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The sixth mass extinction (灭绝) is not a worry for the future. It’s happening now, much faster than expected before, and it’s entirely our fault, according to a study published Monday. Humans have already wiped out hundreds of species (物种) and pushed many more to the edge (边缘) of extinction through wildlife trade, pollution and habitat loss. 1. Gerardo Ceballos Gonzalez, a professor of ecology at the National Autonomous University of Mexico, said approximately 173 species died out between 2001 and 2014, which is 25 times more extinct species than you would expect under the normal, background, extinction speed. 2. There have been five mass extinction (大规模灭绝) events in the Earth’s history, each wiping out between 70% and 95% of the species of plants, animals and microorganisms. The most recent, 66 million years ago, saw dinosaurs disappear. The past events were caused by terrible changes of the environment The sixth mass extinction - the one happening now - is different: it’s caused by humans. 3. But it took millions of years to restore(恢复)the number of species. When one species in the ecosystem disappears, it destroys the entire ecosystem and pushes other species toward destruction. 4. Hundreds of species of frogs are suffering population decrease and extinctions because of the chytrid fungus (真菌) disease, which is sometimes spread into new areas by humans. Climate change is likely making it worse. 5. The researchers also said the current COVID-19 shows how the carelessness with which people treat the natural world can backfire badly. The researchers said this data highlights the urgency (紧急) with which the world needs to act. Later this year, the UN Convention on Biological Diversity is expected to set new global goals to fight the ongoing biodiversity (生物多样性) problem in the coming decades. A.Mass extinctions are just as serious as their name suggests. B.This interdependency (相互依存) of different species is bad news for humans, too. C.But the speed at which species are dying out has quickened up in recent decades. D.We humans are destroying the biodiversity of the world we evolved into. E.Life on Earth has recovered after each of these events. F.The researchers use amphibians (两栖动物) as an example of this phenomena. G.Many species have evolved to deal with climate changes.
It was decades ago now, but it’s still one of the most memorable conversations of my life. On a long, slow train heading north, with nothing to do but watch the rain, the man sitting opposite began trying to talk to me. Like most young women who have learned the hard way to be careful of strangers, I was unfriendly. But curiosity took over when he said that he was just bored, and liked talking. So that’s what we did for hours and hours as the man turned out to be quite talkative. When the train finally pulled in, we didn’t change numbers. However, I still think about it sometimes on long, boring journeys, before getting a phone out and scrolling silently like everyone else. It’s a rare person who can cheerfully break the social rule about not talking to strangers without any ill intention, but life would be more interesting if more of us knew how to do it. And that’s why I can’t be as cynical as I probably should be about “Tube Chat” campaign launched to encourage Britons to talk to each other. All anyone is being asked to do is to start a conversation they wouldn’t otherwise have had — maybe with a friend from whom they’ve been apart or a neighbor they don’t know. Obviously, it takes more than a bit of small talk over garden fences to unite strangers together. More people live alone than did so a generation ago, and the rise in freelancing（自由职业）means more of us work alone too. We socialize increasingly through screens, sending texts instead of bothering to call. It’s true that the “Tube Chat” campaign of a few years back failed in its attempts to make Londoners talk to each other on public transport. But even city people who would normally die rather than make eye contact with strangers still happily gather in large numbers by the Thames for the New Year’s Eve fireworks. They would get a far better view at home on television — it’s not really about the fireworks, but about being part of something communal (公共的). There’s no guarantee (保证) that this latest campaign to reconnect will succeed wherever others have failed. But if there ever a moment to stop social disbelief it may start a fire to warm a world that sometimes feels cold. Wherever my train friend is now, ________. 1.The author introduced her train friend to ________. A.share her most memorable but boring journey B.express her deep regret for losing touch with him C.show that talking to strangers can add interest to life D.explain why people are becoming indifferent 2.The underlined word “cynical” is closest in meaning to ________. A.doubtful B.supportive C.confused D.disappointed 3.The example of Londoners gathering for the New Year’s Eve fireworks is used to show that ________. A.“Tube Chat”, failed in its attempts to unite strangers together B.it’s hard to break the social rule about not talking to strangers C.people have a wish to be socially connected by nature D.“Tube Chat” made some difference to reconnecting people 4.Which of the following best fits in the blank in the last paragraph? A.I hope he’s still talking B.I hope he is still as interesting C.I will miss him forever D.I will try to get in touch with him 5.Which of the following would be the best title for the passage? A.Keep our desire to connect. B.Avoid talking to strangers. C.Show respect for social disbelief D.Socialize with our friends.
New climate-control jackets have helped people stay warm in subzero conditions, and even made cows comfortable enough to produce more milk. But it all began with an Indian graduate’s simple wish for clothing that could be used for both the cold Boston winters and heated MIT campus rooms. Now, the MIT graduated company has begun selling the jackets and other clothes that allow wearers to control their level of comfort without adding or removing layers. “Our products can go from 0°C to 100 °C in the push of a button,” said Vistakula, founder and CEO of the company. “We have four levels of heating and four levels of cooling that include low, medium, high and very high.” When electricity runs through the junction where two different metals meet, it creates a temperature difference so that one side heats up and the other side cools down. Such heat-exchange equipment also needs fans to blow away the heat. “We were able to reduce the weight and get rid of the need for a fan,” Vistakula told Innovation News Daily. “That made it very suitable to put it into clothes.” The current clothing runs on a range of laptop batteries (电池) that can support up to eight hours of hot or cold comfort. Aside from shoes, jackets and bike helmets, the startup also sells knee and elbow packs that provide hot or cold therapy (疗法) for aching joints. That’s just the beginning, as the 20-person team tries many new and different applications (应用) in the search to find what works. They have their eyes set on a “HaemoSave” application that could use freezing temperatures to control bleeding, and pain during medical emergencies. “That’s at a very early stage,” Vistakula explained. “It works for superficial (表面的) wounds, but we have to do deeper wounds and see what happens.” In another case, tests with jackets adapted for cows succeeded in enabling the cows to produce more milk. But the current costs mean that farmers can’t afford such equipment - at least not until the company scales up its production and lowers the price. It’s an ambitious goal, but their confidence is supported by the startup’s innovation (创新) philosophy. “Nature has been innovating for billions of years, so you just have to look in the right place,” Vistakula said. “If you go looking for answers, you’ll find them.” 1.Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage? A.The technology were first designed to control climate. B.The clothing is user-friendly with a simple push of button. C.The clothing runs on batteries that can last at least eight hours. D.The clothing needs fans to create a temperature difference. 2.According to Vistakula, next they have to test whether HaemoSave can ________. A.be applied to reduce pain B.be used to control bleeding C.function for deeper wounds D.make body temperatures low 3.It can be inferred from the passage that ________. A.the technology doesn’t work well in practice B.the technology can be widely applied in life C.the company will increase production to meet market needs D.the company is now facing a very uncertain future 4.What can we conclude from what Vistakula said in the last paragraph? A.We can probably innovate anything in nature. B.Innovation should be encouraged to protect nature. C.It has taken billions of years for nature to change. D.We should innovate as it agrees with Nature.
