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1、 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
When I was a child, the new year's activity for my family is dumpling-making, but it's been years since I've last experienced the uniquely carefree comfort and connection I felt during moments. My family has changed a lot, and gatherings like these simply don't come together with the same ease as they once did.
This year, I came home in the evening to a dark house with pieces missing. I noticed things that I wouldn't have before, like how my family slept earlier and got up later and how my dog had more trouble jumping up on my bed. After all, it's easier to become blind to its subtle changes when you occupy it virtually every day of the year, and much harder when you must be exposed to months of accumulated change all at once.
Personally, the most precious childhood privilege is not the free extra snacks from flight attendants, but the privilege of thinking of the people and relationships around you with a sense of permanence. I mean this in the sense that it escaped my eight-year-old brain to think about how my parents were aging as I did or about the sacrifices they made for me until suddenly, I was an adult as they were.
I turn 20 in a couple months, so I've been seized with a feeling of adulthood, which feels far stronger than the transition into legal adulthood at 18 ever felt. It seems as if the "teen" part of"19"keeps me attached to the same category as the one my newly 13-year-old self occupied, carrying with it a certain comfort in the social allowances made for the immaturity inherent (固有的) to youth. But marching into 20 is different.
I'd so desperately wanted to move away and get a taste of independence upon starting college, but now I know that such freedom comes with loss and responsibility. Now I start to understand the governance of a circularity (循环) inherent to our lives and have a newfound appreciation for the things that remain the same.
(1)、What does the underlined word "subtle" in paragraph 2mean?A、Obvious. B、Sudden. C、Unusual. D、Unnoticeable.(2)、Which of the following might the author agree with when he was eight?A、Everything would be the same. B、His parents were becoming old. C、Free extra snacks were common. D、His parents had done a lot to him.(3)、In what way is 20 years old different according to the author?A、Physical maturity. B、The social expectation. C、The loss of freedom. D、The shift into legal adulthood.(4)、What can be the best title of the passage?A、A newfound appreciation for life. B、The difference between teens and adults. C、My passing memories of childhood. D、My reflection on the switch into adulthood. -
2、 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
Chinese singer Gong Linna released her new song, titled Return Home, which describes the overseas Chinese people's longing for their homeland.
Performed in Chaoshan dialect, the song is part of Gong's music project, which has the singer perform songs in different Chinese dialects. "It is very challenging to sing in Chaoshan dialect, which is a new language to me, and thanks to the songwriter Danny Sim and the song's producer Wesley Tan, who speak the dialect, I received intensive training and practised very hard," says Gong. "The beauty of dialects lies in telling stories of different places. It's like a music al map, allowing me to explore different places through dialects."
The idea of the song came from Qiaopi, a unique form of mail that served as both a letter and a remittance (汇款) sent by overseas Chinese people to their families in provinces of Guangdong and Fujian in the 19th and 20th centuries. At that time, many of those emigrants, particularly from Guangdong and Fujian, sent money back home to support their families, as well as communicating with their beloved ones and expressing their longing to be reunited.
"Dialects are a source of knowledge, traditions and the country's cultural heritage. When I listen to a song performed in a dialect, I feel the local culture instantly even though I never go there and know nothing about the place," says Sim, who wrote lyrics for the song, adding that there are a growing number of musicians in China performing in dialects, which allow listeners to get an emotional touch.
"Chaoshan dialect links people from the region. However, like many languages, it's dying. Many young people, especially children, rarely speak the dialect, which is a sad thing." Sim says, explaining why he is keen on writing songs by using the dialect, "I love my hometown and by writing songs in the dialect, I feel close to my home. Maybe that is, culture identity."
