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1、Join Our Chinese Food Cooking Class
Do you like Chinese food? Do you want to cook it by yourself? Fengyang Neighborhood Center will have a Chinese food cooking class this winter vacation. It will be in Room 303—9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. every day, from January 18th to 23rd.
Here are some of the easy Chinese recipes.
Luoyang Beef Soup
·Ingredients: 500g beef, green onions, a carrot, some pieces of ginger (姜) and some salt.
·Instructions:
Clean and cut the beef, and put it with the other ingredients in a pot with water. Cook for 30 minutes, and then add salt and cook for 10 more minutes. You can add Yuzhou fentiao and green onions for a different taste.
Zhengzhou Huimian
·Ingredients: 300g mutton, 200g noodles, some pieces of ginger, some salt and green onions.
·Instructions:
Cut the mutton into small pieces. Cook them with water and some pieces of ginger to make soup. Add salt when the mutton is soft. Cook the noodles, put them in a bowl, pour the soup over, and add green onions on top.
Mapo Tofu
·Ingredients: 300g tofu, 100g minced meat (肉末), a little pepper and one spoon of Pixian Bean Paste (豆瓣酱).
·Instructions:
Cook the minced meat with the paste for 5 minutes, and then add the tofu and pepper. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Serve with rice.
Pixian Bean Paste is necessary if you want to make the dish special.
(1)、When is available for you if you want to join in the activity?A、From 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., January 15th. B、From 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., January 18th. C、From 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m., January 20th. D、From 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., January 24th.(2)、How long does it take to cook Luoyang Beef Soup according to the instructions?A、10 minutes. B、20 minutes. C、30 minutes. D、40 minutes.(3)、What is the right order of making Zhengzhou huimian?①Add green onions on top. ②Cut mutton into small pieces.
③Add salt when the mutton is soft. ④Cook the noodles and put them in a bowl.
A、①②③④ B、②①③④ C、②③④① D、③①②④(4)、What makes Mapo Tofu special?A、Tofu. B、Minced beef. C、Green onions. D、Pixian Bean Paste.(5)、What can you learn from this activity?A、Some special cooking skills. B、Some useful advice on making friends. C、Some delicious food from other countries. D、Some meaningful plans for winter vacation. -
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The Venus flytrap (捕蝇草) has special leaves that can close quickly to catch insects. When an insect touches the sensitive hairs on the leaves, the trap will snap shut in a moment. This is how it gets the nutrients (营养物) it needs.
It is one of the world's largest flowers, the Rafflesia (大王花), also known as the king flower. It's huge and has a very strong smell, which is not very pleasant. It can grow to be over a metre in diameter (直径).
There is an unusual mammal (哺乳动物), the platypus (鸭嘴兽). It has a duck-like bill (喙), webbed (有蹼的) feet, and it lays eggs. It's really a strange combination that makes it one of a kind in the animal kingdom.
Chimpanzees (黑猩猩) are often regarded as the smartest animals. They have amazing abilities and can learn and remember things quickly. They can use tools, such as using sticks to fish out termites (白蚁) from their nests.
根据语篇内容，从每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选择最佳答案。
(1)、How does the Venus flytrap get the nutrients it needs?A、By absorbing from the soil directly. B、By closing its leaves quickly to catch insects. C、By photosynthesis (光合作用) only. D、By stealing nutrients from other plants.(2)、What is a characteristic of the Rafflesia?A、It is very small. B、It has a pleasant smell. C、It can grow to be over a metre in diameter. D、It is a kind of mammal.(3)、What makes the platypus an unusual mammal?A、It has a long tail. B、It has a duck-like bill, webbed feet and lays eggs. C、It can fly. D、It lives only in the desert.(4)、Chimpanzees are considered smart because ________.A、they can run very fast B、they have beautiful fur C、they can use tools and learn things quickly D、they can swim well(5)、Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A、The Venus flytrap has normal leaves. B、The Rafflesia is the smallest flower in the world. C、The platypus is a common mammal. D、Chimpanzees can use sticks to get termites from their nests. -
3、Neighborhood Clean-up Day
Come together with your neighbors and friends on a great day! We need a clean and beautiful neighborhood for all of us!
Notice
Time: 9:00 a.m.—12:00 a.m. Saturday, March 16, 2024.
Place: Meet at Art Market.
It will be put off for three days if the weather is bad.
Wear comfortable clothes and shoes. We have all the tools (工具). You just need to bring yourself, invite your neighbors and friends, and we'll make our streets and neighborhood clean and beautiful! This can be a place we're proud (自豪的) to call our home!
After-party at the Harbor View Hotel
From 12:00 to 14:00. Five lucky kids can take home a gift from the hotel. It will be fun. Call 565-6758 or visit www.ncud.com for more information.
Let's Make Our Neighborhood Shine (闪耀)!