Shakespeare’s Family Homes Pass Enter the world of Shakespeare and see the places that inspired a genius, with entry to five historic properties (房产) in Stratford-upon-Avon. The properties: Shakespeare’s Birthplace --- Enjoy a multimedia exhibition and live theatre Hall’s Croft ---Visit the traditional herb gardens and home of Shakespeare’s daughter Susanna Anne Hathaway’s Cottage --- Hear readings of Shakespeare’s most popular sonnets Maty Arden’s Farm---Watch falconry displays and traditional crafts Shakespeare’s New Place --- Walk in the footsteps of Shakespeare and explore where he wrote some of his most iconic works like his four tragedies (悲剧). Price Adult (（18+）) £20 Child （3-17） £10 Under 3: free Concession （优惠） £15 60+ and students （18-25） with ID *Tickets are valid (有效) for one visit to each of your 5 properties in a 72 hour period, *Please note that customers who are disabled can buy a concession ticket and then will be able to have one carer admitted free. Opening dates and times Winter Season: 4 November 2019 - 15 March 2020 Shakespeare’s BirthPlace: open Monday - Sunday, 10am - 4pm Shakespeare’s New Place: open Monday - Sunday, 10am - 4pm Anne Hathaway’s Cottage: open Monday - Sunday, 10am - 4pm Halls Croft: open Monday - Sunday, 11am-4pm Mary Arden’s Farm: closed *Shakespeare’s BirthPlace, Shakespeare’s New Place, Anne Hathaway’s Cottage: open on the 24 December 10am-lpm, closed 25-26 December. Spring/Summer/Autumn Season: 16 March 2020 - 1 November 2020 Shakespeare’s BirthPlace and Anne Hathaway’s Cottage: open Monday - Sunday, 9am - 5pm. Shakespeare’s New Place, Hall’s Croft and Mary Arden’s Farm: open Monday - Sunday 10am-5pm Closing times listed above are last entry. Houses close 30 minutes after last entry. 1.According to the advertisement, visitors can ________. A.hear Shakespeare’s sonnets at Shakespeare’s Birthplace B.explore where he created some of his master works C.visit the properties many times with the ticket in 72 hours D.visit the 5 properties free of charge on Christmas Day 2.If Tom, who is disabled, visits the properties with his wife and 13-year-old son, he should at least pay ________. A.£10 B.£25 C.£30 D.£50 3.Li Hua, a fan of Shakespeare from China, will visit Shakespeare’s BirthPlace on July 25. He should exit at the latest before ________. A.4:00 pm B.4:30pm C.5:00pm D.5:30 pm
假设你是李华，你上周刚刚参加了你校举办的第十届英语演讲比赛，并从三十名选手中脱颖而出，荣获“十佳奖”。在准备参赛期间，你的外教Mr.Craige对你提供了很多指导和帮助。现请你用英语给他写一封感谢信，内容包括： 1.获奖情况及感受； 2.回顾准备过程； 3.感谢他的帮助； 4.邀他来家做客。 注意：1．词数100词左右； 2．可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯； 提示：十佳奖：Top Ten Prize Dear Mr. Craige,
Yours, Li Hua
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。 增加:在缺词处加一个漏字符号(Λ)，并在其下面写出该加的词。 删除:把多余的用斜线(\)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。 Do you believe love is the most important? In the early twenty century, homeless people were often brought up in orphanages, in that they received little love. At one time, Dr. Skeels took twelve children from an art orphanage or had a young girl look them each day. He also studied another the twelve children who are left in the orphanage all day long. He followed these children until they grew up, and the results were shocked. The children staying all day in the orphanage were either dead or suffering from serious illnesses. However, the twelve children loved by the girl were all healthy and independently. The only differences between these children -- the love, made a great difference to us.
请根据首字母和汉语,在空白处填入适当的单词或单词的正确形式。每空一词。 1.An excellent ideas o_____________（发生，出现）to me when I woke this morning. 2.You can see the arrow on the sign, i________________（指示）the way to go. 3.In my view, the a_______________（求职者）is well qualified for this job. 4.With the chance s___________（滑动）through your fingers, it is no use crying over spilt milk. 5.To his parents’ s______________（满意），Tom did well in his study. 6.10 members of s_____________(员工) were allocated the task. 7.There was an a_____________(废弃的) house by the riverside. 8.They all f________(逃离) from the burning building last night. 9.The escaped prisoner was d_________(拉) out of the cave. 10.The smaller lake ranges from 5 to 14 feet in d_________(深度). 11.This kind of desk can be a__________(调整，调节) to the height you need. 12.The other day, I p__________ (购买)some books, which cost me more than 500 yuan. 13.Sara a______________(承认) her mistake and apologized immediately. 14.I made an a____________(道歉) for what I said just now. 15.He has made an adequate p_______________(准备) for the wedding. 16.The parcel was sent to the wrong d_________________(目的地). 17.He t_________（轻拍）her on the shoulder. 18.It’s a （明显的） that she has no intention of changing her mind. 19.He has a strong o___________ （反对）to teaming up with the newcomer. 20.Study hard, or you will be b__________（肯定）to fail the examination.
