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1、 阅读理解
Strawberry picking is a popular and enjoyable activity in Pennsylvania. The state's favorable weather and long growing season make it a favorite pastime for both the locals and tourists.
Bricker's Strawberries
It is a family-owned farm in Carlisle, PA, offering pre-picked and pick-your-own berries throughout the year. Prices range from $2/pound for pick-your-own berries to $4.25/quart for pre-picked berries. Opening hours may vary depending on the weather, so it's best to check its website before you head out to the farm.
Oak Grove Farms
Oak Grove Farms in Mechaniesburg, PA, has been a family-owned farm since the 1960s. It offers a variety of fruits, and delicious baked goods, with strawberries being its specialty. Prices start at $15 for a 4-quart container. The farm store is open from Monday to Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. for visitors to make a purchase.
Honey Bear Orchards
Located in Lebanon, PA, it is a family-owned orchard providing fresh fruits for the community since1980. With its fun and safe atmosphere, you can pick your quality fruit with your friends. U-pick strawberries cost $2/pound. It also offers pre-picked strawberries fora slightly higher cost. You can pay in cash or by check only in its shop.
Brecknock Orchard
Brecknock Orchard in Mohnton, PA, is a family-friendly farm where you can pick strawberries and enjoy other activities. Wagon (马车) ride orchard tours cost$8 per person and include beautiful toys for kids. The cost of strawberry picking starts at $4/pound, and they accept cash and credit cards.
(1)、What deserves your special attention if you are going to Bricker's Strawberries?A、Its opening hours. B、Its location. C、Its fruit prices. D、Its berry types.(2)、What do Oak Grove Farms and Honey Bear Orchards have in common?A、Providing shopping services. B、Sharing an equally long history. C、Being owned by the same family. D、Having the same business hours.(3)、Which is the most suitable for a family with young children?A、Bricker's Strawberries. B、Oak Grove Farms. C、Honey Bear Orchards. D、Brecknock Orchard. -
2、假如你是校学生会主席李华。新年即将到来,为了帮助你校的外国留学生更好地了解中国文化,学生会将为他们举办一个晚会以便更好了解中国文化,感受中国文化的魅力。请你用英语向他们发出邀请,说清楚时间,地点,和晚会的活动内容。
注意:1.词数不少于50;
2.可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;
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3、 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。
Cara was nervous before the race. For several weeks,she had been training every day to prepare for it. (final) the race day came. she arrived, her coach was already on the track. Cara started her warm-up exercise under the guidance of the coach. This was helpful to keep (she) from getting hurt.
Cara's friends got there (early) than her They let her know that they were there (cheer) for her. They all wished her good luck. It was time for the race. All the runners (call) to line up on the tracks. (hear) the signal gun, Cara jump-started from the ground. She began to run as hard as she could.
Running past the stands ,she heard the voices of her friends cheering her name. Cara kept her energy and continued to keep a good speed. When she rounded the track the last time, she and another runner were neck for finish line. As the end approached, Cara had put all her effort into those last few (foot). She won the race narrowly. Cara was so happy.
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4、 阅读下列短文,掌握其大意,然后从每题所给的A、B、C和D项中选出最佳选项。
"It's over! Thank goodness!" school was 1 and I was tired. I 2 at the front of the school bus.
Janie, the driver, tries to 3 the uncomfortable atmosphere by striking the match of talks. I try to listen 4 , but usually I am too 5 thinking about my day. On this day, however, her talk was worth 6 .
"My father's ill ," she said to no one in particular (特别地). I could see worry in her 7 . I had never seen her like this before. She always meets students 8 a smile.
With a sudden change of interest, I asked, " what's wrong with him?"
With her eyes wet and her voice 9 , she answered, "Heart trouble." Her eyes lowered as she continued. "I've already 10 my mum, so I don't think I can stand losing him." I couldn't answer. My heart ached for her.
I sat on the 11 thinking of the great pain my own mother was thrown into when her father died. I saw how hard it was, and still is, for her. I wouldn't want to anyone to go through that.
Suddenly I realized Janie wasn't only a bus 12 , that was just her job. She had a whole world of family and cares 13 .
I suddenly 14 very selfish. I paid no attention to Janie because she was a bus driver. I had judged her by her job and brushed her off as unimportant.
I shouldn't have been so selfish and self-centered. 15 people is an art.
