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1、 The (express) on his face change all the time.
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2、 Does Annie learn English by (listen) to tapes?
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3、 阅读短文,回答问题
The Past and the Future
Whether you're thinking about what to make for breakfast or deciding what to wear in the morning, your brain makes over 35,000 decisions each day. But for some people, one simple decision can turn into several questions. When someone wants to take exercise, he may ask himself, "Do I want to work out today?" "Should I start now?" "Can I start later?" Then before he gets the answers, he doesn't have time to work out anymore. Probably, he is experiencing decision fatigue (决策疲劳).
If you find you're getting angry more often and having difficulty dealing with certain situations you normally wouldn't, you may be experiencing decision fatigue. For example, you feel upset when you have to reply to some emails.
One of the best ways is to automate (使自动化) some of the choices you make each day. For example, you can wear the same types of clothes every day. And if you've got a nice breakfast you like and it's good for your health, you can stick with it.
Another way is to reduce the number of decisions you need to make. Ask someone to share some of the decision-making jobs so you don't need to think about certain tasks.
All in all, remember to go easy on yourself. Finally, you'll feel much more relaxed about decision-making.
A. And he'll feel very tired in the end.
B. This way can reduce what's on your mind.
C. There are many ways to reduce decision fatigue.
D. To avoid making decisions, you can plan your meals wisely.
E. Use these ways to reduce decision fatigue, one step at a time.
F. If you have trouble processing information, you may also be experiencing it.
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4、 阅读短文,回答问题
Though oceans cover about 71 percent of the earth's surface, there's still a lot we don't know about them. Only about 20 percent of the seafloor has been mapped, and the remaining 80 percent is still a secret to us. Some scientists even think that 91 percent of sea animals have yet to be discovered.
So why do we know so little about the deep sea? Well, getting to those depths is very difficult and requires high technology that simply didn't come into being for most of human history. The first navigable submarine (可驾驶的潜水艇), for example, was built in 1620, and it couldn't go more than five meters below the surface. In fact, for a long time many scientists didn't even think that there could be any life at depths greater than 550 meters and didn't see much need to explore (探索) the deep sea. However, this changed in 1862 when life was discovered as far down as 945 meters below sea level with the help of a digging machine. Ten years later, around 4, 700 species (物种) unknown before from the ocean floor were discovered.
Since then, high technology has been developed to help explore the deep sea, including satellites. But why is deep-sea exploration still so difficult? Well, at greater depths it is freezing (极冷的), everything is completely dark, and the pressure can be over 1, 000 times greater than that on the surface.
Though we have the difficulties, it's important that we understand the seas. They help control the earth's temperature and produce half of the oxygen (O2) in the air. They can also provide us with information about climate change. Our future depends on learning more about our oceans, and it is possible for us to really understand what is ongoing below the surface.
(1)、Why are some numbers listed in Paragraph 1?A、To introduce how important oceans are. B、To discuss why sea animals have yet to be found out. C、To explain that oceans cover a large area of the earth. D、To show that we have only a little understanding of oceans.(2)、What caused the change of exploration into the deep sea?A、High technology. B、Unknown species. C、A pleasant environment. D、Valuable information.(3)、What does the underlined word "They" in the last paragraph refer to?A、Sea animals. B、The seas. C、The satellites. D、Many scientists.(4)、What can we learn from the text?A、It is difficult to build a navigable submarine. B、The seas have a strong influence on our future. C、The seas have no lives at a depth of 550 meters. D、It is easier to go into the deep sea than we think.(5)、What could be the best title of the text?A、Hidden Treasures in Deep Sea B、Unlocked Secrets of Deep Sea C、Deep-Sea Exploration: Into the Freezing Depths D、Deep-Sea Exploration: -
5、 阅读短文,回答问题

On September 3, 2025, Tian'anmen Square witnessed a big military parade to mark the 80th anniversary of victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. Thousands of people gathered early to watch this historic event, which sent a strong message of peace and strength to the world.
It began with a serious ceremony. President Xi reviewed the troops and gave a speech. Behind him stood big buildings shaped like the Great Wall, with the numbers "1945" and "2025", which symbolized the long journey from victory to modern progress. More than 20 foreign leaders attended the event, including Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, showing international support for China's efforts to remember history and develop peace.