Everyone should go to his or her 50th high school reunion. There was a time I thought I’d never go even if the opportunity _______. But now I feel _______for people who don’t go. I went to the _______of my high school on a Saturday evening, and I am glad I did. It was a gift to recognize some _______classmates right away — and to be recognized. _______, we had name tags and our _______photos on our clothing to help identify us. I recognized one woman immediately! The most memorable and moving experience of the night was _______by a schoolmate and neighbor to whom I was once close. Unfortunately, we had a falling out in the high school. I never saw her after _______, but this time, I saw her name on a place setting. At first, I feared that I would _______her. But my better self won over, and I __________ her out. I kept looking until I got a(n) __________on my shoulder. There she was __________. We hugged as if nothing had ever __________and exchanged affectionate words. When the party __________, my old-new friend walked towards me, __________me again and wished me well. I returned her good wishes. All the bad __________melted into thin air. I am grateful I had this __________to reunite with old classmates. After all, we are almost __________the final lap of our lifelong journeys. Some classmates had already left this __________, and their names were deleted from the list. Sometimes we have to walk back into the past because time does heal old wounds. We’re not the __________people. We are better people. 1.A.came down B.came up C.came through D.came off 2.A.sorry B.happy C.excited D.moved 3.A.competition B.reunion C.exhibition D.concert 4.A.latter B.former C.present D.future 5.A.Unluckily B.Unwillingly C.Normally D.Thankfully 6.A.old B.recent C.modern D.new 7.A.described B.provided C.promised D.ordered 8.A.graduation B.invitation C.retirement D.punishment 9.A.stare at B.turn to C.run into D.rely on 10.A.let B.drove C.sought D.pushed 11.A.instruction B.blow C.kiss D.tap 12.A.reading B.singing C.smiling D.dancing 13.A.happened B.changed C.disappeared D.mentioned 14.A.began B.ended C.continued D.lasted 15.A.encouraged B.praised C.hugged D.judged 16.A.news B.scores C.excuses D.memories 17.A.qualification B.situation C.talent D.chance 18.A.missing B.destroying C.nearing D.wasting 19.A.world B.city C.school D.class 20.A.important B.serious C.successful D.same
Food pictures that you display on WeChat can look more stylish if you follow our tips. 36.1. ※ Styling accompanied by a story 2. Some might want to tell about the person who is eating the dish. Whether it’s your first meal at a Chinese restaurant or a birthday party at a cozy cafeteria, describe the surroundings and background as well as the reason that made you choose the food in the picture. ※ Choose natural lighting Flash is not as flattering as natural light. The latter makes pictures look much better. The only problem is that you can hardly find natural light in bars, cafes and restaurants. 3. If you are having your lunch or dinner outside, remember to find a place with shadow since direct sunlight casts shadows on food and other items. ※ Pick your angle(视角) Choose the right angle. One of the best positions is shooting from the top down. This is how you’ll show the whole table. You might sometimes need to climb on a chair to take that perfect shot! 4. You may try and hold your dish out in front of you. Do not hesitate to ask a random person to stand behind you and take the shot for you. Vertical pictures are also worth your attention. ※5. Use various filters(滤镜) to keep your shots more attractive. But don’t be restricted by them. Experiment a bit and see which app is your favorite. A.Adjust the size and brightness. B.Go beyond the Instagram filter C.Eye level shots(照片) look irresistible(不可抵制的). D.What you can do is to take your dish and walk over to a window. E.Next are some means to tell you how to take a good picture of food. F.There are a few ways to help you make your food shots more unique. G.Before you take a picture, think about what you can tell your followers about it.
Teenagers’fitness is now a major concern, and physical exercise is very important. It reduces stress and improves fitness. Exercise makes your body strong, and helps you to keep the right body weight. Sports scientist Dr. Helen Lopez offers the following advice to teenagers: “First, you need to find out your present level of fitness. Then you can design a programme that will help you become healthier.” Dr. Lopez suggests that there are three levels of fitness that need a change of lifestyle. “Overweight” means that the person gets very little exercise and often has a serious weight problem. “Inactive” means that the person does not join in many physical activities, but is not seriously overweight. “Active” refers to people who take part in sports and other physical activities, but do not have a high fitness level. According to Dr. Lopez, overweight teenagers should work out to keep healthy. “Ride a bike, play volleyball or basketball for a while, and go for a twenty-minute walk each day. All these will help to burn calories.” Inactive teenagers should do similar activities, but add some bending and stretching exercises, such as push-ups and sit-ups, starting with twenty of each a day. “Inactive people can take a little more exercise than overweight people because their bodies are stronger,” Dr. Lopez said. The same rule applies to (适用于) active teenagers. Dr. Lopez suggests one hour a week or more on running and other forms of intensive exercise, together with fifteen minutes a day spent on stretching and bending activities. “These are really important in order to prevent injuries,” Dr. Lopez said. Some weight-training and other body-strengthening exercises could also be planned in the programme in order to increase the person’s strength. 1.What can we learn from the passage? A.Active people always have a high fitness level. B.Overweight people always take more exercise. C.Inactive teenagers are not seriously overweight. D.Keeping fit means changing teenagers’lifestyle. 2.Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the text? A.Physical exercise can make the teenagers grow taller. B.Physical exercise can help teenagers become healthier. C.Physical exercise can help to burn up calories. D.Physical exercise can increase teenagers’strength. 3.What exercise should people do in order to prevent injuries? A.Walking. B.Stretching and bending. C.Riding. D.Weight training. 4.What is the best title for the passage? A.Doing Exercise B.Teenagers’Fitness C.Different Lifestyles D.Overweight Teenagers
The victims were carried in one by one, their paws burned and fur burnt, suffering from dehydration (脱水) and fear. Their caretakers bandaged (用绷带包扎) their wounds and laid them in baskets with the only thing that was familiar — the leaves of a eucalyptus (桉树) tree. As fires have burned more than two million acres in Australia, dozens of koalas have been rescued from burned trees and pale ground. The animals are being treated in rescue centers, and at least one private home, along the country’s east coast. The difficult situation of the koala — a national symbol of Australia — has raised questions among environmentalists and scientists about what it will take to protect biodiversity (生物多样性) in a country with intense fire, extreme heat and lack of water. Australia has already been among the highest rates of species extinction in the world. The bad situation goes beyond koalas. Recently, tens of thousands of bats fell from the sky in temperatures over 107 degrees Fahrenheit in northern Australia. Kangaroos destroyed the grapes in Canberra because of drought. “Climate change and other human impacts have so changed the situation that the government needs to rethink its way to protect at once,” Dr. Bowman said, suggesting interventions (干预) like irrigating, feeding and moving animals to new places. Koalas, unlike kangaroos, birds or snakes, do not escape from fires. Therefore, though the fires are still burning, a rescue team began to search the area carefully. Walking in a human chain, they looked up to the tree top, searching for survivors. 