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1、 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项。
13-year-old Ava Dorsey is the founder of Ava's Pet Palace, a business that sells organic dog and cat treats."I actually had the idea when I was six with a picture I drew of a palace,"she says.It was a detailed design for dogs and cats and she had serious plans to build it one day.
Unlike most dog treats that you find in stores, dog treats sold by Ava's Pet Palace are 100% organic, and are non-GMO(非转基因). Ava has set a goal for herself with these dog treats, and she wants every treat to be healthy, tasty, and top-quality. Seriously, some of her treats sound delicious enough for people to eat! "All of my bags now have the USDA organic stamp, and we're very excited to have gotten it because it's something I've wanted for a long time,"she says."A lot of stores like to see organic products because customers like it, so that was really exciting."
Ava says the biggest challenge of being a kid in business is when people don't take her seriously, but undoubtedly Ava has proved that her doubters are wrong! When asked how she defines(定义) success, Ava says,"When you hit a bump in the road, you shouldn't give up and you keep trying."She learned that from her mom, who sounds like a smart lady! Some more things Ava has learned from her years in business: Hard work eventually pays off and there is nothing wrong with asking for help.
As far as the future of the pet treats industry goes, Ava is optimistic——but she'd also like to be an inspiration for change."There's not much diversity(多样性) right now, so that's something I would love to see in the future,"says Ava."I would also love to see more kids in this industry.There aren't many other teenagers around, and I hope that I can be an inspiration to others who hope to lead the pet industry."
(1)、What can we learn about Ava's Pet Palace from the first two paragraphs?A、It is a palace for pets. B、It is very popular among kids. C、It sells organic pet food. D、It designs stamps for customers.(2)、What does"hit a bump in the road"in Paragraph 3 probably mean?A、Drive on a stone road. B、Escape a setback in business. C、Face a challenging situation. D、Encounter an unexpected opportunity.(3)、What can be inferred about Ava's future goals?A、She plans to enlarge her business in other industries. B、She wants to employ more teenagers in her company. C、She intends to be a leading figure in the pet industry. D、She hopes to break new ground in the pet treats industry.(4)、Which of the following best describes Ava?A、Patient and hard-working. B、Determined and creative. C、Confident and humorous. D、Friendly and outgoing. -
2、阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项。
Sunflower season is right around the corner. Here are several most beautiful golden fields near London.
Garsons Farm
At Garsons Farm you will find three separate sunflower fields across its 155 acres. You'll need to purchase a crop farm pass (£4 for adults, £1 for kids) in advance and pay 99 pence per flower. This farm is also home to over 75 varieties of fruits, vegetables and plants that can be picked during your visit, but be sure to check crop availability on its website beforehand.
Hitchin Lavender Farm
This spot is most famous for its purple crops of lavender (熏衣草), but it is also home to dozens of sunflowers! You will be charged £6 for your entry to the farm, and 50 pence per stem. And for £50 you can hire a personal photographer and have your very own photos with the plants.
Cotswold Farm Park
Cotswold Farm Park was founded to help protect rare species of farm animals in 1971. You will not only find flowering sunflowers but plenty of furry four-legged friends, too. The park also contains several photo stations throughout the field. Tickets must be booked in advance and cost £7 per adult.
Broomfield Farm
This fruit farm is open every Saturday and Sunday for those who want to see sunflowers on their weekends! It produces all kinds of fruits, vegetables and flowers that you can purchase in their farm shop or pick yourself during your visit. You are allowed to bring a picnic with you and the £4 entry is taken off your "pay and weigh" bill at the end.
(1)、What's the entry fee for a couple and two kids if they go to Garsons Farm?A、£6. B、£7. C、8. D、£10.(2)、Where can you see rare farm animals?A、At Garsons Farm. B、At Bromfield Farm. C、At Cotswold Farm Park. D、At Hitchin Lavender Farm.(3)、Who is the text mainly intended for?A、Sunflower lovers. B、Holiday campers. C、Field researchers. D、Nature photographers. -
3、 阅读下面短文,根据所给情节进行续写,使之构成一个完整的故事。
As I walked towards the track, I glanced around me at the sea of faces in the stands, but my mind was focused. After I finished the six events of the heptathlon(七项全能) , the Olympic gold medal was just minutes away.
My heart was beating loudly, my mouth was dry and the adrenaline(肾上腺素) was pumping. I was so close to the realization of my childhood dream and the feeling was fantastic; it was completely exciting, but also terrifying. I knew I would have to push myself beyond my known limits to ensure that my dream came true.
