for publication by a magazine, or have entered in other competitions. The length of each poem must be more than 40 lines. The Judge of the 2019 Ledbury Poetry Festival Poetry Competition is Daljit Nagra. Entry fees Adults: £5.75 for first poem, £3.50 for each extra poem. Children / Young People: First poem free, £1.75 for each extra poem. Prizes
Website Please visit https://www.poetry-festival.co.uk/ledbury-poetry-competition to learn more about the competition. 1.What do we know about the poetry competition from the text? A.It is held every two months. B.It awards all winners cash prizes. C.It is open to worldwide competitors. D.It offers competitors poem. lectures. 2.Which requirement should each poem meet? A.It should be written independently. B.It should contain at least 40 words. C.It has won a prize in other competitions. D.It has been published by some magazine. 3.What is the entry fee for a 15-year-old if he is sending 3 poems? A.£12.75 B.£9.25. C.£7 D.£3.5
假定你是高一学生李华，为了提高学生学习英语的兴趣你校学生会要举办一场英语晚会。请你给外教 Johnson写一封信介绍此次活动，并邀请他参加，内容包括： 时间：3月6日晚上6:30~8:00 2.地点:学校体育馆( stadium); 3.内容:朗诵英文诗歌演唱英语名曲等。 要求：1.词数:100个左右； 2.内容必须包括以上要点，可适当发挥； 3条理清楚，语句连贯。 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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。作文中共有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。 When I was a child, I hoped to live in a city. I think I would be happy there. Now I am living in a city, but I miss my home in countryside. There the air is clean or the mountains are green. Unfortunately, on the development of industrialization, the environment has been polluted. Lots of studies have been shown that global warming has already become a very seriously problem. The airs we breathe in is getting dirty and dirtier. Much rare animals are dying out. We must find ways to protect your environment. If we fail to do so, we'll live to regret it.
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。 Mary’s Secret Mary got home very late these few months. Her parents were very1.(worry). But when they asked her about that, Mary always had different2.(excuse). Her father wanted to find out what happened to her. One day after school was over, Mary's father secretly followed her3.a park. He then observed that Mary sat down4.began to paint a picture alone. Her father stood far away and watched her 5.(paint )for hours. “This little girl comes here to paint every day. I think she6.( love)painting”the cleaner there told him. Just at that moment, Mary's father felt very sorry, because he had never tried to understand7.his daughter liked. He and his wife thought painting was8.waste of time and never supported her. They thought Mary should focus more on her studies, especially science, because they only wanted to make her a doctor or an engineer. Now he realized what Mary liked9.(much). Her father was moved and changed 10.(he)mind.
Like many children with autism(自闭症), my son Noah loves planes. He carries a toy________with him wherever he goes. Last month, Noah________ a 2008 Matchbox Sky Busters Continental Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner on the computer and became very________. Although his language is just three or four words at a time, he clearly told me "This is the little Continental I want!” ________enough, I thought. I usually have no problem finding toys on the Internet. But this Matchbox Sky Buster, made only in 2008, was difficult to________. It was not on any of the places from which I had ________ toys for Noah. I spent hours at the computer________the plane. I discovered several Matchbox collectors online, and over the next few weeks I sent emails to them ________none of them had Noah's dream plane. So I decided to________Matchbox in California. My email made its way to Abe Lugo, lead project designer for Matchbox, who________ to let me know he was looking for the 2008 Continental Boeing 787-8. While________to hear good news from Abe at Matchbox, I continued my________.Although for weeks I had no________on the Internet, I tried again and saw there was still no auction(拍卖)for Noah's dream plane! Noah's impatience(不耐烦)was growing, and I was starting to lose _________ A week later ,received a(n)________from Abe saying he had a plane in hand for Noah and would be________ it that afternoon ! Last week, we________ the package (包裹)from Abe. Noah opened it. He held the toy plane close to his face. He turned it over. He was filled with ________ We sent a________ to Abe, whom we havent met or even talked to on the phone. I wanted Noah to say thank-you in his own________. In the video, Noah say, “Thanks, Mr. Lugo. You're welcome, honey.” 1.A.car B.gun C.plane D.telephone 2.A.saw B.collected C.sold D.copied 3.A.interested B.worried C.bored D.surprised 4.A.Hard B.Easy C.Expensive D.Cheap 5.A.produce B.carry C.fly D.find 6.A.provided B.made C.bought D.prepared 7.A.playing with B.reading about C.a looking for D.picking out 8.A.since B.when C..so D.but 9.A.visit B.turn to C.choose D.head for 10.A.replied B.accepted C.arrived D.helped 11.A.hoping B.promising C.refusing D.offering 12.A.study B.search C.sleep D.speech 13.A.trouble B.luck C.fun D.change 14.A.weight B.face C.heart D.touch 15.A.prize B.invitation C.call D.email 16.A.showing B.checking C.improving D.shipping 17.A.got B.posted C.borrowed D.lost 18.A.sadness B.happiness C.fear D.bravery 19.A.postcard B.letter C.video D.picture 20.A.life B.thoughts C.time D.words