(1)、What difficulty did Gong face when performing the song?A、She had the language barrier. B、The culture was unfamiliar to her. C、The song had to fit in with the whole project. D、There were many unknown stories in the song.(2)、What does paragraph 3 mainly tell us about the song?A、Its history. B、Its influence. C、Its inspiration. D、Its significance.(3)、What can we infer about the songs performed in dialects according to Sim?A、They are dropping in numbers. B、They are seldom sung by young singers. C、They can stimulate affective bond. D、They help us know many unknown places.(4)、What drives Sim to write songs in Chaoshan dialect?A、A sense of duty as a song writer. B、A sense of belonging to his hometown. C、His eagerness to revive Chaoshan culture. D、His addiction to the charm of the dialect. -
3、 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), hundreds of marine(海洋的) species across the world come under endangered and critically endangered categories. Some of the endangered and recognizable marine species are named here.
Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle
The Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle, also known as the Atlantic Ridley Sea Turtle, is endangered as the rarest and smallest sea turtle.
Distributed throughout the Gulf of Mexico and U. S. Atlantic seaboard, they gather off the coast in northeastern Mexico and come ashore in large groups to lay eggs every year. As marine reptiles(爬行动物), they are threatened by oil spills, lack of food and marine pollution.
Vaquita
As a rare marine mammal, Vaquita is on the edge of extinction only a half-century after its first sighting.
Extensive fishing in the Gulf of California has endangered this marine species, resulting in a gradual drop in population since the 1940s. According to reports, there are only a dozen of these marine mammals left in the world since the percentage of dec line in their population was as much as90% since 2011.
Whale
Fin Whale is the second-largest mammal on the planet after Blue Whale and it is also a victim of hunting. According to estimates, the global population of Fin Whale ranges from below 100,000 to around 119,000.
Humpback Whale, another whale species, has also been listed as an endangered marine species. Before the introduction of the whaling moratorium (暂停) in 1966, the species was hunted for its fur, while the population dropped by 90%. Currently, around 2,500 Humpback Whales survive in the world.
Hawaiian Mon k Seal
A native of the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands, Hawaiian Mon k Seal is one of the earless seals who live on warm beaches, unlike other seals.
According to recent research, only 1,400 Hawaiian Mon k Seals remain on the Islands. These seals are mainly threatened by predators like tiger sharks. Besides, other reasons like habitat loss and food limitation also contribute to their critical situation.
(1)、Why do Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtles land on the beach in large groups?A、To nest. B、To reproduce. C、To avoid attack. D、To hunt foods.(2)、What is the major threat to Hawaiian Mon k Seal?A、Global warming. B、Lack of food. C、Natural enemies. D、Habitat pollution.(3)、Which of the following is the most critically endangered species?A、Vaquita. B、Fin Whale. C、Humpback Whale. D、Hawaiian Mon k Seal. -
4、 最近你校学生会经常组织学生到乡村小学与那里的学生举办一系列的活动,请你写一篇报道,在校英文报上讲述举办的活动。内容包括:1.活动内容(捐书、书信交流等);2.活动意义;3.号召加入。
注意:1.词数100左右;2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
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5、 阅读下面短文,根据题目要求用英文回答问题。
Crowd control could soon become an important skill for climbers on Mount Everest, as important as physical strength or watching the weather. In a single day last week, nearly 40 people reached the top of the world — a record. Reports from base camp spoke of queues at dangerous ridges and crowds as people passed each other in the final dash for the 8,848 meters top.
More traditional mountaineers have been concerned about the circus atmosphere surrounding Everest in recent years, and there are warnings that the crowds are making the mountain more dangerous. In 1996, 14 died on the mountain when the members of several groups were trapped at high altitudes by sudden snowstorms. Bad weather in early May led to this year's jam on the summit ridge, but the loss, luckily, was light. Just four climbers died, including a Nepali Sherpa who had made 11 previous successful climbing.
Traditionalists are also worried about the growing tendency of climbers to set records and achieve "firsts", rather than simply climb the mountain. This year's crop of mountaineers included the oldest man, 64-year-old Sherman Bull from Connecticut, and the youngest, 16-year-old Temba Tsheri Sherpa of Nepal. An American with only one arm was on the mountain this year; an Indian with no legs also tried but failed. Erik Weihennieyer, an American, became the first blind person to reach the top of the world. His fellow climbers stayed in front of him on the way up, describing the type of land and ringing bells.