(1)A 、 in B 、 off C 、 over D 、 on(2)A 、 ran B 、 walked C 、 sat D 、 stood(3)A 、 rest B 、 break C 、 close D 、 open(4)A 、 polite B 、 rude C 、 politely D 、 quickly(5)A 、 busy B 、 free C 、 busily D 、 freely(6)A 、 looking at B 、 agreeing with C 、 talking to D 、 listening to(7)A 、 eyes B 、 face C 、 mouth D 、 ears(8)A 、 with B 、 within C 、 without D 、 for(9)A 、 usually B 、 usual C 、 unusual D 、 truly(10)A 、remembered B 、forgotten C 、 lost D 、 missed(11)A 、seat B 、 house C 、 room D 、 desk(12)A 、worker B 、 driver C 、 teacher D 、 doctor(13)A 、also B 、 either C 、 too D 、 at all(14)A 、felt B 、 feel C 、 thought D 、 was(15)A 、Looking at B 、Understanding C 、 Getting to know D 、 Watching -
5、 阅读理解
Having a study partner has many advantages. Of course, you can always study alone at home. But you'll miss the benefits that come from learning with a friend or two. Why should you think of finding a study partner or a study group?
It can reduce distractibility(注意力分散).
Staying focused is one of the biggest challenges students have to overcome. When you have a study partner, it will be easier to achieve. With common goals in mind, you will focus on the result.
You understand the material faster than alone.
Let's face it: two brains are always better than one. Besides, you can learn some new study methods from your study partner.
Besides staying focused and learning faster, you can benefit from testing each other. Quizzing(测验) before the exam can help both of you to find out the areas that need more attention.
Studying with someone motivates(激励)every member.
Studying with a partner can motivate both parties.Having a friend to depend on in these difficulties can be helpful not only from an educational standpoint but also from a psychological(心理的) one.
Learning becomes organized yet fun.
Last but not least, it can be enjoyable to share your study journey with another person. Long evenings in the library will seem less lonely if you're with a friend. It will turn the learning into a fun yet organized process.
A. Here are several reasons.
B. Also, it is nice to rest and drink coffee once in a while together
C. Study partners can test each other.
D. Having a study partner can help you learn faster.
E. Learning can get stressful and cost too much energy.
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6、 阅读理解
You must have heard of "city bu city"(meaning city or not city), an internet buzzword(流行语)created by foreign blogger Baobaoxiong. It's used to ask if a place feels like a big, fashionable city.
Millions of foreigners like Baobaoxiong are visiting China and posting their travel videos. The visa-free transit policy(过境免签政策) plays an important role in this trend(潮流). Travelers from 54 countries can stay in China for up to six days without a visa as long as they have a travel document(文件)and a connecting ticket(联运机票) to leave.
The visa-free transit policy started in 2013. Back then, it allowed travelers to stay for 72hours in seven different big cities in China. Now, travelers can stay for 144 hours in 41 places across provincial areas. It has attracted more travelers to China. In the first three months of this year, 266 percent more foreigners came to China through visa-free policies compared with the same period last year, according to the National Immigration Administration of China(国家移民管理局).
△ Through this policy, more and more people get to see the real China.
"This is the whole reason why we decided to come to China. We want to see exactly what it's like by ourselves, " said Irish YouTuber Luke in his online video. He thought Chengdu was fun believably good, beautiful and modern", totally different from what ho had heard about China from Western media.
Yuyuantantian, a new media account(账号) under China Media Group, looked at 100 China travel videos made by foreigners. It found foreigners used to visit famous spots like the Forbidden City and the Great Wall. But now they prefer experiencing everyday activities like shopping at markets, riding shared bikes and joining square dancing in parks. These activities give foreigners a closer look at everyday life in China, said Yuyuantantian.
(1)、What does the National Immigration Administration of China's data show?A、A decrease in number of foreign visitors. B、An important increase in foreigners coming to China because of the policy. C、Most foreigners prefer to stay in China for more than six days. D、The policy is only popular among certain people.(2)、Which one is the best to fill in the blank Δ ?A、Practice makes perfect. B、No pains, no gains. C、Seeing is believing. D、When in Rome, do as Romans do.(3)、How did Luke feel about Chengdu?A、He thought it was just as he had heard from Western media. B、He was surprised by its modernity and beauty. C、He found it not as good as he had expected. D、He disliked Chengdu.(4)、According to the passage, why do more foreigners visit China now?A、They want to follow the internet buzzword "city bu city". B、China has become the most fashionable country in the world. C、They are curious about the Western media's description of China. D、They are attracted by 144 hours visa-free transit policy.(5)、What is the main idea of the passage?A、The popularity of Chinese cities. B、The influence of the visa-free transit policy C、The influence of internet buzawords on tourism D、The experiences of foreign YouTubers in China. -
7、 阅读理解
My phone rang. It was a text from an unfamiliar number, showing a photo of a smiling man in his 30s. "What a strange picture to receive!" I thought to myself.