China's newest military progress was shown in the parade. More than 10,000 soldiers walked in very tidy lines, and after them came hundreds of modern weapons (武器). These included items such as driverless fighting machines, super-fast missiles, and tools for Internet battles. Many weapons were shown publicly for the first time ever, such as systems to stop drones and items for fighting under the sea.
China paid a high cost for the victory in the war. Over 35 million Chinese soldiers and common people lost their lives, and the country fought for 14 years to stop Japan's invasion (入侵). The parade let the world know about these losses and showed China's current (当前的) role as a global peacekeeper.
The parade ended with a flight show of more than 100 planes, leaving colorful trails in the sky. President Xi's speech stressed again that China's promise is to keep world peace and its goals for becoming modern. As the country moves to become a fully modern society by 2035, the event showed both its pride in history and its hopes for the future.
(1)、What did the parade mark?A、The 80th anniversary of WWI. B、The 80th anniversary of the founding of PRC. C、The 80th anniversary of victory in WWII. D、The 100th anniversary of the Communist Party of China.(2)、Why did foreign leaders attend?A、To show support. B、To join the parade. C、To buy weapons. D、To watch the flight show.(3)、What does the underlined word "cost" mean?A、花费 B、价值 C、成本 D、代价(4)、What can we know from the passage?A、China will be the strongest in 2035. B、The parade is just for showing power. C、China values peace very much. D、Few countries support China's peace efforts.(5)、What's the right order of this passage?①President Xi reviewed the troops. ②Military achievements were shown.
③A flight show amazed everybody. ④Thousands of people gathered.
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6、 阅读短文,回答问题

Chinese animated film Nobody has become a dark horse sweeping the box office this summer. After 29 days, it had made over 1.4 billion yuan. Many people love it, giving it a high score of 8.6 out of 10 on Douban, a famous review website.
The story follows a small pig monster who lives in a place called Langlang Mountain. He works hard for the Cave King, but doesn't know how to please the king and makes him angry. After losing his job, he decides to leave the mountain and teams up with three other small and nameless monsters. Together, they pretend to be the famous group from Journey to the Westand start a dangerous journey to grow and find their true selves.
The film touches hearts because it shows the hardship of common people. The little monsters face big challenges and laugh at difficulties. Even though they are weak, they fight bravely. Many viewers say they see themselves in these characters.
Nobody also stands out for its beautiful art style. Made by Shanghai Animation Film Studio, it uses traditional Chinese painting skills. The soft colors of ink-wash paintings and detailed brushwork create a special, dreamlike world. Scenes like foggy mountains or the fur on the monsters look very real and artistic.
The movie also shows respect for Chinese culture. For example, it references (参考) the classic 1986 TV show Journey to the West and ancient buildings from Shanxi Province. These small details make the story feel both old and new.
Nobody is more than just a movie. It shows that Chinese stories can be told in fresh, exciting ways. As one viewer said, "The real hero is someone who keeps trying, even when things are tough." This simple but powerful message makes Nobody a must-watch for everyone.
(1)、What is the main theme of Nobody?A、Journey of famous monsters B、Traditional painting skills C、A famous king's story D、Growth and self-discovery(2)、What does "nameless" probably mean?A、Noticed B、Not paid attention to C、Hated D、Praised(3)、Which is NOT mentioned as a reason for the film's success?A、Art style B、Chinese culture C、Famous director D、Characters like us(4)、What is the message of Nobody?A、Only strong people can be heroes. B、Giving up is the best choice. C、Keeping trying makes a real hero. D、Famous stories are always better.(5)、How does the film present Chinese culture?A、With creativity and energy B、Only through traditional methods C、By copying other movies D、Using only old stories -
7、 从A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳答案。
The first cellphone was invented fifty years ago. The man who built that phone, Martin Cooper, is now 94 years old. He has been 1 the "father of the cellphone".
In the early 1970s, Cooper worked for American technology company Motorola. At the time, Motorola and other companies were competing to create cellphones. Cooper made the first public call 2 a handheld telephone in New York City on April 3,1973. The device (设备), called Dyna-TAC, weighed about 1 kilogram and was 28 centimeters long.
He has 3 the phone with his team at Motorola for over five months. They could only 4 on it for about 25 minutes. Cooper noted that such a call time was not a problem, because this phone was so 5 that you couldn't hold it up for 25 minutes. Cooper said, "The only thing that I was worried about: 'Is this thing going to work?' And it did. At the time, we had no way of knowing this was an 6 moment in history."
