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1、 下面的材料A-F分别是六家店铺的简介。请根据以下五个人的需求,选择最适 合他们的店铺。
A. Open 24/7! Get chips, candy, drinks, and snacks anytime.
B. Stay fashionable with the latest styles——from daily wear to special events.
C. Find top-quality pet food, toys, and clothes. Give your furry friends the best.
D. Fresh vegetables, meat, and more at great prices——all healthy and perfect for home cooking.
E. Look and feel the best! Soaps, facial creams, and other daily skincare products——we have it all.
F. Enjoy the latest 3D films on the city's best IMAX screen! With top sound and picture quality, every movie is unforgettable.
(1)、David would like to buy canned fish and balls for his cat.(2)、Peter wants to get fresh things to make hamburgers at home.(3)、Erica needs a stylish dress to wear at her friend's birthday party.(4)、Amy wants to buy some potato chips and cola for Saturday evening.(5)、Lily is looking for personal care products to help her skin feel better. -
2、 请阅读短文,并从下列方框里的六个句子中选择五个还原到原文中,使原文的 意思完整、连贯。
A. This helps make the conversation more successful.
B. Remember, communication is not only about words.
C. Good communication starts from being a good listener.
D. Here are some simple tips to improve your communication.
E. You should use your body language to send mixed messages.
F. Use smaller gestures when talking to one person or a small group.
Having good communication skills is important. They can help you speak clearly in class, during job interviews, and in everyday life.
Develop Good Listening Skills
Try to understand what other people are talking about and join the conversation.
Make Eye Contact
Whether you are speaking or listening, look into the eyes of the person you are talking to. Eye contact can show that you are paying attention and make the other person more interested in what you are saying.
Use Gestures
Use your hands and face to help express your ideas. Let your whole body join in the conversation. For a larger group, make your gestures bigger so everyone can see them.
By practising the tips above, you can become a better communicator.
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3、 阅读下列短文,从下面每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
Two summers ago, a whale named Rounder gave birth near the island of Dominica. When the baby was about to be born, eleven other whales from her family swam over to help. They made clicks to communicate with one another. After the baby was born, the whales helped her reach the surface(表面)of the water to breathe by holding her. They stayed with her until she was strong enough to swim by herself.
Today, scientists are trying to understand the language of whales. They are using new technology to record and study the sounds that whales make. These sounds may express feelings such as care, pain, or joy. If we can understand them, we may learn more about how whales live and how they feel.
A scientist named David Gruber started a program called CETI. His team includes experts in language, biology, and AI. Their work builds on several years of findings in animal communication, not only in whales but across the animal world. They hope to develop a tool to change whale sounds into human words.
This work may help us protect animals better. For example, whales use sound to find food and stay in touch with their families. However,noise from ships and machines in the ocean can make life difficult for them.If we can understand what animals are saying, we may be able to make better rules to keep their world safe.
(1)、How does the writer start the passage?A、By telling a story. B、By asking a question. C、By listing numbers. D、By showing feelings.(2)、What did the whales do after the baby was born?A、They left the baby alone in the sea. B、They helped the baby find seafood. C、They taught the baby to make sounds. D、They helped the baby develop life skills.(3)、What can we learn about the program CETI?A、It finds how whales give birth. B、It studies animal communication. C、It endangers the sea environment. D、It is led by scientists from the UK.(4)、What can we infer from the underlined sentence?A、Ocean noise has no effect on whales. B、Ships help whales find their way home. C、Human activities harm whales' daily life. D、Whales enjoy the loud sound in the ocean.(5)、What kind of text is this passage?A、A historical story. B、A book review. C、A scientific article. D、A travel guide. -
4、 阅读下列短文,从下面每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
To celebrate Earth Day, a lively flea market(跳蚤市场)was held on a Saturday in April. The event was organized by a public service center in Shekou. Tao, from the center, said it was to call on more people to care about the environment and bring the community together. About 30 stands were set up by both local and foreign citizens. Many people came to enjoy the event.