For the past three years, I have been getting texts meant for this man, Jared. When the second text came, I was a playful sixth grader.
"My Mom just told me that the Football Club will host a free barbeque dinner on Saturday! Hope you all will enjoy it, " it said.
"YUMMMY!" I carefully responded.
The story of Jared became deeper. I learned that he was part of the" Bowery Mission, " which sounded like a gaming group. Looking it up, I realized it was an organization that helped poor families. This was around the same time I stopped volunteering in my community. I spent more time taking art classes and trying different sports. I then joined the group texts. When a message came about donating food, I texted back, "Count me in!"
However, I started to feel bad about this lie. A man sent a long message, talking about the hopeless moments in his life. As I imagined what a good friend Jared could be, I felt ashamed that I was unable to provide the support this man needed and realized that I was not even a good listener to my own friends.
Throughout this time, I noticed how much Jared's life has changed and I have also been discovering who I am. Learning from Jared, I have grown out of the naughty self, made more efforts tor my community, and become a more understanding friend. Last month, I received another text. Yet, I replied:" Hey, sorry, this is-not Jared, but I hope he is doing well. "
(1)、According to the passage, who is Jared?A、A man who received the photo. B、A man who sent the first message. C、The man who once owned this number. D、The man who was familiar to the writer.(2)、How did the writer feel when she got the second text?A、Strange. B、Interested. C、Annoyed. D、Playful(3)、What can we infer(推断) from paragraph 5?A、Jared stopped going to the charity. B、Jared would like to join in a donation event. C、The writer was curious about a gaming group. D、The writer knew more about Jared through texts.(4)、Why did the writer feel bad about the lie?A、She could not help the man like Jared. B、She could not give help to her own friends. C、She was not a good listener for the man. D、She was unable to support her friends.(5)、Which of the following is the best title for the article?A、An Important Lesson about Honesty B、Two Good Friends Who Learned from Each Other C、A Self-discovery Journey with a Wrong Number D、A Message that Has Never Been Sent -
8、— Jack, you seem excited.
— ____? I won the first prize in the English Speech Contest.
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9、阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一个完整的短文。
When I was a little girl, I was crazy about snow and winter was my favorite season. I still remember playing with my friends and family with the snow falling all around. I loved to watch the snowflakes flying in all directions.
There was a strong desire inside me that I was eager to have my own snow as a special gift on my birthday. To my great disappointment, the snow disappeared before my birthday and started after it. I was completely mad. I just hungered for my birthday snow. I asked my beloved grandmother why it didn't snow on my birthday over and over again. She laughed, telling me I had asked the same question for too many times. At the same time she promised that she would make it snow when I was enjoying life to the fullest and we agreed to keep it our secret. When I begged her for my next birthday snow with eagerness, she just patted me on the shoulder gently, not giving a definite reply.
That cold winter, before my birthday, my grandmother died. I was deeply sad, but a bit angry because she had promised me to make it snow. The day of my tenth birthday, I wok e up and ran to my window, hoping to see just one snowflake. No luck. I cried and cried, thinking about my grandmother and the dream promise. There were still friends, gifts and a big dinner; there was still no snow. What's worse, there was no my beloved grandmother.
I would pray for my birthday snow in the following years, but it never came. Never!
By my sixteenth birthday, I had lost all hope of getting my snow, even though I still wished for it. During my party, I had the best time ever! I enjoyed the company of my friends and family, and I was truly happy.
注意:
1.续写词数应为150左右;
2.请按如下格式作答。
Paragraph 1:
I was outside with a friend when she asked me if I was having a good time.
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Paragraph 2:
When I got home, my mother told me there was a surprise for me.
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10、你校将举办英语征文比赛。请你以"The impact of technology on our lives"为题写一篇短文投稿,内容包括:
1. 分析利弊;
2. 你的看法。
注意:
1. 写作词数应为80左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
The impact of technology on our lives
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11、 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.
