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1、 完形填空
When I was in my late twenties,I was diagnosed with stomach cancer.Doctors operated and told me to hope for the best.I returned to Japan,where I was working,and tried to forget about it.The tumors(肿瘤)returned a year later,this time in my 1 .After a long search,the surgeons found a new2 to remove them,but I knew this was,again,perhaps only a(n)3 fix.I was a mess for the next six months.
Then I met a man who changed my 4 .Dr.Derek Roger had spent 30 years researching why some people in difficult situations become depressed,while others 5 .He taught me everything he'd learned,and as I started applying it,my 6 quieted down,even though my situation didn't change.In fact,the cancer came back about five years ago and remains relatively 7 in my liver.But I no longer worry about it.
The process starts with understanding that stress is caused not by other people or 8 events,but by your reactions to them.Pressure is not stress.But the former is transformed into the latter when you add one factor:constant worrying,a(n)9 to keep rethinking past or future events,while 10 negative emotion to those thoughts.Constant worrying is ongoing and 11 , damaging your health,productivity,and well-being.Being 12 in the past or the future also takes us away from the present,making us unable to complete the work 13 on our plates.
While struggling with cancer,it took me a couple of years to train myself.But ultimately it worked.My stress levels went down,my health improved,and my career14 .More heartening,I discovered that everything Derek had taught me could be taught to others,with 15 results.
(1)A 、 stomach B 、 liver C 、 brain D 、 lung(2)A 、 procedure B 、 evidence C 、 component D 、 direction(3)A 、 positive B 、 temporary C 、 innovative D 、 controversial(4)A 、 confidence B 、 constitution C 、 approach D 、 phenomenon(5)A 、 remember B 、 depend C 、 persevere D 、 apologize(6)A 、 curiosity B 、 excitement C 、 satisfaction D 、 anxiety(7)A 、 stable B 、 gentle C 、 severe D 、 gradual(8)A 、 emergency B 、 perfect C 、 regular D 、 external(9)A 、 occasion B 、 tendency C 、 decision D 、 opportunity(10)A 、 persuading B 、 managing C 、 attaching D 、 overcoming(11)A 、 destructive B 、 tolerable C 、 shallow D 、 progressive(12)A 、 talented B 、 weak C 、 abundant D 、 drowned(13)A 、 finally B 、 currently C 、 generally D 、 heavily(14)A 、 died down B 、 made up C 、 passed by D 、 took off(15)A 、 unwanted B 、 similar C 、 natural D 、 likely -
2、 阅读七选五
We spend most of the year complaining that Britain is too cold and wet but gripe (抱怨) with just as much enthusiasm about the heat.Although moaning about the weather is satisfying,it's better to take action and cool yourself down.You need to take extra care in the UK when temperatures hit 24℃.
Being too hot makes you unwell and can even kill you. People over 65,under five,pregnant women,those with medical conditions(such as heart disease and mental health conditions) and those who work outside need extra protection in hot weather.
Research shows that putting your feet in cold water is a good way to reduce core body temperature and keep your organs working.It will also help reduce swelling in your ankles and feet.
However,don't attempt to fully soak in freezing cold water as cold shock can be dangerous.In drought conditions,remember to conserve water and just concentrate on cooling either your feet,hands or neck and face,which will also be effective.
It is important to stay hydrated (补充水分) and refill the minerals we lose when we sweat.On average in very hot conditions we sweat 3-4 litres per hour and up to 10 litres a day,the same as 40 cups of tea.For a short amount of time,hot drinks raise your core body temperature.But it induces sweating,which then lowers your temperature.Cold and ice drinks do cool you down too.It's thought hot drinks might be slightly more effective than cold.
Another way to beat the heat is wild swimming. Slowly submerge (淹没) your body in the water,understand the limits of your swimming ability and know the rules about where it is safe to swim,because many people drown in hot weather.
A.But be aware of cold shock.
B.Some people are more fragile to heat.
C.You will definitely be ill with the icy drinks.
D.Whatever the temperature is,drink lots of fluid.
E.Heatwaves can leave you desperate to cool down.
