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1、 阅读理解
For the past decade, one of the most linguistically(语言学地) diverse places in the world, square mile after square mile, has been my home: Queens, New York. The soundtrack outside my door is extraordinary: On any given block, passing voices speak varieties of Polish, Ukrainian, Egyptian Arabic, Mexican Spanish, Puerto Rican Spanish, Dominican Spanish. and all the forms of New York City English they give rise to.
As a person who studies languages, I can usually distinguish them from one another. but under stand only a part of what people are saying.
Users of Seke, a language from five villages in Nepal with 700 speakers, live a subway ride away In certain stores, Albanians, Bosnians, Serbs, and Montenegrins all reunite, using the languages of the former Yugoslavia as if the country still existed. No group has a majority, or even 15 percent of the neighborhood, and most are at just 5 or 10 percent. English acts, for the most part, as a vital linguafranca(通用语). This last point is crucial, because a city can be a haven(避难所) for diversity but also an end point.
My neighborhood has its signature sound, but there are several dozen others that are just as diverse each in a different way. These are the places where the Endangered Language Alliance, the nonprofit I co-direct, has recorded New Yorkers speaking more than 100 languages that the survey and other data sets say don't officially exist, and more than 700 in total.
That linguistic portrait makes clear that early-2lst-century New York City is a last haven for endangered languages-ones that are being hounded out of existence elsewhere. And this deep linguistic diversity is among the least explored but possibly most important factors in New York's history and makeup. New York's soul can be found in the existence of these many, many languages, explaining New York's particular capacity for tolerance and its ability to " make room" for others.
(1)、What is the author's occupation?A、An economist. B、A historian. C、A linguist. D、A reporter.(2)、What can be inferred about the languages in New York City?A、They are close to disappearing. B、They are mainly spoken by villagers. C、English is the most popular language. D、Most of them are not officially recognized.(3)、What does the underlined word " hounded" in the last paragraph probably mean?A、Protected. B、Threatened. C、Respected. D、Accepted.(4)、From which book might the text have been taken?A、Language City. B、The Development of Languages. C、Endangered Languages in New York. D、The Importance of Language Diwersity. -
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Making it to 100 years old is a big achievement on its own, but being active at that age is absolutely worthy of praise and admiration. Jayne Burns, who just turned 101 years old, still has a part-time job at a craft store in Ohio, drives herself to work, and simply doesn't see herself retiring anytime soon. Not only does she seem to love keeping busy, but she credits it as one of her secrets to living a long life. Bums first caught the internet's attention on TikTok. There, her coworker Maggie HusVar told her followers about her then 98-year-old friend. Maggie then asked Burns to share a piece of advice with her
new fans, to whom Burns said, " Keep moving. " The senior woman recently celebrated her 10lst birthday, and she certainly hasn't changed her mind about slowing down. Burs took the job in 1997 after her husband died, and has expressed that she enjoys what she does, so she wants to keep doing it. " ['ll work for as long as I can or as long as they'll have me, " she said.
In celebration of her milestone birthday, Bums recently shared some more tips for a long life. "I was always active all my life doing things. So I think that has helped more than anything. " As a cancer survivor, she said she used to watch her sugar intake, but she doesn't anymore, as she loves sweets. Despite her age, she still follows a beauty routine. "I use a moisturizer (保湿霜) and makeup. I figured I did it all my life, so I'm not going to stop now, " she says.
Overall, her top secret for a long life is to make friends and find happiness in the company of others. "It's important to find people who are friendly and kind, " she says. "I enjoy talking to every body I work with, and meeting the customers who are very nice, even if some of them are surprised to see meat the cutting table. "
(1)、 Why does Jayne Burns still work part-time?A、To keep herself busy. B、To make more money. C、To meet more people. D、To win praise and admiration.(2)、 What can we know about Jayne Burns?A、She goes to work by bus. B、She puts on makeup daily. C、She likes nothing but sweets. D、She gets along well with her boss.(3)、What does Jayne Burns think is the key to enjoying a healthy and long life?A、Eating what you love. B、Doing exercise regularly. C、Having a part-time job. D、Making friends and being happy.(4)、What's the best title for the text?A、Living a Busy Life B、A Successful Woman C、Keeping Active Forever D、Secrets to a Woman's Long Life -
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From crafty spies to distinctive detectives, discover some inquiring minds.
Montgomery Bonbon : Murder at the Museum by Alasdair Beckett-King
Illustrated by Claire Powell
(Walker Books)
This is the first book in a funny new detective series. Montgomery Bonbon is a smart gentle man detective with a mystery to solve. Behind the hat and moustache is 10-year-old Bonnie Montgomery. Will anyone notice?