I tried to keep calm, telling myself not to panic, to stick to the plan and to run my own race .I knew the Russian girls would set off quickly — and I had to finish this race fewer than ten seconds behind the Russian athlete Yelena Prokhorova. If I could do that, the gold medal would be mine.
I looked at the track and caught my breath. The 800m race stood between me and the gold medal.
The supporters were cheering so loudly that it seemed as if they were the only fans there. I could hear my name being called. I could hear the shouts of encouragement and the cries of hope. Flags fluttered all around the vast, beautiful stadium. I felt unified with the crowd — we all had the same vision and the same dream.
My ankle(脚踝) was bandaged against an injury I had got in the long jump just a couple of hours earlier, but I shut out all thoughts of pain. I just tried to concentrate on the crowd. Their cheers uplifted my spirits and I felt calm.
I knew I would do my best and that I would run my heart out and finish the race. I had just two laps to run, that was all. Just two laps and only two minutes. I kept telling myself, anyone could run for two minutes.
注意:1.续写词数应为150 左右;2.请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
The starting gun was fired, and the race began.
Prokhorova was running ahead of me.
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4、 建议家长未经允许不要在微信朋友圈发布孩子的照片。
Parents are advised not to post their children's photos on WeChat Moments .
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5、 一位好老师应鼓励学生独立思考。
A good teacher should encourage students to think .
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6、 1957年10月4日,Sputnik 1号人造卫星在苏联发射升空并成功环绕地球运行。
On 4th October 1957, the Sputnik 1 satellite by the USSR and successful orbited around the Earth.
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7、 由于体力不支,我们不得不停下来休息。
With our strength , we had to stop to have a rest.
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8、经过这么多次失败的尝试,他绝望地放弃了。
After so many failed attempts, he finally gave up .
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9、一旦被狗咬了,应该立刻去医院打狂犬疫苗。
Once by a dog, one should immediately go to the hospital for rabies vaccination.
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10、尽管他不得不长时间工作,但他很享受医生的工作,因为他觉得这份工作很有成就感。
the fact that he has to work for long hours, he enjoys his job as a doctor because he finds it fulfilling.
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11、祝贺你在中国书法比赛中获得一等奖!
on your winning the first prize in the Chinese calligraphy contest!
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12、当他发现他的朋友偷了东西时,他陷入了道德困境。
He found himself in a when he discovered his friend had stolen something.
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13、 他是一名精力充沛的网球运动员,愿意参加各种网球比赛。
He is an tennis player who is willing to participate in various tennis competitions.
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14、 短文填空
As a five-year-old girl, Lin Qiaozhi was affected by her mother's death. At age 18,instead of following the traditional path of like the majority of girls, she to study medicine. "Why should girls learn so much? Finding a good husband should be their final goal!" her bother , thinking of the high tuition fees. She responded, "I'd rather stay single to study all my life!"
Eight years later, Lin graduated from Peking Union Medical College (PUMC) with the Wenhai Scholarship, the highest prize to graduates. She immediately became thewoman ever to be hired as a resident physician in the OB-GYN department of the PUM CHospital. six months, she was named a chief resident physician, a that usually took four years to achieve. After working for a few years, she was sent to study in Europe and then, in 1939, in the US. She greatly impressed her American , who invited her to stay. Dr Lin, however, rejected the offer. She wanted to the women and children at home.
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15、 阅读下面材料,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The ongoing Huazhao Festival, or Flower Festival, at Yuyuan Garden in Shanghai is offering visitors unique experience of traditional Chinese culture.
Celebrated for over 2,000 years, the festival (hold) in the second month of the lunar calendar in memory of the birthday of the flower goddess. According to ancient (belief),the flower goddess controls human reproduction, and it has become custom to celebrate her birthday to invite prosperity.
Despite (region) differences in celebrating, the Huazhao Festival usually shares a number of features: hanfu, traditional Chinese clothes, flower appreciation and traditional culture.
Running through April 27, the festival at Yuyuan Garden features colorful decorations (base) on flowers and flower fairies. A series of activities is also taking place (help)visitors enjoy in a traditional Chinese culture atmosphere, (include) light shows, performances, markets, parades and interactive events.
According to the festival's organizers, interest traditional culture has been growing among young people in recent years. Products and activities featuring traditional elements combined with modern designs are called the "new Chinese style", are becoming (increase) popular. Through special events like the Huazhao celebrations, the organizers aim to promote traditional culture and boost spending at the same time.