F.This is when heat illness and deaths start increasing.
G.Moreover,having a shower or bath will cool you down faster.
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3、 阅读理解
"When we are stressed,we are more likely to want to avoid not just the task at hand,but the negative emotions we feel around that task as well," Alicia Wafaa neuroscientist and senior lecturer at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in New York,explains. "That's because at a basic neuroscientific level,we have a bias toward the present and prefer the immediate reward of feeling good when the brain releases the neurochemical dopamine (多巴胺). "
Essentially,our brains are hardwired to approach tasks we find enjoyable and avoid those that produce negative feelings. "Our limbic brain (大脑边缘系统),the emotional part of our brain,is saying, 'Let's do this other thing and avoid that other stressful thing,while our prefrontal cortex (前额叶脑皮层) is the CEO of our brain, " says Walf. "It's making a plan,setting the goals,and making sure we stay on track.But there can be a disconnect when our limbic brain denies that prefrontal cortex message. " Then there's the burst of energy we often get when we're up against a deadline,which leads to a reward pathway within our brains and sets the foundation for procrastination (拖延症) as a habit. "When you sprint (冲刺) to the end and get to the goal,it's so satisfying;we almost get ourselves in that pattern of 'Well,I got it done,and it felt good,'" says Walf.
In an effort to retrain your brain,Walf recommends taking breaks to refocus your attention on the task at hand.Methods such as the Pomodoro Technique can help you stay focused,in which you work within 25-minute intervals followed by five-minute breaks and continue circling until the task of the day is completed.Integrating mindfulness techniques during those breaks,such as meditation (冥想),yoga,and journaling,can also help reduce the stress that causes procrastination. "Trying to minimize stress by deliberately refocusing on whatever the task is,versus those feelings of anxiety,is about retraining your approach to stress and behaviors," says Walf.
It can also help to " eat that frog",or tackle the most difficult and most meaningful task of the day and do it first thing in the morning.If all else fails,try tricking your brain by giving yourself a small reward for working on the task you've been avoiding. "Little rewards really help us,especially when we're trying to reach a large goal," says Walf. "You have to recharge and keep yourself motivated. "
(1)、What message is conveyed in the first two paragraphs____A、People prefer more stressful tasks. B、Stress produces negative feelings. C、Stress is behind the delay on tasks. D、Stress keeps one's brain motivated.(2)、In Paragraph 2,what will probably happen when our limbic brain takes over____A、Preparing one's tasks in advance. B、Approaching tasks as scheduled. C、Living up to one's purposes. D、Leaving difficulties to the last.(3)、What is one key to Pomodoro Technique according to Walf____A、Mixing up the feelings of anxiety. B、Watching out for working behaviors. C、Being absent-minded during breaks. D、Attaining a goal in a timed period.(4)、What is "eat that frog" probably about____A、Frog cooking. B、Challenge overcoming. C、Time management. D、Morning exercise. -
4、 阅读理解
Football fans can hardly accuse Qatar of being tight-fisted.The Arab state has reportedly spent ﹩300 bn in the 12 years since it won the rights to host the men's World Cup.It only expects the tournament to invest ﹩17 bn back into its economy.Much of that spending has gone into building infrastructure,including an advanced new metro system built to accommodate the 1.5 m visitors expected to show up to football's biggest party.Organisers insist all the construction will serve a purpose even after the final goals are scored.
Between 1964 and 2018,31 out of 36 big events (such as World Cups or Summer and Winter Olympics) suffered heavy losses,according to researchers at the University of Lausanne.Of the 14 World Cups they analyzed,only one has ever been profitable:Russia's in 2018 generated a surplus (盈余)of $235 m, buoyed by a huge deal for broadcasting rights.Still,the tournament only managed a 4.6% return on investment. [The data for Mexico's World Cup in 1986 is incomplete.It probably ran a deficit (赤字).]
Almost all the main expenses fall on the host country.FIFA,the sport's governing body,covers only operational costs.Yet it takes home most of the revenue (收入):ticket sales,sponsorships and broadcasting rights go into its coffers (金库).The last World Cup,for instance,scored FIFA a cool ﹩5.4 bn,part of which is then transferred to national teams.