One stand was run by Abigail, a foreign teacher. She gave away her family's old clothes and toys for free. "These are no longer useful to me, but they might help others, " she said. With a smile, many people took things they needed. Another popular stand was run by Mr. Wang, a local citizen. He sold books and toys that once belonged to his daughter. "We' ve sold about 70 books in less than two hours, " he said. Nearby, handmade earrings by Maggie caught the eyes of many young people. She started making them as a hobby and now sells them through her small business. To make the event more exciting, a musician named Mark held a mini-concert. It attracted a large crowd. Later, an American singer surprised everyone by singing a Chinese song.
The flea market was a fun weekend activity and a great chance to care for the environment. Many people hope for more events like this.
(1)、What is the purpose of the flea market held in Shekou?A、To organize a mini-concert on Saturday. B、To help young people make new friends. C、To encourage people to protect the Earth. D、To sell products from the Shekou market.(2)、Why did people take things from Abigail's stand with a smile?A、They were glad to help the stand owner. B、They were surprised to get expensive toys. C、They were thankful to receive her kindness. D、They were excited to buy many new clothes.(3)、What could people find in this market?① books ②bicycles ③toys ④rings ⑤earrings
A、①③⑤ B、①④⑤ C、①②③ D、②④⑤(4)、What can we infer(推断)about the flea market from the passage?A、It offered more stands than before. B、It helped build a greener community. C、It caused a plenty of noise pollution. D、It led to higher prices for used goods.(5)、Which could be the best title for the passage?A、A happy day with friends at a market B、The reasons for second-hand shopping C、Ways to organize a successful flea market D、Celebrating Earth Day with a flea market -
5、 阅读下列短文,从下面每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
Nita is a science lover who enjoys making new tools.
While testing her latest invention, Nita hears a loud noise behind her house. She walks towards it and sees a strange green boy.
"Hello. What are you doing?" Nita asks. The boy runs and hides behind a tree.
"Am I that scary?" Nita laughs. After a moment, the boy comes out and points to the sun, "I'm absorbing(吸收)its energy——because I'm too weak and need it to get my strength back, " he says.
"Oh! Where did you come from?" Nita asks.
"Another planet. My spaceship is broken, and I' ve lost my energy ball. I need to find it so I can go back home. "
"I can help you, " Nita says. They search for the ball all day, but they can't find it. The green boy feels sad and his body slowly begins to emit light.
That night, Nita can't sleep. She keeps thinking about the light coming from his body. "Oh! I know how to find the energy ball!" she realizes. She gets up quickly and builds a special tool that can help find shining things.
The next day, Nita shows the boy her tool and explains her idea. They continue searching together. "Look! There's a green light coming from the tree hole!" Nita shouts happily.
"We found it!" the boy cries. "Thank you, Nita! I hope you will visit my planet someday. "
"I' ll build a spaceship and fly to see you one day, " Nita says as she waves goodbye.
(1)、What does the boy do when he first sees Nita?A、He asks her for help. B、He points to the sun. C、He runs towards her. D、He hides behind a tree.(2)、Why does the boy absorb energy from the sun?A、To keep himself strong. B、To fix his spaceship. C、To invent an energy ball. D、To talk with the girl.(3)、What does the underlined word"emit" mean?A、Take in. B、Give out. C、Turn on. D、Suffer from.(4)、How does Nita feel after realizing how to find the energy ball?A、Tired. B、Excited. C、Scared. D、Lonely.(5)、What can we learn about Nita?A、She is afraid of trying new things. B、She is going to live in a new planet. C、She uses science to solve problems. D、She invites strangers to visit her house. -
6、阅读下面短文,从短文后所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出能填入相应空白处的最 佳选项。
One morning, as the fox was walking through the woods looking for something to eat, he saw a crow(乌鸦)on a tree branch. And the crow held a piece of meat in her mouth. This1 the fox's attention.
