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1、 阅读理解
When you were trying to figure out what to buy for the environmentalist on your holiday list, fur probably didn't cross your mind. But some ecologists and fashion enthusiasts are trying to bring back the market for fur made from nutria (海狸鼠).
Unusual fashion shows in New Orleans and Brooklyn have showcased nutria fur made into clothes in different styles. "It sounds crazy to talk about guilt-free fur—unless you understand that the nutria are destroying vast wetlands every year", says Cree McCree, project director of Righteous Fur.
Scientists in Louisiana were so concerned that they decided to pay hunters $5 a tail. Some of the fur ends up in the fashion shows like the one in Brooklyn last month.
Nutria were brought there from Argentina by fur farmers and let go into the wild. "The ecosystem down there can't handle this non-native species. It's destroying the environment. It's them or us." says Michael Massimi, an expert in this field.
The fur trade kept nutria check for decades, but when the market for nutria collapsed in the late 1980s, the cat-sized animals multiplied like crazy.
Biologist Edmond Mouton runs the nutria control program for Louisiana. He says it's not easy to convince people that nutria fur is green, but he has no doubt about it. Hunters bring in more than 300,000 nutria tails a year, so part of Mouton's job these days is trying to promote fur.
Then there's Righteous Fur and its unusual fashion. Morgan says, "To give people a guilt-free option that they can wear without someone throwing paint on them — I think that's going to be a massive thing, at least here in New York." Designer Jennifer Anderson admits it took her a while to come around to the opinion that using nutria fur for her creations is morally acceptable. She is trying to come up with a label to attach to nutria fashions to show it is eco-friendly.
(1)、What is the purpose of the fashion shows in New Orleans and Brooklyn?A、To promote guilt-free fur. B、To expand the fashion market. C、To introduce a new brand. D、To celebrate a winter holiday.(2)、Why are scientists concerned about nutria?A、Nutria damage the ecosystem seriously. B、Nutria are an endangered species. C、Nutria hurt local cat-sized animals. D、Nutria are illegally hunted.(3)、What can we infer about wearing fur in New York according to Morgan?A、It's formal. B、It's risky. C、It's harmful. D、It's traditional.(4)、Which idiom do you think can best describe the fashion made from nutria?A、Put the cart before the horse. B、New wine in old bottles. C、Kill two birds with one stone. D、Something is better than nothing. -
2、 阅读理解
A recent story on TikTok showed how two neighbors found companionship (陪伴) and a new spirit in life during COVID-19, thanks to a shared love of the piano.
The heartbreaking story started when Giorgio Lo Porto heard his neighbor playing the piano through their dividing wall. Lo Porto is an Italian living in London. He reached out to his neighbor and left a note, saying if he or she could play My Heart Will Go On. The mystery neighbor agreed, suggesting they play together. Over time the music between two complete strangers became a regular weekend engagement(约会).
A week later, the pair finally met and "it was better than expected," shared Lo Porto. The mystery pianist happened to be a78-year-old Polish man named Emil. "He lost his wife in December due to COVID-19 and all he has been left is the piano. And he plays at 2 p.m. every weekend because his wife loved it," shared Lo Porto.
While Emil didn't want to appear on any of the videos, he did share his thankfulness to Lo Porto for keeping him motivated during a most emotional and lonely time.When the pair offered each other company, Emil also inspired Lo Porto to continue writing his own song. And Emil reported being happier after playing music with Lo Porto and was thankful to those who watched their performance.
The bittersweet story shows the unbelievable influence two complete strangers can have on each other. Emil moved out at the end of February. Lo Porto wrote, "Dear Emil, you changed my life. You gave me back my passion (激情),and we shared that with the world. You'll be in my heart. I'll keep playing, thinking of how powerful music can be. You said I was your light, but you've been mine too. Bye, Emil."