The Lausanne data only includes expenses related to venues,such as constructing a stadium,and logistics (后勤),such as staffing costs.It ignores the value of indirect projects,like Qatar's metro infrastructure and new hotels.Some infrastructure projects make economies more productive in the long term.
Residents of host cities have begun questioning the benefits of their governments spending billions of dollars on large sporting events.As a result,fewer countries are volunteering as hosts.Seven cities bid to host the Summer Olympic Games in 2016;for 2024 there were only two eventual bidders.
These huge costs are new to the sporting world.The World Cup in 1966,featuring 16 teams,cost around ﹩200,000 per footballer (in 2018 prices).In 2018,that figure jumped to ﹩7 m.Costs have been driven by building more new stadiums for every tournament.In Qatar,seven of the eight stadiums have been built from scratch;in 1966 England did not build any.
(1)、What does Qatar expect the event to do____A、Show the economic power. B、Improve future productivity. C、Please global football fans. D、Make up for the investment.(2)、What does the underlined word "buoyed" in Paragraph 2 mean____A、Backed. B、Increased. C、Controlled. D、Treated.(3)、Who will mainly benefit from the football event financially____A、FIFA. B、Local government. C、The host country. D、International teams.(4)、Why is this tournament in Qatar so costly____A、Because of maintaining seven new stadiums. B、Because it makes the least profit from the event. C、Because of the improving cost of each footballer. D、Because of building new infrastructure and courts. -
5、 阅读理解
The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to Sweden-born geneticist Svante Pääbo,recognizing him for discoveries related to the genomes (基因组) of extinct human groups that cast light on the genetic characteristics unique to present-day humans.The committee said Dr.Pääbo overcame challenges in recovering and analyzing ancient DNA to sequence (测序) the genome of the Neanderthal,an extinct relative of present-day humans.He also discovered a previously unknown human relative,called the Denisova.
Before Dr.Pääbo's research,understanding of Neanderthals came from analysis of the features of ancient bone remains and from studies of tools and other archaeological artifacts (史前古器物).Dr.Pääbo's work made it possible to precisely analyze the genetic characteristics of Neanderthals and helped illustrate how different types of humans mixed on the planet during periods of coexistence.Dr.Pääbo's discoveries have laid the groundwork for research on how ancient gene sequences from extinct relatives influence the function of present-day humans.One example is a gene common among present-day Tibetans that makes those people better adapted to life at high altitude.It can be traced to the Denisovan genome.
Early in his career,Dr.Pääbo became focused on using advanced modern genetic techniques to study the DNA of Neanderthals.But DNA degrades over time meaning that,for ancient specimens (样本),only small amounts are left.When he worked in the University of Munich,he successfully sequenced DNA from a 40,000-year-old piece of bone.The DNA in question was so-called mitochondrial (线粒体的) DNA,a form of genetic material that is shorter,but more plentiful,than the extensive DNA found in the center of a cell.He went on to help establish the Max Planck Institute in Germany,where his research group continued to improve those methods with the aim of sequencing ever larger parts of an ancient genome.Those efforts ended in 2010.
Around the same time,the Max Planck group discovered that a 40,000-year-old finger bone found in the Denisova cave in the southern part of Siberia was unique when compared with all known sequences from Neanderthals and present-day humans.It marked the first time that a new type of human had been identified using only ancient DNA.
(1)、What is Paragraph 1 mainly about____A、How Dr.Pääbo conducted the research. B、What breakthroughs Dr.Pääbo has made. C、How the committee contacted Dr.Pääbo. D、Why Dr.Pääbo researched ancient genomes.(2)、How is Dr.Pääbo's research different from the previous____A、Comparing features of genes accurately. B、Illustrating different mixtures of bones. C、Collecting many ancient bone remains. D、Distinguish all living humans at present.(3)、What challenge did Dr.Pääbo overcome during the process of research____A、Considerable specimens. B、Poor genetic techniques. C、Different rescarch groups. D、Limited DNA information.(4)、What's the possible significance of Dr.Pääbo's discovery____A、Analyzing why present-day humans are better adapted to life. B、Identifying a new human kind by using modern DNA specimens. C、Providing the basis for exploring gene sequences unique to humans. D、Innovating the method for discovering more extinct human relatives. -
6、 阅读理解
As smoke poured through the halls of a New York City high-rise on Sunday,killing 17 people in the Bronx,tenants (租客) were faced with a life-or-death decision:Should they stay put or try to escape?According to the National Fire Protection Association,just what you should do in a fire,though,depends partly on the design of the building and where the fire is.