"There is no need to spend2 time, " thought the fox. "Here is my breakfast. "
He walked to the foot of the3 where the crow was sitting. The crow was just about to eat when the fox said, "Good morning, beautiful lady!"
The crow cocked(歪着)her head to one side and looked at the fox4 . She kept her mouth closed around the meat and didn't say5 in return.
"What a lovely lady you are!" said the fox. "How your feathers shine! You look so nice and your wings are really pretty! Such a wonderful bird must have a lovely6 . If you could sing just one song, I would surely call you the Queen of Birds. "
Listening to these7 words, the crow forgot all her worry——and also her breakfast.
So she opened her mouth and started to8 , and the meat fell straight into the fox's open mouth.
"Thank you, " said the fox with a smile as he9 . "You do have a good voice, but where is your10 ?"
(1)A 、 discovered B 、 caught C 、 made D 、 paid(2)A 、 more B 、 harder C 、 worse D 、 shorter(3)A 、 mountain B 、 tree C 、 building D 、 tower(4)A 、 carefully B 、 happily C 、 softly D 、 sadly(5)A 、 everything B 、 nothing C 、 something D 、 anything(6)A 、 wing B 、 tail C 、 voice D 、 feather(7)A 、 sweet B 、 empty C 、 creative D 、 strange(8)A 、 dance B 、 sing C 、 laugh D 、 jump(9)A 、 took off B 、 broke down C 、 ran away D 、 woke up(10)A 、 spirit B 、 patience C 、 courage D 、 wisdom -
7、假设你所在的国际学校正在筹备"探索中国新农村(Exploring New Rural China)"暑期研学活动,现向全校学生征集活动方案。请根据以下方案,撰写一篇演讲稿,介绍你所设计的活动并阐述理由。
Theme(主题):
Exploring New Rural China
Activities:
◆Do farming with new machines
◆Help farmers sell fruits online
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注意:(1)文中不得出现真实姓名、学校等信息;(2)词数80左右;开头已给出,不计入总词数。
Hello, everyone! I'm glad to show you my plan for the summer course Exploring New Rural China.
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8、 阅读下面书信,在空白处填入一个适当的词,或填入括号中所给单词的正确形式。
Dear Nisha.
How are you doing? Remember those (letter) I sent to you last autumn? I cried every night and hoped to move back to California. Now I havedifferent feeling about my life here!
Last month, it snowed heavily for several days. You know I'm crazysnow. When I saw the ground was covered with it, I couldn't believe my eyes and ran out(quick) to play with it! For the first time, I thought my new home wasn't so bad.
I(make) new friends since then. My neighbour Emily was the first one. She invited me(skate) and taught me patiently. We even tried fishing on the lake! Slowly I adapted(适应) to the life here and I was so proud of(I). Emily also introduced me to her friends. I found they were(humorous) than I imagined and I laughed a lot.
You promised to visit me this summer holiday. I can't wait to meet you in my new home town! All my new friends want to see youI've told them how nice you are. Don't worry about me. I finally understand you said in your last letter-Home is where your heart finds peace.
Looking forward to your coming!
Love,
Sati
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9、阅读下面短文,根据括号内所给汉语注释写出单词的正确形式(每空一词)。
Interviewer: Professor Lotte van Dillan, I'm really glad to have this chance to talk about "mindful eating"with you. It(似乎) new to us. Is it about healthy eating?
Professor: Yes. "Mindful eating" means you should only pay attention to eating when you are having meals. Have you (曾经)tried it before?
Interviewer: Not really. I prefer to have my meals with a film on. It's so relaxing!
Professor: But in fact, this keeps your mind too(积极的).Your mind can't tell you when you've had enough. As a result, you may eat more than your body needs. If this happens
every day, you'll put on much(重量).
