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假如你是李华，你获悉你市将举办摄影展。主题是“40 Years on: Photos show our city now and then”。你根据下面要点给你的网友Bruce写一封电子邮件，请他欣赏。内容包括：

1. 照片内容：你们市40年的变化；

2. 展出时间、地点；

3. 欢迎写出欣赏后的感想。

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假定英语课上老师要求同学们交换修改作文，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。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧）,并在其下面写上该加的词。

删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。

修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写上修改后的词。

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 class organized an activity on September 26th. It turned out to be memorable and rewarding experience.

On September 25th we had a class meeting to discuss what we would do, at that we communicated openly and talked about our own thoughts. After a heatedly discussion, we made up our minds to go to a nursing home for the old to do something for them. On September 26th, we set out early in the morning. As soon as we got there, and we began to do some cleaning. An hour later, the rooms in the home take on a new look.

Then dividing into two groups, we got down for other tasks. One group amused the elderly by present an impressive performance. The other group taught those who were interested in English a few daily English express. In the course of learning, we were inspired by their longing for knowledge. Time passed unconsciously. When lunch time came, we had to say good-bye to him.

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阅读下列材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或用括号内单词的正确形式。

Last week, an activity called "Beijing opera entering Campus'' was held in our school.

In the morning, two artists , 1. acting skills were wonderful, came to our school as planned. When 2. (reach) the room, they were given a warm welcome. After a casual chat, the artists 3. (invite) to the hall to give us a detailed introduction to Beijing opera.

With great 4. (expect), we listened 5. (attentive) and learned that there are five main roles in Beijing opera, and the facial mask on each of them tells the characteristics of the role. To help us better understand Beijing opera, the artist also showed us several classic6. (example) of singing and acting.

After the lecture, we couldn't wait to start the following training sessions. One artist showed us how to paint the facial mask on our face, and the other taught us the typical moves step7.step. Under the8.(patience) guidance of the artists, we learned the basic skills and developed a strong interest. After several rehearsals, we were ready to stage a scene from "Journey to the West" On the performing day, with excitement and nervousness, I played Sun Wukong with the lady artist. To our great delight, our performance won the applause of our schoolmates.

Through this activity, I've found Beijing opera appealing9. learned it must take a long and hard training 10. (become) a good performer. I am expecting to spread Beijing opera to more audiences.

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A TV series called Fresh Off the Boat is quite popular. Many of my Asian friends _______it and say that they feel like they can _________ the show. I feel the same.

The show is based on the autobiography (自传) of American food personality (美食界名人)Eddie Huang. The story is told_______through the eyes of its_______character-11-year- old Eddie. The show's title, Fresh off the Boat, which is used to describe new_______, suggests what the show wants to_______: as an Asian-American family_______to live the American Dream, the Huangs are too often seen as "The _________ "or "foreign" by people from the different _________ around them.

The show has been very __________________. Without using stereotypes (老套故事), it has ________________ to build well-rounded, dramatic characters that are ________________ enough to be from an Asian family. For example, Eddie’s mom always pushes her children to be________________ at school. The Huangs don't speak Chinese very well, but______________ it is a quality portrayal (描绘) of an Asian family.

______________the show is not perfect and this Asian family is in fact very Americanized, the show is easy to ______________. It shows that Asian families are being well described so that they can be known by a larger ______________. This might help more Asian Americans to find their true ______________.

As the show is becoming more and more popular, I am getting to______________it with more and more of my friends and laugh at the jokes. I hope there are more TV shows like this in the US that really________________ all the cultures together.

1.A.permit B.design C.direct D.appreciate

2.A.appeal to B.relate to C.apply to D.point to

3.A.potentially B.negatively C.largely D.cautiously

4.A.key B.fair C.anxious D.legal

5.A.immigrants B.employees C.managers D.athletes

6.A.blame B.expand C.stress D.occupy

7.A.pretending B.trying C.failing D.refusing

8.A.other B.aged C.deaf D.rich

9.A.positions B.destinations C.cultures D.aspects

10.A.complex B.informal C.serious D.successful

11.A.afforded B.forgotten C.managed D.remembered

12.A.discouraging B.embarrassing C.frightening D.convincing

13.A.generous B.excellent C.cheerful D.independent

14.A.in general B.in advance C.in secret D.in order

15.A.If B.Until C.Because D.Though

16.A.love B.host C.exhibit D.organize

17.A.nation B.committee C.audience D.company

18.A.identity B.standard C.theory D.power

19.A.produce B.share C.adapt D.obtain

20.A.evaluate B.mix C.envy D.distinguish

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Music is an art form which deals with the representation of emotion through the medium of sound. It can have a physical effect on us because it is closely linked with emotion, perhaps even more than the abstract nature of words. The number one reason why people listen to music is to adjust their emotional state. 1.

Numerous studies leave us in no doubt that music can affect our mood state and stress level.2.For example, they have found that background music shuts out distractions. It calms them before a large task and then they can stay focused for longer. Also it can help their creativity and make studying more enjoyable.

3.Firstly, it depends on what the task it. The more difficult the challenge is, the more likely background music will interrupt the learning process. For less challenging learning tasks, music can greatly assist in providing a positive learning state. Secondly, it depends on the characteristics of the music we'll come to in a moment. And thirdly, extroverts (性格外向者) enjoy and often require more external stimulation (刺激) and are likely to handle background noise better than those who are quiet and shy.