4 Study Habits You Should Be Practising With exams, essays, projects, and many deadlines for different things, effective(有效的) study habits are necessary. 1. If you are in need of a bit of an improvement, keep reading for the top four study habits that you should be practicing. 1. Make and use flashcards. 2. By using flashcards with a question on one side and the answer on the other, you will force your brain to recall he necessary information. Even if you struggle a bit with a card, you will still be actively revising the necessary material. 2. Revise, revise, revise! Many students put off studying until just before the exam, with the more hardworking students giving themselves a week or two before a test. 3. It’s best to revise the information a little bit every day, so that you are not upset when a test comes around. 3. 4. One of the most effective—and the most fun—methods of studying is to watch related lectures and videos in order to get more material. Watch documentaries or videos on YouTube and educational websites. You may be surprised at how much you can learn from videos, and just how much information is available online. 4. Re-write your notes. Studies have shown that writing information out by hand increases your ability to remember the material. This makes the recall go hand-in-hand with muscle memory. 5. These are the four most effective study habits, and something all successful students do. Make sure you are on top of your game by following these study methods! A. Watch related lectures and videos. B. One method of revising is to make a mind-map. C. Use these graded tests to create a new practice test. D. Having these great study habits can make things easier. E. However, it’s actually an ineffective method of preparing and studying. F. Flashcards are designed to improve active memory recall of information. G. You will be able to picture your written notes when you are taking the exam.
Some of the greatest problems we face today are the destruction (破坏)of our environment.Brown clouds, polluted water, endangered wild animals..., these problems seem so huge. So my family does what we can. We take cloth bags to stores instead of using plastic bags. We walk where we don’t have to drive. But does it do any good? When I am the only one in line at the market with cloth bags, am I doing any good? Does my walking to stores make any real difference to the world? I recently learned something about flamingos(火烈鸟)which like to get together in groups of a thousand or more Every year when the time comes for migration (迁徙), a few of them first take off from the lake. But none of the others seem to notice, so the small group returns. However, the next day they try again. This time a few more fly along with them, but most of them still pay no attention, so they return again. They try for several times. Every time a few more birds join in but ,since the thousands of others still take no notice, the great migration plan is once more stopped. Then one day something changes. The same small group of birds once again starts flying and a small number more join in just as before, then more. Finally, they all take flight and the migration really begins. What a spectacular sight it must be--thousands of flamingos taking off into the sky at once! A few can make a difference. Even if you’re the one to take the first step, and continue trying,others will someday take notice and together we will solve even our greatest problems. 1.Where would you most probably read this passage? A.A guidebook. B.A movie poster. C.An animal magazine. D.A personal blog 2.Why does the writer use cloth bags in stores? A.There are only cloth bags in stores. B.All the people use cloth bags in stores. C.He thinks plastic bags are more expensive. D.He wants to do some good to the environment. 3.What does the underlined word “spectacular” in Paragraph 5 probably mean? A.Disappointing. B.Fantastic. C.Terrible D.Surprising 4.What's the writer's purpose of writing this article? A.To show that the writer loves to see the migration of flamingos. B.To tell readers to continue trying and it can make a difference. C.To introduce a special kind of flamingo to readers. D.To show that there' re many problems in the world.