Interviewer: Oh! That's awful! So do you have any58 (建议) about mindful eating?
Professor: Well, make sure the(环境) is quiet. If you like, you can play a piece of (柔和的)music. Then, put your mind totally on your food, like thinking about its look and smell.
Interviewer: Wow, I've never heard about that! Anything else?
Professor: Most importantly, you can practise mindful eating by(填充)your stomach slowly. You should eat little by little.
Interviewer: What a great(教训) for us to learn! Thank you so much, Professor!
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10、将方框中所给词语的适当形式填入短文中,每词仅用一次。
none Latest whether point out
What do you usually do while eating? You might enjoy sharing none thenews, watching short videos or even reading books. In yesterday's interview, Professor Lotte van Dillanthe risk of these eating habits. He believed of the habits helped us enjoy food a lot. He told us to try "mindful eating". Let's see what it is andit is helpful!
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11、 完形填空
I sat alone in the newsroom and kept thinking: "How could a reporter use a fake headline(假标题)?""
Olivia and I worked in our school newspaper The Beacon and we were1 there. With fewer readers reading the newspaper, how to make it popular again became our headache.
Days ago, Mr Winston asked2 to go to his office. "Olivia, Mia, I hear our school dining hall has made some changes. Take the chance and write a report about it. It might make people3 "
Olivia and I walked into the dining hall. We noticed a new food line."4 did the dining hall set up a new line?" asked Olivia. "It's for students with food allergies. If they eat the wrong food, they could get ill" a worker came up and explained." We try our best to keep them5 "" I was touched and started taking notes.
When we left the dining hall, Olivia6 my notebook." I got a perfect headline! "DINING HALLALMOST POISONS(毒害)STUDENTS'!""
"What? That's7 the fact! Give my notebook back!" I shouted.
Olivia refused." If we8 get more students reading it, The Beacon might close down! This headline can make a difference. It's not real9 it's a way to stop The Beacon from dying!"
Suddenly, Mr Winston came into the newsroom. His voice brought me back from the memory (回忆)."Mia, have you completed your10 ?"
I shook my head and told him what happened between Olivia and me.
"You're right!11 wants to read a fake headline," Mr Winston encouraged. With his words, I was even more12 of my idea. I wrote down a new headline immediately: "THE HIDDEN HEROES OF OUR DINING HALL."
Finally, the paper came out. Many students did read it! "I never knew about the13 behind the special food line," one wrote to us. Mr Winston smiled at me," You14 The Beacon!"
"I just did what a real reporter would do!" I said15 .
(1)A 、 artists B 、 readers C 、 reporters D 、 teachers(2)A 、 us B 、 me C 、 it D 、 him(3)A 、 calm B 、 smart C 、 relaxed D 、 interested(4)A 、 How B 、 Why C 、 When D 、 Where(5)A 、 safe B 、 tidy C 、 busy D 、 quiet(6)A 、 paid for B 、 picked up C 、 took away D 、 threw away(7)A 、 like B 、 from C 、 about D 、 against(8)A 、 can't B 、 needn't C 、 mustn't D 、 shouldn't(9)A 、 or B 、so C 、 and D 、 but(10)A 、 form B 、 article C 、 test D 、 course(11)A 、 Nobody B 、 Anybody C 、 Everybody D 、 Somebody(12)A 、 tired B 、 sure C 、 afraid D 、 careful(13)A 、 result B 、 future C 、 purpose D 、 difference(14)A 、 started B 、 saved C 、 invented D 、 compared(15)A 、 secretly B 、 politely C 、 proudly D 、 patiently -
12、 【任务一】请阅读以下写作指导手册On Writing Well中的一页内容,从下面方框中所给的A-D四个选项中选出正确选项(其中一项是多余选项),将其序号填入第31—33小题。【任务二】请结合写作指导手册中Practice板块的内容,运用synaesthesia,补全第34小题的句子。(不超过10词)
A. I understand what synaesthesia is.
B. It uses the taste to talk about the sight.
C. Ask yourself why you should learn synaethesia.
D. Use a new sense to talk about what you choose.
Mother's voice
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13、 阅读理解
Are we alone in the universe? How can we know if there is life out there in space? Just as the famous scientist Carl Sagan said, "Where there's water, there might be life." We've searched for water on many other planets, especially on Mars.