Actually, it's not about the genre (类型) of music, but the natural musical characteristics which aid or disrupt study. One of these characteristics is the tempo (拍子). The recommended tempo for background music is in the range 70-110 beats per minute, slightly faster than the heartbeat at rest.4.And very slow music lowers the heartbeat, creating a state that might be too relaxed for study purposes.

In addition, lyrics (歌词) are the most distracting aspect of background musical listening.

5.More particularly, studies have found that the most distracting background is fast and familiar vocal music, chosen and liked by the listener.

A.Music is part of every culture in the world.

B.In a very real sense, music connects us with our inner selves.

C.Music, like language, is a unique human form of communication.

D.They compete with the same brain regions that process language.

E.Fast music raises the heartbeat , making one unable to focus on study.

F. Moreover, those who like studying with background music have found a lot of benefits.

G.There are a few factors that determine the effects of music on studying.

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COPENHAGEN -Greenland on Friday dismissed the idea that it might be up for sale after reports that US President Donald Trump had privately discussed with his advisers the idea of buying the world's biggest island. "We are open for business, but we're not for sale, Greenland's foreign minister Ane Lone Bagger told Reuters.

Trump is due to visit Copenhagen in September and the Arctic will be on the agenda (议程) during meetings with the prime ministers of Denmark and Greenland.

Talk of a Greenland purchase was first reported by the Wall Street Journal. Two sources familiar with the situation told Reuters that the idea had been laughed off by some advisers as a joke but was taken more seriously by others in the White House. Danish politicians on Friday poured scorn on the idea. "It has to be an April Fool's joke. Totally out of season," former prime minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen said on Twitter.

Greenland, a self-ruling part of Denmark located between the North Atlantic and Arctic oceans, is dependent on Danish economic support. It handles its own domestic affairs while Copenhagen looks after defense and foreign policy.

"I am sure a majority in Greenland believes it is better to have a relation to Denmark than the United States, in the long term," Aaja Chemnitz Larsen, Danish MP (国会议员) from Greenland’s second-largest party Inuit Ataqatigiit (IA) , told Reuters. “My immediate thought is ' No, thank you'," she said.

Greenland is gaining attention from global super powers including China, Russia and the United States due to its strategic location and its mineral resources.

Martin Lidegaard, senior lawmaker of the Danish Social Liberal Party and a former foreign minister, called the idea "a grotesque (怪诞的) proposal" which had no basis in reality. “We are talking about real people and you can't just sell Greenland like an old colonial power," he told Reuters. "But what we can take seriously is that the US stakes (利害关系) and interest in the Arctic is significantly on the rise and they want a much bigger influence," he added.

1.Which of the following is TRUE about Greenland?

A.It is short of natural resources.

B.It is an autonomous Danish territory.

C.It is dependant on American economic support.

D.It possesses its own defense and foreign policy.

2.What is the possible meaning of the underlined word "scorn" in Para. 3?

A.Words that show approval of or admiration for something.

B.A situation in which it is very difficult to decide what to do.

C.The feeling that something is stupid or does not deserve respect.

D.The quality making someone continue doing sth. even when this is difficult.

3.What does Martin Lidegaard mainly want to express in the last paragraph?

A.The profit of selling Greenland to America.

B.The difficulty in selling Greenland to America.

C.The proper process of the Greenland purchase.

D.The real motivation of the Greenland purchase.

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

A.Greenland tells Trump it is not for sale

B.Trump favours the idea of buying Greenland

C.Greenland is gaining attention from global super powers

D.Trump to meet prime ministers of Denmark and Greenland

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One way to prevent anxiety from getting out of control is to recognize its benefits. It is a mistake to think that we'd make better decisions if only we keep our feelings under control. Instead, a mix of feelings like anxiety and logical(合逻辑的) thinking leads to sound decision- making. It's true that there is plenty of research showing that higher levels of anxiety can make us more likely to avoid risks in our decision-making. There is also evidence that anxiety can increase the attention you pay to relevant information.

Recent studies have shown that people who are anxious about their relationship (for example, they fear to be abandoned) tend to be better at recognizing people who tell lies and are more likely to raise the alarm when danger is present.

In the real world though, it's worth realizing that feeling anxious once in a while is extremely common. It communicates to others that you care, and what's more, it's probably a sign that you are intelligent. At least two published studies have identified that people who score higher on measures of anxiety also tend to perform better on intelligence tests. This seems reasonable: if you're a thinker, you are sure to be always thinking about the future and imagine possible plots, including bad ones.

The important thing, if you are a worrywart (杞人忧天者) , is not to let your fear destroy your dreams. And don't bury your head in the sand. Instead, act on your fears — do the research as well as preparation, so rather than walking blindly into that which you fear, you meet the challenge in full readiness.

When anxiety beats you, or casts a shadow over your life, this is a serious problem. No one is denying that. But like everyday anxiety of this kind that you feel before a presentation or interview, you needn't see it as your enemy. Anxiety is an important feeling, developed through evolution. As for people who are fairly anxious by nature, there is reason for cheer, too. Your nerves (神经紧张) are a sign of your watchfulness. Listen to them and act on them. Then you can turn your nervousness into your advantage.

1.What can we infer from the first paragraph about anxiety?

A.It can enable us to be more focused.

B.It can stop us from thinking logically.

C.It can make us more willing to take risks.

D.It can be the only reason for all bad decisions.

2.What can we learn from the passage?

A.Anxious people are less sensitive to danger.

