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1、 阅读理解
Joseph Bologne, also known as the Chevalier de Saint-Georges, is perhaps the most famous musician and composer you've never heard of.
Bologne was born in 1745 on the French Caribbean Island of Guadeloupe, son of an enslaved Senegalese woman and a white plantation owner. Bologne's father was eager for him to acquire a good education and he was sent to France to be schooled in literature and fencing (击剑). As well as showing great skill in sport, Bologne was intelligent and appealing.
As if being handsome, clever and a champi on athlete wasn't enough, Bologne was also a seriously skilled musician and composer. His main instrument was the violin, and in 1761, he was made a member of the Royal Guards as a soldier and musician. It was around this time that he became known as the Chevalier de Saint-Georges in recognition of his skill as a fencer and horseman. He was invited to join the incredibly distinguished Concert des Amateurs as the first violinist and became its leader in 1773.
Although things were going very well for Bologne, he still experienced apparent racism. Some of the opera's leading women campaigned against having what they called "a mixed-race person in charge of the opera. Despite this attempt to undermine his career, he fell into favour with the influential playwright Madame de Montesson, who put him in charge of her private theatre and introduced him to her husband, the Duke of Orleans. When the French Revolution broke out in 1789, Bologne sided with the revolutionaries. However, he was later imprisoned for 18 months and ultimately died in 1799 due to a severe leg injury.
Shortly after Bologne's death, Napoleon restored slavery in the French colonies and also banned Bologne's music in an attempt to erase him from French history. However, Afro-Caribbean communities in France, and on Guadeloupe and Martinique have been working tirelessly to keep his legacy alive and Joseph Bologne is now enjoying a long overdue and richly deserved revival.
(1)、What can we learn about Bologne from paragraph 2 and paragraph 3?A、He had a difficult and troubled childhood. B、He displayed exceptional talents in multiple fields. C、His athletic abilities earned him access to Concert des Amateurs. D、He was named the Chevalier de Saint-Georges for his musical achievements.(2)、What did the campaign of some women in the opera imply?A、Bologne faced evident discrimination. B、Bologne's talents were a threat to the opera. C、Bologne shouldn't have joined the private theatre. D、Bologne's career prospects suffered from a lack of foresight.(3)、What does the underlined expression "fell into favour with" in paragraph 4 probably mean?A、Got in contact with. B、Met the resistance of. C、Had cooperation with. D、Gained the support of.(4)、What is happening to Bologne's music now?A、It's banned for political reasons. B、It's receiving conflicting opinions. C、It's being welcomed and celebrated. D、It's leading to a revolution in music. -
2、 阅读理解
There are two drive-in campgrounds in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Nāmakanipaio and Kulanaokuaiki.
Nämakanipaio
Nämakanipaio Campground is operated by Hawaii Volcanoes Lodge Company. It is a large, open grassy area with tall trees. This campground has restrooms, water, picnic tables and barbeque pits. Campfires are permitted in the barbeque pits only. Maximum stay is 7 days.
Fees:
There is a pay station on site. Drive-in sites — $15.00 per night.
If there are more than two people in your party, you can expand to four people per site with another tent.
Weather may be cool all year round. Daytime temperature range: 60s to 80s F. Nighttime temperature range: 30s to 50s F. We suggest that you use a tent with a good rainfly and bring warm clothing for cool days and evenings. Reservations are required.
Kulanaokuaiki
Kulanaokuaiki Campground is located about five miles down the Hilina Pali Road. The nine campsites at Kulanaokuaiki have picnic tables and tent pads, and are available on a first come, first served basis. There is NO WATER at this location. Checkout time is 11:00 a. m. Fires are prohibited.
Fees:
$10.00 a night per site; stay limit of seven consecutive days.
$6.00 a night per site for campers who hold the Interagency Senior (Golden Age) and Golden Access passes.
Fees may be paid at the campground's self-registration station.
Pets are not allowed in the campground or anywhere on Hilina Pali Road. Nighttime temperature range: 40s to 60s F. Daytime temperature range: 60s to 80s F. We suggest that you use a tent with a good rainfly and bring warm clothing for cool days and evenings. Reservations are required.