Today, the phone 7 us to do many things. Cooper said the progress of cellphones is sure to continue long into the future. He thinks batteries (电池) of the future phone could even be replaced by human energy. He believes that one day, our phones might be small devices inside our ears.
Cooper has also expressed his 8 . "We don't have any privacy (隐私) anymore because 9 is now recorded someplace." Cooper said. However, he said 10 that cellphones will continue to develop in ways that can greatly help humans.
(1)A 、 called B 、 improved C 、 shouted D 、 regarded(2)A 、 at B 、 in C 、 from D 、 with(3)A 、 accepted B 、 developed C 、 added D 、 shared(4)A 、 talk B 、 play C 、 hold D 、 depend(5)A 、 useless B 、 heavy C 、 weak D 、 powerful(6)A 、 embarrassing B 、 active C 、 important D 、 awful(7)A 、 lets B 、 makes C 、 allows D 、 agrees(8)A 、 worry B 、 excitement C 、 disappointment D 、 doubt(9)A 、 something B 、 thing C 、 nothing D 、 everything(10)A 、 politely B 、 bravely C 、 hopefully D 、 secretly -
8、 假期是一个锻炼生活技能、享受家庭时光的好时机,许多同学都利用假期时间学习承担力所能及的家务劳动。假如你是李华,你校英语社团本周的分享会主题为"Grow Through Housework",请以此为题并根据以下思维导图的提示用英语写一篇短文,向社团成员分享你假期的家务经历及收获。
写作要求:

1. 文中须包含思维导图给出的所有要点,可适当发挥;
2. 文中不得出现考生的真实姓名和学校名称;
3. 词数80左右(标题和开头已给出,不计入总词数)。
Grow Through Housework
Vacations are perfect time to improve life skills and enjoy family time.
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9、 阅读还原
AI kitchens aren't just scenes from films like Star Trek. Now, people already use robots to make pizza, prepare salad, and much more. Robots can even plan daily meals according to the food in the kitchen.
Because technology is usually expensive (昂贵的) in the early days, some restaurants are the first to use AI kitchen technologies. Over time, common families can use this kind of technology.
With the help of AI technology, people can be free from peeling potatoes, standing at a workstation for hours, or doing other boring things in the kitchen. That also allows people to have time to focus on more important things.
However, some people believe that cooking is a good activity that helps families talk and show their feelings. If they don't cook together, these good things might go away. Family relationships may become bad without shared kitchen work.
What's more, the kitchen plays an important part in science education. The art of cooking helps kids learn about chemistry (化学) and so on. With an AI kitchen, smart tools might make it hard for kids to cook on their own.
We also have to think about cultural problems. For example, AI may not understand well the cultural meaning behind traditional foods because it often simplifies (简化) cultural details. This may result in AI and robot cooks making only a few kinds of dishes.
Convenience (便利) comes with a price, so we must think about problems that new technologies may bring to our daily life, especially in food.
Things about it now
* It isn't just scenes from films.
* Restaurants are first users because of its high .
* Family may use it in future.
Its advantages (优点)
* Robots in the kitchen can make food and make according to the food in the kitchen.
* It frees people from , allowing them to focus on more important things.
People's
* Family relationships: It may reduce family fun and be bad for family relationships.
* Science education: It becomes difficult for children to the process of cooking.
* Cultural problem: Without fully understanding the cultural meaning behind traditional foods, AI may reduce some kinds of dishes.

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10、 任务型阅读
As the saying goes, "①Read ten thousand books and travel ten thousand miles. " Traveling is a very common thing in modern society. Almost everyone can go on a trip at any time as long as they want to. In fact, centuries ago, some famous people already traveled around China and they got a lot from exploration (探险).
Xu Xiake, a geographer and writer in Ming Dynasty, spent more than thirty years on the road four hundred years ago. With his mother's encouragement, Xu Xiake traveled around China. He met with many difficulties on the road. But he never stopped traveling and writing. Xu Xiake was on the road all his life, and his travel notes covered as much as his knowledge. His 600, 000-word travel notes finally came out in 1776, about 135 years after his death. China Tourism Day is set on May 19th, the date when he started The Travels of XuXiake.