Nepal views Mount Everest as something of a cash cow. The government charges journeys a minimum of $70,000. That is probably why officials in Katmandu are ignoring concerns about overcrowding and talking about even more climbers coming next year. But a celebration of the 48th anniversary of the first conquest of Everest, by Sir Edmund Hillary and Sherpa Tenzing Norgay, was cancelled after violent strikes. Tumultuous (动乱的) Nepali politics, it seems, could be just the crowd-control measure that Everest needs.
(1)、According to the author, what skills are important for climbers on Mount Everest?(2)、What are traditional mountaineers worried about?(3)、Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why.●The Nepal government cares little about the overcrowding problem because of its internal tumultuous politics.
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6、 根据短文内容,从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
The Failed New Year's Resolution: Three Tips to Get on Track
January is officially over, and many people are taking stock of their progress towards New Year's resolutions. The fact is that you probably haven't kept up with them as much as you hoped. But that's not your fault. . If you feel like you have already failed, here are three tips before you let go.
Practice self-compassion
Many people talk to themselves in harsh ways when struggling with new habits, believing self-criticism will help them reach their goals. Research shows, however, that the opposite is true. Self-compassion is more effective for personal improvement, especially when facing failure. _ , try to be kind and gentle with yourself, just as you would with a loved one.
Resolutions are often phrased as definitive goals. I will exercise daily. I will kick desserts. . But setting all-or-nothing goals can lead to all-or-nothing decisions that one gives up when faced with challenges. In contrast, intentions focus more on your values than specific actions. For example, the resolution "I will exercise daily" may become an intention of "I want to move my body because it feels good." This approach allows for more flexibility when unexpected stress arises.
Solve problems by overcoming barriers
If you are struggling to maintain your desired habits, there are evidence-based techniques available to help you. . This involves identifying the specific barriers that lead to your quitting something that you want to do. Perhaps you keep forgetting the new habit, or perhaps you don't understand how to do it. Whatever it is, identify the barrier and cope with it specifically.
A. Set all-or-nothing goals
B. Change your resolutions into intentions
C. One such skill is called missing links analysis
D. Setting specific behavioral goals can be effective
E. If you're persuaded to give up on your resolutions
F. Old habits tend to die hard, and new habits tend to die easy
G. When you are upset about yourself for not keeping resolutions
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7、 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
Nowadays, the world is slowly becoming a high-tech society and we are now surrounded by technology. Facebook and Twitter are innovative tools; text messaging is still a somewhat existing phenomenon and even e-mail is only a flashing spot on the screen when compared with our long history of snail mail. Now we adopt these tools to the point of essentialness, and only rarely consider how we are more fundamentally affected by them.
Social media, texting and e-mail all make it much easier to communicate, gather and pass information, but they also present some dangers. By removing any real human engagement, they enable us to develop our abnormal self-love without the risk of disapproval or criticism. To use a theatrical metaphor (隐喻), these new forms of communication provide a stage on which we can each create our own characters, hidden behind a fourth wall of tweets, status updates and texts. This unreal state of unconcern can become addictive as we separate ourselves a safe distance from the cruelty of our fleshly lives, where we are imperfect, powerless and insignificant. In essence, we have been provided not only the means to be more free, but also to become new, to create and project a more perfect self to the world. As we become more reliant on these tools, they become more a part of our daily routine, and so we become more restricted in this fantasy.
So it is that we live in a cold era, where names and faces represent two different levels of closeness, where working relationships occur only through the magic of email and where love can start or end by text message. An environment such as this reduces interpersonal relationships to mere digital exchanges.