1.What do the victims in the first paragraph refer to? A.Animals injured in fires. B.Kangaroos driven by drought. C.Bats that fell from the sky. D.Koalas rescued from the fire. 2.Which of the following may cause the extinction of wildlife? A.Wildfires that seldom happened. B.Extreme hot weather in Australia. C.The never-changing climate in Australia. D.Not having enough money to take measures in Australia. 3.What can we draw from Dr. Bowman? A.Human activities have little influence on animals. B.The government should take immediate action. C.The government does not care about the wild animals. D.Scientists are concerned about the bad situation of wildlife. 4.What’s the best title for the text? A.Saving the Fire Victims Who Cannot Escape: Australia’s Koalas B.Saving the Endangered Wild Animals in Australia C.Actions Needed to Protect Habitat for Koalas D.National Symbol of Australia Needs Rescue
A letter to the editor complained about someone stringing toilet paper on their trees. That letter brought a flood of responses defending this act as being harmless to friends: “ It's an honor to get toilet papered", said one writer, “and good fun for teenagers." Reading these letters brought me chuckles (轻声笑)and then tears as they woke old memories of my mother’s ninety-second year. She was seriously ill that autumn. And I watched, powerless. A decade before, I helped her break out" of the nursing home. It was a fine place with a caring staff. But Mom didn't want skilled care: she wanted to live on her own and just needed some assistance to do so. Being in a more restrictive environment than necessary was bad for her condition. The risk paid off, and I was rewarded by seeing my mother once again enjoying her life. Ten years later, Mom's health declined, and my care-giving duties increased. One evening, for some unexplainable reason, I invited my mother to go toilet papering! This outing would push my mother to her physical limits. Was I making a mistake? Secretly we went to my brother's home. In his backyard, I handed Mom a roll of toilet paper. Without hesitation she shot it skyward... Mom papered a dozen trees in four family yards that unforgettable evening. The day after our big adventure, Mom and I sent a card to each of our victim, signed “From your decorators". We laughed all the way home from the post office, like two schoolgirls. My mother's last year was marked by physical decline. However, we shared some simple fun each day. Those light-hearted moments were like a salve (慰藉)，and they are the ones I'll always remember. Toilet papering has taught us that play is powerful medicine! 1.Why did the author cry when reading the letter? A.She was blamed for toilet papering. B.It brought her childhood memory. C.She thought of her sick mother. D.It was very stressful. 2.The author helped her leave the nursing home in order that ____. A.Mom could enjoy a free life B.Mom could get more skilled home care C.the nursing cost could be cut down D.they could avoid taking risk 3.What can we learn from the mother's experience of toilet papering? A.They did some damage to four family yards. B.They were made to apologize for their mistakes. C.Toilet papering made her illness worsened. D.Toilet papering brought them much pleasure. 4.What would be the best title for the text? A.A Letter of Complaint B.Love Between Daughter and Mother C.The Curing Power of Toilet Papering. D.An Unforgettable Evening in Family Yards
With increasing competition in education, some of the best universities worldwide are having a global view to best prepare their students for the future. China China has been determined to play is key role on the global educational stage. Take Project 21l, a program created in 1995 to bring 100 Chinese universities up to a world-class standard. Similarly, in1999 Project 985 got started to produce more top universities. To further improve the global position of Chinese education, in 2009 the C9 League was also created, hoping to be an eastern equal to the US Ivy League (常春藤联盟). Germany Germany offers a menu of educational choice from smaller but high-quality institutions to some most famous universities in Western Europe. Similarly, the country serves up plenty of cultural experiences from the lively capital streets to the characteristic towns and villages. Germany also creates many scholar-ships to help international students afford their tuition fees (学费). Italy Italy has some of the world’s most respected learning institutes including the University of Bologna, believed to be the world’s oldest university. There are more UNESCO World Heritage (遗产) Sites in Italy than in any other nation in the world. These attractions, alongside Italy’s world-famous food and endless culture make it among the world’s most visited countries each year. Poland Over years, Poland’s universities have produced some of the world’s most famous thinkers and scientists, such as Marie Curie and astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus. Poland also provides many private and public education to both Polish students and international students. 1.For what purpose has China created some projects? A.To offer free education to the public. B.To create more educational companies. C.To attract more world-famous scientists. D.To promote its global status in education. 2.How can Germany help international students? A.By making tuition fees affordable. B.By offering many educational menus. C.By planning some cultural experiences. D.By providing free capital-based travels. 3.Which country has the most UNESCO World Heritage Sites? A.China. B.Germany. C.Italy. D.Poland.
阅读下面短文,根据其内容写一篇60词左右的内容概要. Speed-reading is a necessary skill in the Internet age. We read articles, e-mails and We Chat quickly, trying to understand key words and the most important meaning of a certain text. Faced with so much information from our smart phones, it would be impossible to deal if we read word by word, line by line. However, more and more people enjoy reading slowly. There is a book club in Wellington, New Zealand, where members meet in a cafe and turn off their smart phones. They sink into comfortable chairs and read in silence for an hour. Unlike other book clubs, the point of the slow reading club isn’t exchanging ideas about a certain book, but to get away from smart phones and read in a quiet, relaxing environment. Actually, the Wellington book club is just one example of slow-reading book clubs. Nowadays, technology has made us unable to focus on reading. “Screens have changed our reading patterns from the straight and information left-to-right order to a wild skimming(略读) and skipping pattern as we hunt for important words and information. Reading a text with links leads to weaker understanding than reading an ordinary text,” says Patrick Kingsley from a newspaper. However, slow reading is good for readers in many ways. It sharpens the mind, improves concentration, reduces stress levels and deepens the ability to sympathize (共鸣).Another study last year showed that reading novels slowly helps people understand others’ mental states and beliefs, a fundamental skill in building relationships. Aim for 30 minutes a day, advises Kelly, a slow reader. “You can put in half an hour pretty easily during your free moments. You pick up a meaningful book rather than start your computer to look for your favorite site for something to pass the time,” Kelly said.
