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1、In 2017, when making a video over Shitizhai, a village located on the eastern side of the Gaoligong Mountains, Wang Dayong saw the once-barren mountain is now abundant in rows of carefully planted coffee trees together with towering native species.
Yunnan's high-altitude regions, along with its unique climate conditions, proved to be perfect for cultivating coffee. The mountains rise like a wall, blocking the moist air currents. This natural barrier gives rise to an extraordinary microclimate, which is marked by dramatic temperature differences between day and night, making it ideal for growing coffee.
Wang came to this mountainous area a few years ago for a business trip and engaged with the locals. That's how he learned about the once-splendid coffee history of the area. Afterwards, he became motivated to make a documentary in 2017, tracing China's coffee history and highlighting the unique Yunnan coffee and its reputation as "black gold" in the global market.
As he explored further, it pained him to see how the mountainside had suffered from excessive farming. In the race for profits, short-sighted farmers began tightly planting coffee plants together and increased the density from just 60 trees per tenth of a hectare to more than 330, resulting in poor quality of coffee beans. When the coffee market slumped, many locals cut down their decades-old coffee trees to make room for fruits and vegetables to survive.
Fortunately, Wang's documentary caught the attention of local authorities. Moreover, he hosted a harvest festival, where he invited all the local growers to taste the coffee they'd planted. As a result, the sale of these beans quickly became a primary source of income for many in the village. Wu Hua, a cultural new economy professor at Shanghai University said, "A coffee industry that fell into decline is now regaining its strength." Wu considered the work done by Wang as a new vision for rural revitalization.
(1)、What makes the village an ideal place for coffee cultivation?A、Its unique and rich soil. B、Its abundant and brilliant sunshine. C、Its geographical and climatic advantage. D、Its dramatically and extremely low temperature.(2)、What inspired Wang to make a documentary?A、Making good friends with the locals. B、Intending to promote the coffee sale. C、Being attracted by the charm of coffee. D、Learning about the glorious coffee history.(3)、What does the underlined word "slumped" in paragraph 4 mean?A、Collapsed. B、Expanded. C、Stabilized. D、Thrived.(4)、What can be a suitable title for the text?A、Love for coffee revives a mountain B、Eagerness for profit destroys the market C、Hunger for money helps the youth succeed D、Enthusiasm for hometown urbanizes the village -
2、Why study in the Summer Semester?
The University of Queensland (UQ) has a number of courses available for enrolment (入学) in the intensive 8-week Summer Semester each year, providing an opportunity to:
● Finish your degree faster.
● Undertake courses to meet requirements for another program.
● Discover new subject areas like history, nutrition and economics.
● Study during a concentrated period and in smaller classes than ordinary semesters.
Who can apply?
Whoever interested is qualified for enrolment in the Summer Semester, but please note some courses are only available to UQ award students (i.e. current students who are enrolled in a UQ degree).
Past applicants have included:
● current UQ students
● students from other universities, including international students
● professionals
● adults from a range of backgrounds
● high-school students
How to apply?
● Current UQ students: Use mySI-net system to enrol.
● Other university students:
If you're enrolled at another Australian university and you want to undertake a course at UQ during the Summer Semester for credits towards your program at your home institution, you should apply as a "cross-institutional student". Before you apply, make sure you get approval from your home university and confirm you can get credits for your UQ studies.
● All other interested applicants:
All other interested applicants should enrol in the Summer Semester as "non-award students". "Non-award" simply means you are not enrolled in a program that would lead to award of a degree.