Marco Polo, a businessman born in 1254 in Italy, is known as a travel king in the west. In 1271, Marco Polo with his father and uncle set foot on the road to China. It took him four years. Along the way, he met bad weather, a shortage of food and water and so on.
They reached Shangdu in Inner Mongolia in 1275. Kublai Khan gave them a warm welcome there and took them to Dadu.
Marco Polo's hard journey created one of the world's first best sellers ②The Travels of Marco Polo. Medieval (中世纪的) readers fell in love with Polo's wonderful descriptions of faraway lands and got to know China and Middle Asia.
(1)、Translate the underlined sentence ① into Chinese.(2)、Which sentence has the similar meaning to the following one?"Marco Polo, his father and uncle began the journey to China. "
(3)、Choose the underlined phrase ② "The Travels of Marco Polo" ____A、a book B、a picture C、a story(4)、Why is China Tourism Day set on May 19th?(5)、Fill in the blanks and complete the timeline.
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11、 短文填空
Community service means volunteering to do jobs to help improve communities. (paint) community buildings to make them beautiful or picking up litter in the community can be jobs to choose. Some people think that community service should be part of the school curriculum (课程), but others don't agree this opinion. Should schools add community service the curriculum?
Yes. Communities need more helping hands. all schools have community service as part of their curriculum, many communities will benefit (获益). Community service teaches students about the world around them and teaches them (understand) others' feelings. Students can also learn how they can make a (different) to other people's lives. Volunteering is much (good) than we think. Students can meet people and find out what they enjoy doing. It can also help students decide what job they would like (get) in the future.
Making students do community service can probably make them not choose (volunteer) later in life. And if community service isn't voluntary, it doesn't come from the heart. What's more, students are already busy (study) at school. They will miss the chance to develop hobbies if they have to do volunteer work.
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12、 阅读短文,回答问题
Every year, TIME magazine lists the year's best inventions. Some of these solve problems. Here are four inventions of 2024. Which one is your favorite?
Grow and Glow (发光)
During the day, Firefly Petunias (萤火虫矮牵牛花) look like normal white flowers. When it gets dark, they glow like the moon. But their glow is a matter of science. Scientists from the company Light Bio invented these flowers. They make it possible to grow these glow-in-the-dark flowers at home.
Robots on the Job
Some factories are making this come true. They use Digit, a robot created by Agility Robotics, to help do a lot of things. Now, Digit robots work separately from humans. That's for safety purposes. But the robots may someday work with people.
Read in Colour
It used to be hard to read comics on an e-reader. That's no longer the problem. Rakuten Kobo's Libra Colour is the first e-reader with a colour e-ink (电子墨水) screen. The invention is small but popular for its colours.
Water for All
People in some parts of the world do not have clean water. That's why Filter Caps (过滤器盖) was created. The filters are small and can be attached to the top of a bottle. Users fill the bottle with water from a river or lake. Each filter can clean five litres of water in a day.
A. It was made for the poor.
B. They might look magical.
C. Others make life more fun.
D. The company helps train the robot.
E. Then the filters make the water safe to drink.
F. Imagine having a robot as your workmate.
G. It makes users enjoy colourful comics freely.
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13、 阅读短文,回答问题



Do you know a place with beautiful white beaches and clear blue water full of colorful fish? This is an island named Socotra (索科特拉岛). It sounds a little usual, doesn't it? Well, there's a lot more to Socotra than that. You can see things there that cannot be found anywhere else in the world.
Socotra is in the Indian Ocean, 250 kilometers east of Africa and 340 kilometers south of Yemen. The island "left" Africa six million (6, 000, 000) years ago, and over that time it has developed its own unique (独特的) plant life. If you travel away from the beautiful beaches and up into the rocky mountains in the middle of the island, you may feel like you are going back in time.
Perhaps you will see the desert rose, with its pretty pink flowers. The desert rose is a "bottle" tree. It keeps water in its fat trunk. Like many of Socotra's plants, it has developed to keep alive in the island's hot, dry weather.
One of the most unusual plants on Socotra is the "dragon's blood" tree. It is just like an umbrella, with a lot of branches under a green top. The tree gets its name from the red sap (树液) that comes out when it is cut. This sap has been used for hundreds of years as a medicine (药物) and to make red dye and paint pictures.