假设你是李华,你计划下学期作为交换生到英国Bay House School学习.请给你英国朋友Alex写一封信,请他帮忙找一间公寓.具体要点如下: 1.公寓的位置;2.可以免费上网;3. 你期待的月租费用. 注意:1.词数80左右,开头与结尾已经为你写好; 2.可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯; 3. 参考词汇:租金(rent) Dear Alex, I’m going to study in Bay House School as an exchange student next term. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua
A heavy snow hit my neighborhood the other day. I had recently agreed to be the house’s groundskeeper, which meant I was_______ with shoveling(铲)the inches of snow that covered the driveway. I had to stay in the house during the _______,so I was actually pretty happy to head_______After shoveling for about an hour, muscles in my arms and legs which I _______ used due to my busy schedules started to burn. By the time I finished shoveling, I realized that I gained nearly the same amount of _______ that I can get from biking. Shoveling turned out to be pretty good exercise, so I actually felt _______ to finish shoveling. A few days later, a few friends and I got into a casual _______ about how hard it is to spare time to exercise_______.There are lots of people who dislike gyms. Going to gyms _______ them a lot. Less than 5%of adults are physically ________for half an hour a day, which is quite a big problem. Not exercising enough can ________diseases like heart disease, bone disease, and depression. And yet, compared with going to gyms, shoveling snow was quite ________.Besides, it didn’t take too much willpower(意志力)and I just needed to ________ the driveway at my own pace. I can just do some daily tasks like shoveling for exercise in the neighborhood in my spare time ________ driving to a gym. People pay much money for gym memberships and classes to ________ extra energy . So why not ________paying the fitness industry to exercise and ________ physical fitness with such kind of daily chores? Surely, they’re better off ________ that money and putting the energy to practical use. A neighborhood can have a Facebook group where people in need of help can ________ things on it. Then, people who want to exercise can help them out. It’s a win-win situation. In addition to helping people, this can also be shaped as a new________ to keep fit. 1.A.bothered B.impressed C.tasked D.crowded 2.A.incident B.disorder C.rush D.storm 3.A.outside B.inside C.forward D.backward 4.A.loosely B.rarely C.mainly D.frequently 5.A.feelings B.workout C.threat D.power 6.A.pleased B.eager C.willing D.sorry 7.A.interview B.appointment C.discussion D.argument 8.A.accidentally B.properly C.safely D.regularly 9.A.troubles B.shames C.comforts D.delights 10.A.strong B.healthy C.good D.active 11.A.lead to B.suffer from C.bring back D.wipe out 12.A.difficult B.easy C.valuable D.perfect 13.A.clear B.prepare C.build D.design 14.A.because of B.instead of C.in spite of D.as a result of 15.A.put up B.set up C.use up D.build up 16.A.continue B.begin C.stop D.consider 17.A.compare B.combine C.exchange D.match 18.A.saving B.gathering C.wasting D.spending 19.A.imagine B.write C.post D.correct 20.A.experiment B.skill C.standard D.style
Find Your Self-worth Do you measure your personal self-worth based on what others think of you? Do you work really hard to make others like or support you? Do you lack confidence? 1.Increasing self image will help build your confidence and your personal self-worth. So how? Pay attention to your body language. How you hold your physical body has an effect on how others see you and on how you personally feel. Similarly, how you feel often determines your body language and your outward behavior.2.A simple way is to check your body language. Stand tall with your head held high, shoulders squared, back straight and legs solid; you will feel more in control. Develop your own measuring stick3. Don’t let others influence your view of success or happiness. Take time out to recognize your achievements no matter how big or small they are. Keep track of your achievements and proud moments in a journal. If you keep a personal journal or even a work journal, start writing in the journal from back to front keeping track of all the little and big things that happen every day. 4. Here’s a simple exercise you can do to gain a richer way of thinking on how you are sensed by others. Start by taking a close look at yourself and create a list of your unique strengths. Who are you? 5.Ask friends, families to share with you what they see as your key characteristics. Now you know that you’re more than you think you are. So, create a positive picture of your future and then confidently move forward. A.Know your worth. B.The two go hand in hand. C.What sets you apart from others? D.Are you beating yourself up with your own language? E.If your answer is yes, perhaps you just don’t consider yourself worthy. F.Know what’s important to you and take time to honor what you value most. G.Then take a step towards something you really want by taking some action.
Teens and their teachers know well that early-morning classes can be tiring. Doctors now have a solution: for better teen health, push the sleep button on school start times. Janet Croft, who studies teens and sleep at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC)in Atlanta high schools, says, “Most teens are actually brain dead when they go to these early classes. Too many students start their day as walking zombies(僵尸).” One report stresses the importance of sleep for teens and describes the dangers from not getting enough sleep. Studies in the past have shown over and over that teens lacking sleep face higher risks of being overweight and being frustrated. Many teens get too little sleep because they attend middle and high schools that start earlier than 8:30 am. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics(AAP),those early start times throw off a student’s internal body rhythm, called the circadian clock(生物钟).Too little sleep disturbs that clock and causes problems. The study conducted by the National Sleep Foundation found that nearly 6 in every 10 middle school students and 9 in 10 high school students are sleeping too little. Yet many parents aren’t aware of this. In the same study,7 of every 10 parents said they believed their kids did sleep enough. That study shows too many parents are unaware of the science on teen-sleep needs, says Owens. Kyla Wahlstrom, a former teacher, who has spent a lot of time with teens lacking sleep, says: “An incredible number of students are either sleeping at their desks or sitting there like a lump, not asking questions or raising their hands.” Getting enough sleep can help a teen on the inside, too. Several studies have shown that children and teenagers who don’t sleep enough are more likely to become obese, or extremely overweight. Teens lacking sleep also are more likely to suffer from anxiety, depression and mood disorders. It’s time to recognize how important sleep is, particularly to teenagers. 1.What does the author want to stress by mentioning “walking zombies” in Paragraph 2? A.The students’ brain health is worrying. B.The students are fond of computer games. C.The students are so used to staying up very late. D.The students are in a bad state of learning in early classes. 2.According to AAP in Paragraph 4, early school schedules affect teens by A.increasing their course load B.affecting their circadian clock C.affecting their performance at school D.disturbing their relationships with classmates 3.What can be inferred from the last paragraph? A.The number of teens lacking sleep is growing fast. B.Physical and mental health are equally important to teens. C.It is really necessary to adjust school start times in the morning. D.Teachers should take measures to raise students’ interest in learning. 4.What’s the main idea of the text? A.Parents are unaware of their kids’ sleep condition. B.Being overweight is very common among American teens. C.Early school start times can turn teens into the walking dead. D.Researchers have found out how sleep is related to teens’ study.