B.Anxious people have difficulty discovering liars.

C.Feeling anxious is more likely to put people at risk.

D.Feeling anxious occasionally is a sign of intelligence.

3.How should we deal with anxiety in the author's opinion?

A.Regard it as our enemy. B.Take action to control it.

C.Avoid being defeated by it. D.Treat it as a minor feeling.

4.What is the theme of the passage?

A.Effective ways to prevent anxiety. B.Unexpected benefits of anxiety.

C.Tips on how to keep a good mood. D.Common misunderstandings about anxiety.

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Brandon Olsen and Tylor Fritz of Hometown Sanitation (公共卫生) left gifts for three sisters who waved to them each Thursday after learning that one of them, 3-year-old Rose, had been fighting cancer.

The men also gave their parents free garbage service for one year.

“When they did that, it was a few weeks before the diagnosis (诊断) when every day just felt so impossible,” said Rose's mother, Angie Evenson, of Blue Earth, Minnesota. “Nothing in reality changes Rose’s diagnosis. But what they did makes us feel we are truly not alone in this fight.”

With binoculars (双筒望远镜) in hand, Rose and her two sisters, Grace, 5 and Sophia, 2 sat by the window and waved at their garbage men, Olsen and Fritz, as they drove by on their weekly route.

Olsen, 29, and Fritz, 24, told ABC News that the girl’s smiling faces are what they look forward to while working. They even left Halloween candy for the girls this year to show their appreciation. They hope that more and more people can understand and support their work.

But weeks later, Evenson wrote Olsen and Fritz a note explaining that little Rose wouldn’t be able to wave to them for a while since she'd be undergoing chemotherapy (化疗). Rose had been diagnosed with Stage 4 kidney cancer in September.

“As a father of three, it changed my outlook on things,” Olsen said. “It opened my eyes…you don’t know what someone else is going through.”

Fritz said he cried when he read the note. “I got to the chemo part and there were tears running down my face,” he recalled. “I don’t have any children of my own, but I can imagine if someone very close to me is diagnosed as cancer, I’ll be heartbroken.”

“Rose is being treated at Sanford Children’s Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. She will miss a few more Thursdays, when she can wave to her garbage men, but her chemo sessions will be switched to Mondays soon and she’ll be back by the window early next year. I have confidence in Rose’s recovery.” her mother said.

1.How did the garbage men help Rose’s family?

A.They took the sick girl to hospital regularly.

B.They collected the garbage for free.

C.They looked after Rose in turn.

D.They offered money to help cure Rose.

2.What can we learn about the garbage men?

A.They made the family famous. B.They encouraged the family.

C.They gave Angie Evenson a good lesson. D.They doubted about the doctor’s diagnosis.

3.What do the garbage men wish for in terms of the girls’ smiling faces?

A.People’s appreciation for their work.

B.Good friendship with the young girls.

C.Making more efforts to do their work well.

D.The girls’ family’s caring more for their children.

4.What can we infer from the passage?

A.Olsen has three sons. B.Fritz has not got married.

C.Fritz is faced with a serious disease. D.Evenson is optimistic about Rose’s condition.

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The Code of Visiting Yellowstone National Park

The following regulations have been sorted for your convenience.

Emergency Phone: Dial 911

Yellowstone is a wilderness filled with natural wonders that also have potential dangers. There is no guarantee of your safety. Regulations are strictly enforced to protect you and the park's resources.

Wildlife

Do not approach wildlife, no matter how calm they appear. Always obey instructions from park staff on the scene.You must stay at least 100 yards away from bears and wolves and at least 25 yards away from all other large animals-bison, elk, bighorn sheep, deer, moose, and coyotes. Do not feed any animal. It harms them and it is illegal.

Geothermal (地热的) Dangers

Boardwalks and trails protect you. You must stay on boardwalks and designated (指定的) trails. Pools may be near or above the boiling temperatures and can cause-severe r possibly even deadly burns.

● Keep your children close to you at all times; make sure they understand the danger.

● Pets are prohibited in thermal areas.

● Swimming or bathing in thermal pools or streams is prohibited. Where swimming is allowed, swim at your own risk.

● Poisonous gases may exist at dangerous levels. If you feel sick, leave immediately. Weather Yellowstone's weather can change quickly and bring cold temperatures, high winds, rain and falling snow.

● Be prepared for changing temperatures, storms, and emergencies.

● Carry adequate clothing.

Driving

● Unless otherwise posted, the top speed throughout the park is 45 mph.

● If you see wildlife while driving, do not stop or pause in the roadway.

1.What do we know about Yellowstone National Park?

A.It allows visitors to feed some animals.

B.It gives visitors a free ride in the park.

C.It will punish visitors if they bring their pets.

D.It not only offers visitors pleasure but also there may be dangers.

2.When visiting Yellowstone, what are you advised to do?

A.Swim in the designated places.

B.Tap those calm animals gently.

C.Pull up to take photos of animals.

D.Bring some cloths to avoid poisonous gases.

3.Why is the text written?

A.To explain the facilities of the park. B.To introduce the features of the park.

C.To offer some guidance to visit the park. D.To attract more people to visit the park.

