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1、假设你是李华,你的加拿大笔友Peter正在学习唐诗,发来一首唐朝诗人李绅的名作《悯农》(Sympathy for Farmers)(锄禾日当午,汗滴禾下土。谁知盘中餐,粒粒皆辛苦。)向你请教,请你用英语给他写一封回信,内容包括:
1.描述这首诗所呈现的景象,解释诗歌的含义;
2.说明诗中所蕴含的作者的思想感情并阐述你的感受。
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 Peter,
I'm glad to receive your letter where you asked me about a Tang poem — Sympathy for Farmers.
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Yours,
Li Hua
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2、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。
No matter how bad my mood is, the delicious rice pudding is always enough (lift) my spirits. In its broadest sense, comfort food refers to any food makes us feel better. They often make up for bad feelings by (help) us recall happy memories of the people, things or places we love. And they usually vary from person to person, (depend) on our own unique experiences that have (shape) our lives. When we link a food with positive emotions, it will cheer us when we eat it again. Each person's comfort food (large) depends on where they come from. Comfort food can also take us back to our (culture) roots, giving us the "taste of home" that we cry out for and (relieve) feelings of homesickness. They always make us happy by building an emotional bond with our happy (memory).
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3、I could feel the excitement rising in me as I held the beautifully wrapped present in my hands. Unable to1 my curiosity any longer, I ripped it open, surprised to see a brand-new laptop. I was2 with it for scoring straight "A"s for my examinations. I had always3 my friends who were exchanging news about "chat rooms", "instant messaging" and "emailing", all of which I knew nothing about. Now I was going to4 .
It started out5 enough. I was just searching for some information online when I6 a social networking site. Soon I became7 to my new-found electronic friend, began to spend more time on YouTube, and even became enslaved by Facebook and Twitter. Never in my8 dreams had I thought about the day when I was so focused on the glowing screen before me. As time passed, it even came to a9 where I chose to lock myself in my room, refusing to engage in family discussions. Soon, my sleep was10 to only scattered (分散的) naps, and my study suffered.
It was about this time that my parents started their11 . I was asked to reduce my use of the Internet. Hard as I tried, I was unable to pull myself away, unable to12 my chat sessions and concentrate on my lessons. I was13 for just another click and another look at my message board. Then one day, my father took away my laptop. I complained but to no avail (无济于事).
Over time, I realized that Dad and Mom had always wanted the best for me. That was when I decided to14 my Internet addiction. Quitting was harder than I had expected. But with dogged15 , I knew that I would turn over a new leaf.
(1)A 、arouse B 、contain C 、tackle D 、disguise(2)A 、equipped B 、rewarded C 、blessed D 、showered(3)A 、admired B 、teased C 、envied D 、encountered(4)A 、turn in B 、make out C 、fit in D 、find out(5)A 、simply B 、hardly C 、gradually D 、apparently(6)A 、stopped by B 、called on C 、came across D 、subscribed to(7)A 、exposed B 、glued C 、connected D 、limited(8)A 、scariest B 、sweetest C 、saddest D 、wildest(9)A 、crisis B 、mess C 、point D 、case(10)A 、reduced B 、extended C 、preferred D 、postponed(11)A 、support B 、complaint C 、intervention D 、disapproval(12)A 、shut B 、depart C 、separate D 、cease(13)A 、desperate B 、grateful C 、guilty D 、regretful(14)A 、challenge B 、conquer C 、decline D 、treat(15)A 、commitment B 、bravery C 、patience D 、determination -
4、When hunters wiped out most fruit eating birds in the tropical forest of Lambir Hills National Park by the 1990s, the skies grew duller-and in a few years so did the forest. Without birds to spread their seeds, the diversity of fruit-producing plants declined, illuminating the critical importance of seed dispersal (分散传播) for ecosystem health. The movement of seeds across the landscape in animals` guts (肠道) is a "glue that keeps ecological communities together," says Jordi Bascompte, an ecologist at the University of Zurich.