Would a celebrity have been so daring to do something dishonorable if he had had to do it in person? Doubtful. It seems he might have been lost in a fantasy world that ultimately convinced himself into believing the digital self could obey different rules and regulations, as if he could continually push the limits of what's acceptable without facing the consequences of "real life."
(1)、What can we know about new communication tools?A、Destroying our life totally. B、Posing more dangers than good. C、Helping us to hide our faults. D、Replacing traditional letters.(2)、What is the potential threat caused by the novel communication tools?A、Sheltering us from virtual life. B、Removing face-to-face interaction. C、Leading to false mental perception. D、Making us rely more on hi-tech media.(3)、What can be inferred from the last two paragraphs?A、Technologies have changed our relationships. B、The digital world is a recipe for pushing limits. C、Love can be better conveyed by text message. D、The digital self need not take responsibility.(4)、Which of the following is a suitable title for the text?A、Addiction to the Virtual World B、Cost of Falling into Digital Life C、Interpersonal Skills on the Net D、The Future of Social Media -
8、 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
Across the world, humans purchase around 1.3 billion single-use plastic water bottles a day. Because only about 9% of plastic is recycled, the vast majority of those bottles wind up in landfills, the ocean, or elsewhere in nature.
When beach-loving Madison noticed those plastic bottles during her family's trips to California, the 12-year-old "just felt like this needed to change," she told Smithsonian Magazine.
So as she began thinking about what to do for her school science fair back in 2021, the idea of a project centered on reducing plastic pollution quickly came to her mind: she would design an eatable water bottle called the Eco-Hero.
"One of my biggest ambitions for my project was wanting to help the world," the confident young inventor said in a video on the website.
To bring her idea to life, Madison built upon the already established method by experimenting with common food materials. She also took inspiration from previous versions of eatable water bottles, though she focused on making hers bigger and more durable. She found that the combination of water, lemon juice, natural gum, and Alginic acid (褐藻酸) resulted in a gel pouch that wouldn't break, could hold up to 3/4 cup of water, and would last in the fridge for three weeks.
Though she'd like to improve the Eco-Hero by making it able to hold more water, she believes her current version would work well as a replacement for the paper cups used by runners in races. All one needs to do is bite a hole in the water ball, drink the water, and then eat the pouch or throw it away to biodegrade.
Madison hopes the Eco-Hero inspires others to take better care of the planet. "It doesn't necessarily have to be in a big way," she told Smithsonian. "People can still make a difference in the world, even if it's just in a small way."
(1)、What inspired Madison's design of an eatable water bottle?A、Her school's task. B、Her family's urge. C、Her love for nature. D、Her trips to the beach.(2)、What can we know about the Eco-Hero?A、It is a copy of the previous versions. B、It is made from unbreakable materials. C、It is an improvement in size and durability. D、It has a hole and should be disposed once used.(3)、Which of the following words can best describe Madison?A、Ambitious and creative. B、Talented and determined. C、Courageous and confident. D、Cooperative and committed.(4)、What can be the best title for the text?A、A good beginning is half done. B、Small people make big moves. C、Where there is a will, there is a way. D、God helps those who help themselves. -
9、 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
In many cultures, it is considered unlucky to spill salt. Fortunately, many cultures also have a solution to the problem, which usually involves throwing a pinch of salt over your shoulder. It may seem confusing to modern humans, but knowing that salt was once incredibly valuable can change this perspective.
For thousands of years, salt was an extremely rare commodity. It was difficult to obtain so that the price was very high. Many trading routes were set up to carry salt, people were paid in salt, and salt was sometimes worth more than its weight in gold. Therefore, spilling salt was considered wasteful.
Because of its high value, salt was also associated with friendship and good fortune. Offerings of salt were included in many religious ceremonies, and people might bring salt to a new home for good luck. These associations would have suggested that it would be bad luck to spill salt, since it would seem to violate salt's fortunate properties.