Any visitor to the Chinese Culture Week being held at the University of Tehran would be amazed by the Chinese tea, food, and various artworks produced through Chinese knotting and (tradition) paper cutting — all displayed by Iranian students learning Chinese.
The Chinese Culture Week aims (introduce) Chinese culture to more Iranians. Held inside the lobby of the institute, which (establish) in 2009, the event displayed a range of artworks that contain different (element) of Chinese culture, produced by Iranian professors and students at the university.
"(give) China's increasing global influence, as well as its friendly and expanded relations with Iran, learning about the country directly is becoming (vital) important," said Hamed Vafaei, the Iranian director of the Confucius Institute at the University of Tehran. He believes that the students who are studying Chinese language at the institute will enter different sectors of Iranian society in the near future, helping more people to get to know more about China.
China is the world's second-largest economy, the most populous country, a permanent member of the UN Security Council, so learning Chinese has become a necessity as many around the world have realized, he said.
"Each of the students here is a window toward China, (help) the Iranian people have a more realistic picture of the country, which will make possible to improve bilateral relations in the long run," he added.
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12、 根据内容,从短文后的七个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。
The world is filled with challenges. . Wisdom is a wonderful accumulation of experience, knowledge and good judgement. When things get really intense and wild out there, you can rely on your wisdom to make the best choices. Here are some strategies you can use to ger wise.
Sometimes you have prejudice and you need to set it aside most of the time. You need to be receptive to different opinions. . Always develop a sense of curiosity, and observe the world from different angles. Never base your perspective on the most popular opinion and train your mind to be a judgment-free space for ideas. Never back away from learning
. Develop a thirst for knowledge. Take new classes, read now books, listen to educational podcasts (播客), and the list goes on and on. If something confuses you, surf the Internet and clear out your problems. All of these activities will strengthen your critical- thinking skills. Meet new people
Limiting yourself to only one type of people who share the same ideology (意识形态) as you can be comforting but it doesn't get you anywhere. . Share what defines you and learn from others, and this will make you wise: Cultivate new friendships and this will be extremely beneficial to your future.
A.It is a good quality to have
B.You have wisdom in yourself
C.Open yourself to diverse viewpoints
D.This will open up new pathways for you
E.In order to survive in it, you need to bè wise
F.You must be the person who learns something new every day
G.You need to know different people and learn what they have to offer
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13、 阅读理解
A recent study has found that using wood for construction instead of concrete (混凝土) and steel can reduce emissions (排放). But Tim Searchinger at Princeton University says many of these studies are based on the false foundation that harvesting wood is carbon neutral (碳中和). "Only a small percentage of the wood gets into a timber (木料) product, and a part of that gets into a timber product that can replace concrete and steel in a building," he says. Efficiencies vary in different countries, but large amounts of a harvested tree are left to be divided into parts, used in short-lived products like paper or burned for energy, all of which generate emissions.
In a report for the World Resources Institute, Searchinger and his colleagues have modelled (塑造) how using more wood for construction would affect emissions between 2010 and 2050, accounting for the emissions from harvesting the wood. They considered various types of forests and parts of wood going towards construction. They also factored in the emissions savings from replacing concrete and steel.
Under some circumstances, the researchers found significant emissions reductions. But each case required what they considered an unrealistically high portion (份额) of the wood going towards construction, as well as rapid growth only seen in warmer places, like Brazil. In general, they found a large increase in global demand for wood would probably lead to rising emissions for decades. Accounting for emissions in this way, the researchers reported in a related paper that increasing forest harvests between 2010 and 2050 would add emissions equal to roughly 10 percent of total annual emissions.
Ali Amiri at Aalto University in Finland says the report's conclusions about emissions from rising demand are probably correct, but the story is different for wood we already harvest. "Boosting the efficiency of current harvests and using more wood for longer lived purposes than paper would cut emissions," he says. "We cannot just say we should stop using wood."