(1)、How is Nāmakanipaio Campground different from Kulanaokuaiki Campground?A、It offers no water. B、It allows fire in the barbeque pits. C、It provides an up to seven-day stay. D、It has a narrower range of temperature.(2)、How much should you pay if you stay at Kulanaokuaiki Campground for five nights with Golden Access passes?A、$80. B、$75. C、$50. D、$30.(3)、Where is the text most probably taken from?A、A guidebook to a volcano. B、A brochure about campsites. C、A survey on Hawaiian tourism. D、A user's review of campgrounds. -
3、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。
There's a lot that goes into moving to a new city. You're house hunting in areas you aren't familiar with, dragging all of your belongings around, trying to figure out which grocery store keeps your favourite noodles in stock, and wondering when you'll ever find a new dentist. This was exactly what I went through when I settled in Chicago.
Every day, I was fully occupied, exhausted. I found my new city so big and unfriendly.
After graduating from college in May, I moved from the town of Oxford, Mississippi, to Chicago to start my full-time job. Typically, when I went through lots of change in my life, I had consistent faces around me: my family or my friends. This time, however, it was just me. And for someone who's an introvert (内向的人), this was anything but easy.
Besides, the job itself was also something beyond my expectation. What I learnt in college was totally different from what I needed to do in the company. I worked longer hours to sort things out and couldn't sleep well at night. It was a lot of change at once. It was too much. I was helpless.
What's worse, my poor health added to the helplessness. Due to days of pressure, I had a physical problem. It seemed that I had to go to hospital for a thorough examination. It seemed a small challenge compared to the one I was about to face, but things started to go wrong right from the beginning.
Not having a car or knowing the city, I was depending on a couple of buses to get around. Although I'd left myself plenty of time, soon it was obvious that I was going to be late, as I had mistakenly got on a bus that was taking me in the opposite direction.
注意:1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右;2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1:
I had no choice but to get off the bus.
Paragraph 2:
Suddenly, a car stopped in front of me and it was the same woman.
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4、假定你是校剪纸社(Paper-cutting Club)负责人李华,得知你校美国交换生Jim对该社很感兴趣,请你给他写一封邮件邀请其加入,内容包括:1.社团创建时间和目的;2.社团活动内容。
注意:1.词数80左右;2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
Dear Jim,
……
Yours,
Li Hua
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5、 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。
The need for speed is so deeply rooted in modern society that we often forget to press pause and think about the things that get (good) with time:antiques, aged wine, long-term relationships and expertise over the years.
Peking Opera is a slow process too. An often-repeated saying goes as follows:Three minutes on stage, 10 years stage. It's meant as a nod to its demanding nature and a reminder of its high standards that ensure that any performance (do) the way the forefathers wanted it.
Peking Opera is demanding because of the extensive list of skills it (require). A performer is an actor, singer, dancer, acrobat, mime and martial artist all rolled into one. They're also expected (apply) delicate make-up, put on heavy costumes and, (depend) on their character, perform on stage in 15cm platform shoes.
There is so much to take in disciples(学徒) usually start their career as young children, spending years conditioning their bodies and minds for the stage.
So what chance does theatre beginner with little patience and zero flexibility like me stand against Peking Opera? Do I have what it takes to put on a (success) show? There's only one way to find out: I'm rolling up my sleeves and training under the (guide) of senior stage masters in the field.
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6、 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。
Back in 2017, Kofi Thomas heard about an open space in his neighborhood. Somehow, the piece of city land had been 1 by time. Instead of a narrow and weedy plot of land, Kofi saw the open space as a(n) 2 to realize his vision.
As a gardener, Kofi hoped to create a 3 for his community. After getting 4 from the relevant department, Kofi and his friends 5 to clean out the broken glass and fallen tree leaves on the open space. Then they 6 ten tons of soil and were ready to 7 the seeds.
The garden was open to the public in April 2018. It has since become a green space that 8 people to harvest and eat the food 9 by the land.
Part of the garden's purpose is to share fresh vegetables with their neighbors. They 10 donate them to local women's shelters, church groups and other community groups. To date, they've 11 over 10,000 pounds of fresh food.