Salt is also an excellent preservative. It prevents food from going bad. As such, it came to be linked with health and longevity. In some cultures, spilling salt was thought to reduce one's well-being. In Britain, for example, each spilled grain was said to represent a tear, while in Germany spilled salt awakened the devil, bringing misfortune.
The fear of spilling salt was also adopted into the Christian faith. It is said that Judas spilled salt at the Last Supper, and since he later turned out to be the betrayer of Christ, spilled salt is considered unlucky by many Christians.
Should you be unfortunate enough to spill salt, you might throw a pinch over your left shoulder to blind the Devil.
(1)、Spilling salt was probably thought to bring bad luck because ____.A、it was a Christian faith B、salt was linked with misfortune C、it would decrease one's lifespan D、salt was always expensive than gold(2)、What does the underlined word "preservative" probably mean in Paragraph 4?A、Protector. B、Flavor. C、Medium. D、Solution.(3)、What is the author's purpose in writing the text?A、To introduce the history of salt. B、To show ways to avoid misfortune. C、To explain the beliefs about spilling salt. D、To entertain readers with some anecdotes. -
10、 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
2024 Arts Illustration Competition
Enter the competition most respected and admired in the industry for creativity in illustration, the Communication Arts Illustration Competition. Selected by distinguished professionals, the winning entries will be distributed worldwide in the Communication Arts Illustration Annual and on commarts.com, ensuring important exposure of the creations. Each winner will receive a professionalized Award of Excellence and an award certificate. Communication Art's Award of Excellence is one of the most desired awards. If chosen, winning places you in the highest ranks of your profession.
What To Enter With
Any illustration first published or produced from Jan. 2023 to Jan. 2024 is qualified. Entries may originate from any country. Descriptions in English are necessary for the judges to read.
Entries Can Be SubmittedIn The Following Formats
Digital Images: RGB images in JPG format with a maximum file size of 2 MB. GIF images may be livelier, but would be turned down, and so would the PNG ones.
Motion Entries: In MOV, MP4 or MPG format, with a maximum file size of 500 MB.
Illustration Competition Categories & Entry Fees
Category
Single illustration
Series of illustrations
Books (covers, jackets, etc. )
$40
$80 (limit of 5)
Motion (media for films, videos, etc. )
$90
$180 (limit of 2)
Student Work
$20 (Image)
$45 (Video)
$40 (Images, limit of 5)
$90 (Video, limit of 2)
For more categories, please download the category PDF.
Late Fees
Entries must be registered no later than Apr. 13, 2024. Entries registered after that date will be charged a fee of $10 each. No entries can be registered after Apr. 27, 2024.
(1)、What will the winner gain?A、Wide recognition in the industry. B、Exposure to world-famous works. C、A personalized award certificate. D、A reward from Communication Arts.(2)、Which of the following is unfit for the competition?A、A student work from Argentina. B、LA newly produced motion entry. C、A PNG image with a file size of 1 MB. D、A series for covers of three illustrations.(3)、How much should be paid for three cover illustrations submitted on Apr. 20, 2024?A、$80. B、$90. C、$110. D、$120. -
11、 阅读下面短文,在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词,在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
To predict is to guess what comes next. Making predictions is a reading strategy, in which readers use information from a text and their own personal experiences (anticipate) what they are about to read, (help) students make connections between their prior knowledge and the text. Predicting is also a process skill (use) in science. In this context, a prediction (make) about the outcome of a future event based upon a pattern of evidence.
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12、 阅读下列短文,根据短文内容填空,在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词,在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
Jobs and occupations come and go at an (amaze) pace these days. If you think you can't be replaced by software, or your job can't be outsourced to some robots on the moon, you are wrong. What if your job disappears after working for 10 years in the field? You may have to go back to the classroom and (retrain) in order to qualify to work in another field. In fact, in all likelihood, you will have to do this multiple times. But you can be prepared for developments and changes before you are thrown out of a career. It is (entire) your choice to learn, or to be forced to learn.