When temperatures rise, many people swim to beat the heat. But swimming does a lot more than that. It is a great workout for the whole body. Health experts at the University of California, Berkeley state that swimming is a great way to stay in shape. Swimming is a very good high-intensity cardio exercise (高度有氧运动). Cardio involves the heart, lungs, and circulatory(血液循环的) system. The Berkeley experts say swimming can increase your heart rate and exercise your lungs. Some high-intensity cardio exercises, such as running, can improve your health but can also be likely to hurt your body. Swimming, on the other hand, is beneficial to the body and people often use it to recover from injuries. Paul Waas, a coach and former competitive swimmer, says that swimming is more beneficial to the body than other sports because it is low-impact. A mother called Paloma with two daughters says that for her girls, swimming has been more beneficial to the body than some other sports. She said, “So far, I think it’s been good for their bodies. It’s a high-intensity cardio exercise, as you know. But it spares their knees, their joints, and so on. So it’s rare to get injured in swimming.” The coach adds that swimming is a great exercise for kids who grow a lot in a short amount of time. Coach Waas said, “Swimming is really good for kids who are growing fast. Their bones might be hurting and they’re suffering from serious pain all the time. And then they get in the pool and, you know, they can float and stretch out a little bit and it reduces that as well.” People who are overweight can also find relief through swimming. Their weightlessness in the water can help them to avoid injury as they exercise. 1.According to Paragraph 2,swimming is better than running because A.it’s a bit easier to do B.it’s better and safer for our bodies C.it makes people feel more comfortable D.it increases our heart rates more slowly 2.What’s Paul Waas’s attitude towards swimming? A.Positive. B.Negative. C.Doubtful D.Worried 3.What does the underlined word that in Paragraph 4 refer to? A.Floating and stretching out. B.Fast physical growth of kids. C.Swimming in a swimming pool. D.The pain caused by kids’ physical growth.
“Quick, quick, slow, slow,” my husband said as I was trying to focus. We frequently stepped on each other’s feet. Both of us were being rhythmically(有节奏地)challenged, and we figured a series of lessons might help us look somewhat skilled on the dancing floor. However, it didn’t. It didn’t matter that the lessons didn’t pay off. Our learning something new together gave us a string of good memories, such as taking a Thai cooking class on a cold Chicago night and learning how to make a classic cocktails in a common bar. These experiences are my best memories from the past 10 years. We always have such a great time when we’re trying something new together. It seems to have strengthened our relationship, and makes me feel like we have a closer connection. It turns out my theory as such is backed by research. One study shows that learning new things with your spouse(配偶), friends, or partners, can strengthen your connection or friendship. But how exactly does this work? The key is weakness. “Learning new things together strengthens connection because it is at those moments that we can show our weakness to one another,” says Dr. Hisla Bates. “When we are learning a new task, misfortunes and failures are sure to happen. In those moments when we fail, the other party can be there in favor of us. We can Work together to find a solution, and working together helps deepen the connection.” The benefits gained from learning new things with your partner can come from activities as small as hiking, trying a new diet, going boating in the local lake or taking a fitness class together. You don’t have to bungee jump or skydive to grow closer. Try selecting activities that both partners are unfamiliar with, as this will ensure you’re on the same page. Trying to learn something new together once a month will benefit you and your spouse or friends . Overall, some of my best memories with my husband are the moments when we are learning something new together. 1.What were the author and her husband doing in Paragraph 1? A.Playing sports. B.Practising dance. C.Teaching lessons. D.Taking a walk. 2.The underlined word backed (in Paragraph 3) can be probably replaced by_______. A.judged B.made C.doubted D.supported 3.The purpose of writing this passage is to show us _______. A.the challenge of gaining new knowledge B.the advantages of taking different lessons C.the power of learning new things together D.the importance of improving people’s connections
假定你是李华，在报纸上得知Shelly-Ann下周会来到中国，她是有史以来最伟大的女子短跑运动员之一。请你给她写一封邮件，邀请她近期到你校做一次演讲。内容包括： l.说明邀请她的原因； 2.告知演讲的时间和地点； 3 询问对方能否前来。 注意：1.词数 100词左右； 2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯； 3.开头和结束语已为你写好. 参考词汇:短跑运动员 sprinter Dear Miss Shelly-Ann, ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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：l.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 little boy, I see a science fiction film. It was about the future world, in that the way people lived was so astonished. What made me especially surprised was that I could drive cars in the sky! Since now, I have been curious the future world. Just about 100 years ago, flying in the sky seemed totally impossible, but now we can travel around a world by plane. With the latest achieve in technology, we can deal with most of our problem. Now we can even pay our bills online. I believe that the future world will become a much more nicer place than what it is.