EXIT PLAN
Generally,people should exit a burning building if safe to do so.They should feel doors before opening them,leaving them closed and looking for another way out if they are hot to the touch.Residents should shut all doors behind them to prevent the spread of smoke and fire.They should be sure to take their keys with them in case they have to return to their apartments.In most high-rise buildings,the nearest stairwell is the emergency exit.
FIREPROOF BUILDINGS
Every apartment in New York City is required to have a notice posted on the door saying whether the building is considered fireproof or not,based on the way it was constructed.Those notices instruct people living in fireproof,high-rise buildings not to exit,but instead shelter in place unless the fire is in their own apartment.
Residents who shelter in place should use wet towels,wet sheets or tape to seal doors and prevent smoke from entering.They should call 911 to alert firefighters that they are trapped and give their exact location.Trapped residents can open windows narrowly for fresh air or to signal to firefighters,but they should not break their windows.That can allow smoke to pour in from outside,leaving them with no way to keep it out.
SMOKE VS.FIRE
Most fire deaths are not caused by burns,but by smoke.Homes today tend to contain a lot of products made with chemical fibers that burn at high temperatures,helping fires spread rapidly.They also generate poisonous gases that can overcome people within moments,which can cause organ damage.
PREPARATION IS KEY
Homes need good,working smoke detectors that are checked often.In addition,residents need to have an escape plan and practice that plan.In an apartment building,residents need to ask the building manager about the emergency protections.
(1)、For what purpose should you feel the door when exiting____A、To open it smoothly. B、To shut it strongly. C、To avoid getting burnt. D、To check the keys.(2)、What should you do when trapped in a burning building____A、Report to firefighters. B、Keep windows close. C、Point out the landmarks. D、Listen to the tapes.(3)、Which will the author most probably agree to____A、Most people usually die of burns in a fire. B、Exit a burning building as soon as possible. C、Awareness of emergency protections is a must. D、Chemical fibers slow down the spread of fire. -
7、假设你是晨光中学的学生李津,从网上得知今年是"一带一路"提出十周年。为促进国际文化交流和相互合作,第八届"一带一路国际合作高峰论坛"将于今年9月13日至14日在香港举行。组委会现面向全社会招募志愿者。你很感兴趣。请你按照相关要求用英语给组委会写一封申请信,介绍个人优势,应征此次志愿者工作。
(1)性格特点(如:热情开朗、有礼貌等):
(2)相关能力(如:熟悉中国传统文化,口语流利等);
(3)简单阐述对"一带一路"重要意义的理解;注意:
(1)词数不少于100。
(2)可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
(3)开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数。参考词汇:"一带一路"国际合作高峰论坛The Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation
Dear Sir,
Yours,
Li Jin
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8、 阅读下列短文,按照要求用英文回答问题。
After we all came to the conclusion that our family could responsibly care for a dog, my husband and I started our search at a local animal shelter.
We discovered a medium-sized male dog named Duke. This dog was approximately only two years old and seemed to have the sweetest character. He looked at us through intelligent eyes and already knew how to fetch a ball. My husband and I immediately adopted him Duke quickly fit into our family's lifestyle. And he quickly learned the tricks like "sit", "stay", and "come".
But there was one skill that Duke could not seem to grasp—that of a watchdog, My husband was trying to teach him to remind us by giving a single warning bark when someone came into the yard. Duke would listen carefully to my husband's commands, but would cock (竖起) his head to one side in confusion and disappointment as if to tell his master that he just didn't understand what my husband was asking him to do. My husband would give his "watch" command. Duke would stand up--muscles tightened in readiness, but would not have a clue as to what he was in readiness for.