根据短文内容，选择正确的答案。
(1)、If the weather is bad, the Clean-up Day will be on ________.A、March 16, 2024 B、March 17, 2024 C、March 18, 2024 D、March 19, 2024(2)、To join in the clean-up activity, people need to ________.A、bring some tools B、wear comfortable clothes C、invite their teachers D、go to the Harbor View Hotel first(3)、After the clean-up activity, people will ________.A、go to a party B、visit Art Market C、cook food together D、give gifts to each other(4)、Which of the following is TRUE?A、The clean-up activity will last for two hours. B、People can join in the after-party at 13:00. C、Six lucky kids can get gifts from the hotel. D、People can know more about the activity in three days.(5)、The material is probably from a ________.A、story B、letter C、diary D、notice -
4、"I really want to try making cookies, Mum! I'm a twelve-year-old1 , I can do it!" I said. I2 my mum to say yes because my friend Judy could cook alone. My brother Jackson laughed." You cooking? It won't go well!" I was nervous, not very3 if my parents would let me try. At last, Mum agreed.
I went to the kitchen right away to4the cooking, I put eggs and butter in a bowl and used a mixer (搅拌器). But as soon as I turned it on, butter splashed(飞溅) everywhere! I tried again. I followed the steps, but I made a big5 —— I forgot to add the flour! When I6 the oven, the cookies looked like a sticky (黏稠的) mess.
Then Jackson came, and he helped me hold the bowl. I7 added the flour and put the batter (面糊) back in the oven, A few minutes later, the cookies were8. I could smell the sweetness filled with the room. I want my family to try them first, so I took them to my parents. Mum smiled and said, "You did it successfully!" Dad9 one and said it was delicious. I learned it's okay to make mistakes. Making mistakes is part of my10 . The best thing wasn't just the cookies. It was that I could do it.
（1）A 、teenager B 、teacher C 、parent D 、doctor（2）A 、invited B 、expected C 、allowed D 、taught（3）A 、decide B 、want C 、believe D 、sure（4）A 、look for B 、care for C 、prepare for D 、pay for（5）A 、mistake B 、mess C 、disappointment D 、connection（6）A 、bought B 、described C 、broke D 、checked（7）A 、quietly B 、quickly C 、heavily D 、kindly（8）A 、ready B 、round C 、tasty D 、terrible（9）A 、sounded B 、touched C 、tasted D 、smelt（10）A 、confidence B 、health C 、talent D 、growth -
5、The mango tree in our garden is one of1 trees I know. It gives us the sweetest fruit every summer. Last Sunday, Mom decided to make a special dessert—mango sago (芒果西米露).
"At first," she said, "we need to pick the ripest mangoes." After we got the fruit, she peeled and cut them2 small pieces. "3," she told me, "you can cook the sago in boiling water until it becomes soft." I did it carefully while she prepared some milk and coconut (椰子) juice.
When we mixed everything together4 a big bowl, it looked so cool and tasty. Mom put it in the fridge for a while. After dinner, she brought out the dessert (甜点). We all took a bite. The mango was soft and sweet, and the sago was fun to eat. "5 delicious the dessert is!" Dad said happily. It was the perfect end to our day, and I learned that amazing plants can bring us the most delicious meals.
（1）A 、amazing B 、more amazing C 、most amazing D 、the most amazing（2）A 、up B 、down C 、into D 、off（3）A 、Twice B 、Next C 、Than D 、Before that（4）A 、in B 、with C 、to D 、on（5）A 、What B 、What a C 、How D 、How a -
6、找出划线部分发音不同的单词。(1)、A、head B、health C、weather D、teach(2)、A、blue B、true C、rubbish D、June(3)、A、clock B、phone C、hope D、rose(4)、A、warm B、hard C、star D、park(5)、A、busy B、fly C、city D、twenty
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7、—How much I missed my family and friends when I was abroad!
—Me too. ________
A、A miss is as good as a mile. B、East, west, home is best. C、Great minds think alike. D、Do in Rome as Romans do. -
8、—Which is _______, the sun, the moon or the earth?
—Of course the sun is.
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9、The number of the students in our school ________ about 2000, and forty percent of them ________ girls.A、is; is B、are; are C、are; is D、is; are
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10、To keep the vegetables fresh, we can ________ them ________ the fridge.A、put; into B、pour; into C、add; to D、bring; to
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11、Please try your best to finish the work with ________ money and ________ people.A、few; little B、a few; a little C、less; fewer D、fewer; less
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12、—Jack didn't expect to get first prize. He felt very ________ when he heard the news.
—That's not ________ for me. He practiced so hard.
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13、—Could you ________ me your umbrella? Mine is lost.
—Sorry, I ________ it to Lucy this morning.
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14、—It's time to take action ________ our earth.
—I can't imagine ________ a walk on a foggy morning with much pollution around.