I was sending my mum and sister off at the train station after their holiday visit. On the way I saw a man in a _______ in an empty place. It looked like he wasn't _______ shoes. _______ saying goodbye to my family, I went back to the place and he was there. His chair was on the incline（斜坡）leading to the street and it looked like he was _______ with his bare（赤裸的） feet to keep from _______ into the street. I asked if he wanted me to _______ him back up. He nodded. I asked him to _______ his feet and pulled him back up into the place. He didn't answer me when I asked if this was _______ enough. Then, I opened the box I had _______ with me. It was a shoe box with an old pair of shoes that I had kept in my car. When I passed the shoes to him, you could have imagined the ________ on his face. First it was ________﹔and then it was happiness. When he spoke, I couldn't ________ what he said, but I knew he was thanking me ________. On the way back to my car I saw a couple who were badly ________ and gave them a couple of my.________bags. As I drove past the ________ man, I saw he had already ________ one shoe and was working on the other. Keeping old pairs of shoes and unused bags in my car for ________ like this is so much more important than ________ them out or selling them at a yard ________. 1.A.car B.restaurant C.wheelchair D.room 2.A.repairing B.wearing C.making D.cleaning 3.A.After B.Before C.During D.While 4.A.walking B.competing C.dashing D.struggling 5.A.sliding B.breaking C.turning D.bursting 6.A.push B.pull C.teach D.hit 7.A.look out B.take off C.put on D.pick up 8.A.long B.high C.far D.wide 9.A.brought B.taken C.bought D.borrowed 10.A.dirt B.look C.mark D.injury 11.A.sadness B.disappointment C.Suffering D.surprise 12.A.record B.believe C.understand D.miss 13.A.truly B.doubtfully C.clearly D.curiously 14.A.on B.off C.down D.away 15.A.unused B.worn C.new D.fashionable 16.A.old B.homeless C.first D.fortunate 17.A.put on B.turn off C.change into D.give away 18.A.accidents B.situations C.troubles D.behaviors 19.A.taking B.letting C.leaving D.throwing 20.A.sale B.amusement C.party D.game
Shyness is more common than you think, and it is stopping millions of people just like you from living more excitingly. 1. Here is how to break free from shyness. Set realistic expectations. Everyone wants something different. 2. As you learn these skills, it is important to be very clear about what you want and what it looks like. The goal here is to get you to feel good about being who you are and connecting with people. 3. The most effective way to overcome shyness is to change your focus from you to them. Remember the last time you were in a situation and you were nervous or shy? I'd be willing to believe you were focusing on yourself; how you looked, what you were going to say, or how different you were from everyone else. Sure, it's important to be aware of how you are being thought, but people always remember how you make them feel. 4. People that shine are focusing on delivering, serving and benefiting others in some way. Be interested instead of trying to be interesting. Make the focus of every conversation about someone else at first. 5. Asking questions and caring about what the person says immediately gets you out of your own head and makes the person feel special. A.Focus on sharing. B.Remember not to stop others. C.However, there is no reason you can't shine in your own way. D.This will take the pressure off you and make them feel important. E.Trying to pretend that you are not nervous makes people nervous. F.To make them feel good, you must focus on sharing with them and helping them. G.Some want to be on stage while others want to be comfortable in a business meeting.
If you have traveled a lot before, you might know that there are huge differences in communication between people from one country to another. In some cultures, people are loud, direct and even stop others speaking during a conversation. In others, people are usually soft-spoken, use flowery or indirect language and wait patiently for others to finish their talk. During a business meeting, these differences are likely to come out. Try to get used to the way your business partners communicate, e. g. When calling and greeting your business partners and your boss, always use their last names and titles unless you are invited to do otherwise. Hierarchies（等级制度）may have a great influence on the communication style in your new environment, so it is important to keep an eye on this. In some cultures, the elder business partner may be the one who is making the decisions at a meeting. Failing to know their identities within the company or to greet them with respect can leave a bad impression. Generally speaking, well-dressed and arriving at a business meeting well-prepared are two very useful parts for your success in international business. Whether you are in France or in China, your business partners will appreciate your efforts to make a good impression. Cultural differences also become obvious in different understanding of time. A popular example: Everyone would agree that Germans are well-known for their being on time. In many African and South American countries, however, agreed time is often treated like a general guideline rather than something one has to be strictly observed. Therefore, it is necessary to ask yourself; Is the time for a meeting unchangeable, or does it allow for some flexibility（灵活性）?Will you ruin a business deal by arriving late, or is it perfectly acceptable to let family matters over business meetings? Seeing how some cultures care about time more than others, it is always best to be on time at first. 1.What kind of difference is mentioned in paragraph l as an example? A.Ways of talking. B.Language. C.Travel. D.Decoration. 2.What should you do when you are at a business meeting according to paragraph 3? A.Speak loudly and listen carefully. B.Call the businessmen's last names. C.Show respect for the elder partner. D.Pay attention to the first impression. 3.What will be appreciated by business partners in France? A.Gentle whispering. B.The most popular dressing up. C.Casual communication skills. D.Necessary preparations for meetings. 4.What can we learn from the example in paragraph 5? A.Germans don't take fixed time seriously. B.Most Africans are always on time in general. C.It is wise to be on time wherever at the beginning. D.Being late cannot be accepted in South American countries.
Valentina Tereshkova was the first woman to go into space. In 1963,she spent almost three days in space. That was her only trip into space. Tereshkova was born on March 6, 1937, in Maslennikovo, a village northeast of Moscow. Her parents worked on a farm, and her father was killed during World War II. Tereshkova left school when she was 16 and worked at a factory. Tereshkova joined the factory's Young Communist League and soon advanced to the Communist Party. She became interested in parachute（降落伞）jumping after joining the Yaroslavl Air Sports Club. After Yuri Gagarin became the first man in space in 1961, Tereshkova volunteered for the Soviet space program. Although she did not have any experience as a pilot, she was accepted into the program because of her 126 parachute jumps. At the time, astronauts had to jump from their spacecrafts seconds before they hit the ground on returning to Earth. Along with four other women, Tereshkova received 18 months of training, which included tests to determine how she would react to long periods of time being alone, to extreme gravity conditions and to zero-gravity conditions. Of the five women, only Tereshkova went into space. Tereshkova stayed more than 70 hours in space and made 48 orbits（轨道）of Earth. Soviet and European TV viewers saw her smiling face and her books floating in front of her. But they did not realize that the flight almost turned into a tragedy. An error in the spacecraft caused the ship to move away from the Earth, according to the RT news channel. Tereshkova noticed this and Soviet scientists quickly developed a new landing plan. Tereshkova landed safely but received an injury on her face in the end. She landed near today's Kazakhstan-Mongolia-China border. Villagers helped Tereshkova out of her spacesuit and asked her to join them for dinner. She accepted, and was later punished for breaking the rules and not having medical tests first. However, Tereshkova was honored with the title Hero of the Soviet Union. She received the Order of Lenin and the Gold Star Medal. Tereshkova later became a test pilot and never flew in space again. 1.We can infer that the purpose of the 18 months of training is to __________. A.prepare pilots for tests B.improve physical conditions C.develop pilots' interest in space exploration D.get used to the space environment in advance 2.What does the underlined word "tragedy" in paragraph 5 refer to? A.A funny joke. B.A great success. C.An interesting story. D.A serious failure. 3.What is this text mainly about? A.Tereshkova's large family. B.Tereshkova's hard life. C.Tereshkova's personal experiences. D.Tereshkova's scientific achievements.