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13、 阅读下面短文,在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词,在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
The gesture for "OK" has different meanings in different cultures. In Japan, someone witnesses another person employing the gesture might think it means money. In France, a person (encounter) an identical gesture may interpret it as meaning zero. , you should avoid making this gesture in Brazil and Germany, as it is considered impolite.
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14、 阅读下面短文,掌握其大意, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中。
From my childhood on, my mother didn't have a job. If she was asked to 1 a personal questionnaire, she would leave the question "Employment" 2 . She believed that her job was to be my mother—full time.
There is an old photograph of my mother and father, taken in 1942. In the photo my mother looks very beautiful, I think. When I look at the photo, I see a woman full of 3 in life. If she had put her mind to getting a career, the whole world would have been in her hands. The story of her youth fully 4 this. She got a brilliant exam in one of the finest schools in the country.
5 she has always been a housewife and mother. Everyone in the town 6 her for her great effort into charity work, but if someone asked her what she did 7 she answered that she was Robert Greene's wife, and Robert's mother.
What I 8 best from my childhood is how it felt to get home from school. She was always there waiting for us. Today there are probably many women seeing what she did as a 9 of my mother's good abilities. I don't make 10 either. But so many years later, I still remember how it felt to rush home—and there was mum, waiting for us.
(1)A 、 take out B 、 make out C 、 fill out D 、 check out(2)A 、 simple B 、 empty C 、 decent D 、 unknown(3)A 、 chances B 、 pace C 、 humor D 、 regrets(4)A 、 improves B 、 ruins C 、 changes D 、 proves(5)A 、 Yet B 、 So C 、 Nor D 、 Or(6)A 、 employed B 、 forgave C 、 concerned D 、 admired(7)A 、 for a drink B 、 for a rescue C 、 for a living D 、 for a start(8)A 、 demanded B 、 learned C 、 operated D 、 remembered(9)A 、 waste B 、 reaction C 、 symbol D 、 risk(10)A 、 progress B 、 option C 、 sense D 、 excuses -
15、 第二节阅读下面材料,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。
Opening presents carefully selected by our parents is our family tradition on Christmas morning, which always pushes the festive atmosphere to the climax. However, this year's Christmas seemed not as happy as usual.
It was Christmas Eve when my sister and I decided to open our presents before our mom got home from work. Though worried about ruining my mom's original plan, we still wanted to sneak a peek (偷看) at the gifts in advance, driven by a strong impulse of curiosity. Since my sister was older, and that put her in charge, she opened the first gift while I was ordered to stand guard at the big picture window in our front room. I was to report any suspicious activity or person, namely our mother, who can easily capture the details of life.
I was so excited that I could barely stand still. I also couldn't keep my eyes on the window very long. My head moved from the window to my sister and back to the window again. I felt like I was watching a Ping-Pong match.
"All right!" my sister shouted. She pulled out a jewelry box. "You know what that means, don't you?"
I jumped up and down. "Yeah, it's my turn!"
"No," she said. "It means that there must be some jewelry under here." I watched my sister rummaging (翻寻) through the presents under the tree, trying to find one she thought was small enough to be a necklace or earrings.
"Hey, that's not fair!" I complained, stomping my foot.
"Are you watching for Mom?" is all that she said. I couldn't do anything except stand guard as she opened present after present. Finally, when my sister's curiosity was satisfied and she had finished wrapping her last present back up, we traded places.
My heart hammered so hard that it felt like my chest was moving in and out. My sister reminded me to be careful so I wouldn't tear the paper, and to wrap the present back up the same way that I had found it.
After unwrapping a few presents, I found it faster to open one end of a present and peek inside. "Headphones! How can my mom know what I want! Without any hesitation, I pulled the headphones out of the box.
注意:1.续写词数应为 150 个左右;2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Paragraph l:
I was about to put them on when my sister shouted, "Quick! Mom's coming!"