(1)、What happened after Lo Porto left a note for Emil?A、Emil helped with Lo Porto's studies. B、Emil started to share his music online. C、They worked together to create new mu sic. D、They performed music together through the wall.(2)、Why does Emil play the piano at a special time?A、To remember his wife. B、To improve his piano skills. C、To express his thanks to Lo Porto. D、To cheer people up during COVID-19.(3)、What can we infer about the two men from Paragraph 4?A、They missed their ordinary life in the past. B、They encouraged each other through music. C、They wished to spend more time with their families. D、They wanted to become famous by posting their music online.(4)、What message does the author intend to show in the text?A、We should be independent in difficult times. B、Young people should do their part to help the old. C、We all can be the light of somebody if reaching out. D、People should take some time to enjoy their hobbies. -
3、 阅读理解
While watching videos on Douyin one day, I came across a very unique profile(轮廓): an 88-year-old farmer livestreaming trendy products in a rural setting. I clicked his page and saw that he was livestreaming because he needed to cover his wife's medical expenses. Curious, I decided to contact him and learn more about his story.
Now a retired farmer, Wu relies on government subsidies(补贴). One rainy day, he returned to his rundown one-floor cottage in the suburb of Henan province and found his wife lying on the ground in great pain. She had broken her leg and lost the ability to walk.
A great burden befell this already poverty-stricken family. The medical expenses for Wu's wife are about 800 yuan per month. Her daughter, a mother of three and a housewife, has no means of supporting Wu financially. As a heavy user on Douyin, Wu's daughter thought that perhaps they too could try livestreaming as a way to help their family. With a 9.9 yuan phone holder, they began livestreaming on Douyin, and Wu became one of the oldest livestreamers on the platform.
Every day, Wu livestreams for a total of six hours, separated into morning and afternoon sessions. With a broad smile and soothing(宽慰的)voice, he explains the products on his table, which range from water bottles, makeup removers and vegetables to traditional Chinese clothing that Wu himself wears in front of the camera. Thousands of viewers are drawn in by his moving story and amiable(和蔼的)personality. They refer to him dearly as "my uncle Wu" or "Laoxiang".
During my interview with him, Wu would laugh warmly. His strong Henan dialect was sometimes hard to understand, but his tone was full of comfort and optimism. "I enjoy livestreaming. One day, one of the viewers came to visit me. I was so happy." Wu spoke about the friendships he made after becoming a livestreamer, and his voice was so contagious(感染力的)that it put a smile on my face.
He also does not avoid showing affection for his wife: "I will buy her good food when I have the money." I am moved by his ability to see the optimistic side of life despite being struck by hardships and his resilience(坚韧)sailing through the low tides of life.
(1)、What happened to Wu's family?A、They lost the chance to get subsidies. B、Wu was forced to retire from his job. C、Wu's wife was unable to walk. D、Wu suffered a severe disease.(2)、Why did Wu start livestreaming?A、To support his daughter. B、To promote trendy products. C、To share his story with viewers. D、To pay his wife's medical bills.(3)、What attracted viewers to Wu?A、His good nature and touching story. B、The high quality of his products. C、His rich experience in front of the camera. D、His detailed explanation of products.(4)、Which of the following best describes Wu?A、Confident and modest. B、Open-minded and responsible. C、Helpful and sociable. D、Cheerful and humorous. -
4、 阅读理解
Online jobs have opened the door for many people to earn a living (谋生) or make some extra money from the comfort of their homes. This includes teens as well. If you're looking for such a job, here are some choices you can consider.
Customer Service
If you are 16 years old and over, you have a chance to work with Uhaul as a customer service person. You just need to have a good pair of head-phones and high-speed Internet in order to do this job. Basic pay starts at $7.50an hour.
Sell Items Online
Selling items online is one of the easiest ways to make quick cash. Teens can turn it into a good business by selling things on Bonanza. You need to start sorting through (分类) items at your home that are no longer being used and list them for sale.
Take Surveys
Another easy task teens can do to earn money is to take surveys online. You don't need any work experience to do this and can be as young as 13 years old to get started. Survey sites like VIP Voices, Swagbucks, Harris Poll, E-Poll, and Paid Viewpoint allow teens to start taking surveys for cash and gift cards. And your opinions should be expressed clearly in English.