Socotra isn't an easy place for people to visit. To get there, you need to fly from Yemen. There are only a few hotels in its largest town, Hadiba, and the island doesn't have many good roads. The people there live a very simple life. But more and more visitors are coming to Socotra to see its unique natural beauty. Someone even thinks it is the place that looks most like an alien planet (外星球) in the world. It is called a land that time forgot. What do you think of it?
(1)、From Paragraph 1, we can know Socotra ____.A、has beautiful beaches and high trees B、sounds unusual with its sea water C、has different things from any other place D、doesn't have any fish or plants(2)、How does the writer talk about Socotra in Paragraph 2?A、By telling stories. B、By listing numbers. C、By comparing facts. D、By giving examples.(3)、Which of the following is TRUE about Socotra from Paragraphs 2, 3 and 4?A、It stayed with Africa before six million years ago. B、You never feel like you are going back to the past. C、"Bottle" tree and "dragon blood" tree both have pink flowers. D、People cut "dragon blood" tree for its red sap as a juice.(4)、Why is Socotra called "a land that time forgot"?A、Because it's easy to find hotels in its largest town. B、Because you have to go there from Yemen by ship. C、Because it's difficult for visitors to travel there. D、Because people there come from an alien planet.(5)、Which of the following words can better describe Socotra?A、Easy and rich. B、Colorful and useful. C、Poor and busy. D、Beautiful and unique. -
14、 阅读短文,回答问题
Many people think heirlooms (传家宝) are expensive things. However, Sara doesn't think so. She has a few heirlooms. Anyone can buy them in a shop. However, they are special to her because they belonged to her grandmother.
After Sara's grandmother died, her family chose something of hers to keep to remember her. As Sara lived far away, her mother picked things out for her—a tablecloth, a mirror, and an old pot. Sara kept these things, but she didn't use them much. The tablecloth didn't fit her tables. She didn't like the color of the mirror frame (镜框), and the pot was too small and old.
Sara's life changed when she read something in a book: Don't keep anything in your house that you don't find useful or beautiful. That's right. "But what about sentimental (情感的) things like heirlooms? They're beautiful if they remind us of good times with loved ones, " Sara thought.
Sara decided to give these things a fresh start. She painted the mirror frame a different color to go with her daughter's room. Although Sara's daughter never met her grandmother, they share a connection through the mirror. Sara bought a table to go with her grandmother's tablecloth. She also started using her grandmother's pot. Whenever she cooks with it, Sara thinks of her grandmother making bread long ago. These things, once forgotten, are useful again, bringing together old memories and new stories.
(1)、What does the underlined word "they" refer to?A、Heirlooms. B、Gold. C、Silver. D、Expensive things.(2)、Why did Sara hardly use her heirlooms?A、Because they were too old. B、Because she liked modern things better. C、Because they didn't meet her needs or taste. D、Because they reminded her of her grandmother.(3)、What made Sara change her attitude toward the heirlooms?A、Advice from a friend. B、Words from a book. C、Her mother's advice. D、Her daughter's wish.(4)、What can we infer from the text?A、Sara used her heirlooms to save money. B、Sara didn't find her heirlooms beautiful. C、Sara will keep more old things at home. D、Old things have sentimental meaning for Sara.(5)、What could be the best title for the text?A、Old treasures, new stories. B、Sara's love for DIY activities. C、How to choose family heirlooms. D、The meaning of expensive heirlooms. -
15、 完形填空
Since my mother moved to live with us in the city, she has been much heavier than before. 1 time went by, her health got worse. So I had to take her to see a doctor. My mother was told to lose weight 2 doing exercise every day. She had no choice (选择) but to follow 3 the doctor said. I told her that I would exercise with her every morning.
On the first morning, she got up very early and ran with me in our neighborhood. I tried to run slowly 4 she could follow me. After 5 for some minutes, I told her the proper (恰当的) ways of exercise and the importance of eating healthy food. She listened to me 6 . It made me 7 that she told me everything very patiently (耐心地) when I was a kid. On the second morning, I praised her for keeping running with me.
But after two weeks, she wanted to 8 running, because she thought the two-week exercise didn't work at all. To encourage (鼓励) her, I taught her how to use the facilities (公共设施) for exercise in our neighborhood. She began to exercise again.