Paragraph 2:
Christmas morning finally approached, and we were ready to open our presents again!_
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16、 第一节假定你是李华。你的美国朋友Selena发来电子邮件,说暑期要来中国旅游,让你推荐一个地方。请用英语给她写一封回复邮件,内容包括:1.推荐的地方;2.简要介绍;3.推荐理由。
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。
Dear Selena,
Yours,
Li Hua
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17、 阅读下面材料,在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
In the Ming Dynasty, a Chinese man (name) Wan Hu made the world's first rocket(火箭), unluckily he lost his life with it. It was not until April 24, 1970 China launched(发射) its first man-made satellite Dongfanghong-1 successfully. To celebrate the first big success in the country's space ( develop), we now make April 24 China's Space Day.
China also announces new plans ( make) a space station and go to Mars and further space. It will finish building its space station around 2022. According to China's top space scientist Zhou Jianping, at that time, (become) an astronaut will be a normal job. More astronauts are needed than ever before. They need to be able to finish difficult (task).
By now, China has been choosing astronauts (main) from pilots like Yang Liwei. In the future, astronauts ( pick ) from engineers, doctors and space technology experts. Another plan is about Mars. In order to explore Mars, China sent spacecraft(航天器), whose name is Tianwen-1, to Mars on July 23, 2020. It will land on Mars and even bring back things from Mars.
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18、 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。
I'm standing on Rio's beach, one of the most famous 1 of sand. In this lively, multicultural country, the beach is not just a place;it's a state of mind—a way of thinking and living.
Every Brazilian has his or her own ideas of the perfect beach, 2 to tell you where to find it. I'm happy to take their advice but my ultimate goal is to find my own dream beach. First, I go to Prainha's beach 3 by a row of perfect palm trees, moving softly in the ocean breeze. Its beauty is magnificent-its perfect graceful lines are like something in a 4 . But for me, it's somewhat too perfect. I am searching for something a bit 5 .
I continue my search heading north to a legendary beach: Jeri. As an international destination, it attracts visitors from Tokyo to Toronto. Luckily, Jeri hasn't been 6 by tourists mostly because of its isolated(偏远的)location—at least five hours from any airport. I take a beach buggy(沙地车), driving for three hours. The boats lie on their sides while nets 7 to dry on lines between fishermen's houses. Peaceful and beautiful! How can it possibly get any better? I 8 .
My final stop is the islands of Fernando, 9 a few hundred kilometers out in the Atlantic. They once were used as a prison and later by the army. Today, they are a national park and UNESCO World Heritage Site, 10 with birds and sea life. The beach there is a perfect 11 of sand, sea, and sky. The water is pale blue and warm, alive with colorful fish, 12 , and other marine life; the sand is the color of 13 . In the rocks and strong winds that 14 come in from the Atlantic, there is the wilderness I was seeking. Finally, I've found the beach of my dreams. I 15 my toes in the sand deeply and imagine I can hold on to this place forever.
(1)A 、 stretches B 、 piles C 、 beds D 、 castles(2)A 、 unwilling B 、 ambitious C 、 eager D 、 shy(3)A 、 measured B 、 mixed C 、 wrapped D 、 lined(4)A 、 postcard B 、 ship C 、 mirror D 、 shell(5)A 、 tender B 、 wild C 、 appealing D 、 familiar(6)A 、 visited B 、 discovered C 、 damaged D 、 accepted(7)A 、 turn up B 、 fall off C 、 break down D 、 hang out(8)A 、 stop B 、 worry C 、 complain D 、 wonder(9)A 、 wandering B 、 lying C 、 disappearing D 、 floating(10)A 、 rich B 、 dangerous C 、 meaningful D 、 bored(11)A 、 relation B 、 balance C 、 exchange D 、 field(12)A 、 monkeys B 、 turtles C 、 sharks D 、 pearls(13)A 、 sky B 、 water C 、 honey D 、 diamond(14)A 、 eventually B 、 surprisingly C 、 occasionally D 、 curiously(15)A 、 dig B 、 warm C 、 trap D 、 hurt -
19、 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。
Whether you're traveling to the next town over or to the other side of the word, careful planning goes a long way toward ensuring your trip is a success. The right preparation helps you avoid potential disasters, such as having your credit card declined or running out of clean clothes to wear.