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假如你是李华，你的美国笔友 Jenny 正在做一份关于中国移动支付（mobile payment ）的问卷调查（survey），你是她的重点采访对象．内容包括：

1．你或你身边的人在日常生活中使用移动支付的情况；

2．移动支付带来的好处；

3．你的看法．

参考词汇：微信： Wechat 支付宝：Alipay 二维码： QR code

注意：1．词数 100 左右；2．可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯．

Dear Jenny，

How is your survey on mobile payment going？

Yours faithfully，

Li Hua

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阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。

The day before my daughter Norah's fourth birthday, something she said foreshadowed a remarkable event. I'd just picked her up from preschool when she cautioned me not to mind the elderly person walking across the parking lot at a glacier's pace. She went on to explain that she had a soft spot for old folks: "I like old people best because they walk slowly like I do and they have soft skin as I do. They are all gonna die soon, so I'm gonna love them before they die." I was struck by her thoughtfulness and sympathy.

The following day — her birthday — again on the way home from school, she asked if we could stop at the grocery store to buy cupcakes for her and her six siblings to enjoy after dinner. How can you say no to a birthday girl? I popped Norah and her younger sister into one of those car-shaped grocery carts and headed toward the bakery. After we picked up the cupcakes, I stopped at a shelf that caught my eye. While I was distracted, Norah was busy standing up in the cart, excitedly waving and gleefully proclaiming, "Hi, old person! It's my birthday today!" The man was elderly, with his weather-beaten face. However, before I could shush her, he stopped and turned to her. If he was troubled by my innocent child, he would show it. His expression was softened as he replied, "Well, hello, little lady! And how old are you today?" They chatted for a few minutes, he wished her a happy birthday, and we went our separate ways. A few minutes later, she turned to me and asked, "Can I take a picture with the old man for my birthday" It was the cutest thing ever, and although I wasn't sure if he'd be willing to, I told tier we'd certainly ask.

注意：

(1)所续写短文的词数应为150左右；

(2)至少使用5个短文中标有下划线的关键词语；

(3)续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好；

(4)续写完成后，请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。

Paragraph 1:

We found the man a couple of aisles over, and I approached him.__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Paragraph 2:

After a few minutes, I thanked Mr. Dan for spending a bit of time with us._____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Once upon a time, there was a king who had twin sons. There was some _______ about which one had been born first. As they grew up, the king sought out a _______ way of choosing one of them as the crown prince.

One day he said, “My sons, the _______ will come when one of you must succeed (继任) me as king. The _______ of power are very heavy. To find out which of you is _______ able to bear them cheerfully, I'm sending you to one of my advisors, who will place equal burdens on your _______. My crown will go to the one who first _______ bearing his burden.”

The brothers _______ together at once. Soon they met a weak and _______ woman struggling under a heavy weight. One of the boys suggested that they stop to help her. The other ________, “We have a burden of our own to worry about. Let’s be on our way.”

So the second son ________ on while the first stayed behind to help the woman. As he continued, the first son found others who needed ________: a blind man who needed assistance to go home and a lost child whom he carried back to her ________ parents.

Eventually he did reach his father’s advisor, ________ his own burden, and went back home with it ________ on his shoulders. When he arrived back at the palace, his brother met him at the gate and greeted him with ________. “I don’t understand, ” the brother said. “I ________ Father the burden was too heavy to carry. How did you ________ it alone?”

The future king replied ________, “I suppose by helping others carry their burdens. I ________ the strength to bear my own.”

1.A.difference B.concern C.surprise D.confusion

2.A.convenient B.fair C.simple D.familiar

3.A.hour B.day C.month D.year

4.A.burdens B.benefits C.shares D.desires

5.A.worse B.harder C.better D.rougher

6.A.shoulders B.hands C.head D.back

7.A.leaves B.flees C.stays D.returns

8.A.set aside B.set out C.set up D.set down

9.A.excited B.disappointed C.aged D.surprised

10.A.proposed B.suggested C.agreed D.objected

11.A.hurried B.looked C.planned D.insisted

12.A.effort B.help C.courage D.confidence

13.A.tired B.trapped C.worried D.frightened

14.A.bore B.shared C.removed D.lessened

15.A.fearfully B.frequently C.hopelessly D.safely

16.A.pleasure B.sadness C.admiration D.fear

17.A.told B.scolded C.delighted D.comforted

18.A.transport B.direct C.manage D.find

19.A.carelessly B.painfully C.proudly D.thoughtfully

20.A.lost B.lacked C.found D.measured

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Whether you' re a child, teenager, young adult or are middle-aged, respect for your parents is an important value. Your parents are the people who raised you, devoting time, energy and money to your development. 1. No matter your age is, there are 5 ways to show respect.

●Respect their belongings.

One important way to show respect is to show regard for the things important to your parents. For younger children, this may mean not touching jewelry or other valuable things. For grown children, respect may mean returning a borrowed tool in good condition and on time. Lack of respect for a parent's belongings is a violation of personal boundaries. 2.— And never borrow things without asking first.

●Punctuality .

3. Therefore, always be on time. For teenagers, showing up on time means coming home by curfew （宵禁）.Adult children should show up on time for family dinners or events, or to pick a parent up for a medical appointment. Call if you're going to be late because parents worry about children, no matter their age is.

●4.

Remembering birthdays, anniversaries and other special days is a sign that you honor your parents. Make plans to take them to lunch or dinner or bake a cake or cookies. Most parents don't expect expensive gifts, but a handmade gift is always appreciated .A phone call from a grown child who lives too far for a visit is a welcome sign of respect.

●Be kind.