And they're forming partnerships with nearby schools to encourage 12 to learn more about sustainable living. "All of the food that we grow serves as a(n) 13 tool," Kofi said. "A lot of kids around here have never even 14 a tomato plant. It's really 15 to have the youth recognize these plants and understand the health benefits of growing their own food."
(1)A 、 paid B 、 forgotten C 、 chosen D 、 represented(2)A 、 failure B 、 ability C 、 sign D 、 opportunity(3)A 、 school B 、 church C 、 garden D 、 shelter(4)A 、 approval B 、 comfort C 、 criticism D 、 information(5)A 、 refused B 、 started C 、 regretted D 、 pretended(6)A 、 s wept away B 、 gave up C 、 brought in D 、 broke through(7)A 、 sell B 、 share C 、 show D 、 plant(8)A 、 welcomes B 、 warns C 、 requests D 、 forces(9)A 、 controlled B 、 buried C 、 improved D 、 produced(10)A 、 suddenly B 、 fortunately C 、 routinely D 、 barely(11)A 、 sent out B 、 kept out C 、 found out D 、 left out(12)A 、 teachers B 、 kids C 、 parents D 、 doctors(13)A 、 sharp B 、 editing C 、 marketing D 、 educational(14)A 、 donated B 、 seen C 、 imagined D 、 borrowed(15)A 、 useless B 、 risky C 、 cool D 、 strange -
7、 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。
Working provides good experience
Working part-time is a good experience for students. Of course, it has some bad points. As for me, I have a part-time job working at a supermarket. It is harder than it looks. Sometimes I have to give up my sleeping time in order to do my homework. However, thanks to it, or because of it, I have learned to use my time more wisely.
Of course we do, but I don't think students work just for money. We get other things from working. For example, I have learned to communicate better with other generations.
I can't spend as much time at school as I did before. I don't have as much time to see my friends. It's harder to get my schoolwork done. Sometimes, I have to ask for time off from work because I need time to finish school projects.
I can't act the same way at my workplace as I do at school. However, to communicate with different generations is a useful experience for me. When I am part of it, thanks to my part-time work experience now, I'll have learned how to communicate better with adults.
What I want to say is that although working part-time has some bad points for students, it also gives us valuable experience for whatever we do later in life.
A. That is not good, I know.
B. I think schoolwork is more important for students.
C. Sooner or later, I have to be a member of adult society.
D. However, working does affect my life as a student.
E. Some people say that students take part-time jobs only for money.
F. In conclusion, students should balance part-time job and study.
G. Therefore, working part-time is really a good experience for students
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8、 阅读理解
A March 2023 report from Goldman Sachs estimated that AI capable of content generation could do a quarter of all the work currently done by humans. Across the European Union and US, the report further notes, 300 million jobs could be lost to automation. And that could be awful, says Martin Ford, author of Rule of the Robots: Hot Artificial Intelligence Will Transform Everything.
"It's not just that this would happen to individuals, but it could be pretty systemic." he says. "It could happen to a lot of people, potentially quite suddenly, potentially all at the same time. And that has implications not just for those individuals, but for the whole economy. "
Thankfully, it's not all bad news. The experts issue their warnings with a caveat (限制性条款): there are still things Al isn't capable of—tasks that involve distinctly human qualities, like emotional intelligence and outside-the-box thinking. And moving into roles that centre those skills could help lessen the chances of being replaced.
"I think there are generally three categories that are going to be relatively insulated (隔离) in the foreseeable future," says Ford. "The first would be jobs that are genuinely creative: you're not doing formulaic work or just rearranging things, but you're genuinely coming up with new ideas and building something new."
"The second insulated category, he continues, is jobs that require sophisticated (老练的) interpersonal relationships. He points to nurses, secretarial clerks and investigative journalists. These are jobs, he says, "where you need a very deep understanding of people."
The third safe zone, says Ford, "are jobs that really require lots of mobility and dexterity (灵巧) and problem-solving ability in unpredictable environments". Many trade jobs—think electricians, plumbers, welders and the like—fall under this umbrella, he adds. "They are probably the hardest of anything to automate."
In short, seeking roles in dynamic, shifting environments that include unpredictable tasks is good way to stave off job loss to AI. At least, for a while.