Etsy
Do you love to make new things? You can open up an Etsy shop to share your works. Etsy is great for DIYers who can create new products. If you are under 18, you just need a parent who is willing to help manage your shop.
(1)、What does Bonanza allow teens to do?A、Learn about computer science. B、Make money out of their old items. C、Test new products for customers. D、Receive training in customer service.(2)、What is required to take surveys online for teens?A、Having a good knowledge of English. B、Having a good pair of headphones. C、Having some related work experience. D、Having a wide range of interests.(3)、What is special about those who own an Etsy shop?A、They enjoy buying things online. B、They are interested in history. C、They have a creative mind. D、They are good at collecting used things. -
5、 假定你是李华,你班的美国交换生Tom结束了在你校一年的学习,即将回国。你和同学打算于7月10日下午在班上为他开一个欢送会(farewell party),特写信邀请他参加。要点包括:
1.欢送会的时间和地点;
2.感谢Tom的帮助;
3.美好祝愿。注意:
1.词数100左右;
2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;
3.开头语已为你写好,不计入总词数。Dear Tom,
How time flies! It's one year since you came to study Chinese in our school.
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Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
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6、 阅读下面短文,按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求,在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空。
I can remember some things about my childhood. Some are unhappy. I remember my first visitthe zoo. I saw a lion andeagle. The lion was very lazy, and he(sleep) all the time. He was very(bore) to me. The eagles suddenly flew in the air and frightened me. I started to cry!
Of course some memories are happy. I remember the day when my father tried to teach me how(ride) a bicycle. I wasn't very good at it. I said, "I don't want to do this!" But my father was very(patience) and very soon he taught me how to do it. Now I ride my bicycle every day and I'm much(fast) than my father! And I also remember my first day at kindergarten very(clear). There were so many children! I only knew one of them, a boy(live) in the apartment next door. I was very nervous. However,we started playing with some toys, I soon stopped feeling nervous.
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7、 阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Food is important. Everyone needs to 1 well if he or she wants to have a strong body. Our minds also need a kind of food. This kind of food is2 . We begin to get knowledge even when we are young. Small children are 3 in everything around them. They learn4 while they are watching and listening. When they are getting older, they begin to5 science books, storybooks and anything else they like. When they find something new, they have to ask questions and 6 to find out the answers.
What is the best7 to get knowledge? If we learn 8 ourselves, we will get the most knowledge. If we are9 getting answers from others and don't ask why, we will never learn more and understand10 . So we should believe in the saying that one is never too old to learn.
(1)A 、 sleep B 、 read C 、 drink D 、 eat(2)A 、 sport B 、 exercise C 、 knowledge D 、 meat(3)A 、 interesting B 、 interested C 、 weak D 、 good(4)A 、 something B 、 everything C 、 nothing D 、 anything(5)A 、 lend B 、 write C 、 learn D 、 read(6)A 、 try B 、 have C 、 think D 、 wait(7)A 、 A place B 、 way C 、 school D 、 road(8)A 、 on B 、 with C 、 by D 、 to(9)A 、 seldom B 、 sometimes C 、 never D 、 always(10)A 、 harder B 、 much C 、 well D 、 better -
8、 阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白出的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
The new semester has begun, and it'll be a fresh start for you. First of all, congratulations ! Now the hard work really begins. You're probably feeling excited or maybe a bit nervous about what awaits you at senior high. What everyone mentions is the increased schoolwork and preparing for gaokao, but senior high is not all about the national college entrance exam. In junior high,you followed your teacher's instructions. But as a senior, you're expected to think and study independently -how you organize your study notes and how often you study are left up to you.
The first year in senior high offers many development opportunities. Joining various activities can enrich your school life, help you to make new friends, broaden your horizons (开阔眼界) and deal with stressful situations.
So, open yourself up and make new friends. Life will be easier and more exciting if you have people to share the good times and the bad times of these years.