Kind words and affection are simple ways to show respect. Tell your parents you love them. Listen and allow your parents to speak without interruption. Show a sincere interest in what your parents have to say. Be patient with your parents and don't rush them. Never talk back or be rude or disrespectful. Acknowledge your parents' achievements. 5.

A.Celebrate with them.

B.Be a good listener.

C.Don't take advantage of your parents' kindness and generosity.

D.Treat your parents the way you would like to be treated.

E.Being respectful helps build positive relationships with others.

F.And they love you unconditionally throughout your life.

G.Lateness indicates a lack of respect.

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If maths is the language of the universe, bees may have just uttered their first words. New research suggests these busybodies of the insect world are capable of addition and subtraction (减法) — using colors in the place of plus and minus symbols.

In the animal kingdom, the ability to count — or at least distinguish between differing quantities — isn’t unusual: It has been seen in frogs, spiders, and even fish. But solving equations (方程式) using symbols is rare, so far only achieved by famously brainy animals such as chimpanzees and African grey parrots.

Building on previous research that says the social insects can count to four and understand the concept of zero, researchers wanted to test the limits of what their tiny brains can do.

Scientists trained 14 bees to link the colors blue and yellow to addition and subtraction, respectively. They placed the bees at the entrance of a Y-shaped maze (迷宫), where they were shown several shapes in either yellow or blue. If the shapes were blue, bees got a reward if they went to the end of the maze with one more blue shape (the other end had one less blue shape); if the shapes were yellow, they got a reward if they went to the end of the maze with one less yellow shape.

The testing worked the same way: Bees that “subtracted” one shape when they saw yellow, or “added” one shape when they saw blue were considered to have aced the test. The bees got the right answer 63% to 72% of the time, depending on the type of equation and the direction of the right answer — much better than random guesses would allow—the researchers report today in Science Advances.

Though the results came from just 14 bees, researchers say the advance is exciting. If a brain about 20,000 times smaller than ours can perform maths using symbols, it could pave the way to novel approaches in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning. Just don’t ask the bees to do your homework anytime soon.

1.Why do the scientists conduct the research?

A.To teach them maths. B.To test the power of tiny brains.

C.To explain the meaning of colors. D.To get access to machine learning.

2.What does the underlined word “aced” in Paragraph 5 probably mean?

A.Given up. B.Entered for.

C.Got through. D.Checked over.

3.What might the research make contributions to?

A.Language acquisition. B.Arithmetic learning.

C.Protection of animals. D.Development of AI.

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

A.Bees “Like” Counting

B.Bees “Tell” Colors Apart

C.Bees “Perform” Maths Using Shapes

D.Bees “Get” Addition and Subtraction

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For as long as there have been gifts, we naturally make choices based on the recipient (接受者). But what if we have been wrong all along and we could turn things around, which not only made gift buying easier, but the recipient happier?

In 2015, psychologists Lauren Human and Lara Aknin conducted an online survey, which suggested that when people buy gifts, they prefer to choose something based on the recipient’s personality and tastes. Most people also said that they preferred receiving gifts bought with them in mind: gifts for them.

But Human and Aknin wondered if this approach to giving failed to take advantage of the way we connect as people. So they sent 78 volunteers into a shopping centre before Mother’s Day. Half were told to buy a card that “reveals (揭示) your knowledge of the recipient” while the others set out to buy a card that “reveals your true self”. After the purchase, the givers who had thought partly of themselves reported feeling emotionally closer to their mothers.

To find out how that approach goes down with recipients, the psychologists did another test, asking more than 100 students to choose a song on iTunes to give to a friend, partner or family member. Each half of the group received the same instructions as the card buyers. Results revealed that recipients of songs that revealed something of the givers felt closer to them than those who received gifts bought only with them in mind.

Human and Aknin suggest it might apply to all gifts. “If building stronger social connections is the underlying (潜在的) goal” of a gift and surely it should be — then we “may well be advised to offer more self-reflective gifts”. In short, for a present to be meaningful, you need to give away a bit of yourself, even if there is a risk that the gift might not so closely suit the recipient’s practical needs or tastes as one acquired purely with that in mind.

Moreover, giving something of oneself can be a safer act, the psychologists added. Because it reduces the risk of revealing poor knowledge of a recipient by attempting to buy something that fits their character — and failing.

But a note of caution here: what the research does not examine is the potential risk in repeated, unsympathetic giver-centered giving, which, according to Human and Aknin “could signal self-obsession”— and nobody wants to reveal that about themselves.

1.From the Mother’s Day card test, we can conclude that _______.

A.gifts chosen with the giver in mind work well on the giver

B.most people choose gifts with the recipient in mind

C.most people choose gifts based on their personal tastes

D.gifts chosen with the giver in mind work well on the recipient

2.What do the underlined words “them, them” refer to in order of appearance?

A.The recipients; the givers.

B.The givers; the recipients.

C.The givers; the givers.

D.The recipients; the recipients.

3.Which of the following is Human and Aknin’s advice on gift giving?

A.Choose gifts that reflect more of yourself.

B.Just focus on your own tastes when choosing gifts.

C.Buy something that fits the recipient’s character most.

D.Be careful not to signal your true personality.

4.Which is the best title of this passage?

A.The tradition of gift giving.

B.The purpose of gift giving.

C.The effect of gift giving.

D.The psychology of gift giving.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Hungry pandas don’t particularly care whether there’s a partial government shutdown. The Washington National Zoological Park’s most famous residents still need to be fed, as do thousands of other animals, even as the facility closed its gates Wednesday.