In 1877, Schiaparelli watched Mars and noticed some lines. Some people believed the lines could be man-made rivers and life on Mars built them. Then, in 1964, NASA sent Mariner 4 to take photos of Mars. Yet there was nothing to see on the planet, just a cold and dry wasteland.
This didn't stop people's interest. Scientists decided to find out if there was once life on Mars. In 2004, NASA's two rovers(探测器), Spirit and Opportunity, found white lines on rocks from different places on Mars. It showed that perhaps water moved through the ground before. In 2013, another rover, Curiosity, found 2% of water in the soil (土壤) on Mars.
The discoveries were encouraging. However, they were still not enough to show there was life on Mars. These days a Chinese research team opened new doors, After China's Zhurong rover reached Mars on May 22nd, 2021, the team studied the area around the rover's landing place. They found special layers (层) of rocks. The layers looked a lot like those near the earth's coastlines. This finding has been the biggest so far. It shows there was a sea on Mars a long time ago!
The discovery makes people believe that Mars was once warm, wet and habitable. To make Mars a good place to live again, scientists can study how it changed from warm and wet to cold and dry. Now, China is planning to send astronauts to Mars. We are the ones who will go on writing the history. Was there life on Mars? What surprising facts will be discovered next? Let's wait and see!
(1)、In Paragraph 1, how does the writer show water is important for finding life?A、He lists numbers. B、He tells fun science stories. C、He gives examples. D、He uses a famous person's words.(2)、Which is the correct order of the findings on Mars since 1877?①There was once a sea on Mars.
②There was water in the soil on Mars.
③There could be man-made rivers on Mars.
④Maybe water once moved through the ground on Mars.
A、④③②① B、④①③② C、③④②① D、③①④②(3)、What does the underlined word "habitable" in Paragraph 5 probably mean?A、Fine to live on. B、Easy to change. C、Difficult to land on. D、Impossible to study.(4)、What's the best title for the text?A、Mars, Are You Out There? B、Hello, Is Anyone on Mars? C、Mars, We Need Water on the Earth! D、Hello, Let's Visit Mars Again! -
14、 阅读理解
I remember lying on the grass and counting stars with my parents when I was a child. My life was full of fun then. However, children today are busy with schoolwork or they are glued to their screens. In fact, there are many cool new hobbies for them to see the outside world. Let's take a look!
Geocaching is a popular treasure-searching game. The "treasure" is usually a box with a notebook and gifts. You can find the box in a park or other outdoor places. Just open the Geocaching app, choose a "treasure" near you, and then the app will offer a puzzle (谜) to help you find it.
Bird watching is also a great activity. You just need binoculars(双筒望远镜)and a guidebook. Then you can be a bird-watcher and head into nature to watch wild birds alone or in a team. As you watch them with your guidebook, you'll get to know their names, looks and habits(习惯). Remember to move slowly, stay quiet, and protect the birds' space for the best experience.
These hobbies are so special that they benefit(使…受益)you in different ways. When you search for "treasures" through geocaching, you're not just walking around - you're solving real-world problems with GPS and discovering hidden places. Bird watching provides you with a chance to learn about different birds and their homes, and help with scientific research. As well as helping you see nature differently, the two hobbies make you learn new skills and grow as a person!
Why not stay away from screens and give one of these unusual hobbies a try? They might become your new favourite source of happiness.