(1)、What is a feature of the Summer Semester courses?A、Preparatory for every course. B、Larger than the regular semester's. C、Intensive with smaller classes. D、Complicated with credit transfer.(2)、Who can apply for courses in the UQ Summer Semester?A、Only UQ award students can. B、Merely university students can. C、Just professionals and adults can. D、Anyone can, but with restrictions.(3)、How should students from other Australian universities apply for credits?A、As non-award students. B、Through UQ's mySI-net system. C、As approved cross-institutional students. D、By contacting UQ admission office directly. -
3、假定你是李华，你从网上看到某国际少年夏令营招募会用英语讲中国故事的志愿者。请你给负责人写一封邮件申请当志愿者，内容包括：
1. 写邮件的目的；
2. 个人优势；
3. 表达感谢并期待回复。
注意：
1. 词数80左右；
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
Dear Sir or Madam,
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Yours,
Li Hua
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12、Bullying in schools (threat) students' mental health, which is why many institutions have implemented anti-bullying programs. (所给词的适当形式填空)
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13、Hacking into someone's personal accounts without permission is not only unethical but also (legal) in most countries, with severe legal consequences. （所给词的适当形式填空）
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14、Apple l (发布) the iPhone 15 pro in September 2023, which immediately caused a surge in pre-orders. （根据中英文提示拼写单词）
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15、Renewable energy will only replace fossil fuels if s (充足的) investment is made in infrastructure and technology. (根据中英文提示拼写单词)
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16、The hotel offers a wide range of recreational f (设施) including a private beach, a world-class spa, multiple gourmet restaurants and so on. （根据中英文提示拼写单词）
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18、The construction of the new subway has been p (推迟) due to the budget cut. (根据中英文提示拼写单词)
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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。
On March 22, just 10 minutes before a Jiangxi Opera appreciation class (schedule) to begin, the lecture hall at Nanchang University was packed with over 100 people.
More students continued to pour in, (cause) Chen Li, the professor to give the lecture, to relocate the class to a larger place. Having taught the course for many years, Chen focuses on the history, melodies and performance characteristics of Jiangxi Opera. Chen's teaching style, which combines traditional lecturing with live performances, (set) her class apart.
Often dressed in Jiangxi Opera costumes in her class, Chen transforms the classroom into a stage to build (enthusiastic) in her students. Wearing traditional clothes, the students immerse themselves (entire) in the world of Jiangxi Opera. "In my class, I urge them (come) to the stage and experience the whole process for themselves," Chen said. "As active advocate of Jiangxi Opera, I need to think more about the future of the art form."
Zhou Xiaoli, who once performed in Chen's class, found her interactive teaching method unique and (engage) and has developed an interest in this art form. "I thought Jiangxi Opera boring and outdated before, her class made me love it," she said.
Jiangxi Opera has deep historical roots. During the 1950s and 60s, it thrived in Leping City with more than 400 ancient stages, over 20 percent of were well-preserved from the Ming and Qing dynasties. In 2018, Jiangxi Opera appeared on the Spring Festival Gala stage for the first time.
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20、How to Improve Your Memory
Memory is an essential part of our lives, whether it's for studying, working, or daily activities. If you're looking to enhance your memory, here are some effective strategies.
1. Get Enough Sleep
Sleep plays a crucial role in memory consolidation. When you sleep, your brain processes and stores new information. Lack of sleep can make it difficult to concentrate and remember things. Aim for 7 - 8 hours of quality sleep every night.
2. Exercise Regularly
Physical activity not only keeps your body healthy but also benefits your brain. Exercise increases blood flow to the brain, which provides more oxygen and nutrients. It can also stimulate the growth of new brain cells, improving memory function.
3. Use Mnemonic Devices
Mnemonic devices are memory aids that help you remember information more easily. For example, you can create acronyms, rhymes, or mental images If you need to remember a list of items, you can form an acronym by taking the first letter of each word.
4. Stay Mentally Active
Keep your brain engaged by reading, solving puzzles, or learning a new language.These activities challenge your brain and keep it sharp. Just like your body needs exercise, your brain needs mental stimulation.
5. Organize Information
When you have a lot of information to remember, organize it into categories or a logical structure. This makes it easier for your brain to store and retrieve the information. For example, if you're studying history, you can organize events chronologically.
A. This can significantly improve your memory.
B. These devices can turn difficult - to - remember information into something more memorable.
C. A good night's sleep is like a "reset" button for your brain.
D. Try to find activities that you enjoy and that challenge your cognitive abilities.
E. It can also help you recall information more quickly.
F. Make sure you have a comfortable sleep environment.
G. This way, you can better understand and remember it.