The zoo will remain closed to the public. On Wednesday, the normally bustling (熙熙攘攘的) Connecticut Avenue gateway was locked tight. Just behind the fence, a statue of a giant panda that would normally be covered in climbing children sat alone and neglected. The zoo’s animal care staff will use the downtime to conduct comprehensive medical checks on the animals.

The partial government shutdown began on December 22. President Donald Trump’s demand for money for a border wall with Mexico has been the sticking point in passing funding bills for several government departments. Trump said Wednesday that the shutdown will last "as long as it takes."

With no signs that the shutdown will end soon, Washington’s tourism officials are working to ensure that tourists don’t cancel their trips entirely. The mayor’s office and Washington’s tourism bureau (旅游局) have released a list of private museums and off-the-beaten-path attractions for visitors including the Newseum, the National Museum of Women in the Arts, the Museum of the Bible, Ford’s Theatre and DAR Constitution Hall.

“We know that federal government shutdowns cause many disruptions for both residents and visitors, but we want to remind everyone that while the federal government might be closed, D.C. is open for business,” said Mayor Muriel Bowser.

The pandas were not available for comment.

1.Why are the animals waiting to be fed?

A.Because the government has been closed by Donald Trump.

B.Because the zoo makes a profit not enough to support the animals.

C.Because people’s interest in animals gradually declines.

D.Because the government has limited the budget of the zoo.

2.What conclusion can be made based on paragraph 3?

A.Most Americans do not support the president’s plan to build a wall on the border.

B.It might take a long time for lawmakers and the president to agree on a budget.

C.Lawmakers are working with the president to reopen the government quickly.

D.The government shutdown has caused many people to lose their jobs.

3.Why did the mayor’s office and Washington’s tourism bureau release the list of attractions?

A.To attract more visitors from other countries.

B.To reduce the effect of government shutdown.

C.To keep people away from the bustling zoo.

D.To call on citizens to learn about the country’s history and culture.

4.What does the author mean by “The pandas were not available for comment”?

A.The pandas’ needs were not as important as building the border wall.

B.The pandas were busy with cleaning up their own mess.

C.The pandas were innocent and the victims of the political fight.

D.The pandas were ignored and unavailable for visitors.

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Wonderful Museums in Cyprus.

The Leventis Municipal Museum

It shows the history of the city of Nicosia from prehistory to the present time and covers several traditional buildings on Hippocrates Street No.15-17. The idea of creating a museum memorizing the history of Nicosia was that of the former city leader, Lellos Demetriades. The museum was planned in 1984 and finished in 1989. Two years later, the Leventis Museum was honored with the European Museum of the Year Award. The museum aims to contribute to the protection of Nicosia's history.

Opening hours：Tuesday—Sunday (10:00 a.m.—4:30 p.m.）

Closed：Monday and public holidays

Entrance：Free. The Museum provides equipment for visitors with disabilities.

The Stemi Museum of Village Life

The museum shows the history of Stemi Museum from its foundation to the end of World WarⅡ. Sewing tools and equipment, handkerchief, kitchenware, pots and jars，traditional clothing are some of the exhibitions of this amazing museum.

Open: All year round

Monday to Sunday—October 1 to March 31 (10 a.m.—4 p.m.）

Monday to Sunday—April 1 to September 30 (10 a.m.—6 p.m.）

Free entrance

Marion-Arsinoe Archaeoloigical Museum

The Museum of Marion-Arsinoe is located in Polis Chrysochous. The exhibits are from the ancient city of Marion, renamed Arsinoe in the 3rd century BC.

Address: 26 MakariosⅢ Avenue, Polis, Paphos.

Opening hours:

Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday (8 a.m.—3 p.m.), Thursday (8 a.m.—5 p.m.), Saturday (9 a.m.—3 p.m.)

Monday and Sunday closed.

Entrance Fee：￡1.75；half price on national holidays.

Maa-Palaeokastro Museum

The small museum is located within the Maa-Palaeokastro site. Built in 1989，the museum's unusual design is the work of architect Andrea Bruno. The museum houses a small collection of objects，mainly copies, as well as some educational information on the site.

Open daily: 8:30 a.m.—5 p.m. (November—March), 8:30 a.m.—6 p.m. (April—October). All year round.

Entrance Fee：￡1.75

1.Which museum takes disabled visitors into consideration?

A.Maa-Palaeokastro Museum.

B.The Stem Museum of Village Life.

C.Marion-Arsinoe Archaeological Museum.

D.The Leventis Municipal Museum.

2.What is on display in the Stem Museum of Village Life？

A.Famous paintings.

B.Things used in daily life.

C.The education of the villagers.

D.The story of the village leader.

3.Which museum can you visit at 9:00 a.m. on Monday?

A.The Leventis Municipal Museum.

B.The Stem Museum of Village Life.

C.Maa-Palaeokastro Museum.

D.Marion-Arsinoe Archaeological Museum.

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假如你是李华，你校英语俱乐部将选举新一届主席，负责规划、组织俱乐部的相关活动。请根据下列要点，写一篇竞选演讲稿。

1. 个人优势介绍（如性格，特长等）；

2. 组织校内活动的设想（如举办讲座、英语晚会等）；

3. 表达当选的愿望。

注意：1. 词数：100左右；

2. 可适当加入细节，以使内容充实，行文连贯；

3. 参考词汇：竞选：run for

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假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。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。

As we all know, chances favored the prepared mind. I learned this from one of my experience.

