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1、阅读理解
Antarctica is one of the last untouched frontiers on the planet. Despite its tough conditions, an Antarctic trip is far less dangerous nowadays than in the past. Here are the most popular routes to Antarctica, with different start points, pathways, and modes of transportation.
1. Ship tour from Argentina
Departing from Ushuaia is the most popular route when going to Antarctica from South American ports. Ushuaia is situated closer to Antarctic Peninsula (半岛) than other departure points, hence you can have more time spent on the scenic peninsula admiring icebergs, glaciers and abundant wildlife. There are a variety of ships from Ushuaia to choose.
Duration: 6 to 24 days
Cost: Between USD 6,000 and USD 25,000
Good to know: If you still want to visit some other incredible South American destinations, some suggestions are the Galapagos Islands, Rio de Janeiro and Machu Picchu.
2. Fly-ship tour from Chile
If you want to avoid spending two days crossing the Drake Passage and encounter rough seas in the bad weather, you can choose a fly-ship package. This involves flying to King George Island, which is right off the west coast of Antarctica Peninsula, to join a ship trip. You can also go ashore to experience the same sightseeing and wildlife opportunities.
Duration: 8 days
Cost: Between USD 10,000 and USD 15,000
Good to know: If you have limited time and do not wish to spend more time on a ship than is necessary, then the fly-ship option is ideal.
3. Ship tour from Australia or New Zealand
Although you are unlikely to encounter any other ship all the way, you will see huge icebergs, Mount Erebus (an active volcano), emperor penguins, scientific bases and the sites of historic 20th century Antarctic adventures. If you are looking for a feeling of vast isolation and remoteness, this is the trip to take!
Duration: 26 to 30 days
Cost: USD 16,000 and USD 30,000
Good to know: Ships departing from New Zealand and Australia are smaller and carry no more than 50 passengers. These trips are rare and should be booked well in advance.
(1)、Which of the following is the closest to the Antarctica Peninsula?A、The Galapagos Island. B、Ushuaia. C、King George Island. D、Mount Erebus.(2)、Where will you set off considering saving the most time on the ship?A、Argentina. B、Chile. C、Australia. D、New Zealand.(3)、 Which route is the cheapest about the average daily cost?A、Ship tour from Argentina. B、Fly tour from Rio de Janeiro. C、Fly-ship tour from Chile. D、Ship tour from Australia or New Zealand. -
2、 假如你是李华,你的英国朋友Peter来信告知你他想暑假到中国来旅行,希望你介绍一处值得去的名胜。请你写一封信回复他,向他推荐长城,内容包括(可以适当添加细节,进行拓展):
1. 基本信息:位于中国北部,总长度超过21000公里;拥有超过2000年的历史,在古代用于防御外敌(invaders)入侵;
2. 推荐理由:
1) 登上长城,可以欣赏周围的美丽风光;
2) 见证多个朝代的兴衰,可以了解中国的历史和传统;
3) 其他吸引人之处(自拟)
注意:
1. 词数80以上;
2. 要求使用语言结构:非谓语动词,倒装句;3. 可增加连接成分,使结构清晰,行文连贯;
4. 信的开头和结尾已为你写好,不计入总词数。
Dear Peter,
I'm so glad to know that you are coming to China this summer vacation.
Yours,
Li Hua
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3、 还剩下三分钟,他们尽可能快速地进入到会议室。(with的复合结构)(汉译英)
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4、 看到儿子的病被医生治好了,这位爸爸脸上露出了释然的微笑。(分词作状语, cure, relief) (汉译英)
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5、 像拥有相同的货币和国防一样,他们也使用同一面国旗,称为"英国国旗"。(过去分词做后置定语,as well as)(汉译英)
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6、 这个现象令科学家吃惊,他们立即对其展开调查研究。(过去分词做状语,phenomenon)(汉译英)
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7、 要记住,你的个人信息一定要保密。(形容词做宾补)(汉译英)
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8、 She believes you're entirely(有能力的) of taking care of yourself without her help.(根据汉语提示单词拼写)
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9、 With the Spring Festival (临近), the students are beginning to talk about their plans. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
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10、 The plane has been kept in service far long than (起初) intended. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
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11、 He was (控告) with theft, which surprised us all. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
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12、 (吸引) in the game, these children didn't feel hungry at all. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
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13、 The spokesman (确认,证实) that the area was being attacked. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
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14、 He (宣布) his wedding date to his friends the other day.(根据汉语提示单词拼写)
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15、 Her questions about my private life made me (尴尬). (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
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16、 It can be (有益的) to share your feelings with someone you trust. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
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17、 We went into a room (拥挤的) with books. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
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18、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
Confucius and Chinese Philosophy
(bear)in 551 BC, Confucius has made the greatest contribution to Chinese culture of anyone in history. he was raised in a poor family, he visited famous scholars and learned a lot. He developed his thoughts into a system of philosophy, (know) as Confucianism, emphasized(注重) self-cultivation, harmonious relationships with each other and respect the elderly. Friends should be honest to each other. (rule)should make an effort (provide) a happy life for people. Meanwhile, he was a great teacher who devoted himself to(promote)education for ordinary people. He travelled around to publicize(宣传) his political thinking but failed. But he never gave up. Over the last 2000 years, his philosophy (continue) to influence China as well as rest of the world. He is considered as the symbol of oriental(东方的) culture as well.