One morning we heard the garbage collectors come up the driveway to get our garbage. My husband went to the open bedroom window so Duke could hear and see the men through the screen.
"Watch!" my husband commanded. Duke rose up in readiness, looked at my husband as sudden comprehension dawned on him, gave a quick tail wave, and leaped through the window screen, jumping happily out to greet the garbage men.
Seeing that, I couldn't help laughing. My laughter did nothing for my husband's mood when he found what was happening and he just went away to repair the screen with no expression on his face.
Duke brought our family so much fun. We never scolded or beat him. He was one of our family members.
(1)、What was Duke like when the author adopted him? (no more than 10 words)(2)、What did the author's husband expect Duke to do as a watchdog?(no more than 15 words)(3)、What is the meaning of the underlined part in Paragraph S? (no more than 10 words)(4)、How did the author and her husband feel about Duke's leaping through the window?(no more than 10 words)(5)、How do you think people should treat their pets?(no more than 20 words) -
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In the college-admissions wars: we parents are the true fighters. We're pushing our kids to get good grades, take SAT preparatory courses and build resumes so they can get into the college of our first choice. I've twice been to the wars, and as I survey the battlefield, something different is happening, We see our kids college background as a prize demonstrating how well we've raised them. But we can't acknowledge that our obsession is more about us than them. So we've created various justifications that turn out to be half-truths, prejudices or myths. It actually doesn't matter much whether Aaron and Nicole go to Stanford.
We have a full-developed panic; we worry that there won't be enough prizes to go around. Fearful parents urge their children to apply to more schools than ever. What causes the hysteria(歇斯底里) is the belief that scarce elite(精英)degrees must be highly valuable. Their graduates must enjoy more success because they get a better education and develop better contacts. All seems right but mostly strong We haven't found any convincing evidence that selectivity or prestige matters. Selective schools don't systematically employ better instructional approaches than less selective schools. On two measures—professors feedback and the number of essay exams selective schools do slightly worse.
By some studies, selective schools do enhance their graduates' lifetime earnings. The gain is reckoned at 2-4% for every 100-point increase in a school's average SAT scores. But even this advantage is probably a statistical fluke (偶然). A well-known study examined students who got into highly selective schools and then went elsewhere. They earned just as much as graduates from higher-status schools.
Kids count more than their colleges. Getting into Yale may signify intelligence, talent and ambition. But it's not the only indicator and, surprisingly, its significance is declining The reason: so many similar people go elsewhere. Getting into college is not life's only competition. In the next competition-the job market and graduate school—the results may change. Princeton economist Alan Krueger studied admissions to one top Ph. D. program. High scores on the GRE helped explain who got in; degrees of famous universities didn't.
So, parents, take it easy (lighten up). The stakes (利害关系) have been vastly exaggerated. Up to a point, we can rationalize our pushiness. America is a competitive society; our kids need to adjust to that, But too much pushiness can be destructive. The very ambition we impose on our children may get some into Harvard but may also set them up for disappointment. One study found that,other things being equal,graduates of highly selective schools experienced more job dissatisfaction. They may have been so conditioned to being on top that anything less disappoints.
(1)、Why does the author say that parents are the true fighters in the college-admissions wars?A、They have the final say in which university their children are to attend. B、They know best which universities are most suitable for their children. C、They have to carry out intensive college surveys before children make an application. D、They care more about which college their children go to than the children themselves.(2)、Why do parents urge their children to apply to more schools than ever?A、They want to increase their children's chances of entering a prestigious college. B、They hope their children can enter a university that offers attractive scholarships. C、Their children will have a wider choice of which college to go to. D、Elite universities now enroll fewer student than they used to.(3)、What does the author mean by "kids count more than their colleges" Linel, para. 4?A、Continuing education is more important to a person's success. B、A person's happiness should be valued more than their education. C、Kids' actual abilities are more important than their college background. D、What kids learn at college cannot keep up with job market requirements.(4)、What does Krueger's study tell us?A、Getting into Ph.D. programs may be more competitive than getting into college. B、Degrees of prestigious universities do not guarantee entry to graduate programs. C、Graduates from prestigious universities do not care much about their GRE scores. D、Connections built in prestigious universities may be kept long after graduation.(5)、One possible result of pushing children into elite universities is that____.A、they earn less than their peers from other institutions B、they turn out to be less competitive in the job market C、they experience more job dissatisfaction after graduation D、they overemphasize their qualifications in job application -
10、 阅读理解
Tiny microbes(微生物) are at the heart of a new agricultural technique to manage harmful greenhouse gas. Scientists have discovered how microbes can be used to tum carbon dioxide into soil-enriching limestone( 石灰石), with the help of a type of tree that grows in tropical areas, such as West Africa.