A. You've successfully graduated from junior high school.B. However, studying is not the most important thing.
C. So from now on, try to explore the field you're interested in.
D. Many say that they make lifelong friends in high school.
E. Indeed, you shouldn't be afraid of moving up to senior high school
F. In truth, it is about preparing for the future and being responsible.
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9、 阅读理解
The world itself is becoming much smaller by using modern traffic and modern communication means. Life today is much easier than it was hundreds of years ago, but it has brought new problems. One of the biggest problems is pollution. To pollute means to make things dirty. Pollution comes in many ways. We see it, smell it, drink it and even hear it.
Man has been polluting the earth. The more people, the more pollution. Many years ago, the problem was not so serious because there were not so many people. When the land was used up or the river was dirty in one place, man moved to another place. But this is no longer true.
Man is now slowly polluting the whole world.
Air pollution is still the most serious. It's bad for all living things in the world, but it is not the only one kind of pollution. Water pollution kills our fish and pollutes our drinking water. Noise pollution makes us angry more easily.
Many countries are making rules to fight pollution. They stop people from burning coal in houses and factories in the city, and from putting dirty smoke into the air. Pollution by SO2 is now the most dangerous kind of air pollution. It is caused by heavy traffic. We are sure that if there are fewer people driving, there will be less air pollution.
The earth is our home. We must take care of it. That means keeping the land, water and air clean. And we must take care of the rise in pollution at the same time.
(1)、____, our world is becoming much smaller.A、Because of the rise in pollution B、Because the earth is being polluted day and night C、Thanks to science development D、Because the earth is blown away by the wind every year(2)、Air pollution is still the most serious kind of pollution because____.A、it makes much noise B、it makes us angry more easily C、it's bad for all living things in the world D、it makes our rivers and lakes dirty(3)、Which of the following is NOT true?A、Many countries are making rules to fight pollution B、The pollution of the earth grows as fast as the world population does C、If people could go to work by bus or bike instead of car or motorbike, it would be helpful in fighting against the problem of SO2 D、The problem of pollution is not so serious because there are not so many people on the earth -
10、 阅读理解
Stone Mountain
Basic Information
Stone Mountain, Georgia, is the world's largest exposed piece of granite (花岗岩). It is a rock of 7.5 billion cubic feet and it's just a half-hour drive from Atlanta. But it's not just the size of the mountain that attracts people to visit. Stone Mountain's impressive feature is the Confederate Memorial Carving. Three heroes from the Civil War have been carved into the rock: Confederate President Jefferson Davis, General Robert E.Lee, and General Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson. The huge sculptures are surrounded by a carved surface that covers three acres.
How to Visit
Stone Mountain can be visited by taking a cable car ride up the north face. Brave tourists can hike along various paths to get closer to the amazing mountain. A visit to the top uncovers rock pools and views of downtown Atlanta that seems close enough to touch.
What to Visit
Located just outside the park's west gate is Historic Stone Mountain Village. The village was established in 1839 and offers more than 50 specialty shops and restaurants. Tourists can visit antique (古董) stores as well as shop for art and jewelry created by local artisans.
Detailed Visiting Information
Address: U.S.Highway 78 E., Exit 8, Stone Mountain, GA
Telephone: 770/498-5690 or 800/401-2407
Hours of Operation: Wednesday to Friday from 10:00 am-2:00 pm (due to COVID-19)
Admission: $8 per car
(1)、What is Stone Mountain most famous for?A、Its large memorial carving. B、Its unique natural landscape. C、Its having a large piece of granite. D、Its being the hometown of famous heroes.(2)、What can visitors do at Stone Mountain Park?A、Hike along downtown Atlanta. B、Go shopping outside its west gate. C、Swim in beautiful swimming pools. D、Learn to make jewels from the locals.(3)、How much should Mr. Brown pay if he visits the park in two cars with his family of eight?A、$8. B、$16. C、$32. D、$64. -
11、 假定你是李华,计划于周末外出骑行,请给你校交换生朋友 Peter 发一封邮件,邀请他一同参加。要点包括:
1. 出发时间和集合地点;
2. 骑行路线;
3. 必要装备。注意:
1. 词数 100 左右(开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数);
2. 可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;
3. 文中不能出现考生的真实个人信息。参考词汇和句型:
1. 要请某人做某事 invite sb. to do ...