Now many young people are traveling around the world on their own, not because they have no one to travel with, but because they prefer to go alone. Kristina Wegscheider from California first traveled alone when she was at college and believes that it is something everyone should do at least once in their life. ＂It opens up your mind to new things and pushes you out of your comfort zone.＂ Wegscheider has visited 46 countries covering all seven continents. In foreign countries, it is challenging (difficult)with no one to help you read a map, look after you if you get ill, or lend you money if your wallet is stolen. This is what drives young people to travel alone. It is seen as character building and a chance to prove that they can make it on their own. Chris Richardson decided to leave his sales job in Australia to go traveling last year. He set up a website, The Aussie Nomad, to document (record) his adventures. He says he wished he had traveled alone earlier. ＂The people you meet, the places you visit, or the things you do, everything is up to you and it forces you to grow as a person,＂ said the 30-year-old man. Richardson describes traveling alone like ＂a shot in the arm＂, which ＂makes you a more confident person that is ready to deal with anything＂. He said, ＂The feeling of having overcome something on my own is a major part of what drives me each day when I’m dealing with a difficult task. I walk around with my head up because I know deep down inside that nothing is impossible if you try.＂ The great 19th century explorer John Muir once said, ＂Only by going alone in silence can one truly get into the heart of the wilderness.＂ 1.Which of the following will Kristina Wegscheider agree with? A.Traveling alone is a necessary experience for everyone. B.It is more meaningful to travel in foreign countries. C.It is comfortable to travel around without a friend. D.Traveling abroad helps people to find new things. 2.Traveling alone is challenging because ____________. A.you have to make things on your own B.it is hard for you to prove yourself to others C.it will finally build your character D.you can only depend on yourself whatever happens 3.What can we infer about Chris Richardson? A.He started traveling alone at an early age. B.He was once shot in the arm. C.He used to work as a salesman. D.His website inspires others a lot. 4.What is the best title for the passage? A.Travel Abroad B.Travel Alone C.Travel Light D.Travel Wide and Far
In America, when the eighth graders leave the middle school, they are often worried about moving to the high school. It is a hard time for them, but it can be an exciting one as well. To make it easier, students need to get familiar with their school. Even though they’ve done this already in the middle school, it’s still important to find where their classrooms are. Most schools take students to the high school for a visit at the end of their eighth grade year. And, most schools also have a freshman (新生) speech for parents and students before the first year begins. Sometimes the main office will give away a map of the school. This can help students and parents to find different places in the school. One way to know your high school more and make new friends is to join a club or play a sport. Schools often offer chances to join different clubs and sports. Fall activities begin in August before the first day of school. If you are not interested in sports, there are clubs for any interest, such as drama, dance, chess, photography, community service, etc. These clubs allow students from different grades. By joining an activity, students can find new friendships, not to mention improving their chances in future college applications (申请). The school office will have a list of activities offered at the school and information on how to join them. What’s more, to have a great start to a high school year, students can write down some of their worries, and ask for help from teachers and school workers. 1.According to the text, most students feel ________ when entering the high school. A.excited B.nervous C.lonely D.disappointed 2.Which of the following is TRUE about the school clubs? A.There are fewer students from higher grades in the school clubs. B.The school clubs in high school only welcome sports fans. C.Summer activities begin before school starts. D.The school office can help new students join school clubs. 3.When do many schools take students to visit their new high school? A.Before the eighth grade year starts. B.Right after the high school year starts. C.At the end of their eighth grade year. D.At the beginning of the new term in the high school. 4.What is the purpose of this text? A.To tell the new students how to learn in high school. B.To introduce new schools. C.To give the teachers some advice. D.To give advice to new high school students.
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