(1)、According to Martin Ford what's his attitude towards AI?A、Favorable. B、Pessimistic. C、Neutral. D、Dismissive.(2)、Why did the writer mention the caveat in Paragraph 3?A、To introduce the main topic. B、To clarify a concept. C、To present a fact. D、To make a comparison.(3)、According to the passage, in the future which job is more likely to be replaced by Al?A、A business consultant. B、A craftsman. C、A typist. D、A tourist guide.(4)、What's the best title for the text?A、The robots really are coming for some jobs. B、The jobs AI won't take yet. C、AI will transform working mode. D、The jobs people can do in the future. -
9、 阅读理解
In Mediterranean waters, off the coast of France, a diver recently visited the shipwreck La Lune, which lay untouched and unexplored on the ocean bottom since it sank in 1664. But the wreck's first visitor in centuries wasn't human. It was a robot.
Called OceanOne, the bright orange diving robot measures about 1.5 meters in length and has a torso (躯干), a head with stereoscopic vision (立体视觉) and arms. Its lower section holds its computer "brain", a power supply, and an array of eight multidirectional thrusters (推进器).
Guided by a computer scientist from a boat, OceanOne combined artificial intelligence, sensory feedback and flexible mechanical construction to perform delicate tasks underwater, such as retrieving a delicate cultural relic from the ruins. It can place the cultural relic in a box so the thing can be brought to the surface.
OceanOne can not only investigate parts of the ocean that are less accessible to people, but can do so with the flexibility of a human diver. The engineers also created an interface (接口) that allows a person to not only control the robot, but to actually "feel" what the robot is touching. "The intention here is to have a human diving virtually," said Oussama Khatib, who piloted OceanOne on its La Lune visit. Khatib, a professor of computer science at Stanford University in California, explained that the experience of guiding the robot is almost like being the diver. "You can feel exactly what the robot is doing," said Khatib.
OceanOne is also capable of interpreting and responding to its environment autonomously, detecting whether its hands-on work requires a lighter touch and when it needs to make adjustments to stay in place or change direction.
The team behind OceanOne viewed the robot as a means for studying Red Sea's coral reefs at depths that were inaccessible to a human diver. OceanOne would conduct underwater research—operated by a scientist on the surface—without damaging the reef or its inhabitants.
(1)、What do we know about OceanOne?A、It has replaced a diver's job. B、It functions as a human. C、It is a fish living in the ocean. D、It can conduct demanding tasks.(2)、What does the underlined word "retrieving" in paragraph 3 refer to?A、Carving. B、Recovering. C、Guiding. D、Crashing.(3)、What is the engineers' purpose of creating an interface?A、To make a div er operate it conveniently. B、To connect the robot to other computers. C、To satisfy an operator's virtual experience. D、To learn well how the robot performs tasks.(4)、Which word can best describe OceanOne?A、Tiny. B、Traditional. C、Human-like. D、Multifunctional. -
10、 阅读理解
Bartek Ostalowski lost both his arms in a terrible accident in 2006, but that wasn't enough to kill his dream of one day becoming a professional racecar driver. Finding himself armless at just 20 years old and faced with the difficult task of learning to drive a car on a race circuit must have been quite the shock for Bartek, but he mustered the courage and the drive to push' on. In three years, he became a master of driving a racecar with his feet. Today, Bartek Ostalowski is the world's only professional sport driver who drives using his feet.
In order to deal with his physical limitations, Bartek transformed his racecar according to his needs, adding a new engine, and stronger transmission(变速器). The ambitious Polish driver uses his right foot to control the pedals, while moving on with his left one. The racecar is controlled with the shoulder.
"After my accident, I was looking for a solution. I asked myself if I wanted to race again what would I need to do?" Bartek told the reporter of Business Insider. "I heard about someone in Poland who, like me, had no arms, but he drove a car on a daily basis with no problem. After meeting him, my dream and passion for motorsports were alive and strong, and I made the decision to return to racing one day."
In 2019, Ostalowski finished in ninth place out of 50 drivers in the Polish Drift Championship, one of the most competitive championship series in all of Europe, and the year before that, he won the international Czech Drift Series, beating dozens of other professional sports drivers.