Researchers have found that when the Iroko tree is grown in dry, acidic soil and treated with a combination of natural fungi(霉菌) and other bacteria, not only does the tree grow well, it also produces the mineral limestone in the soil around its root.
The Iroko tree makes a mineral by combining Ca from the earth with CO2 from the atmosphere. The bacteria then create the conditions under which this mineral turns into limestone. The discovery offers a new way to lock carbon into the soil, keeping it out of the atmosphere. In addition to storing carbon in the trees' leaves and in the form of limestone, the mineral in the soil makes it more suitable tor agriculture.
The discovery could lead to reforestation projects in tropical countries, and help reduce carbon dioxide in the atmosphere in the developing world. It has already been used in West Africa and is being tested in Bolivia, Haiti and India.
The findings were made in a three-year project involving researchers from the Universities of Edinburgh, Granada, Lausanne and Delft University of Technology. The project examined several microbiological methods of locking CO2 as limestone, and the Iroko-bacteria way showed best results. Work was funded by the European Commission under the Future&Emerging Technologies (FET) scheme.
Dr Bryne Ngwenya of the University of Edinburgh's School of GeoSciences, who led the research, said:"By taking advantage of this natural limestone-producing process, we have a low-tech, safe, readily employed and easily operating way to lock carbon out of the atmosphere, while improving farming conditions in tropical countries. "
(1)、The passage is mainly introducing____A、some useful natural fungi and bacteria B、a newly-found tree in West Africa C、a new way to deal with greenhouse gas D、the soil-enriching limestone created by scientists(2)、Which of the following is true about tiny microbes?A、Most tiny microbes like living in dry, acidic soil. B、Tiny microbes get along well with the Iroko tree in special soil. C、The more greenhouse gas is, the more active tiny microbes become. D、CO2 can be broken down by natural . fungi and bacteria.(3)、What does the underlined word "it" in paragraph 3 probably refer to?A、Soil. B、Carbon. C、Carbon dioxide. D、Limestone(4)、According to the passage, what can we infer?A、The action of the tiny microbes can increase the oxygen in the earth B、Researchers have done the experiment on trees in Africa for three years. C、West Africa is one of the most polluted areas all over the world D、Researchers tend to use natural power to solve their problem.(5)、According to the passage, the Iroko-bacteria method____.A、has been popularized in Bolivia, Haiti and India B、can save a lot of seriously destroyed woods C、can be used to improve the farming land D、should be spread all around the world in the future -
11、 阅读理解
He is a lesson to every boy whoever picked up a basketball and dreamed that it would change his life.
The lights were never brighter and the crowds were never bigger for a homegrown sports hero than they were a quarter century ago for Ray Hall. But his athletic achievements, as impressive as they are, are to my mind not what is most admirable about the man.