However, a team states that at least one-third of European plant species could be in trouble because more than one-third of seed-dispersing animal species are ranked as threatened by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) or are decreasing in numbers, which could harm the ability of plants to expand their range to cope with climate change or recover after wildfire. For example, the garden warbler, a common migratory bird that spreads the seeds of 60 plant species, is declining across Europe.
Although the study does not detail how the crisis is affecting ecosystems in that IUCN assessments haven't yet been conducted for 67% of the plant species, researchers did find that more than 60% of the plants had five or fewer animals that eat and distribute their seeds, which could make them particularly sensitive to the decline or disappearance of any of these critical seed dispersers.
And some plants do seem to be in big trouble. The authors came up with a list of nearly 80 "very high concern" interactions, in which both the plant and the animal are threatened or declining. "We need to make sure we're looking after the dispersers that are doing a lot of the work," Andy says, "Despite the massive data set, much remains unknown about the extent of the problem. It's a mystery which animals move the seeds of some rare plants, for instance - in spite of centuries of natural history observations in Europe." Even for common, well-studied species, it's not always apparent which dispersers are most important and whether other species might take over if they were to decline or disappear. There are some similar cases on other continents, too, including North America. But the picture there is even less clear.
(1)、What can be inferred from Jordi Bascompte's words?A、All seeds rely on animals' guts to get dispersed. B、The spread of seeds plays a vital role in ecosystem health. C、Animals carry the seeds to keep ecological communities together. D、The movement of animals is more important than that of seeds for ecological balance.(2)、Which of the following techniques is NOT used to make the article more persuasive?A、making comparisons B、listing numbers C、giving examples D、citing views(3)、Which opinion will Andy agree with?A、What matters most is to find out all the dispersers. B、European scientists have done a great job for centuries. C、It is still unknown which dispersers certain plants are missing. D、Dispersers need a large amount of work to be looked after well.(4)、Which of the following is the best title for the text?A、Some plants are facing the danger of dying out. B、Seed disperser declines threaten Europe's plants. C、Dispersing animal species are ranked as threatened. D、Ecosystem health relies on seed dispersers in many aspects. -
5、My eighteen-year-old daughter Julia called twenty minutes after she left, saying she had an accident. I grabbed my shoes and was in the car in less than a minute. When I finally saw her, I hugged her tightly. Then I looked at the other driver. Learning that he fell asleep behind the wheel at about seventy miles an hour when the speed limit was forty-five, I could have choked him.
"It could have been worse," I reminded myself as she cried all the way to the doctor's office. Luckily, four days after the accident, Julia felt better. At her appointment, her doctor cleared her to resume normal activities, including driving. But I could tell by her look that she had no intention of getting behind the wheel.
Later that day, I sat with Julia as she spoke on the phone with our insurance agent. On the phone, she was professional, telling the agent what had happened in a clear, brief way. I realized she sounded like an adult. And adults drive cars. I realized that no matter how I felt about it, allowing Julia to give in to her fear wasn't good for her. When she hung up, I hugged her. "You're stronger than you think," I said. "And tomorrow you're going to drive my car and meet your friends for lunch. You just have to push through the fear and do it, and it will get easier each time you do." I ignored the fear in her eyes and the way my heart sped up when I thought about Julia behind the wheel again.
The next day, Julia drove my car to meet her friends. As I watched her leave, I felt nervous and proud. She texted me when she got to the restaurant, and I felt my heart rate return to normal. The tears I'd been holding back all week flooded my eyes. Watching her leave the house without me for the first time since the accident was frightening, but it was also necessary.
