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1、假定你是李华,上周五你参观了市科技馆(Science Museum),请你写一封邮件给爱尔兰朋友Ryan,内容包括:
(1)你的经历;
(2)你的感想。
注意:
(1)写作词数应为80左右;
(2)请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
Dear Ryan,
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Yours,
Li Hua
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2、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。
With the proposed Law on National Parks, is the first of its kind, the domestic national parks will hopefully get better, more systemic and more sustainable protection.
The first five national parks, (include) the Sanjiangyuan National Park, were established inOctober2021. The past three years (see) the river sources being well protected.
Precious experience (gain) from managing the national parks helped the proposed law to come into being. It is expected (provide) legal support for enforcing the law against animal poaching or destruction of protected plants, and more.
More importantly, the commercial activities of the national parks will be more efficiently regulated. (global), having a national park doesn't mean closing parts of it to visitors; the contrary, most national parks reserve some core areas under strict protection while other regions are open to tourists to gain knowledge about the role of national parks. It also helps the national park management (body) to raise some income of their own.
That's what makes the job of national park management more sustainable, such activities need strict standards to avoid harming the ecology. The proposed Law on National Parks will establish a legal framework for this job, so as to protect national parks in more sustainable and efficient manner.
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3、A flight attendant recently shared this heartwarming story, and it's one that truly deserves to be told.
As the flight was1, a weak 94-year-old woman struggled to find her seat. She appeared2 and had difficulty navigating the narrow aisle. The flight attendant noticed her3 and was about to assist when a gentleman seated in first class caught her4.
With a kind smile, he asked, "Can you please put her in my seat? I'll take hers." Without hesitation, the man5 and accompanied the flight attendant to the back of the6, where the elderly woman was seated. When he offered his first class seat to her, she was7 with emotion. "Never in my 94 years has someone done that for me," she said, her voice trembling with8. She gave him a big hug, tears welling up in her eyes. "Thank you, young man," she added,9 moved by the unexpected kindness.
The simple10 had a ripple effect on the entire flight. The flight attendant described how the mood on the plane11 as passengers witnessed the man's act.
It was amazing how his thoughtful act changed the12 of everyone on the flight. In a time when the world often feels overwhelming, this story is a beautiful13 that even the smallest acts of kindness can have a profound impact. His14 not only made a 94-year-old woman's day but also left a lasting impression on everyone who15 it.
(1)A 、updating B 、connecting C 、changing D 、boarding(2)A 、informed B 、excited C 、confused D 、surprised(3)A 、struggle B 、fortune C 、question D 、demand(4)A 、uniform B 、attention C 、speech D 、breath(5)A 、set down B 、worn out C 、broke away D 、stood up(6)A 、airport B 、woman C 、plane D 、class(7)A 、overcome B 、charged C 、threatened D 、occupied(8)A 、doubt B 、fear C 、gratitude D 、guilt(9)A 、instantly B 、clearly C 、gradually D 、slightly(10)A 、routine B 、dialogue C 、lesson D 、gesture(11)A 、worsened B 、disappeared C 、shifted D 、emerged(12)A 、memory B 、attitude C 、situation D 、fate(13)A 、reminder B 、tale C 、command D 、promise(14)A 、seriousness B 、selflessness C 、carefulness D 、cleverness(15)A 、received B 、possessed C 、surveyed D 、witnessed -
4、How to Write Any High School Essay
Writing an essay is an important basic skill that you will need to succeed in high school, college, and beyond. With a well-done preparation stage, you can easily write an essay for any topic!
Choose an essay style and topic if you haven't already been assigned one. Check the specific standard for your essay as provided by your teacher. Once you come up with a topic and essay format, make sure you know the required length and deadline for your assignment and go to your teacher with any outstanding questions.
Do preliminary research on your essay's topic. Look through primary and secondary sources that are related to your chosen topic. Organize and save this information so you can revisit it once you start writing your essay.
Create an arguable essay statement for your essay. And it's needed to both guide your writing and help the reader understand your essay. Use the research and knowledge you have on your topic to come up with a thesis statement. Write the thesis in one clear and concise sentence. And make sure your point is arguable and not just a general thought or idea. .
Write an outline to plan out the overall structure and content of your essay. Your specific outline will depend on the type of essay that you' re writing, but most high school essays include a five-paragraph structure with an introductory paragraph, three body paragraphs, and a conclusion.
Find reliable sources that support your argument. Instead, look for scholarly articles, lab research, or general news sources for the most accurate information. Find books published by large published by large published by ha t support your arguments as well.