"Of course I encourage other people with disabilities to get involved in motorsports. It's a beautiful passion and I think a great form of recovery too. So make your dreams come true, "the Polish driver said.
(1)、What is special about Bartek Ostalowski?A、He lost his arms. B、He is a racecar driver. C、He drives the racecar with feet. D、He becomes a master of driving a racecar.(2)、Who encouraged Bartek Ostalowski most according to the text?A、A driving master. B、A disabled driver. C、A great champion. D、A newspaper reporter.(3)、How does the author think of Bartek Ostalowski according to paragraph 4?A、Admiring. B、Frightening. C、Interesting. D、Embarrassing.(4)、What is the best title for the text?A、A story about a dream coming true B、A great celebrity rising from a terrible accident C、The man with courage and drive on a race circuit D、The only armless professional sports driver in the world -
11、 阅读理解
The Best Things to Enjoy
Dancing Queens and Kings
Seeing stars outside their comfort zones has always held a certain appeal. A touring version of the TV show "Battle of the Network Stars" stops at the Altria: Theater, bringing recent hockey champions and former NBA player Iman Shumpert as well as the professional dancers. Tickets are $59.50 to $369.
Comic Treat
Fortune Feimster brings fun to the Dominion Energy Center's Carpenter; Theatre on Jan. 9. You may have seen her Netflix "Sweet & Salty", where she humorously talks about her entertainment career. The show arrives at 7 pm. Tickets are $31.50 to $81.50.
Spirit of Giving
Experience holiday traditions through the Latin Ballet of Virginia's production of "The Legend of Poinsettia". The story is based on a Mexican legend about a good-hearted girl who unearths the true spirit of giving. Celebrate 20 years of the production at the Cultural Arts Center at Glen: Allen at 7:30 pm on Jan. 7. Tickets are $15to $20.
Bring It Home
Take the first steps toward making your home-rebuilding decision a reality at the Richmond Remodeling Expo, on Friday, Jan. 9, at the Greater Richmond Convention Center. Walk the show to gather ideas while discovering the latest in kitchens, room addition s and more. Pick up professional advice and connect with builders and design professionals who can translate your home-improvement dreams into reality. Tickets are $3.
(1)、How much would you probably pay to enjoy athletes' performance?A、$3. B、$15. C、$31.5. D、$61.5.(2)、Where can you see a humorous actress?A、At the Altria Theater. B、At the Carpenter Theatre. C、At the Cultural Arts Center. D、At the Greater Richmond Convention Center.(3)、What can you enjoy on Jan.9?A、Some hands-on activities. B、A Mexican legend. C、Skills to improve houses. D、The pleasure of giving. -
12、假设美国某中学的学生明天来你校访问交流,主题是高中生对文、理科的选择。请你用英语写一篇发言稿,向他们介绍你所做的选择,并说明选择的理由。
注意:1.词数 100 左右;2.短文中不能出现与本人相关的信息。
参考词汇:文科 arts;理科:science
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13、假定英语课上老师要求同学们交换修改作文,请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10 处语言错误,每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加:在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧),并在其下面写上该加的词。
删除:把多余的词用斜线(\)划掉。
修改:在错的词下划一横线,并在该词下面写上修改后的词。
注意:1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词;2.只允许修改 10 处,多者(从第 11 处起)不计分。
As the Internet is developing fast,more and more new words and phrases have created in Chinese.Here are some as examples.One of most popular words are Dianzan,that is often used when you quite agree someone.Another example is Renxing.When you say somebody is Renxing,you mean that they will do however they like.The phrase Miaosha first come from online shopping, which means you can complete your shopping orders before others.And now it's wide used when you achieve your purpose in a very short time.If you describe somebody as a Tuhao,you mean that he or she is very rich.You can find lots of such new Chinese words.Keep learn and you'll know more about Chinese culture.
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14、 阅读下面材料,在空白处填入适当的内容(不多于1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
More than 50 years ago, my dad planted evergreen tree.He watered it and cared for it.A few (year) later, when it grew to about 3 feet tall, he placed its first set of Christmas lights on it.Thus our tradition began.Every Christmas ever since, this tree has lit up our neighborhood corner.