2. 交换生 exchange student
3. 骑行 cycling
4. 骑行路线 ycling route
5. 装备 equipmentDear Peter,
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Yours,
Li Hua
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12、 阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内的单词的正确形式。
Anna had a car accident when she was a teenager. She (lose) her arms because of that. What's (worse), when she was 20 years old, she lost her parents. Her sister, who is ten years older than her, told Anna she'd take care of her. However, Anna refused to (live) with her. Instead, Anna said she'd take care of (herself). She managed to enter college and studied very hard. Four years later, Anna graduated and was offered work. Once she (write) in her diary, "I am quite lucky. I lost my arms, I still have my legs."
Anna lost her arms she chose to face it in a positive (积极的) way. Instead of feeling sad every day, she decided not to let it hold her back. She has taught us a good lesson.
When something bad happens to us, we have two (choice). One is to complain, and other is to face it bravely. Just choose (wisely). If you decide to be brave and strong, new hopes will come.
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13、 阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Our life has become more and more intelligent over1 past 30 years. Have you ever imagined what a smart home is? Last weekend, Cox Communications published their new smart home 2 (call)Home Life, in which all equipment is "smart". A 3 (power)Internet connection is central to their product. Not only is the equipment remotely controlled, this home also features direct connections to family members and doctors. For example, their relatives4 live in another state can enter their house through their smartphones or computers.
The smart home seems to be designed 5 (attend)to the elderly. In a smart home, many activities can be monitored and all kinds of help6 (provide)whenever necessary. If a person has a fall or doesn't take their medicine, he or she will be reminded7 (instant). However, the person8 (live)in the smart home has his or her9 (independent).
This smart home offers plenty of chances for patient control, as well10 reducing health costs in many situations. Technology can help old people stay independent and safe.
(1)A 、 a B 、 the C 、 an D 、 /(2)A 、 called B 、 to call C 、 calling D 、 was called(3)A 、 powerless B 、 powerful C 、 power D 、 powered(4)A 、 who B 、 which C 、 when D 、 why(5)A 、 to attend B 、 attending C 、 attended D 、 attends(6)A 、 provides B 、 provided C 、 is provided D 、 are provided(7)A 、 instance B 、 instants C 、 instantly D 、 instant(8)A 、 lives B 、 to live C 、 lived D 、 living(9)A 、 dependently B 、 independently C 、 independence D 、 dependence(10)A 、 about B 、 of C 、 as D 、 on -
14、 阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白出的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Running isn't exactly fun. It demands determination and a lot of energy before you get to enjoy it. To help you like running, here are some things that you can do.
Determine your "why". This is the eagerness and driving force as to why you even tried it out. There are many possible reasons as to why you'd want to run. It could be as simple as wanting to have better resistance after climbing a flight of stairs. It could also be something much long-term like wanting to look better and become healthier in the long run. Knowing the reason drives you to keep running.
Don't take it too seriously. There's nothing wrong with taking things lightly when it comes to running. That can make you less eager to try out running and be uncomfortable whenever you miss a running day.
Make a playlist. The proper music is very powerful in helping you through a running practice. Create a playlist that you can run to. Your running playlist will become a marker for your running. You'll also know that you're almost done with your run when you're listening to the ninth song on the list. It's better to track your progress through music than through numbers, seconds, and miles.
A. You should also find out the best foods to eat before and after a run.
B. This is identifying the reasons why you're even running in the first place.
C. Most people drop out of their running habits before they get to enjoy them.
D. If you take it too seriously, you'd end up putting a lot of pressure on yourself.
E. Before you know it, you've hit your goal without being disappointed in yourself.
F. For instance, you'll feel good when you finish your run before the end of a specific song.
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15、 阅读理解
Begun 30 years ago, the Kubuqi desert greening project has succeeded in not only controlling the fast growth of the seventh-largest desert in China, about the size of Kuwait, but also turning about 6, 000 square kilometers of the desert — one-third of it — green.