(1)、How did the writer spend his past life as a child?A、Getting busy with schoolwork. B、Staying with grandparents. C、Using too much time on screens. D、Enjoying outdoor activities.(2)、What can we learn about the hobbies in Paragraph 2-3?A、Geocaching is an activity inside houses. B、Guidebooks are helpful in bird watching. C、Geocaching is an activity to protect nature. D、Teamwork is quite important in bird watching.(3)、Which of the following can be put into____in the chart?A、get closer to nature B、develop good friendships C、improve health conditions D、help with school subjects(4)、What is the main idea of the text?A、Keeping a new hobby is hard work. B、Children need to have different hobbies. C、Some unusual hobbies are fun and meaningful. D、Geocaching is more exciting than bird watching. -
15、 阅读理解
I'm a traveller in the sky. The wind is my guide, and it takes me on journeys. Right now, as the morning light passes through my body, I'm flying above the mountains of Zhangjiajie.
The rock called Qiankun Column catches my eye first. It's aboutIS0metreshigh-sohigh that I can touch it! Its special shape also surprises me一It's like a huge stone sword(石剑)pointing to the sky. Below, there are many trees around so the rock stands out more.
I move on and see Gold Whip Stream. It goes through a large forest and people say it's home to all kinds of birds. Look! There's a golden pheasant(红腹锦鸡)!It's looking at itself in the water! Its body is a mix of bright rod gold yellow and green. The beautiful colours make the water even livelier.
Suddenly, the sun disappears when I'm flying forward. I see people building a traditional house. I want to take a closer look, so I become rain and fall slowly. It's a Tujia stilt house, like a treehouse, but not in the tree. The bottom part has no walls, and the top part is where people live. This stops the water from coming in. What's more, in Tujia culture, no one builds a stilt house alone. People in the same village come together to help. This tradition makes building easier and connects people with each other.When the moon climb sever the mountains, it's time for me to leave Zhangjiajie. However will never forget this magical land-its sights, its animals and its culture.
(1)、What makes Qiankun Column special to "me"?A、Its shape. B、Its colour. C、Its name. D、Its history.(2)、Which of the following do "T" see according to Paragraph 3?A、B、
C、
D、
(3)、Which of the following about the Tujia stilt house is TRUE?A、People build it in the tree. B、It's-a place to collect water. C、People live in its bottom part. D、It brings local people closer.(4)、What might "T" be in the text?A、A rock. B、A bird. C、The cloud. D、The wind. -
16、 阅读理解(1)、When did Snoopy start to have jobs?A、In Stage 1. B、In Stage 2. C、In Stage 3. D、In Stage 4.(2)、What did Snoopy do as a Flying Ace?A、He fought a bad man. B、He created his music. C、He got many biscuits. D、He wrote many stories.(3)、Why does the writer write the text?A、To introduce Snoopy's new look. B、To look back Snoopy's development. C、To tell how Snoopy got his name. D、To show when Snoopy became popular.
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17、学校英文报正在开展以"Mistakes steps to ward success"为题的讨论。请你根据以下提示,并结合自身感悟,写一篇英语短文投稿。
要求:(1)短文必须包含所有提示信息,并适当发挥:(2)80词左右(标题和开头都已给出,不计入总词数):(3)文中不得出现真实人名和校名。
Mistakes-steps towards success
Mistakes are a part of life. Instead of fearing them, we should see them as chances to grow
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18、 阅读下面短文,根据短文内容回答问题。
One recent weekend, I decided to learn how to make jiaozi with my grandmother. Thought it would be fun and easy at the very beginning, but soon it came to me that it wasn't as simple as it looked.
At first, I didn't pay attention to the sharp(锋利的)knife while cutting vegetables. My finger got cut because of my carelessness. I wasn't serious Grandma was nervous, and quickly helped me clean the cut." My poor little girl! Be careful next time!" said Grandma softly.
Through the painful lesson, I learned the hard way that safety should always come first.