Dad passed away in November 1991.With all the emotions of his (pass),Thanksgiving came and went.When the topic of the tree (bring) up, Mom said,"Not this year."But my brother, sister and I said,"Dad would want it to be done,"so the following weekend,we (decorate) the tree together memory of him.
The tree now stands about 40 feet tall, and we have to use a beautiful cherry lift.(put) the top lights on.We turn the lights on the evening after Thanksgiving, send out light each night until New Year's Day.People drive by slowly, taking pictures or simply (enjoy) its beauty.Then in spring we pack the lights (safe) away for the next year.
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15、 阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C 和 D)中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
A little girl created the perfect Mother's Day gift.It was a drawing of a 1 on white paper with the words "For mom: love, love, love" decorated in hearts.She folded(折叠) her letter,2 then she lost it.
For most people, that would be the 3 of this story,but this story has a different result:James Carrell 4 the letter.He had just 5 his mother, wishing her a happy Mother's Day.After he got off the phone,Carrell saw the 6 on the ground outside of a hardware(五金器具) store in Manvel in Texas, United States."I 7 it was a note" said Carrell."I 8 it and saw the flower and hearts.It 9 .
moved me." Carrell thought the letter would 10 someone's day and maybe he could find the 11 , so he posted it in the Talk of Alvin Facebook group.The message 12 a lot of people, especially one man.
"I was sitting at my friend's house and saw a man 13 ,"said Carrell.
His Facebook comments(评论) included a message from Roberto Alvarado.He wrote, "I can't 14 you found my baby's letter."Carrell reached out to Alvarado to 15 the letter.It took a few days, but the men finally 16 on Thursday night, one day after Alvarado's daughter Natalie celebrated her seventh birthday."
17 the letter made it home," said Alvarado." We are 18 for what James Carrell did."
We often forget the power of 19 things,but for this family from Alvin, Carrell's small act left a(n)20 impression(影响).
(1)A 、baby B 、girl C 、card D 、flower(2)A 、so B 、once C 、but D 、until(3)A 、scene B 、part C 、end D 、cause(4)A 、wrote B 、found C 、remembered D 、answered(5)A 、promised B 、invited C 、seen D 、called(6)A 、words B 、paper C 、pen D 、tools(7)A 、proved B 、explained C 、knew D 、heard(8)A 、gave B 、put C 、opened D 、made(9)A 、hardly B 、really C 、lightly D 、repeatedly(10)A 、start B 、continue C 、ruin D 、brighten(11)A 、owner B 、man C 、house D 、thing(12)A 、touched B 、helped C 、protected D 、changed(13)A 、leave B 、arrive C 、try D 、reply(14)A 、say B 、believe C 、understand D 、accept(15)A 、read B 、sign C 、return D 、get(16)A 、failed B 、replied C 、stopped D 、met(17)A 、Naturally B 、Suddenly C 、Secretly D 、Finally(18)A 、ready B 、famous C 、thankful D 、fit(19)A 、little B 、old C 、special D 、boring(20)A 、opposite B 、unclear C 、lasting D 、general -
16、 根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
How to keep yourself safe from newvirus?
After a new-type coronavirus(冠状病毒)was found in viral pneumonia(肺炎)cases,more cases have been reported in recent days.:
Wear masks outdoors
●Wearing a mask is one of the most effective ways to protect you from getting infected.
●Make sure to wear it properly by tightening up the nose clip and pulling the bottom of it over your chin (下巴).
●, a mask is also needed to prevent you from spreading germs to others.Cover your coughs and sneeze with tissue (纸巾)
Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze, or you can cough or sneeze into your sleeve, but avoid covering with your hands directly.
Wash your hands with soap and running water thoroughly for at least 15 seconds.
● Before eating and after using the toilet
● After returning home
● After touching trash or garbage
● After contacting with animals or handling animal wastes Strengthen your immune system and exercise regularly
● Exercise regularly is one of the most important ways to help you stay away from catching any infections.
● Make sure that shared spaces have good air flow and avoid going to crowded places such as hospitals, railway stations and airports..