A. Make an outline for the paragraphs in your essay.
B. Avoid using personal blogs or websites that are one-sided.
C. Many schools offer online databases with reliable information.
D. Take notes and find connections among the information you find.
E. The statement summarizes the main idea or argument of your essay.
F. If you need help writing a good essay, turn to the Internet for guidance.
G. Your teacher may have offered the types and topics you can choose from.
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5、Chickadees (山雀) are beloved backyard birds in North America. Black-capped Chickadees and Carolina Chickadees are especially tough to tell apart, with the same black cap and chin, white cheeks, and gray-buff bodies, along with the same love of seed-filled bird feeders and similar cheeky "chick-a-dee-dee!" calls. Usually the easiest way to tell which of these two chickadees you're looking at is to consult a map.
Carolina Chickadees live in the eastern and southeastern U. S., whereas Black-capped Chickadees inhabit most of the rest of North America. Yet along the extensive, meandering line where the two species overlap, things can get unclear. They started to share a "hybrid zone" where they regularly interbreed (异种交配) and produce young, blurring (模糊) the lines between species.
In 2007 Robert Curry, an ornithologist and behavioral ecologist published a paper showing that the hybrid zone had been creeping northward over more than a decade. By that time Curry had accumulated years' worth of chickadee blood samples from his field sites, and he had access to tissue samples collected previously by other researchers as well. He and his collaborators used genetic analysis to verify the composition of the chickadee population at each site and looked at how that composition had shifted over time. The researchers' findings provided confirmation of what bird-watchers had already observed: in a decade and a half the northern edge of the hybrid zone had moved about 20 kilometers north. But why?
According to the data collected from eBird in the following years, the northern limit of Carolina Chickadees' range is roughly the point on the map where the average minimum winter temperature hits minus seven degrees Celsius — and that the rate of their northward expansion in Pennsylvania has been consistent with warming winters. Climate change is really only half of the story behind the movement of the hybrid zone. Meanwhile, there was a strong link between the presence of hybrids and the degree to which habitat in an area had been altered by humans. "I think what we've done in these disturbed areas is we've planted trees that favor Black-capped Chickadees," says, "which has increased their populations and then increased the frequency of hybridization between the two species in an artificial way."
"So what will happen? We don't know yet," Curry says. "But it will be interesting to see."
(1)、What is the easiest way to tell Black-capped Chickadees from Carolina Chickadees?A、Recording their calls. B、Observing their shapes. C、Comparing their looks. D、Studying their habitats.(2)、What can we learn about the study in paragraph 3?A、Researchers focused on Chickadees' behaviour. B、The hybrid zone had a tendency to migrate north. C、Curry gathered all the samples from his field sites. D、The findings differed from those of bird- watchers.(3)、What led to hybrid zone expanding north?A、The availability of bird feeders. B、The increased human population. C、The influence of global warming. D、The introduction of new bird species.(4)、Which of the following is the best title for the text?A、Chickadees and Climate Change: A Tale of Adaptation B、The Silent Extinction: Chickadees Losing Their Identity C、Chickadees: Showing How Species Boundaries Can Shift and Blur D、Peaceful Coexistence: Chickadees Thriving Together Across Species Lines -
6、Everything's bigger in Texas, where even 3D printers take on a huge appearance. Soon, it will be the site of the world's first 3D-printed hotel, El Cosmico, which has just begun construction in the desert north of Marfa.
Passersby won't see the framework that typically come with construction. Photos of the site show amassive 46.5-foot-wide and 15.5-foot-tall 3D printer laying layer upon layer of sand-colored material onto the foundations, creating sand-colored walls. This enormous machine, called the Vulcan, was developed by Texas-based 3D printing and robotics company ICON. When the Vulcan constructs walls, it looks like "an inkjet printer with a cartridge (墨盒) going back and forth," Liz Lambert, El Cosmico's owner, described it.
The project is a cooperation between Lambert, ICON and architects at Bjarke Ingels Group. Lambert seeks to expand the existing El Cosmico hotel, adding 43 new units and 18 residential homes on a new 40-acre property. According to ICON, 3D printing will provide new ways to build and offer greater flexibility in architectural designs. "I've never been able to build with such little restriction…" Lambert tells Reuters' Evan Garcia. "It's an incredible way to build."
Images of the hotel's inside reveal cream-colored walls and rounded wooden surfaces full of colors that reflect the surrounding desert. The structures' walls are made of a concrete called "lavacrete", a low-carbon material created by ICON, which has a compressive strength (压缩强度) of 2,000 to 3,500 pounds per square inch. The mixture also uses local Texas materials colored to "fit into the landscape of Marfa," as Lambert tells the Reuters.