A、protect; taking B、protecting; takes C、to protect; taking D、protected;took -
15、I found the lost key ________ when I was cleaning the room.A、by mistake B、by hand C、by accident D、by comparison
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16、He is not familiar ________ this neighborhood, so he often gets lost when he goes out.A、with B、to C、for D、about
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17、李明最近在你校网站上发了一条留言。请你阅读留言并给他回复。谈谈你的看法，并对此给出一些建议。词数80左右（开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数）。
I have had a big problem recently. My parents are too strict with me. There are many rules in my family. For example, I'm not allowed to play games, and I have to go to bed before ten o'clock…Rules! Rules! I'm tired of them! What should I do?
Dear Li Ming,
I understand how you feel.
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Hope my suggestions are useful to you. Have a nice day!
Wang Kai
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18、(Two students are talking about the kinds of music they like.)
A: Hi, I called you last night but you didn't answer.?
B: I listened to music after finishing my homework last night.
A:?
B: Yes, of course. I can't live without music.
A:?
B: Rock music. What about you?
A:.
B: I used to listen to pop music, too. But now I prefer rock music. The lyrics of rock songs are meaningful.
A:. Every kind of music has its own value. The important thing is the music itself.
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19、Humans often talk to animals, but until now, the animals have never been able to talk back. With the help of artificial intelligence (AI), an animal museum allows visitors to have conversations with several animals, including some that are extinct (灭绝的). AI is a form of technology that can learn from experience and do things that usually require human intelligence.
For the next few weeks at the Museum of Zoology in Cambridge, England, people can use their mobile phones to scan (扫描) special codes (码) next to 13 animal exhibits (展览品). This will open a chat box on the visitors' phones and allow them to have a conversation with the animals. Visitors can find out more about certain animals, such as where they came from and how they were prepared for the exhibition. People can talk to animals such as whales, giraffes and red pandas: There are also some animals that are extinct, such as the dodo. Besides, the chats will show what visitors really want to know when they look at the exhibits, helping staff to improve the museum.
Jack Ashby, an assistant director at the museum, says they also wonder what influence the conversations will have on people. "We want to see whether chatting with the animals will change people's opinions about them"
(1)、What helps visitors have conversations with animals at the museum?(2)、How can people start a conversation with the animals at the Museum of Zoology?(3)、What can visitors find out about certain animals according to the passage? (给出一个答案即可)(4)、What do the museum staff hope to find out from the chats?(5)、If you were a museum visitor, what advice would you give to make the chat-with-animal experience better? -
20、Mary began to like her life here. Every morning, she went outside after breakfast and spent most of the day in the grounds. The cold wind brought pink to her face. And she finished all of her food each evening. She was much healthier. After dinner, she liked sitting near the fire and talking to Martha.
"Why does Mr. Craven hate the locked garden?" Mary asked once.
"It was Mrs. Craven's garden and she loved it. She looked after the flowers together with Mr. Craven. No gardeners were allowed in."
"But what happened?" Mary asked.
"There was an old tree in the garden with a branch (树枝) like a seat, Mrs. Craven often sat there, reading and talking. One day, the branch broke and she fell down. She was badly hurt and died soon. Mr. Craven locked the garden and never talked about it."
Mary seldom felt sorry for anyone, but now she understood how sad her uncle must be.
The wind roared around the house, and the doors and windows banged. Mary listened, and through the noise she thought that she heard a child crying.
"Can you hear someone crying?" she asked Martha.
Martha seemed pretty nervous. "No," she answered. "It's only the wind or the servant who works in the kitchen. She's got a toothache. Perhaps she's crying. I'm going to check if she needs any help." After the words, Martha left the room quickly.
When Martha left her alone, Mary decided to explore the house. She went quietly along hallways and up and down stairs. In the silence of the house she heard again the sound of a child crying. She stopped to listen at a door, but then another door opened and Mrs. Medlock came out, "What are you doing here?" she said, and she took Mary by the arm and pulled her away. "Get back to your room at once."
—Adapted from The Secret Garden
(1)、What can we know from paragraph one?A、Mary seldom went outside B、Mary didn't like Martha. C、Mary felt bored with the life. D、Mary became much better.(2)、What did Mr. Craven do after his wife died?A、He locked himself in the garden. B、He never mentioned the garden. C、He cut down the tree in the garden. D、He didn't talk to anyone.(3)、Why did Mary explore the house after Martha left?A、To find where the crying came from. B、To know the house better. C、To help the servant in the kitchen. D、To listen at a door of the house.(4)、Which of the following is TRUE about the passage?A、The story happened in summer. B、Mary enjoyed her life in the locked garden. C、Mrs. Craven lost her life by accident. D、Martha cried because of the toothache.(5)、What can you infer (推断) from the passage?A、Mr. Craven would leave home. B、Martha didn't tell the truth. C、Mary knew her uncle well. D、Mrs. Medlock was very kind.