I was not chosen as member of the volleyball team of our school. Because of this, I decided to give up play volleyball. Luckily, my best friend stopped me but pointed out that it was my laziness and poor preparation which led to my failure. After that, I practiced playing volleyball on every day. When another tryout arrived, I was full prepared and tried my best. As a result, I was selected and became an important player on our school team.

From this, I am firmly convincing that we are able to seize a chance as long as I get well prepared.

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Flying cars may soon become a 1. (real). The rideshare service Uber has asked 2. expert from NASA, the American space agency, 3. (help) the company develop cars that can fly.

Uber plans to use flying vehicles 4. the future to avoid traffic in and around cities. The company wants to use small, totally electric aircraft, 5. could take off and land like a helicopter on top of parking garages. Uber said its flying vehicles would be much 6. (quiet), cost less to operate and produce less pollution than helicopters.

One person in San Francisco 7. (write) on Twitter, “I used to think that flying cars was a ridiculous idea. 8. I changed my mind this morning when I sat in a heavy traffic.” Another person added from Mumbai, India: “I’m reading about Uber 9. (hire) a NASA engineer to build flying cars, while Fm stuck in traffic. There is hope.”

The expert predicts there will be several early models of cars that can’t fly 10. (they) but with human pilots within one to three years.

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第二节完形填空（共20小题）

Wishing to encourage her young son’s progress on the piano, a mother took her boy to a famous concert. After they were seated, the mother _______ a friend and walked over to greet her. Seizing the _______ to explore the wonders of the concert hall, the little boy got up and explored his way _______ a door marked “NO ADMITTANCE (禁止进入)”. When the lights became less bright and the concert was about to begin, the mother returned to her _______ and discovered that the child was missing.

Suddenly, the curtains _______ and the lights focused on the stage. In horror, the mother saw her little boy sitting at the keyboard, _______ Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star.

At that moment, the great piano master, Paderewski, _______ on the stage, quickly went to the piano and _______ in the boy’s ear, “Don’t _______ . Keep playing.”

Then, leaning (倾斜) over, Paderewski reached down with his left hand and began ________ in a bass (低音的) part. Soon his right arm reached ________ to the other side of the child and he added a beautiful piece of music. ________ , the old master and the boy ________ a frightening situation into a wonderfully creative ________ .

That’s the way it is in life. ________ we can complete on our own is ________ noteworthy (值得注目的). We try our best, but the ________ aren’t exactly graceful or flowing music. ________ when we put our trust in the hands of greater power, our life can be truly beautiful.

The next time you set ________ to create great performances, listen carefully. You can hear the ________ of the master whispering in your ear, “Don’t quit. Keep playing.”

1.A.made B.saw C.looked D.called

2.A.chance B.performance C.piano D.lesson

3.A.over B.above C.across D.through

4.A.stage B.seat C.room D.table

5.A.parted B.drew C.pulled D.pushed

6.A.singing B.knocking C.playing D.creating

7.A.stood B.appeared C.sat D.fell

8.A.shouted B.cried C.whispered D.looked

9.A.perform B.stop C.leave D.run

10.A.filling B.getting C.breaking D.taking

11.A.forwards B.down C.up D.around

12.A.Separately B.Together C.Luckily D.Hurriedly

13.A.made B.became C.changed D.grew

14.A.experience B.play C.concert D.film

15.A.What B.That C.Which D.When

16.A.hard B.hardly C.always D.usually

17.A.failures B.successes C.causes D.results

18.A.So B.And C.But D.Though

19.A.down B.about C.away D.out

20.A.so B.noise C.voice D.song

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It’s sometimes hard to understand a teenager. It’s even harder if a teenager doesn’t agree with you.1.

Listen to what the teenager has to say. 2. While you may not entirely agree with what he’s saying, the tension will be lessened if the teenager feels like you are listening and trying to understand him. Also, he might return the favor and give you the chance to talk as well. It’s best to have a conversation where both of your opinions matter rather than fight and possibly hurt each other in the process.

Understand that while teenager may appear grown up and perhaps even sound matured, his mind has not fully developed, and he cannot think like an adult all the time. 3. However, this doesn’t mean you’re completely right or he deserves to be ridiculed or treated like a child.

4.However, remember that the teenager should understand when “no” is “no”. Avoid bringing up a compromise every time you disagree on something. This might teach him that he can always get away with what he wants, whenever he wants it.

If the conversation launches into an argument, stop it. Tell him that you both need to calm down and think clearly or the problem will never be solved. If he refuses to listen and continues arguing, step out of the room and allow time for both of you to settle down. Do not scold him or shout back. Your words will possibly be lost on the teenager since you both are too angry to listen to each other.5.

A. He still needs to learn, and he doesn’t know everything.

B. Avoid having a bad tone, including accusations in your words.

C. Find the good points the teenager has and mention the negative points too.

D. This article tells you how to disagree with a teenager in a kind manner.

E. People like being listened to, so give him the chance to express his opinion.

F. Come up with a compromise if the situation allows one.

G. Bring up the topic after a while and make sure you listen to each other patiently.

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Young mums shopping in the Copley Mall in downtown Boston-month found themselves being questioned about their use of soap by students from Harvard Business School usually known as HBS. The students were not doing odd jobs to earn beer money. They were preparing to help a firm in Brazil launch an antibacterial cleanser.