After that accident(意外),I continued working with Grandma, We made the dough(面团), mixed the filling, and started shaping the dumplings. However, I kept making mistakes. Some of my dumplings were too thick, others were not properly sealed (封闭), and some even had too much filling, making them difficult to close. I was so discouraging, but Grandma kept encouraging me.
Until noon, we had a plate full of dumplings-some are perfect, and some are a bit messy. Dad ate my ugliest dumpling first." Tastes better than it looks!" he laughed. Mom encouraged me,
"They're the most delicious dumplings I have ever had. I am so proud of you!"
Now I understand that making jiaozi isn't just about the final product; it is about learning patience, having fun with my family, and improving through mistakes. Mistakes aren't signs of weakness. Instead, they should be viewed(看待)as stepping stones to achievements.
(1)、What did the writer think of making jiaozi at the very beginning?(2)、What happened to the writer's finger because of her carelessness?(3)、Did the writer give up making jiaozi after the accident?(4)、How do Mom's words sound?(5)、What does the writer view mistakes as? -
19、 阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
I have always loved reading books that were written hundreds or even thousands of years ago.
These are the literature classics(文学经典), and they(be) of lasting value. For example, The Iliad, written almost three thousand years ago, tells us about the good and bad qualities(品质) of human nature; that is to say, we can be heroic and silly at same time.
China has(it) own long history of classical literature that dates back to the "Four Books and Five Classics". These books (write) before the Qin Dynasty. No one was considered educated unless they had read these classics. Even today, students are encouraged(read) The Analects of Confucius(论语)
There are also(new) classics than those above, such as Journey to the West and A Dream of Red Mansions. Still, many people don't want to read them they are long and have complex plots (复杂的情节). But they are great(story) which also show the goodness and weakness of human nature.
Are you interested learning more about the classics? Just reading some of them will give you a better understanding of the basis(基础)of culture then They will also help you better understand yourself and others. (slow)but surely, you will fall in love with them
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20、 阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
When Liivand was little, she was often sick. To get stronger, she1 swimming Soon after, she was taking part in open-water swimming competitions, sometimes even in icy water.
Several years ago, Liivand moved to Florida, but she continued to2 in the sea One day during her training, she almost swallowed(吞) some plastic(塑料)waste in the sea.
That experience made Liivand think of all the sea animals. These animals face3 problem every day like her. So she decided to do something to raise people's awareness(意识)of4 pollution. Thinking about sea animals gave Liivand the idea of swimming like a sea animal. Instead of using her arms, she5 swimming with a rubbery fin (橡胶脚蹼) on her feet and swam forward by kicking her legs together. She believed that swimming with a rubbery fin would send "a bigger message".
Liivand first set the world record for swimming with a rubbery fin in 2019.She swam 10 kilometers off the coast of California. In 2021,she broke the6 by swimming 30 kilometers, this time in Miami, Florida. But Liivand believed she could go7 Every day, she got up at 4:00 a. m, put on her fin and went swimming, To improve her strength (力量). she sometimes even pulled other people in the water.
On May 7,2022, Liivand managed to break her record again.8 she swam 42.2 kilometers. It took her nearly 12 hours. Along the way, the woman collected all the9 she found and put it in the small boat that was following her. Finally, the small boat held three full bags of rubbish." Breaking a record means a lot to me, but being10 to help the community and the world means much more," Liivand said.
(1)A 、 took up B 、 put off C 、 gave up(2)A 、 fish B 、 swim C 、 boat(3)A 、 similar B 、 different C 、 opposite(4)A 、 air B 、 sound C 、 plastic(5)A 、 stopped B 、 started C 、 regretted(6)A 、 leg B 、 rule C 、 record(7)A 、 farther B 、 slower C 、 higher(8)A 、 Unluckily B 、 Unbelievably C 、 Uncertainly(9)A 、 ice B 、 oil C 、 rubbish(10)A 、 warm-hearted B 、 cold-blooded C 、 weak-kneed