(1)、What was the author's reaction to the driver's behavior?A、She almost burst with anger. B、She felt guilty for her daughter. C、She felt sympathy for him. D、She was choked with sorrow.(2)、What did the doctor suggest to Julia?A、Staying away from driving. B、Attending a driving lesson. C、Contacting the insurance agent. D、Retaking her routine activities.(3)、What did the author realize when Julia spoke on the phone?A、The driver took the blame for the accident. B、The accident had been worse than expected. C、Julia should overcome the fear to drive. D、Julia was smart to deal with any trouble.(4)、Why did the author cry at Julia's text?A、Julia was good at learning to drive. B、Julia recovered mentally and physically. C、Julia had supportive friends and parents. D、Julia could look after herself when driving. -
6、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。
Andy Warhol said, "In the future, everyone will be world-famous for 15 minutes." Soon, the phrase "fifteen minutes of fame" became a standard promise. Like most people, I never really expected to have even a few seconds of many people's wonderful attention. And then it happened.
We were aboard the big ship, the National Geographic Explorer, on a trip to Antarctica. The ship carried many passengers and crew members. Excitement filled the air as we witnessed huge pieces of ice and snow covered mountains.
Motor-driven boats took us across the frozen sea so we could climb snowy mountain ranges and watch unique animals. In the following days, we relaxed in the beautiful White Continent. Then one morning, we saw a sign announcing an open invitation to all passengers, "Polar Plunge (跳水) at 12:30. You're welcome to participate in the wonderful and meaningful event for fun, physical health, charity and also courage building."
My husband and I were surprised at the sign. His face brightened, showing he wanted to have a try, but I had panic. Many reasons for not doing such a silly act clicked through my mind. "No way," I said. "For starters, we're a little too old. The water is freezing. Heights terrify me. In simple language, I'm a coward."
My words didn't weaken my husband's enthusiasm. "Moreover," I continued,"it means I'd have to wear a swimsuit in public with many people staring at my fat, old body. "We'll never have another chance," he just smiled, "and it's for charity how meaningful that is!" My determination gradually weakened. My hearty "No way" gave way to a weak "Maybe". Finally, I gathered my courage and said, "Okay. Let's go for it."
After medical workers carefully checked our physical condition, we wore our swimsuits, and gathered at the diving board with the other participants. A brave teen wished to be first in line. The remaining few ranged in age from energetic young people to middle-aged adults joking and laughing. My husband and I were visibly the ancient, senior citizens of the group. Volunteers stayed on the lifeboats below to ensure all participants' safety.
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We waited for our turn to come.
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Then, my husband and I rushed to float to the surface.
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7、你班英语课开展"手工制作丰富生活(Handicrafting Enriches Life)"为主题的项目学习活动。请你写一篇发言稿,代表小组介绍你们的作品,内容包括:
1.作品描述;
2.创作缘由。
注意:
1.写作词数应为80个左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Hello, everyone!
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8、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。
Ancient book restoration, a delicate and time-honored craft in China. It plays a key role in (preserve) the nation's written heritage — a legacy that carries the (wise) of scholars and artists over millennia. For centuries, restorers have worked to repair old, damaged books, many of are hundreds of years old and at risk of being lost.
The process of restoring an ancient book demands technical skill and cultural understanding. First, restorers clean the pages to remove dirt and mold. Then, they repair (tear) pages using special paper that matches original in color and texture. This work requires great patience-restorers often spend weeks or even months on a single book. is special about Chinese book restoration is its respect for the historical artifact (it). Restorers try to make as few changes as possible, ensuring that the book's original appearance and content are left undamaged.
Today, young people are joining this field. They learn from master restorers and also use modern technology, digital scanning, to carry out their work accurately. In recent years, with (interact) displays, restored book exhibitions (inspire) more people to care about protecting cultural relics. This craft not only saves old books but also passes on the spirit of preserving history, a value that has been cherished by Chinese people for generations.
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9、Jonathan Jones, 12, was overcome with emotion after his principal, who is also color blind, let him1 his unique glasses during science class last week.