● Seek medical attention immediately if you have symptoms(症状) of fever and respiratory(呼吸的) infection.
● Avoid close contact with people who have flu or cold-like symptoms.
●.Avoid contact with wild animals or farmed livestock(牲畜) without any protection.
A.If your hands are not visibly dirty
B.Eat thoroughly cooked meat and eggs
C.If you are not feeling well or having a fever
D.Wash your hands frequently and properly
E.Visit your friends and relatives often as usual.
F.Wear a mask if transport or movement is necessary
G.To prevent catching the infection, here's what you can do
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17、 阅读理解
There are various ways in which to read body language so that you can understand how someone is feeling.
Reading emotional clues (线索)is one of them.
Crying is considered to be caused by an explosion of emotion in most cultures.Often times crying is considered a sign of sadness,but crying can also be an expression of happiness.Crying can also come about through laughter and humor.Thus,when judging crying,you'll need to look for other signs to determine the meaning of the crying.Crying can also be forced in order to gain sympathy or to cheat others.This practice is known as "crocodile tears",an expression that draws on the wrong idea that crocodiles"cry" when catching prey(猎物).
Signs of threat include v-shaped eye brows, wide eyes, and an open or down-turned mouth.In a similar way, arm tightly crossed over the other is a common sign that the person is angry and is closing himself off to you.
When people show anxiety, they display increased facial movements, and their mouth made into a thin line.
Individuals who are anxious may also play with their hands, unable keep them in one spot.Anxiety can also or have nervous legs.It can be conveyed when people seemingly unconsciously(无意识地)tap their feet or have nervous legs.
Embarrassment can be expressed by turning the eyes or shifting them away.If someone looks down at the floor a lot,they are probably shy,afraid,or embarrassed.People also tend to look down when they are upset,or trying to hide something emotional.People are often thinking and feeling unpleasant emotions when they are in the process of staring at the ground.
There are also some signs of pride.People show pride by displaying a small smile,holding their head backward,and putting their hands on their hips.
(1)、In what situation may one have"crocodile tears"?A、When he is sad. B、When he cheats others. C、When he supports others. D、When he is angry.(2)、What might a man do when angry?A、Shape his eye brows into a"w". B、Sigh heavily. C、Cross his arms tightly. D、Open his eyes wide.(3)、What do we know about the emotional clues in the text?A、They are good for people's health. B、They can be controlled well be humans. C、They usually express positive emotions. D、Most of them show negative feeling.(4)、What is the best title for the passage?A、How to use body languages? B、What are body languages? C、What expressive emotions we have? D、How to read emotional clues? -
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Smoking is harmful.But as soon as you quit the habit, everything will be OK,right?Wrong.
New research has found that even if you give up smoking, the damage it has done to your genes will stay there for a much longer time.In the research, a team of US scientists studied the blood of 16,000 people.Among them, some were smokers, some used to smoke, and the rest were non-smokers.Scientists compared their genes and found that more than 7,000 genes of smokers had changed--a number that is one-third of known human genes.
According to NBC News, both heart disease and cancer are caused by genetic changes.Some people may have had the changes when they were born, but most people get them in their day-to-day lives while doing things like smoking.
When you stop smoking, a lot of these genes will return to normal within five years.
This means your body is trying to heal (治愈) itself of the harmful effects of smoking.But the changes in some of the genes stay for longer.They can stay for as long as 30 years.It's almost like leaving a footprint on wet cement (水泥)—it will always be there,even when you've walked away and when the cement becomes dry.
Although the study results may make people unhappy, there is a bright side:the findings could help scientists invent medicine to treat genetic damage caused by smoking or find ways to tell which people have heart disease or cancer risks.
(1)、The function of Paragraph 1 is to____ .A、introduce the topic of the passage B、give an example C、make an argument D、show the main idea of the passage(2)、Most genetic changes happen because of____.A、people's condition at birth B、people's bad living habit C、environmental pollution D、heart disease and cancer(3)、The underlined word "it" in Paragraph 5 refers to____ .A、the footprint B、the cement C、the harmful effect D、the genetic change(4)、Which of the following statements is true?A、The findings are the fruit of more than three years' research. B、The findings have prevented more people from starting smoking C、The findings help to find cures for genetic damage caused by smoking. D、The findings offer evidence that a damaged gene can heal itself. -
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Every year on April 1,April Fools' Day is celebrated in many countries around the world.In France,it's called "Poisson d' Avril"or"Fish of April".In Scotland, the holiday is often called "Gowkie Day".In Iraq, the holiday is called "Kithbet Neesan" or "April Lie".