ICON was founded in 2018, and its technology has been used to build 3D-printed homes in Texas and Mexico, where residents have commented on the strength of their walls and their insulation (隔绝) from the sun. The company also adopts the technology to help address America's affordable housing crisis. In 2020, ICON constructed several houses for the Community First! Village in Austin for homeless people run by the nonprofit Mobile Loaves& Fishes.
Construction on the new hotel is scheduled to conclude in 2026, and the existing location will be open until 2025.
(1)、What does paragraph 2 mainly talk about?A、The distinctive features of 3D printing. B、The amazing appearance of 3D printer. C、The framework of traditional construction. D、The process of building a 3D-printed hotel.(2)、How does Lambert feel about 3D printing?A、Appreciative. B、Pessimistic. C、Cautious. D、Indifferent.(3)、Why are the local Texas materials used?A、To cut down transportation costs. B、To integrate into the surroundings. C、To enhance the safety of the hotel. D、To protect the natural environment.(4)、What can we infer about ICON?A、It is a non-profit organization devoted to 3D printing. B、It never employed 3D printing before building the hotel. C、It has built 3D-printed homes securing positive feedback. D、It uses 3D printing to solve America's luxury housing crisis. -
7、Born in Sudan in 1990, Hamza Yassin is a wildlife cameraman and TV presenter.
He was eight when they landed in the UK. Besides the changes in climate, he also had to adjust to the change in pets: "Where's everyone's pet lions and monkeys? It was all cats and dogs. I hadn't realised what a special upbringing I had had. But it was the UK that cemented my love of wildlife. At first glance, it doesn't look like there is a lot of wildlife, especially in the winter. But if you peel back the layers, there is so much."
Though his doctor parents didn't have time to closely teach him, they did turn on the television; in particular, the Discovery Channel. David Attenborough's The Life of Birds was an eye-opening experience, and Steve Irwin was a huge inspiration, too. While he thought they had cool jobs, he never thought he could be a presenter. He never saw anyone like him in front of the camera. He was a teenager who wasn't white.
It was still a long road to establishing his career, though. It was not until after he became an assistant for the incredible wildlife cameraman Jesse Wilkinson that he realized he needed to create his own journey. When he was21, he traveled with friends to the Highlands. Two weeks later, he was back there for good. He told his parents he was living in a beautiful cottage. The truth was that he was living in his car, just trying to make ends meet. He parked at the local ferry terminal but lived there happily for nine months, doing odd jobs — cutting grass, and moving furniture to earn enough money to survive. During that time, he was cutting his teeth as a wildlife cameraman — he was determined that he wouldn't go back to Northampton with his tail between his legs and say to his parents: "I've been defeated." Luckily, everything paid off. That experience taught him everything he needed to know about the profession.
Eventually, Hamza became a renowned wildlife cameraman, inspiring others to pursue their dreams regardless of their background.
(1)、What does the underlined word "cemented" in paragraph 2 refer to?A、Strengthened. B、Assessed. C、Challenged. D、Reduced.(2)、Why didn't Hamza think he could be a TV presenter at the beginning?A、He took no passion for being a presenter. B、He feared to stand in front of the camera. C、He lacked confidence because of his color. D、He obtained little support from his parents.(3)、Why does the author mention Hamza's trip to the Highlands?A、It led to a life-long friendship. B、It enriched his life experience. C、It refined his photography skills. D、It started his own career journey.(4)、What can we learn from Hamza's experience?A、Great minds think alike. B、Strike while the iron is hot. C、Actions speak louder than words. D、Where there's a will, there's a way. -
8、Welcome to Fanfare, the Horn Book's annual best books list! Which books stand out in our memory and remain in our hearts and imaginations? We hope you enjoy the following works in the picture book category. If you're interested in reading more about Fanfare authors and illustrators, just click the link at the bottom of this page. Happy Fanfare!
Nesting Dolls
In a family of women with golden brown skin, Anyiaka, a Black girl with a much darker complexion (肤色), feels out of place. Through a set of nesting dolls, her African grandmother provides reassurance. Vivid, digitally created illustrations showcase this loving family's closeness.
Once upon a Book
Alice is invited inside a book by one of the animal characters from it. She embarks on a thrilling adventure of the imagination, traveling to a coral reef, outer space, and more. Delightful text and lush watercolor illustrations bring readers into this appealing adventure starring an Asian protagonist (主人公).
Maybe a Whale
After Grandpa's death, Mom takes the narrator on the trip Grandpa had planned to see "his whales". Rich watercolor illustrations blur sea and sky and show whales in shadows and stars. At night, they hear whales but still can't see them, and the narrator knows Grandpa remains present. A tender-testament to love and loss.
My Baba's Garden
Scott's own grandmother served as the inspiration for Baba, whose silent, meaningful gestures communicate her longing to pass on traditions to her grandson. Smith's watercolor illustrations bring warmth to every inch of Baba's kitchen and garden, and even find gentle beauty in earthworms.