Alice Eclair Spy Etraordinaire: A Spoonful of Spying by Sarah Todd Taylor
( Nosy Crow)
Alice Eclair is a baker by day and a spy by night, In her latest adventure, she's in Paris for the World Fair, where all eyes are on the aero plane exhibition. With enemy spies all around, Alice will need every trick in her recipe book to stop France's greatest invention from falling into the wrong hands.
Ollie Spark and the Exploding Popcorn Mystery by Gillian Cross and Alan Snow ( David Fickling Books)
Ollie Spark loves mending machines and solving mysteries. In his second adventure, he travels to a food festival on a remote island. There, an encounter with a grand duchess leads to an undercover spying mission-his most exciting and dangerous yet.
Rockstar Detectives: Murder at the Movies by Adam Hills
Illustrated by Luna Valentine
(Puffin Books)
Best friends Charley and George are in Sydney, Australia. George is a social media whizz(专家)and ambitious comedian and Charley is a 13-year-old singer who is in Australia to make her first film. However, some dangerous accidents on set lead them into an investigation.
(1)、Who wrote the book whose leading character is a baker?A、Alasdair Beckett-King. B、Sarah Todd Taylor C、Gillian Cross and Alan Snow. D、Adam Hills.(2)、Which book talks about the story happening on an island?A、Montgomery Bonbon: Murder at the Museum. B、Alice Eclair Spy Etraordinaire: A Spoonful of Spying. C、Ollie Spark and the Exploding Popcorn Mystery. D、Rockstar Detectives: Murder at the Movies.(3)、 What do the four books have in common?A、They contain colorful pictures. B、They appeal to readers of all ages. C、They are stories about investigators. D、They are published by the same company -
4、 听材料, 回答问题。(1)、 Who is the speaker probably talking to?A、Department managers. B、Potential customers. C、New employees.(2)、What comes first in the speaker's opinion?A、Detailed plans for the future. B、Good relationships with others. C、Full knowledge about the products.(3)、Which activity is arranged in the afternoon?A、Meeting the old customers. B、Learning more about the company. C、Learning the rules of the company.
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5、 听材料, 回答问题。(1)、 How will the man get to the Cotswolds?A、By car. B、By train. C、By bus.(2)、 What kind of place is the Cotswolds probably?A、A relaxing country area. B、A beautiful seaside beach. C、A crowded tourist attraction.(3)、What can we learn about The Old Fleece according to the man?A、It's highly recommended. B、Lots of people like eating there. C、The food it serves is delicious.(4)、Where will the woman most probably spend the weekend?A、At home. B、In the office. C、In a village.
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6、 听材料, 回答问题。(1)、Where does the man live now?A、In a polluted city. B、On a lonely island. C、Beside a beautiful mountain.(2)、Why does the woman come to the mountains?A、To look for a fairyland. B、To visit the man's house. C、To collect information for study(3)、What does the man offer to do for the woman?A、Let her use his own car. B、Guide her in the mountains. C、Protect her from wild animals.
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7、 听材料, 回答问题。(1)、 What had the man planned to do at the park?A、Take a boat trip. B、Go to an arts festival. C、Meet some artists there.(2)、What did the man enjoy doing most at the park?A、Seeing a play. B、Appreciating paintings. C、Watching a live performance.(3)、How many artists did the man take photos with?A、3. B、4. C、5.
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8、 听材料, 回答问题。(1)、What is Steven going to do next?A、Call off a meeting. B、Repair his car. C、Go to the airport.(2)、What is the relationship between the speakers?A、Colleagues. B、Neighbors. C、Husband and wife.
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9、 What does the man admire about the woman?A、Her speech skills. B、Her happy family. C、Her high efficiency.
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10、 When did the man hurt his leg?A、A week ago. B、Five days ago. C、Yesterday.
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11、 Where does the conversation probably take place?A、In a post office. B、In a shop. C、In a hotel.
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12、 What did Jimmy buy for his son?A、A smart phone. B、A shirt. C、Books.
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13、 What's the weather like now?A、Sunny. B、Windy. C、Rainy.
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14、 The sun cast its golden rays the calm sea.
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15、 We are all entitled equal protection under the law.
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16、 Owing bad weather. The flight was delayed for a couple of hours.
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17、 These early settlers owed their survival hard work and determination succeed.
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18、It(claim) that a major breakthrough has been made by scientists in the fighting against cancer.
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19、 The patient was (perceive) to have difficulty in breathing.
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20、In France, the gesture for"OK"may (interpret) as meaning zero.