History experts say people have celebrated April Fools ' Day for a long time.Some believe April Fools' Day comes from the ancient Romans more than two thousand years ago, which was a day of playing games and pretending to be someone else.
Others say the day for fooling began in France in 1564.when King Charles changed the yearly calendar.He moved New Year's Day from April 1 to January I Many people did not know about the change because of communication problems then.Some people continued to celebrate New Year's Day on April 1.Other people called them April Fools and played jokes on them.
In the United State, April Fools' Day is just a day of joking and playing tricks on friends.These kinds of jokes are also called pranks(恶作剧).These jokes typically end in the prankster shouting "April Fools"!
Simple pranks, like telling a friend a funny lie or making prank phone calls, are still common.But major companies also get in on April Fools' Day in a much bigger way.A few years ago,on April 1,Starbucks announced it was introducing new coffee cup sizes-plenta and Micra.The very large cups,bigger than a human head,remained useful for customers even after finishing all that coffee.According to Starbucks,the cups could be used as a rain hat,a pot for plants,or a lampshade.
It did not take long for customers to catch on to the prank.More and more people use media or smartphone apps to play pranks on their friends on April Fools' Day.One very annoying smartphone app,Cat Facts,sends funny facts about cats to your friends 5 phones every day.
(1)、Why did some French people keep the old New Year's Day?A、They liked the old celebration. B、The king wanted to play plank on the people. C、They wanted to be different from others. D、They did not know the change.(2)、Americans celebrated April Fools' Day to ____.A、escape the stress of their work B、find a chance to give children gifts C、improve the friendship between them D、have fun and play jokes on others(3)、What is the meaning of the underlined words "get in on" in Paragraph 5?A、stick to B、give away C、Join in D、break away from(4)、What is the author's purpose of writing the text?A、To introduce April Fools' Day. B、To tell a story on April Fools' Day. C、To introduce a new festival. D、To explain the misunderstanding of April Fools' Day. -
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College is an exciting time and place for young adults, but it can also be unsettling.Thankfully, there are plenty of books to help your children make a smooth transition(转变) to living independently and navigating the world of higher education.
Every Body Looking
by Candice Iloh
Going to college means that Ada will be living away from her family for the first time in her life.The distance
gives her anxiety, but breathing room,too.She has the opportunity to reflect on her upbringing,her family's
expectations, and what she wants for herself.This National Book Award Finalist is about a young woman figuring out who she is and finding the courage to live authentically.
College Admission 101
by The Princeton Review and Robert Franek
The education expert and editor-in-chief of The Princeton Review shares his knowledge of the college
admissions process in this Q&A style guidebook.From choosing extra-curricular activities to securing financial aid, Robert Franek answers over 60 of the most common questions about getting into college.
Paying for College, 2021
by The Princeton Review and Kalman Chany
College is expensive,but this guidebook will help you identify ways to increase your financial aid,find
scholarships, and minimize college costs.From taxes to FAPSA forms, this book is helpful to you.
Time of Our Lives
By Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka
Fitz and Juniper couldn't be any more different.But when they cross paths on their East Coast college tours, sparks fly between them.Because they come from vastly different backgrounds,the two teens inspire and challenge each other to explore their college and life options.
(1)、Which book can help you have a better understanding of yourself?A、College Admission 101. B、Time of Our Lives. C、Paying for College, 2021. D、Every Body Looking.(2)、Who wrote the book that can help teens ease the financial burden?A、The Princeton Review and Robert Franek. B、Candice Iloh. C、The Princeton Review and Kalman Chany. D、Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka.(3)、What can be inferred from the text about the above books?A、They improve teens' public speaking skills. B、They help teens improve their learning methods. C、They can get teens ready for college. D、They prepare teens for their future jobs.