Known as "Sugar Ray" in his teens, Hall was rated among the country's top 25 high school basketball players. An inner-city kid from a solid family,Hall took on the challenge of lifting Canisius College—still recovering from its failure—back to respectability, rejecting more favorable offers. His status of a savior (救世主) brought more pressure than any 18-year-old should have to handle. However, I watched him matured into the player who led Canisius back to daylight. After college Hall played professionally in Italy and Greece for over 10 years until a ear accident at 32 ended his basketball career. The news that he would never play again shocked Hall but unlike so many others he was ready for life after basketball. When I met Hall— still fit at 46—for lunch one day,he wore a cut-sharp gray suit, designer tie and blazing white shirt that screamed success. "That was always the question—when the cheers end,where do you go? Who do you turn to?" he said. "It starts and ends with that person in the mirror. "
Hall got the concept of academics first from his parents. He graduated from Canisius a semester early. "No matter how good of an athlete you are,you are just one injury away from losing it all, " he said. "But if you take care of things academically, you are prepared until you leave this earth. "
For the past 14 years, he has been in a computer sales job at Ingram Micro. He married his college sweetheart. They have three kids and a nice house in the suburbs. He figured out early what others learn too late: Athletics is part of a journey, not the destination.
Congratulations, Ray. You made it in more ways than one.
(1)、Ray was regarded as a savior because____.A、he liked to lake on challenges B、he helped his team to regain its glory C、he was faithful to his hometown city D、he fought hard against failure at a young age(2)、According to the writer, which of the following best describes Ray's success?A、Unlike other athletes, he was academically superior. B、He defeated his injury and returned to the playground. C、He enjoys a successful job and a happy family. D、He has gained impressive athletic achievements.(3)、What's the right order of the events, related to Ray?a. He was ranked among the best high school basketball players.
b. He was in a car accidentc. He graduated from Canisius College
d. He started his computer sales job.
e. He gave up his athletic career.A、a, c, b, e, d B、a, c, e, b, d C、c, a, b, d e D、c, a, e, b, d(4)、We can learn from the passage that____.A、Ray was from an academic family B、Ray was very mature in his teens C、Ray was once desperate facing the cruel reality D、athletics was not Ray's final goal in life(5)、What was the writer's intention in writing this passage?A、To describe the difficulties of being a professional athlete B、To explain the importance ofchobsingthe hight college. C、To emphasize the need for a good education. D、To warn against playing professional basketball. -
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College visits are important. Before you commit years of your life and money to a school, be sure you're choosing a place that is a good match for your personality and interests. You can't get the "feel" of a school from any guidebook, so be sure to visit the campus. Below are a few tips for getting the most out of your college visit.
Explore on Your Own
Of course you should take the official campus tour, but be sure to allow time to hang around on your own. The trained tour guides will show you a school's selling points. But the oldest and prettiest buildings don't give you the entire picture of a college. Try to walk the extra mile and get the complete picture of the campus.
Read the Bulletin Boards
When you visit the student center,academic buildings and residence halls, take a few minutes to read the bulletin boards. They provide an easy way to see what's happening on campus. The ads for lectures,clubs and plays can tell you what's going on outside the classrooms.
Eat in the Dining Hall
You can get a good feel for student life by eating in the dining hall. Try to sit with students if you can. Do the students seem happy or stressed? Also, is the food good? Are there adequate healthy options? Man admission offices will give prospective students coupons (优惠券) for free meals in the dining halls.
Visit a Class in Your Major
If you know what you want to study, a class visit makes a lot of sense. You'll get to observe other students in your field and see how involved they are in classroom discussion. Try to stay after class for a few minutes and chat with the students to get their impressions of their professors and major. Be sure to call in advance to schedule a classroom visit—most colleges don't allow visitors to drop in at class unannounced.
Talk to Lots of Students
Your campus tour guide has been trained to market the school. Try to talk to students who aren't getting paid to impress you. These important conversations can often provide you with information about college life that isn't part of the admission script. Few university officials will tell you if their students spend all weekend drinking or studying, but a group of random students might.
For more tips, please go to collegeapps. about. com.
(1)、The best way to know about a college in an official campus tour is____.A、to walk around the campus alone B、to take pictures of the campus C、to visit the oldest and prettiest buildings D、to hire a trained tour guide(2)、Reading the bulletin boards can help you____.A、decide the major you want to study B、find out the after-class activities on campus C、get free coupons from the admission offices D、find out the options of healthy food(3)、If you plan to attend a class on campus,____.A、drop in at a class in your major B、have talks with students before class C、make an appointment in advance D、ask the professor for permission(4)、To get a real idea of the college during a visit, it's best to talk to____.A、famous professors B、campus tour guides C、admission officers D、random students(5)、Where does the passage probably come from?A、A news report. B、A tourist poster. C、An educational journal. D、A geographical magazine. -
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Meagan, my youngest child,studies in a high school. She'll 1 it soon and she has gained a scholarship from a university.