As soon as Jones put the glasses on, he appeared to be immediately2. He initially smiled and laughed, but he3 moments later. He then walked around the classroom excitedly,4 the now vivid colors around him.
"I was feeling joy that I could5 see all this color... and a little bit of6 that I couldn't see color my whole life," Jonathan told ABC news.
The boy's mother posted a(n)7 of Jonathan seeing color for the first time online and started a GoFundMe campaign to buy a pair of the unique glasses for Jonathan, which reportedly cost $350. However, so many people were8 by Jonathan's story, and the campaign actually ended up9 more than $ 25,000.
She wrote "After posting the video, we've been touched by how many10 people have wanted to help him. We've had11 pairs donated to Jonathan and will use 100% of donated funds to purchase color blind glasses for those who can't 12 them." "The glasses company will13 every pair we purchase with a free pair, which doubles the number of people we can14," she continued.
For Jonathan, with the new glasses comes a new15 of the world. He said his favorite color is blue and he's excited to visit the Caribbean this winter so he can see the ocean in all its glory.
(1)A 、borrow B 、adjust C 、remove D 、polish(2)A 、annoyed B 、disappointed C 、embarrassed D 、surprised(3)A 、cheered up B 、broke down C 、calmed down D 、woke up(4)A 、exploring B 、painting C 、mixing D 、changing(5)A 、occasionally B 、constantly C 、finally D 、rarely(6)A 、relief B 、shame C 、sadness D 、tension(7)A 、introduction B 、picture C 、article D 、video(8)A 、entertained B 、moved C 、shocked D 、confused(9)A 、saving B 、collecting C 、loaning D 、costing(10)A 、ambitious B 、competent C 、wealthy D 、generous(11)A 、multiple B 、fashionable C 、ordinary D 、cheap(12)A 、produce B 、fix C 、find D 、afford(13)A 、equip B 、match C 、compare D 、replace(14)A 、instruct B 、accompany C 、help D 、treat(15)A 、view B 、record C 、situation D 、future -
10、There have been several incidents in recent years where people died because of unsafe crowd conditions and stampedes (人群的蜂拥), the latest one unfolding in Seoul, South Korea, with at least 155 deaths reported. This may leave some people thinking there's little you can do to survive a stampede. But crowd-safety experts say there are several strategies that could help you avoid a potentially deadly outcome. Consider these steps below:
The key to staying safe in a crowd begins as soon as you arrive at the location, says Randy Atlas, a safety consultant based in Fort Lauderdale. It's a piece of common sense advice that Atlas applies not just at big events, but even when entering almost any room.
If there's a sudden panic and crowds begin to push in a certain direction, your instinct (本能) may be to fight back and push the opposite way. If you go against the flow, you increase your chances of getting tripped and knocked down. Another risk, according to experts: If you fight the crowd, you will tire yourself out quickly in a situation where energy is needed.
As you move forward with the crowd, it's best to move in a diagonal (对角线的) direction so you can potentially angle your way out of the situation. The goal is to get to the edge of the stampede where it's less likely that you'll end up stuck at a choke-point, like a doorway.
Look for a solid structure to stand behind such as a pillar or a wall. Other places to duck: behind a car or even a lamp post.
In many stampede events, people die simply because they are crushed to the point they can't breathe. But a possible way to avoid this is to place your arms in front of you, almost in a boxer-like position. That could give you some very valuable breathing room — literally.
A. Another potential way is to shelter yourself.
B. But that could be a big mistake, Atlas warns.
C. In this case, you don't necessarily have to wait and let time slip by.
D. Namely, to take note of where the nearest exits are.
E. It's a simple pose, but surprisingly effective and possibly life-saving.
F. Other events, such as a Halloween gathering, are likely to turn deadly.
G. Indeed it's a frightening situation and circumstances may make it impossible to escape.
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11、Parenting styles have evolved over the years in response to the rapid social changes. Whether it is tapping technology or applying the best parenting practices, parents nowadays generally invest more time in finding out how best to raise their child.