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16、 阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
Although she told me not to talk to strangers, my mother always did. Whether we were at the checkout line, during a slow elevator ride or at the airports, football games or the beach, she would 1 conversations with people next to her.
While this habit may bring a 2 to my eyes now, it was rather embarrassing during my teenage years. Not everyone 3 warmly to my mother when she tried to spark a brief discussion. Some people would 4 offer her a tight-lipped smile before turning away. A few completely 5 her. Whenever I was with her during those times, I could see a hint of 6 in her eyes, but she'd simply shrug it off and we'd continue on our way.
More often than not, 7 , I would wander off, only to return and find her chatting with someone 8 . There were occasions when I was concerned that I'd lost her in the crowd, but then her singsong laugh would 9 me back to her side. Through these spontaneous(自发的) interactions, my mother taught me a valuable lesson—that even in the 10 exchanges, there exist common bonds that connect us.
One sad memory that is 11 in my mind is of my mother in the hospital, battling the breast cancer that had 12 her to mere 85 pounds. Although her life was nearing its end, she was smiling 13 and talking to her nurse about how to best plant tulip bulbs. I stood silently in the doorway, wanting to cry but feeling such a surge of love and warmth.
Now, whenever I find myself sharing a moment with someone, "Don't you just love it when …", I am 14 of my mother and the lessons she taught me about connection, kindness, and finding 15 in the simplest of interactions.
(1)A 、 put up B 、 strike up C 、 cut up D 、 pull up(2)A 、 tear B 、 pain C 、 smile D 、 view(3)A 、 responded B 、 referred C 、 signaled D 、 listened(4)A 、 even B 、 hardly C 、 ever D 、 only(5)A 、 annoyed B 、 ignored C 、 embarrassed D 、 noticed(6)A 、 hurt B 、 anger C 、 fear D 、 anxiety(7)A 、 therefore B 、 otherwise C 、 however D 、 meanwhile(8)A 、 special B 、 familiar C 、 well-known D 、 new(9)A 、 hold B 、 call C 、 guide D 、 push(10)A 、 simplest B 、 biggest C 、 easiest D 、 coolest(11)A 、 changed B 、 forgotten C 、 ensured D 、 carved(12)A 、 reduced B 、 trapped C 、 limited D 、 threatened(13)A 、 immediately B 、 weakly C 、 voluntarily D 、 awkwardly(14)A 、 informed B 、 reminded C 、 tired D 、 scared(15)A 、 peace B 、 truth C 、 relief D 、 joy -
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Even though it's never been easier to see the latest movies at home, there's still nothing quite like watching a film in the dark of the cinema on the biggest screen possible. There are a number of ways you can bring the cost down to make it more affordable, whether it's an occasional treat or regular activity.
Avoid high-priced tickets
The most expensive tickets are going to be on peak times, which will usually run from Friday night until Sunday evening. But if you have the flexibility to go midweek or in the daytime you'll hopefully find lower prices. It'll depend on which cinema you have near you.
Consider a membership
Some cinema memberships also offer free tickets and then discounts on future visits, so they're worth looking at if you know you'll make the money back. But if you are going at least twice a month then the all-you-can-watch memberships can be fantastic value. However, one disadvantage is that if you want to see a film at a different chain you'll be paying again.
Use discounted gift cards
Or you can use cashback apps like Jam Doughnut and Hyper Jar to buy the gift cards and get a percentage back. What's good about these is that they stack with other offers, such as Meerkat Movies and silver screenings, so you save twice.
Finally, armed with your cheap cinema tickets, don't ruin all your good work by buying the popcorn at the cinema. The price is always high. But it can be easily avoided by hitting a supermarket beforehand to buy much cheaper treats. You don't need to secretly take them in because all the big cinemas allow you to do this.
A. Bring your own snacks.
B. Treat yourself with the popcorn.
C. Ticket cost shouldn't be a problem.
D. There are deals running that offer cut-price tickets.
E. Do check the normal selling price for your local cinema.
F. You can also save by buying cinema gift cards when they're on sale.
G. There might also be certain days at some cinemas where all tickets are reduced further.
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18、 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
Lichens(地衣) cover as much as 8% of the planet's surface, an area larger than that covered by tropical rain-forests. They can be found growing on bark, rocks or walls; in woodlands, deserts or tundra.