Her brother is a physician; her sisters major in computer. In a way, all of this 2 for my New Year's resolution(决定)made years ago. That evening my husband, Gary,said,"I've decided on my New Year's resolution. I'll take 3 lessons. "I answered. "What about me? I'm stuck in the kitchen, bed rooms, and yards due to the kids. It's not that I don't 4 being a mother, but that sometimes I wish to do something for myself, too. "
"Why don't you?" Gary 5 "Surely you can think of something to be away from the 6 "His words comforted me. 7 I was a non-native English speaker, I thought I could take an English class at college to improve my 8 so that people would understand me better. Later, I realized taking a class would 9 me,and that my kids would have an advantage, too.
"You're 10 ,"I replied. "I decide to take an English class and see if the college will accept me. " "Give it a(n) 11 ,"Gary said. "I'm sure you'll make it. " 12 . , in my heart, I just felt a bit doubtful.
And before applying to college,T was 13 baby number three. So I 14 my plan made before. One day, Gary said15 ,"I have finally found an excellent guitar teacher. "And he added, "What about your resolution? Have you signed up for your classes?"
I 16 my head, explaining it was because I was pregnant and that I had decided to apply to college after my delivery. Gary 17 , saying I should register for the spring term before the baby came. I followed Gary's advice. Later, I went to a good college and 18 some papers. I was 19 that after my papers were read, I was given a chance to take classes.
Now I fully realize the 20 of the New Year's resolution. My following through that resolution inspired my kids, greatly contributing to their achievements in education.
(1)A 、 leave B 、 quit C 、 pick D 、 visit(2)A 、 came around B 、 came about C 、 came down D 、 came in(3)A 、 physics B 、 computer C 、 English D 、 music(4)A 、 escape B 、 remember C 、 mind D 、 enjoy(5)A 、 encouraged B 、 commanded C 、 warned D 、 argued(6)A 、 school B 、 house C 、 hospital D 、 company(7)A 、 Since B 、 When C 、 Although D 、 If(8)A 、 talent B 、 spirit C 、 accent D 、 memory(9)A 、 challenge B 、 benefit C 、 interrupt D 、 impress(10)A 、 right B 、 welcome C 、 strange D 、 strong(11)A 、 award B 、 explanation C 、 advantage D 、 shot(12)A 、 Otherwise B 、 Therefore C 、 However D 、 Meanwhile(13)A 、 raising B 、 counting C 、 expecting D 、 calling(14)A 、 canceled B 、 postponed C 、 showed D 、 discussed(15)A 、 curiously B 、 sympathetically C 、 anxiously D 、 excitedly(16)A 、 lifted B 、 nodded C 、 patted D 、 shook(17)A 、 compromised B 、 regretted C 、 disagreed D 、 remembered(18)A 、 made up B 、 filled out C 、 looked through D 、 gave away(19)A 、 embarrassed B 、 worried C 、 delighted D 、 determined(20)A 、 influence B 、 origin C 、 process D 、 difficulty -
14、—You seem to be fond of classical music.
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15、 The traditional buildings of Ming and Qing Dynasties in this town are well____.A、conserved B、preserved C、reserved D、deserved
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16、 Generally speaking,children need friends. ____their own age to play with.A、of B、for C、in D、at
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17、 ____he lied about his academic background at the interview really surprised us after the truth came out.A、That B、Where C、What D、When
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18、 Despite some difficulties, there are special moments ____make it worthwhile for moms to take care of children at home.A、when B、where C、which D、what
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19、 The students have decided on a final date by which everyone____ reading the books assigned by their professor.A、finishes B、finished C、have finished D、will have finished
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20、 Any help from you will be greatly appreciated. Please give me a reply at your earliest .A、convenience B、instruction C、consideration D、interruption