Modern parents have access to the internet and social media for ideal parenting advice and tips. There are also numerous parenting groups for different age groups on social media that parents can join. A parent can post questions from how to manage the constant cries of an infant to how to talk to a moody teenager, and chances are, the parent will be flooded instantly with advice and relevant articles. The availability of resources has helped modern parents to be more involved and supportive of their children's development, academically, emotionally and socially. Modern parents are also keener to find out about effective parenting methods to raise disciplined and confident children.
Meanwhile, one of modern parenting styles, helicopter parenting, arises. When parents become over-involved, over-concerned and over-controlling, they start helping children with what they are capable of on their own, for example, selecting activities and friends for them. Such a parenting style can restrict the children's ability to handle responsibilities independently. Children might be ill-equipped with life skills such as operating a stove or monitoring their schoolwork. Overprotecting children from failures may also be prevented from developing resilience (韧性) and acquiring skills like problem-solving.
On the other hand, parents in the past tended to supervise (监管) less. Children were given more control over how they managed their schoolwork and the friends they chose to play with. They were often expected to shoulder the responsibilities of caring for younger siblings and managing household chores. Living in the preinternet era, parents were less informed about different parenting approaches and personalities.
There is no one right way to raise a child and there is no need to doubt about the best parenting style. Each child is unique and should be raised differently by parents who are present, but not hovering (盘旋);who are supportive but not controlling; and who protect but not spoil.
(1)、What does the author explain by mentioning "an infant" and "a moody teenager" in paragraph 2?A、Devotion to kids. B、Easy access to guidance. C、Effective parenting. D、Tricky parenting problems.(2)、What does paragraph 3 mainly talk about concerning modern parenting?A、Its benefits. B、Its influence. C、Its characteristics. D、Its type.(3)、What can we learn about parents in the past?A、They had strengths and weaknesses in parenting. B、They were wiser than modern parents in1 parenting. C、They were to blame for child development prospect. D、They contributed to the children's well-rounded abilities.(4)、What is the purpose of writing the article?A、To recommend how to parent wisely. B、To appeal to learn from modern parents. C、To inform how parenting has changed. D、To introduce two parenting strategies. -
12、What is the purpose of lightning? The new study published at the end of April in Science found that lightning may play a bigger role in global climate change than was previously known by the scientific community.
Many are familiar with the potentially deadly dangers posed by lightning, which is blamed for an average of 43 deaths in the United States each year, based on data from 1989 to 2018. Although the odds of being struck are quite low-1 in 1, 222, 000 in a given year and 1 in 15, 300 in a lifetime many in the weather community have long urged people to take proper precautions to stay safe in storms. However, the researchers recently uncovered a surprising and beneficial impact of lightning.
The study, which included contributions from nine atmospheric researchers across a dozen universities, was based on an airborne research flight conducted by a NASA DC-8 storm-chasing plane in 2012. Researchers initially thought there was a problem with the equipment on the plane, which was being used to measure the hydroxyl radicals (羟基自由基) in the atmosphere until they realized increases they observed corresponded with lightning flashes, ABC News reported.
Hydroxyl radicals, described as a "chemical scavenger (清洗剂) " by Science Direct, are important chemical compounds found in the atmosphere due to the reactive nature with other organic molecules (分子). Researchers previously understood that lightning could help to clean the atmosphere, but there was no evidence that it could generate compounds like these radicals. "No one has seen that much in the atmosphere from natural processes, ever," Brune said. As a result, the study estimates that somewhere between 2% and 16% of the oxidizing (氧化), or cleaning that happens naturally in the Earth's atmosphere, is done by lightning.
Why is this significant? The oxidation process helps to reduce chemicals like carbon monoxide and methane in the atmosphere. These chemicals, known for being greenhouse gases, have been proven to contribute to rising temperatures associated with climate change. Researchers say that more studies will need to be conducted to verify the degree to which lightning contributes to the fight against global climate change.