(1)、What is wrong with previous researches according to Searchinger?A、They got wrong statistics. B、They used an incorrect concept. C、They included too many factors. D、They were applied in limited countries.(2)、What does paragraph 2 mainly talk about?A、The process of the new research. B、The background of the new study. C、The challenge of the new research. D、The achievements of the new study.(3)、Which is CORRECT according to the passage?A、Using concrete and steel can reduce emissions. B、All of timber product can can take the place of the concrete amd steel. C、Only small part of wood can get into timber. D、We all should use wood to build our houses.(4)、What is Ali Amiri's attitude toward the new result?A、Favorable. B、Doubtful. C、Critical. D、Objective. -
14、 阅读理解
In 2009, Kevin Pearce was at the height of his professional snowboarding career and bound for the Winter Olympics. But in an instant, it came to an end. During training, he struck his head on the edge of a pipe, resulting in a traumatic (创伤的) brain injury. It changed the course of the then-22-year-old's life.
He had to relearn how to walk and talk and essentially start over. His older brother Adam quit his job and moved across the country to help him through rehab.
He eventually started doing yoga, and his family saw how it transformed him and gave him a sense of hope: "It was the first time I remember so clearly coming out of a class with him and just seeing in his face this new expression, this new person." Adam Pearce said, "We were like, ‘We need to figure out why and how that just happened.'"
Wanting to bring hope and healing to others through yoga and meditation (冥想). Adain and Kevin co-founded the Love YourBrain Foundation in 2014. The nonprofit offers week-long meditations and community-based yoga classes across the United States for people who are living with long-term brain-related disabilities. "I think people feel isolated after brain injury because they don't feel able, and when you don't feel able, you generally retreat back inside." Adam said, "At these retreats, people are given the space to lean into those deep challenges and express them and talk about them."
Ultimately, the organization aims to create a safe space and supportive community where people with brain-related disabilities can heal together. "Connection happens quickly because there's such a shared common understanding among the group." Adam said. "Once someone sees someone be vulnerable, it instantly allows the next person (to be). By the end, people start to see vulnerability as a superpower."
(1)、What prevented Kevin from career development?A、A severe brain cancer. B、A new training routine. C、A devastating accident. D、A snowboarding test..(2)、Why did Kevin start doing yoga?A、To pick up snowboarding. B、To regain respect. C、To recover from brain injury. D、To learn how to meditate.(3)、Which of the following best describes the Love YourBrain Foundation?A、Costly. B、Ambitious. C、Diverse. D、Healing.(4)、What section of the website might the text be found?A、Nature and universe. B、Social innovations. C、Technological discoveries. D、The magical world. -
15、 阅读理解
Dave McNee met Claudia Mandekic 14 years ago. When she told McNee how hard it could be to get students excited about math, her favourite discipline, he made a surprising suggestion: "Why not throw in something they enjoy, like sports?" The idea of mixing basketball and mathematics got its first shot in 2011, when the now colleagues — who had launched a tutoring non-profit — were invited to run a summer-school program for kids who'd failed Grade 9 math at Georges Secondary School.
When the students showed up for their first day, they weren't exactly excited. Over the next few hours, Mandekic and McNee gave the kids techniques to improve their shooting while also helping them calculate their field-goal percentage — which, in turn, taught them about fractions and decimal (分数和小数) points. At the end of the game, the winning team was determined based on which group had the highest total percentage and had done the most efficient math. "When the bell rang, they were so fixated on collecting their data and figuring out which team won that they didn't leave," says Mandekic. "I realized we might be onto something."
The classes, later named BallMatics, soon spread to other schools. "I was terrible at math," says Douglas, who enrolled in a fast-track summer program. "But once I started BallMatics and realized the sport I loved was directly tied to math, it made me a lot better at it. Every time I played basketball, I was thinking about math."
Almost any math problem, McNee and Mandekic realized, can be taught on the court. Kids can learn how to navigate an X-Y grid to find their next shooting spot or absorb the basic principles of trigonometry based on the angle at which they release the ball. In 2019, McNec and Mandekic established a private high school called Uchenna Academy. At the school, kids with top basketball skills can study all subjects, train at their sport and work part-time helping out with the BallMatics afterschool programs.
Douglas, now 20 and earning a degree in education believes the school's commitment to academics is the key reason it's been a winner. "If we didn't do our work, we weren't playing at the game," he says, adding that coaches would bench kids who didn't keep up in class. "At Uchenna, we were student athletes, not athlete students."