(1)、Which book features a magical journey?A、Nesting Dolls B、Once upon a Book C、Maybe a Whale D、My Baba's Garden(2)、What do Nesting Dolls and My Baba's Garden have in common?A、They bring nature into their storytelling. B、They center on themes of family connection. C、They present illustrations made in watercolor. D、They explore the dilemma of cultural identity.(3)、Where is the text probably from?A、A book website. B、An essay collection. C、A travel brochure. D、A literature magazine. -
9、听下面一段独白,回答以下小题。(1)、What does the speaker think of the graduating class?A、They are gifted. B、They are experienced. C、They are hard-working.(2)、What is the speaker most likely to be good at?A、Modern painting. B、Fashion design. C、Photo taking.(3)、Who will probably speak next?A、James Smith. B、Jane Goodman. C、Michael Watts.(4)、What is the speaker doing?A、Giving a class. B、Awarding prizes. C、Hosting an exhibition.
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10、听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。(1)、What is the woman's destination?A、Mongolia. B、Russia. C、China.(2)、What happened to the woman?A、She lost her ticket. B、She missed her train. C、She got to the wrong platform.(3)、What is the man going to fix?A、A bike. B、A car. C、A train.(4)、What is the man giving the woman?A、A map. B、Some food. C、Some warm clothes.
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11、听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。(1)、Where does the conversation probably take place?A、At an office. B、At school. C、At the woman's house.(2)、When will the speakers probably do the work together?A、On Monday. B、On Saturday. C、On Sunday.(3)、What will the man bring to the woman's house?A、Pizza. B、Juice. C、Ice cream.
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12、听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。(1)、How many eggs does the man order?A、One. B、Two. C、Three.(2)、How much will the man pay for his breakfast?A、£6. B、£7. C、£8.
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13、听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。(1)、Why does the woman feel sorry?A、Her group didn't perform very well. B、Her group didn't finish the project on time. C、Her group members didn't get on well with each other.(2)、Who might the man be?A、The woman's boss. B、The woman's professor. C、The woman's business partner.
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14、How is the man probably feeling?A、Confused. B、Annoyed. C、Happy.
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15、What are the speakers mainly talking about?A、Sports. B、Sleeping habits. C、Physical discomfort.
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16、What are the speakers doing?A、Getting on the plane. B、Providing meal service. C、Making an announcement.
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17、What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A、Coach and trainee. B、Mother and son. C、Friends.
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18、What will the speakers probably do next?A、Make a plan. B、Continue the work. C、Start a new project.
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19、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。
Maycie Fuselier was a warm-hearted young woman with a genuine care for others. Three years ago, during a charity event, she signed up to be a bone marrow(骨髓) donor, hoping to make a difference in someone's life. As time passed, the memory of that selfless act faded into the background of her busy life as a high school English teacher.
In September 2022, Adam and Candace Cromer learned that their daughter, Sophie, then only 6 years old, had been diagnosed with aplastic anemia, a rare and serious bone marrow disease.
"It was severe," Candace said. "We did our own research and found the only cure option was to have a bone marrow transplant."
It was an ordinary afternoon when Maycie's phone rang and she answered, expecting a routine call, but the voice on the other end brought unexpected news.
"Hello, Maycie? This is calling from the National Bone Marrow Registry. We have a potential match for your donor profile. A young girl named Sophie, who is suffering from a rare and severe bone marrow disease called aplastic anemia, needs your help. Are you still willing to donate?"
The news that she was a match for Sophie left her both surprised and nervous. Unsure of what to do, she sought guidance from her father.
"He said that I should think about it and I did," she shared.
After taking his advice, she made the life-changing decision. "I'm so glad I said yes," Maycie added, reflecting on the experience.
The process was swift and efficient. Maycie underwent a series of tests to confirm her compatibility, and soon, it was confirmed that she was indeed a match for Sophie. The thought of being able to save a child's life filled her with a profound sense of purpose and joy.
In January 2023, Sophie's life was saved by a bone marrow transplant from Maycie. The Children's of Alabama organized a special meeting for them in September 2024.
注意:
1.续写词数应为150个左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
On the day of the reunion, Maycie walked into a room filled with balloons and smiles.
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Seeing Sophie healthy and lively, Maycie was glad she had made that decision.
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20、假定你是李华,上周你参加了校英语演讲比赛。在外教Walsh的指导之下,你获得了第一名。请你给他写一封电子邮件,对他表示感谢,内容包括:
1.介绍比赛情况;
2.表达感谢。
注意:
1.写作词数应为80个左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Mr. Walsh,
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Yours,
Li Hua