With my help, it 9 her one month to develop (养成) a good habit of daily exercise. "Thank you, my dear daughter. Exercise brings health and happiness to me. I will 10 worry about my health. " Her words touched (触动) my heart deeply. I felt happy to make a big difference to my mother's life.
(1)A 、 As B 、 But C 、 So D 、 When(2)A 、 with B 、 by C 、 from D 、 through(3)A 、 that B 、 what C 、 which D 、 where(4)A 、 so that B 、 such as C 、 such that D 、 because of(5)A 、 eating B 、 playing C 、 running D 、 swimming(6)A 、 lazily B 、 quickly C 、 easily D 、 carefully(7)A 、 worry B 、 wonder C 、 forget D 、 remember(8)A 、 stop B 、 started C 、 forget D 、 go(9)A 、 took B 、 spent C 、 cost D 、 paid(10)A 、 often B 、 always C 、 sometimes D 、 never -
16、 随着中国的高速发展, 世界上越来越多的人对中国和中国文化产生了浓厚的兴趣, 假设你是学校校刊的志愿者, 有机会向外国友人介绍中国。请根据以下提示问题用英文跟外国友人Tom来谈谈中文学习、中国传统节日和中国的发展变化等方面的内容。
请你根据以下内容提示完成短文。
内容提示:
What are some good ways to learn Chinese?
What's your favorite Chinese festival and why?
What's your feeling on the development of China?
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注意: (1)词数100左右, 开头已给出, 不计入总词数;(2)可以适当增加细节, 以使行文连贯;(3)不得出现真实的人名、校名等相关信息。
As a volunteer of the school magazine, I'm glad to have the chance to introduce China to you.
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17、 阅读填空:
Last March I lost my camera while I was on a school trip. I left it on the bus on the way back to (we) school. I called the bus company the next day (check) if they could find it, but it wasn't there. My parents got really angry and told me they couldn't buy me a new one.
I (know) they were right, so I decided I would get one by myself. I started thinking of ways to make and save money. My parents (usual) give me £8 every week, so the first thing I did was to keep the money the small box on the bookcase.
I also offered to help my uncle Alan. He's often away for work but he can't (take) his dog with him. I started to look after his dog when he wasn't at home. After some time, my uncle's neighbors saw me. They asked me if I could help with their cats, dogs and rabbits, too. So, I started working for three (family) living across the street.
In less than three months I had enough money to buy a new camera. It was the same as the one I had lost, but to me it was much (nice). I paid for it with money I made and it felt very different. This experience teaches me what it means to work hard and I (learn) that you must be careful with the things you have, because they take a lot of hard work.
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18、 阅读短文,回答问题
A garden is much more than just creating a beautiful environment. It can be a way to save or even make money and, more than that, it can be a place where you can express yourself. For me, it's a bit of all these things. I know it may sound strange for a 13-year. old girl to be interested in gardening, but I have always been and I would love to make a career (职业) out of it.
I have learned many things these past few years. I have been reading about and doing some gardening. So, here is my top advice about gardening. First, you do not need to spend a lot of money to have a beautiful garden. Some of the gardens that I think are the prettiest are just lines of plants. There aren't many garden decorations (装饰) and pathways. It's just beautiful plants with fruits and vegetables. We can also find many useful things for free, from pieces of old wood to old pots and pans. Or, we can build things for free from materials that other people have thrown away.
If you just remember that planting what is more than you need will take the stress away of losing some plants, you will save yourself a lot of worry, too. Besides, you need to ask yourself which plants produce enough food to make them worth growing. I actually sat down and did the maths on that one this spring. It amazed me what some plants were worth. A tomato, for example, can produce £50-£150 worth of fruit. It takes up a lot of space but that's a lot of money coming out of a 50-pence seed (种子孙)!So if I had known earlier what each plant could save us, I would have told my parents to fill our garden with different plants.
And finally, gardening doesn't have to be all or nothing. But then I guess that's more of a personality weakness than anything. I struggle with doing things a little at a time. Once I decide to do something, I usually devote every waking hour to it for a little while and then get tired. So it's okay to just have one tomato plant, and it's okay to have an off year. It will save you a lot of stress.