Some lichens are familiar to the herbalists who find uses through the "Doctrine of Signatures"(形象学说). For example, species of Lobaria are used to treat lung diseases because of their lung-like appearance. Lichens have also been used for their chemical components. Lichens provide natural dye(染色) stuff in many traditional cultures around the world, including the famous Harris tweed woolens of Scotland. Lichens are also used in the production of perfumes. For example, "oak moss" was used as a component of several high quality French perfumes in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
Lichens also provide many important ecosystem services. Lichens contribute to biodiversity—they are found in all biomes. Some lichens are pioneers, so they are often the first to occupy newly exposed surfaces. Lichens also contribute to nutrient cycling. In some old-growth forests, lichens contribute up to 50% of the nitrogen. Many animals use lichens. Up to 90% of reindeer's winter food consists of lichens, and other animals use lichens for nesting material or hiding places. Lichens can also inform us about the condition of our environment. Many lichens require very specific environmental conditions. For example, presence of certain lichens can be an indicator of climate change. Some lichens are sensitive to air pollution and will disappear when air quality is poor.
Lichens are important also because they are beautiful to look at. How colorful would the rocks and cliffs be in the Rocky Mountains without the reds, yellows and greens of the crust lichens? Without these living creatures, our natural areas would look pretty boring and a little more lifeless.
(1)、How does the author introduce lichens in paragraph 1?A、By explaining the standard definition. B、By describing the growing process. C、By stating the wide range of coverage. D、By showing the diverse species.(2)、Which of the following functions are lichens least likely to perform?A、To treat lung disorders. B、To dye natural stuff. C、To make perfumes. D、To remove chemicals.(3)、Why are lichens important for assessing environmental conditions?A、They are sensitive to air quality. B、They can survive in extreme weather. C、They provide nesting material for birds. D、They indicate old-growth conditions.(4)、What's the structure of the passage?A、 B、 C、 D、 -
19、 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
Thomas Taylor's original watercolor illustration for the first edition of "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" published by Bloomsbury in 1997 is scheduled to be auctioned (拍卖)for June 26 in New York. The artwork is expected to bring in between $400,000 to $600,000, setting a record for any Harry Potter-related material ever offered at auction.
Illustrator Thomas Taylor was a 23-year-old recent art school graduate when he was hired by Bloomsbury to make a cover illustration for a fantasy children's book by then-unknown author J. K. Rowling. It was Taylor's first professional task, and he recalled being directed by Bloomsbury's editor to depict the scene — Harry approaching the Hogwarts Express at King's Cross Station. Despite having limited freedom for artistic expression, Taylor faithfully followed the instructions.
Taylor had the unique opportunity to read Rowling's early manuscript (手稿) on a train, making him one of the very first individuals to do so. The manuscript, only printed on one side, was missing Chapter 11, as the author was still making changes. Despite its incomplete state, Taylor found it to be a fascinating glimpse into the world of Harry Potter. Taylor revealed that he used the blank underside of each manuscript page for sketching. "And then I think I put the rest of it in the recycling bin," he said. "Of course now I really regret that."
But Taylor said at the beginning he had mixed feelings about this early, giant success. "Normally when you start out as an illustrator, you kind of hope that your first work will be a bit forgotten and then you'll develop and get better and better," Taylor told The Rowling Library. However, he said he's finally made peace with it ——in part because of how prized his Harry Potter book cover painting has become at auction.
(1)、What does the underlined word "depict" in paragraph 2 probably mean?A、Discover. B、Illustrate. C、Set. D、Imagine.(2)、What can we learn about Thomas Taylor?A、He found the manuscript absorbing. B、He was famous when given the task. C、He used the book pages for sketching. D、He had complete freedom of creation.(3)、How did Taylor originally feel about his early success?A、Joyful but uncertain. B、Cheerful and excited. C、Anxious but grateful. D、Satisfied and confident.(4)、What might be the best title for the passage?A、Thomas Taylor's Magic Illustrations B、An Auction of Harry Potter Illustrations C、The Fascinating Manuscript of Harry Potter D、Thomas Taylor: Harry Potter's First Illustrator -
20、 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
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(1)、What are new patients required to do before the first appointment?A、To reschedule the first appointment. B、To complete the Registration Package. C、To review their own health history. D、To call the healthcare professionals.(2)、Which of the following is necessary while you are registering?A、Creating a Medeo account. B、Downloading the policies. C、Having a T Card and health card ready. D、Being a full-time University of Toronto student.(3)、Where is this text most likely from?A、A student life guidebook. B、A student club magazine. C、A healthcare services brochure. D、A campus Health Center webpage.