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19、第一节 完形填空(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
When I was a child, my father taught me five words that I've used all my life — in my acting career, as a mother, in my business activities. If I 1 that I was afraid of the dark, or if I seemed worried about meeting new people, Dad would say, "Stand porter to your find."
A porter is a gatekeeper, who stands at a door 2 people in or out. Dad would get me to 3 myself stopping destructive things — such as fear — at the door, but saying "Come in" to faith, love and confidence.
As a(n) 4 before I went on camera, I'd make sure anxiety stayed out and confidence in my ability came in. As a mother, when I was 5 about my children, I would try not to let worry in but would 6 my mind with trust in them.
Of course there were always times I'd 7 those words.
In 1972 my husband, Fillmore Crank, and I opened the doors to our own 8 in North Holly wood. This was a new business venture for us, and it was a lot more 9 and complicated than we had 10 .
We were on call 24 hours a day. Something was always going wrong. Electricity went on the blink, food wasn't delivered, employees called in sick. Once, a pandemic suddenly left us with no servants. Fillmore gave me a 11 : scrub floors or do the laundry. For 10 days I folded enough king-size sheets to blanket the whole state of California.
Then there was the 12 crisis. The price of gasoline doubled, and tourism in California 13 . How could we fill our beds? What if we kept losing money? What if we failed? Fear and worry were sneaking in. But I caught them just 14 . I stood porter.
I stood in the door of my mind and sent fear packing.
These days at the hotel, whenever fear tries to register, I just smile and point to the sign that 15 No Vacancy.
(1)A 、 complained B 、 announced C 、 recalled D 、 decided(2)A 、 letting B 、 urging C 、 inviting D 、 observing(3)A 、 occupy B 、 involve C 、 send D 、 picture(4)A 、 official B 、 actress C 、 maid D 、 manager(5)A 、 serious B 、 curious C 、 anxious D 、 cautious(6)A 、 fill B 、 change C 、 read D 、 ease(7)A 、 eat B 、 twist C 、 exchange D 、 forget(8)A 、 clinic B 、 hotel C 、 laundry D 、 restaurant(9)A 、 promising B 、 demanding C 、 convincing D 、 boring(10)A 、 figured B 、 confirmed C 、 deduced D 、 suggested(11)A 、 warning B 、 command C 、 choice D 、 solution(12)A 、 credit B 、 energy C 、 identity D 、 family(13)A 、 ceased B 、 recovered C 、 dropped D 、 boomed(14)A 、 by chance B 、 on purpose C 、 at random D 、 in time(15)A 、 explains B 、 clicks C 、 reads D 、 defines -
20、阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Earlier this year I removed all Internet services from my home, which was very upsetting at first.
I was not content with the time I was wasting—I felt I could spend it in doing more purposeful things than on the Internet. If there is something I want to research on the Internet, I write it down and use that list when I have access to the Internet. . I'll go to the office, the library, the coffee shop or some other places with free public Wi-Fi, and work on what I need to do online.
. I use the Internet with the intention of doing things such as logging on to watch some You Tube videos or laughing at funny pictures. Whenever I'm on the Internet now, I use it in a deliberate way that benefits me and adds value.
. I could focus on writing without being disturbed. I have more time to read, to write, to think, to exercise and to walk. Because I'm out of the house, I meet new people. Additionally, I have more time for friends and I feel less stressed and my thoughts are clearer. My mind is more focused on important things. . Plus, I no longer long for the Internet like I once did.
A. I don't have a monthly Internet bill.
B. Now the Internet is a tool I use to improve my life.
C. Now I'm forced to leave the house to use the Internet.
D. This doesn't mean I think the Internet is bad or wrong.
E. Since I got rid of the Internet at home, I've found so many benefits.
F. Here are some of my tips for using the Internet in a more productive way.
G. But it ended up being the most productive and wisest decision I've ever made.