Make your reservations for fights and accommodations.
, where you want to stay and how you want to get around, make your reservations. For flights, book around two months out. And don't wait till the last minute for your hotels either. You don't want them to be booked or almost-booked because then prices skyrocket.
Set a travel budget.
Before you do anything, you need to know how much money you will have for this trip. , so start your planning by breaking down how much you want to spend on transportation, food, accommodation, sightseeing and any other activities you hope to include in your trip.
If you're going abroad, you may be required to get a visa. Besides, check the website of your intended country's consulate or embassy to see what is required for you to enter the country. Visas may take weeks or even months to finalize, so check early in the planning process.
Pack appropriate clothing for your destination and trip.
Check the weather at your destination 2-3 days before you depart. This will let you know what type of clothes you need to bring. . Will you be expected to wear a suit for a conference, or will you be able to bathe in a bathing suit on the beach?
A. In addition, consider the nature of your trip
B. Obtain a visa for international destinations if necessary
C. Once you're sure of where you want to go and when you want to go
D. All trips are meant for adventure, relaxation, and enjoyment
E. Travel agents simply must charge booking fees, or they cannot stay in business
F. Here are some tips on how to plan your travel well to ensure a great travel experience
G. It's easy to overspend when you're traveling if you don't plan ahead
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20、 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项
Nowadays, countries are eager to get more electric cars on the road because moving away from gas-powered vehicles is vital to fighting climate change. China says that most new vehicles sold by 2035 will be electric. The United Kingdom will ban new gas-powered cars in 2030. One of the world's major automakers, General Motors (GM), announced that it would stop selling gas-powered cars by 2035.
The key to an electric future is batteries. Automakers are racing to pack the most energy into the smallest one. The lithium-ion battery is what powers our mobile devices, which can be recharged again and again. Making these batteries has an environmental cost. Lithium is taken from the earth, like the oil used to make gasoline. But the long-term cost is much smaller. "Once you burn gasoline, you can't recycle it," says Jessika Trancik, a researcher at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. "But when you use up a battery, you can still recycle the material."
It's up to governments to make electric cars accessible to everyone. National policies can help. In the United States, an electric Chevy Volt costs about $35, 000. Trancik says charging stations must also be made widely available. As part of an effort to fight climate change, America plans to build half a million of them in the US by 2030. She hopes enough charging stations will be built soon. "It's important to put chargers where many different people can have access to them," she says, "not just wealthier people."
Last year, almost 5% of approximately 67 million new cars sold world widewere electric. For Venkat Viswanathan, a professor of Mechanical Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University, green electricity is part of the solution to climate change, and electric cars are just the beginning. He sees a future of solar powered homes and electric flying cars. "Soon, a plug in vehicle might be as cheap as a gas-powered car. It is now abundantly clear that electric is the future," he says. "It will be a totally new world."
(1)、Why are countries eager to promote electric cars?A、To reduce the cost of vehicles. B、To increase the availability of charging stations. C、To promote solar-powered homes. D、To deal with climate change.(2)、What does Trancik indicate about charging stations in Paragraph 3?A、They should come down in price. B、They may be unfairly laid out. C、Enough of them have been built. D、They favor more ordinary people.(3)、What can be inferred from Viswanathan's words?A、Gas-powered cars will be cheaper. B、The price of batteries will drop sharply. C、Electric vehicles will beat climate change. D、Green electricity will be widely used.(4)、Which word best describes Trancik's attitude to the lithium-ion battery?A、Positive. B、Skeptical. C、Conservative. D、Disapproving.