The desert lies about 800 kilometers to the west of Beijing in the Inner Mongolia autonomous region (自治区) and the greening efforts have also controlled desertification (沙漠化) in the rest of the area.
The project, which began about 30 years ago, can be looked to as an example of efforts to advance green development, in order to create harmony between humans and nature, and leave a better environment for future generations.
The success of the project, which has been praised by the UN Environment Programme as an "eco-pioneer", sets an example for successful desertification control and ecosystem improvement based on effective government policies, supported by investment (投资) in the eco industry and combined with the efforts of local farmers. These three aspects are key to the success of the "Kubuqi model".
Elion, a private ecology (生态) and investment company, has invested about 38 billion yuan($5. 82 billion)in the Kubuqi desert-greening project since 1988 helping to lift about 102, 000 local farmers out of poverty. For example, the locals grow a drought-tolerant (耐旱) plant, Chinese licorice, which is the most used herb in traditional Chinese medicine. The plant helps enrich the desert soil, with the bacteria around the roots of the plants producing nitrogen (氮气). Besides, Cistanche, another type of drought-tolerant herb, was introduced after the successful planting of licorice. Under the company's guidance and with the local government's support, the local people benefit from the "environmental wealth".
More companies should be encouraged to apply the "Kubuqi model" in other desert control projects in Inner Mongolia and neighboring Gansu province, where the climate conditions are similar but not quite the same, so as to further gain experience and enrich the model in practice. Showing it can be successfully applied in other areas will help promote the model worldwide.
(1)、What do we know about the Kubuqi greening project?A、It increases the areas of desert. B、It has turned all of the desert green. C、It has achieved satisfying results. D、It is applied all over the world.(2)、Which is NOT the reason for the success of the "Kubuqi model"?A、Efforts of local farmers. B、Government policies' support. C、Investment in the eco-industry. D、Help from the UN Environment Programme.(3)、What is the author's attitude towards the greening project?A、Negative. B、Doubtful. C、Supportive. D、Indifferent. -
16、 阅读理解
Four-Day Tour in Chongqing
Day 01 Arrival in Chongqing
You will be met upon arrival at Chongqing Airport and taken by bus for a short city tour to the Panda House in Chongqing Zoo and the Residence of the famous American General Joseph W. Stilwell if time permits. Have an expensive buffet dinner at a 4-star hotel, Holiday Inn Yangtze before boarding your luxurious 5-star cruise ship.
Day 02 Chongqing - Fengdu
Enjoy the cruise sailing on the Yangtze River. You will leave the ship for the land at Fengdu, the "Ghost City" for a short trip. Late in the afternoon, the Captain's Welcome Party presents Chinese folk dance and music performance. You can also join in if you like.
Day 03 Yangtze Three Little Gorges or Shennong Stream
Begin the passage into the Qutang Gorge, the shortest and the grandest of the Three Gorges. Later you will pass through the Wu Gorge with its famous lofty and misty peaks. Disembark at Wushan Daning River for an excursion to the Three Little Gorges or disembark at Badong for an excursion to the Shennong Stream. Continue sailing. The cruise will dock overnight at Maoping, which is close to the Three Gorges Dam site.
Day 04 Sandouping - Yichang
After breakfast visit the construction site of the Three Gorges Dam. Back onboard to pack up your luggage and complete check out procedures. Your local guide will meet you and see you off at the airport.
(1)、Which of the following places can you visit on the second day?A、The Panda House. B、The Ghost City. C、The Shennong Stream. D、Three Gorges Dam.(2)、How long will the tour stop at Maoping?A、A day. B、Two nights. C、Two days. D、A night.(3)、What is the main transportation through the tour?A、Plane. B、Bus. C、Ship. D、Foot. -
17、 阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
In 1940, I worked in the checkroom of the railway station. I saw everybody that came up the stairs.
Harry was a young man who came to the station and waited at the head of the stairs for the passengers from the 9:05 train.