(1)、The first two paragraphs are intended to tell the readers ____.A、the origin of BallMatics B、the challenges facing BallMatics C、the start of a lifelong friendship D、the dedication of the young teachers(2)、What made Mandekic and McNee realize that they "might be onto something"?A、The students' progress in their mathematic skills. B、The students' changed attitude towards math. C、The data collected about the students' goal percentage. D、The efficiency in determining the winning team.(3)、What will happen to the kids who don't do well in class according to Douglas?A、They will be forbidden to leave any training session. B、They will be obliged to earn a training degree first. C、They will have to attend classes at a private school. D、They will be banned from playing in the game.(4)、The best title for the article is ____.A、The Basics of Math B、The Road to Success C、A Sports Principle D、A Numbers Game -
16、 阅读理解
The world continues to inspire travel writers. Standout books for the year ahead are to please all types of our readers.
A Search for Nearby Nature and Wilderness
World explorer Alastair Humphries spent a year examining every square metre of a 12-mile radius (半径) around his home in London and found wonder close to hand. A former Adventurer of the Year, Humphries has cycled around the globe and rowed across the Atlantic Ocean. His latest book, though, is a celebration of slowing things down and discovering a small wild world right on your doorstep. It's also a cry to revitalize London's neglected natural places in urban areas and our right to wander in them. £12.99, Eye Books.
My Adventures in Travel and Publishing
Travel publisher, Hilary Bradt's guidebook company celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. The first Bradt Travel Guide was born in1974: BackpackingAlong Ancient Ways Peru & Bolivia which included some of the very first descriptions of the Inca Trail. Since then, Bradt has published many guidebooks about the farthest parts of the planet — Mongolia and Madagascar among them. Pioneering backpacking travels before the concept was widespread, he presents this book looking back at a lifetime of trials and stimulation in the wild. £20.00, Bradt.
True Stories of Nature, Adventure & Connection
Environmental writer Laurie King has gathered a collection of original non-fiction stories, illustrations, and poems examining the human connection with nature. He takes a walk across the desert and discovers how hermits (隐士) survived in a South American forest. These exciting stories aim to inspire you to find your wild animal soul and rethink your relationship with nature. £14.99, Watkins Publishing.
Writers Walk the World
From the streets of London to the paths of Japan, the jungles of Ghana and beyond, Duncan Minshull collects the works of more than fifty walker-writers who have traveled the world's seven continents on foot. From the 1500s to the present day comes a memorable band of explorers and adventurers, scientists and craftsmen, pleasure-seekers and literary drifters sharing their experiences and asking themselves a question — why travel this way in the first place? £15.99, Notting Hill Editions.
(1)、Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?A、Humphries's book describes sceneries he saw when cycling around the globe. B、Hilary Bradt is among the forerunners of backpacking tours C、Laurie King's book describes his contact with wild animals. D、Duncan Minshull's book compares modern cities with rural areas.(2)、The book which collects experiences from people of different identities is ____.A、A Search for Nearby Nature and Wilderness B、My Adventures in Travel and Publishing C、True Stories of Nature, Adventure & Connection D、Writers Walk the World(3)、The book ____ is focused on natural attractions in a city.A、A Search for Nearby Nature and Wilderness B、My Adventures in Travel and Publishing C、True Stories of Nature, Adventure & Connection D、Writers Walk the World -
17、 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。
Calvin's day camp teacher, Autumn, passed out a sheet of paper with pictures and descriptions of different birds and a small pair of binoculars) (双筒望远镜) to each camper. He announced, "We're going to do a one-week challenge called ‘Big Week', where you try to identify birds and mark them on the paper. Whoever identifies the most birds wins."
Another challenge? Ever since camp started, Gladys had beaten Calvin at everything. If he won this one, maybe he'd finally show Gladys that she wasn't unbeatable. "How will you know if I really saw…" Calvin scanned the list. "… a glossy ibis?" "I won't," Autumn said. "A Big Week is based on honesty."
The next day at the preserve, when they hid behind some brush, Gladys spotted a great egret! "That was my gift to you," Gladys whisper-shouted with an I'm-going-to-win-this tone. "Like I would've missed that giant bird," Calvin protested. Suddenly, birds exploded above Calvin's head. Thunk! He fell down onto his back. Gladys rushed toward him, helped him up and advised, "Here's a tip: try being OUIET."
That evening, a large bird landed on Calvin's neighbor's tree. Calvin focused the binoculars. The bird had a bright red eye, a thick straight bill, a white throat and breast, and—oh, wow—long, thin, white feathers on the back of its head. "A black-crowned night heron!" he whispered excitedly. He was completely absorbed in his observation.