Top Vacation Destinations（目的地）for Sports Fans Being a fan of a sport is pleasant for more than one reason. Take a look at some unforgettable trips a sports fan can take around the world. Los Angeles Basketball fans will love cities like Los Angeles and New York, home to the Lakers and Knicks. They will also be interested in visiting the hall of fame in Springfield, Massachusetts. There are plenty of fun cities to visit around the world for a basketball lover. Florida Travel to Florida and stay at Acqualina Resort &. Spa for a relaxing experience. You may be a person who never takes part in a team sport, but prefers personal activities like kayaking（皮划艇）.An experienced guide will lead the way as the water takes guests to Sandspur Island at last. Swim, or relax in the sand when you get to the island. Boston & Chicago Fenway Park is a must for baseball fans looking to tour one of the most unique ballparks in the United States. Chicago and Boston are two baseball cities with a long history. A visit to the two cities will excite baseball fans while they gain knowledge of the game that they love. Wisconsin Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin is one of the most unique experiences in professional（职业的）sports. It has hosted several events over its history. Other college stadiums to consider are The Bighouse in Michigan and Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Indiana. Tokyo A trip around the world for a sporting fan isn't complete without a stop to Tokyo. The city is energetic, and the 32nd Summer Olympic Games are coming in July 2020 there. 1.Which city should a person who likes kayaking go to? A.Los Angeles. B.Florida. C.Chicago. D.Boston. 2.What is special about Wisconsin? A.It has a good view of a beautiful island. B.It is the best place for basketball lovers. C.It once hosted professional sports events. D.It has the most special ballpark in the USA. 3.Which of the following may sports fans expect in Tokyo in 2020? A.The Olympic Games. B.A Lakers game. C.The Rose Bowl Game. D.A Knicks game.
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. As the cob(雄天鹅) flew towards Billings city, all sorts of troublesome thoughts filled in his head. He had never gone looking for a trumpet(小号) before. He had no money. He feared he might arrive after the shops had closed. He realized that in the whole continent he was undoubtedly the only cob on his way to a city to get a trumpet. “This is a great adventure,” he said to himself. “Yet it is a noble searching. I will do anything to help my son Louis, even if I run into real trouble.” Towards the end of the afternoon, the cob finally saw the churches, factories, shops and homes of Billings city. He circled, looking for a music store. Suddenly he found one. It had a very big, wide window, solid结实的) glass. The cob flew lower for a better look. A guitar, a piano, violins and then he saw what he wanted—a trumpet hanging by a shelf. “Now it’s my time to act!” he said to himself. “Now it’s my moment for risking everything on one brave move, however shocking it may be to my emotions, however offensive(冒犯的) it may be to the laws that govern the lives of men. Here I go! May good luck go with me!” 注意:1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右: 2.续写部分分为两段.每段的开头语已为你写好. Paragraph 1: With that, the old cob set his wings for a dive(俯冲) ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: The cob felt a serious pain. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
假如你是李华，你的英国朋友Jim对汉字感兴趣。请你给他写封信介绍一下汉字。内容包括：1.汉字的特点；2.汉字的起源；3.汉字的演变。 注意： 1.词数80左右；2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3.信的开头结尾已给出。 Dear Jim, I’m glad that you are interested in Chinese characters. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua
Nobis is proud, because his father is a great gentleman. Yesterday he _________ with Betti ,the son of a charcoal(木炭) man. He didn’t know what retort(反驳) to make _________ he was in the wrong. He said to Betti, “Your father is a poor _________ !” Betti said nothing but _________ welled in his eyes. When he returned home, he repeated the words to his father. So the charcoal man made his _________ in the afternoon, leading his boy by the hand, to _________ to the teacher. While he was making his complaint, Nobis’ father happened to hear that. He frowned(皱眉) and asked Nobis if that was true. Nobis stood in front of little Betti, with his head _______, making no reply. At last, Nobis _________ to Betti by repeating what his father _________ him to say, “I beg your pardon for the __________ and foolish comments I made on your father, whose hand my father would feel honored to press.” Then the gentleman __________ his hand to the charcoal man ,who shook it firmly. “Do me the favor to place them next to each other,” said the gentleman to the teacher. When the boys were __________ Nobis’ father bowed and left. The charcoal man remained there __________ for several moments, but he did not say anything. He then made his way to the door, turning round for one last look and __________. “Keep what you have seen in mind, boys,” said the teacher, “This is the finest __________ of the year.” 1.A.chatted B.quarreled C.played D.discussed 2.A.because B.if C.unless D.when 3.A.seller B.judge C.farmer D.beggar 4.A.shame B.pride C.tears D.shadows 5.A.deal B.way C.living D.appearance 6.A.reply B.complain C.explain D.listen 7.A.turning B.rising C.hanging D.nodding 8.A.apologized B.added C.linked D.pointed 9.A.forced B.helped C.aided D.desired 10.A.strange B.proud C.great D.impolite 11.A.waved B.offered C.shook D.took 12.A.convinced B.dismissed C.punished D.seated 13.A.in public B.in secret C.in person D.in thought 14.A.left B.smiled C.sighed D.stared 15.A.approach B.talk C.lesson D.view
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