I remembered seeing Harry that first evening. He wasn't much more than a thin, anxious kid then. He was all dressed up and I knew he was meeting his sister, who he hadn't seen for many years.
Well, the passengers came up and I had to get busy. I didn't look toward the stairs again until nearly time for the 9:18 and I was very surprised to see that the Harry was still there. His sister didn't come on the 9:18 either, nor on the 9:40, and when the passengers from the 10:02 had all arrived and left, Harry was looking pretty upset. Pretty soon he came close to my window so I called out and asked him what his sister looked like.
"She's small and dark. She is nineteen years old and very neat in the way she walk," he said. "She has a face that has lots of spirit. I mean she can get mad but she never stays mad for long, and her eyebrows come to a little point in the middle. She's got a brown fur, but maybe she isn't wearing it."
"I couldn't remember seeing anybody like that," I told him.
He showed me the telegram he'd received: ARRIVE THURSDAY. MEET ME AT THE STATION. MAY. It was from Omaha, Nebraska. "Well," I finally said, "why don't you phone to your home? She's probably called there if she got in ahead of you."
He gave me a sick look. "I've only been in the town for two days. We were going to meet and then drive down to the south of the city where I've got a job. She doesn't have my address."
注意:
1. 续写词数应为150左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。When I came on duty the next day, Harry was still there and I asked more about his sister.
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One day, after about two weeks, I thought I could say something encouraging to him.
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18、 假定你是李华,你们合唱队(choir)缺一名指挥(conductor)。你的交换生同学Wilson曾经在合唱队中担任过此角色。请你给他发一封电子邮件,邀请他做你们合唱队的指挥,内容包括:
1. 情况介绍;
2. 发出邀请;
3. 期待回复。注意:
1. 写作词数应为80左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。Dear Wilson,
……
Yours,
Li Hua
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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。
As winter comes, hands and feet can easily get cold especially among women. Thick gloves can be one of the best (option) yet some makes wearing them is not convenient, especially when people want to do something with (they) hands.
However, this was not a problem for ancient Chinese people, had a more exquisite (精美的) tool to keep their hands warm: hand warmers.
There is no accurate (write) record regarding the origin of this tool, but there are some tales about its invention.
One folk story concerns an emperor of the Sui Dynasty who visited Jiangsu in the winter. Due the bitter cold, the local official asked manufacturers (design) a small warmer for the emperor that could be held in one's hands. Thus the hand warmer was created.
By the Song Dynasty, the tool was in widespread use. Techniques for producing the tool were (wide) employed in the Ming Dynasty and the Qing Dynasty. Many poems and books from this period recorded people (use) hand warmers. A Dream of Red Mansions, the classic novel by Cao Xueqin in the Qing Dynasty, also featured a maid sending a hand warmer to the heroine Lin Daiyu in one chapter.
Zhang Mingqi, a veteran manufacturer of hand warmers, was considered first-class craftsman in the Qing Dynasty. The tools that he produced (bear) his surname, called Zhang-style hand warmers.
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20、 阅读下面短文,从每题所给的 A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Monique Marshall knew she had to do something for her mother after her stepfather passed away. Monique's mother, Karin, who is 84 years old, was living in her apartment in New York City 1 , about 2,500 miles away from Monique in Los Angeles.
Monique 2 she had to do something for her mother. 3 , Monique's husband, Demille, was all on board, willing to do anything to 4 Karin in her advanced age. That's when Monique and Demille brainstormed with their friends and neighbors, Pierre and Carmen, who happened to be 5 .
After much thought and planning, they 6 a solution of a "glam garage (豪华车库)". Monique and Demille decided to turn their old and drafty 7 into an apartment space for Karin. But as is always the case with any construction project, they encountered 8 . However, it was nothing too big that kept them from completing the 9 . And the results are 10 !
Karin is in love with her new living space and new city. When Karin first 11 into her glam garage apartment in Los Angeles, she couldn't 12 her eyes.
"It was overwhelming," said Karin. "I was so 13 . Monique had done all the furniture. I didn't have to do anything."
What a wonderful and 14 solution that came about because of love, care and 15 .
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