(1)、What does the writer want to tell us about gardening in paragraph 1?A、The gardeners can make much money. B、It's just about creating a beautiful place. C、The most important is to express yourself. D、It means different things to different people.(2)、How would the writer describe her favorite garden?A、Simple. B、Expensive. C、Magic. D、Creative.(3)、What advice does the writer give us about gardening?A、Use what we can find around us. B、Try to make a career out of it. C、Ask other gardeners to give help. D、Spend as much time as we can.(4)、What can we learn about the writer's gardening experience?A、She wants to grow everything. B、She did everything right. C、She has a lot of fun in doing it. D、She needs to work harder.(5)、What does the underlined word "devote" mean in the last paragraph?A、Waste. B、Spend. C、Change. D、Count. -
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Why do We Yawn?
Do you yawn? There are about 20 reasons that scientists think are possible for yawning after research. They do not know exactly why yawning happens, but they do know many facts about yawning.
We know that everyone yawns in the same way. First you open your mouth slowly. Your mouth stays open for about five seconds. You take in a lot of air and then push it out. Then you quickly close your mouth. We also know that yawning is contagious. When you see someone yawn, you yawn, too.
Many people say they yawn because they are bored or tired. That might be true. People do often yawn before they sleep and after they wake up. However, we know that people also yawn when they are excited or nervous. Olympic runners, for example, often yawn before a race. Why is that? In 2007, scientists found that a yawn can help a warm brain cool down.
Some scientists believe that yawning makes you notice things more quickly. When you yawn, you breathe deeply. You also stretch (强化) the muscles (肌肉) in your face, mouth, and neck. Your eardrums stretch, too. Maybe this helps you to be quicker to notice things.
In some countries, people think yawning is not nice. People put their hands over their mouths to cover a yawn. In other countries, people think yawning is healthy. They think that opening the mouth very big can let good things in. When they breathe out, they think that bad things go out of the body with the air.
Scientists do not spend much time studying yawning. That is probably because yawning does not hurt. It is just something we do.
(1)、What does the underlined word "contagious" in Paragraph 2 mean?A、Able to spread quickly. B、Able to breathe easily. C、Able to change easily. D、Able to sleep quickly.(2)、Why do Olympic runners often yawn before a race?A、They are too tired or too bored. B、A yawn can let good things in. C、A yawn can help a warm brain cool down. D、A yawn can stretch the muscles in their faces.(3)、What is the main idea of Paragraph 5?A、Reasons for yawning. B、Advantages of yawning. C、Disadvantages of yawning. D、Different ideas about yawning.(4)、What can we probably infer from the passage?A、People use different ways to yawn. B、Scientists will do further research on yawning. C、It's hard to notice things quickly while yawning. D、Some scientists think yawning is good for people.(5)、What would be the best structure of the passage?A、
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Like most parents, mine spent much time advising me to take part in activities outside school. However, they never forced me, and I never found anything I was interested in. Then one day a friend at school told me about a local dance group and asked if I wanted to go with her. So after school we went to talk to the dance teacher. She explained everything to us and we both decided to join.
My parents were really pleased to hear I'd finally chosen dancing. They think if you develop an interest in doing something yourself, it will be easier to succeed.
I've now been attending the dancing classes for 3 years and I really enjoy it. We are organized into age groups, and at 16 I'm now in the oldest class. There are classes of swing dance, ballet (芭蕾舞), street dance and folk dance. I practice street dance and I'm quite good at it. I also help out leading some of the younger children.
We also take part in events like local and even national dance shows, and relatives turn up to see their children perform. My parents are proud of me as they tell me all the time.
Now I'll be too old to continue dancing with the group. However, I have already made plans to continue with them. The dance school has become very successful and is opening new classes. The director has asked if I'd like to be one of the group leaders and of course I said "yes"!
- By Julie, 16
(1)、Who made Julie decide to join the local dance group?A、Her parents. B、Her teacher. C、Her friend. D、Herself.(2)、According to Julie's parents, what is more important to be successful?A、Interest. B、Hard work. C、Courage. D、Pride.(3)、When did Julie attend the dancing classes?A、1 year ago. B、2 years ago. C、3 years ago. D、4 years ago.(4)、What kind of dance is Julie good at?A、Swing dance. B、Ballet. C、Street dance. D、Folk dance.(5)、How does Julie feel about her future development?A、Unhappy. B、Clear. C、Scared. D、Worried.