As the week went by, competition became fierce. Calvin had to win this contest. But chance seemed so slim! Then he remembered that he had found a feather that Autumn thought belonged to a Cooper's hawk close enough. He marked it, plus a few extra birds. What was the difference? He had seen them in the past, or he would see them eventually. He swallowed (吞咽) hard. No one will know the truth.
On the last day of Big Week, Autumn waved Gladys's checklist in the air. "Twenty-six is the number to beat. Anybody else?"
注意:1. 续写词数应为150左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Reviewing the 29 birds marked on his list, Calvin felt his face heated up.
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Autumn awarded Gladys a Big Week T-shirt.
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18、 本学期你校开展了系列劳动实践课程。请你以"My Favorite Hands-on Course"为题向学校英文报"Sharing Your Life"栏目投稿,分享你参加某项课程的经历及收获。
注意:1. 写作词数应为80左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
My Favorite Hands-on Course
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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。
Ma Mian Qun, also known as "Ma Mian Zhe Qun (horse face pleats (褶) skirt)", is a kind of traditional Chinese dress. The question ofthe dress is named Ma Mian Qun has always been puzzling. What's the relationship between the animal's name and the skirt? In fact, "Ma Mian" is a kind of structure (use) for defense in the city wall system.
But its name is really related to the city wall is still a question to be confirmed. All the related books only show that the smooth surface without pleats in the middle (call) "Ma Mian", but there is no (far) explanation for the source of "Ma Mian".
The Chinese Horse Face Skirt shows unique structural design that pairs practicality with elegance. Its form-fitting waistband transforms into an A-line shape, characterized by a series of pleats that expand outward, (offer) a glimpse of the wearer's grace with every step.
With its deep historical roots the dress has successfully turned into modern fashion, where it serves a bridge between the past and present. In today's fashion landscape, (design) frequently draw inspiration from it, skillfully weaving its traditional elements with a modern twist, thereby broadens its appeal to a contemporary audience.
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20、 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。
Samuel loved animals since childhood. When he grew up, Samuel worked in the 1 near his hometown.
There was a 2 animal called Luna, the only white tiger in the zoo. Samuel and she had a special 3 that no one else could understand. When young, she was subjected to ill treatment. By the time the zoo 4 her, she was already shocked and did not try to 5 anyone. With great love and patience, Samuel was able to break Luna's shell.
Unfortunately Luna died during childbirth. Samuel could not cry. He had to take out the cub as 6 as possible before it was too late!
However, the little creature was shy and 7 at everyone trying to touch it. But Samuel was not afraid. He showed the same 8 and patience that he gave to his mother, gradually opening his heart.
One day, Samuel's wife got a job abroad and he had to move with her. Samuel cried when the day of 9 came, In the following five years, he couldn't really be 10 . Therefore, they 11 her job and returned to their original city.
But when he returned to the tiger cage, he could not see Blanca anywhere. Rather 12 , Samuel leaned on the glass of the cage. "Maybe your friend could not 13 you for forgetting or failing him," Samuel thought.
Suddenly he heard a loud sound of a glass blow behind him. Blanca 14 as quietly as possible to Samuel's surprise, and jumped to the window. It was Blanca's game when he was a cub. Samuel jumped in surprise and. 15 . But the moment he saw that great friend, he knew they would never separate.
(1)A 、 zoo B 、 park C 、 museum D 、 circus(2)A 、 cute B 、 beautiful C 、 rare D 、 clever(3)A 、 habit B 、 interest C 、 gift D 、 bond(4)A 、 bought B 、 displayed C 、 saved D 、 introduced(5)A 、 attack B 、 approach C 、 disturb D 、 ignore(6)A 、 patiently B 、 quickly C 、 gently D 、 skillfully(7)A 、 chased B 、 laughed C 、 stared D 、 screamed(8)A 、 courage B 、 affection C 、 confidence D 、 trust(9)A 、 separation B 、 celebration C 、 arrival D 、 success(10)A 、 active B 、 excited C 、 happy D 、 rich(11)A 、 quit B 、 assessed C 、 landed D 、 enjoyed(12)A 、 stressed B 、 disappointed C 、 annoyed D 、 shocked(13)A 、 protect B 、 comfort C 、 recognize D 、 forgive(14)A 、 listened B 、 lay C 、 watched D 、 slipped(15)A 、 looked up B 、 looked down C 、 looked back D 、 looked ahead