The 900 students arriving in Boston this summer for their two-year course were told that they wouldbe subjects. The new practical addition to HBS’s curriculum is known as “FIELD” that stands for Field Immersion Experiences for Leadership Development. Fieldwork — ie, going out and talking to people — is a big change for HBS.

Not all the staff and students were overjoyed to be experimented on. But the man responsible, Nitin Nohria, head of HBS, says that “If it works, the FIELD method could become an equal partner to the case method.”

What happens in the second year of the new course is still being worked out. But the first year has three elements.First, team-building exercises. Students take turns to lead a group engaged in a project. They learn to cooperate and to give and take feedback.Second, students will be sent to work for a week with one of more than 140 firms in 11 countries. In the third part of the course, students will be given eight weeks, and seed money of ＄3,000 each, to launch a small company. The most successful, as voted by their fellow students, will get more funding. The experiment does not come cheap, adding 5-10% to the course’s cost, which HBS will bear while it figures out what works.

1.Why were the students questioning those young mums, according to the first paragraph?

A.To promote an antibacterial cleanser. B.To earn some money.

C.To prepare to help a firm to launch a product. D.To make a study about soap.

2.According to the plan for the first year course, the students_________.

A.will be led by a group and learn to give and take feedback.

B.will have to set up a small company and earn at least $3,000 within eight weeks.

C.will get more funding if his/her company is considered to be most successful by the fellow students.

D.will be sent to work with one of more than 140 firms throughout the country.

3.What’s the best title for the text?

A.A New Course. B.Ways of Learning.

C.Learning Business in Practice. D.Launching a New Business.

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A recent documentary produced by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has caused a stir in China and in the UK.

The documentary, titled Are Our Kids Tough Enough? focuses on five Chinese teachers who are sent to teach 50 UK teens at a school in Hampshire.

The teachers instruct the students for a month. The pupils are then tested, and the results are compared to the ones of those who have continued in the regular UK education system. The idea is to see if the Chinese method improves academic performance.

The Chinese teachers use their own teaching methods but receive strong resistance from the students. A clip from the documentary online shows some problems, with Chinese teachers calling their students lazy and lacking in discipline, while the students say the high pressure and harsh teachers are driving them crazy.

This has aroused a new debate in both China and the UK, with some arguing the teenagers need more regulation and discipline. Others say Chinese methods encourage rote learning (死记硬背) instead of independent thinking. For instance, Chinese language teachers should do more than pass on knowledge about words and characters. They should inspire students, helping them feel the sentiment from Chinese literature. This is a higher level of teaching.

Yang Dongping, dean of the 21st Century Education Research Institute, says, “The Chinese teaching methods are designed to strictly train the majority. Foreign teaching methods, however, are more natural and relaxing, and designed to inspire students’ interest in learning. Education methods are based on culture. That is why a successful education method in one place may not work that well when simply ‘transplanted’ into another place.”

Yang Dongping says, “The documentary does reflect some problems rooted in traditional Chinese teaching methods. Nobel prize winner, Yang Zhenning, gave a very fair comment on this issue. He said the Chinese-style education method works for most ordinary qualified students effectively, helping them reach high standards. However, it may weaken the training for high-potential outstanding students.”

1.Why are five Chinese teachers sent to teach 50 UK teens?

A.To test the intelligence of the UK teens.

B.To help the school improve their teaching efficiency.

C.To do some practical research into the UK education system.

D.To test the effectiveness of Chinese teaching methods.

2.What’s the meaning of the underlined word “harsh” in the fourth paragraph?

A.Extremely strict B.Quite friendly

C.Rather cold D.Very attractive

3.According to Yang Dongping, Chinese teaching methods ______.

A.fit all countries B.could be improved

C.are the best in the world D.are not as good as British methods

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Where can you find a nice place to relax on holiday for both you and your children? Well, I suggest you try the beautiful and green Isle of Wight (IOW). The Isle of Wight is one of the main tourist attractions. Here is some information on a few of the attractions on the IOW.

Dinosaur Isle

It is located in Sandown, a seaside town on the southeast coast. It’s a large, lovely museum, both fun and educational. Here you can see a large fossil collection of all kinds of dinosaurs, as well as a gift shop. You can walk into the past and then the future, learning about the history and the development of the civilization of dinosaurs that lived 120 million years ago.

Robin Hill Country Park

The park is in the beautiful countryside, and is suitable for children’s parties and games. It has five new gardens, and offers great opportunities to see and take pictures of the rare red squirrels.

The West of the Wight

Here we have the Marine Aquarium, the Archaeology Exhibition and the Model Railway. They offer another opportunity to combine fun with learning. This is a great place to see ancient boats crossing the narrow strait between the island and the mainland.

The Wight Bus Museum

This museum is run completely by unpaid volunteers. It has a bus collection stored in what was once a warehouse(仓库). Most of the buses in the museum date back to around the 1910’s.

With all of these choices, what are you waiting for? IOW Tourism welcomes you!

1.In Robin Hill Country Park, children can NOT .

A.have parties. B.buy gifts.

C.play games. D.take pictures.

2.It can be learned from the passage that .

A.there are five new gardens on Dinosaur Isle

B.visitors can drive buses in the Wight Bus Museum

C.those running the Wight Bus Museum work for free

D.on Dinosaur Isle we can learn about all kinds of animals

3.The purpose of this passage is to .

A.show the development of tourism on the IOW

B.advise readers how to relax on holidays