(1)、What do the statistics in Para 2 tell us about lightning?A、It threatens human lives. B、It can only harm people. C、It is a strange phenomenon. D、It happens quite frequently.(2)、What led to the new discovery in the text?A、The equipment failure on the storm-chasing plane. B、The increase of Hydroxyl radicals during lightning. C、The lightning flashes observed by the research team. D、The airborne research conducted by NASA scientists.(3)、How does Brune feel about the finding?A、Doubtful. B、Amazed. C、Frustrated. D、Ambiguous.(4)、What is the main idea of the text?A、Hydroxyl radicals clean the atmosphere. B、Oxidizing is a natural result of lightning. C、Lightning may help address climate change. D、Greenhouse gases contribute to rising temperature. -
13、We can create learning moments that students remember forever if we open up our classrooms to awe and wonder.
Toward the end of my high school year, our Spanish teacher organized a trip to see an Andean band perform in Philadelphia. My classmates and I egged one another on ironically (讽刺地): Who could enjoy the show? The performers' clothing seemed odd. The instruments, strange. But then the performers kicked in, dancing to their bombo and wankara drums around the stage and the panpipes and quena announced a kind of sound — new to us.
We had spent too little time discussing the culture of the Inca in social studies but its traditions came alive for us that evening. Once the wonderful performance lit up the stage and the hall filled up with music, my teenagecynicism disappeared. I rose out of my chair to dance with honest joy.
I have spent the last seven years living and working in South America. But my thirst for cultural exploration and a desire to understand the world outside my language and country has been alive longer than that. Sometimes I think that night dancing to those ancient rhythms unlocked this fascination. Why do I remember it so-clearly decades later?
In his recent book Awe: The New Science of Everyday Wonder and How It Can Transform Your Life, psychology professor Dacher Keltner explains that "brief moments of awe are as good for your mind and body as anything you might do." Besides being a memorable emotion, awe boosts curiosity, builds humility, helps with critical thinking, and makes people feel more connected. It even makes us happier. "Twenty years into teaching happiness," Keltner writes about how to find deep happiness, "I have an answer: FIND AWE."
Moving forward, let's do our best to build instances of awe into our curriculum (课程). So when our former students approach us on the subway years later, they will recall the magical moments from their days spent in our classes.
(1)、How did the students initially react to the Andean band's performance?A、They left in disappointment. B、They showed respect for it. C、They felt joyful to appreciate it. D、They approached it with doubt.(2)、What does the underlined word "cynicism" in paragraph 3 refer to?A、A deep understanding of music. B、A negative attitude to the world. C、A sense of connection with society. D、A strong enthusiasm for exploration.(3)、Which can be inferred from paragraph 5?A、Curiosity and humility aid critical thinking more than awe. B、Only long periods of awe benefit mind and body. C、Awe is the only emotion for feeling connected. D、Keltner sees awe as key to deep happiness.(4)、What is the target audience of the text?A、Psychology researchers. B、High school graduates. C、Parents. D、Teachers. -
14、Many of L.A.'s top museums and cultural attractions are your best choices if you visit Los Angeles. From ancient artifacts to modern art, read on for our guide in Los Angeles.
Museum of Latin American Art: Founded in 1996, it is the only museum in the United States devoted to modern and contemporary Latin American art. Since its beginning, it has doubled its size, added a 15,000-square-foot sculpture garden and expanded its permanent collection, ranging from works by Tamayo and Matta to Cruz-Diez, Los Carpinteros and Tunga. Free admission every Sunday.
Autry Museum of the American West: Located in Griffith Park, the Autry features world-class galleries filled with Native American art and artifacts, film memorabilia, historic firearms and more. The Autry's collection of more than 500,000 pieces of art and artifacts includes the Southwest Museum of the American Indian Collection, one of the largest and most significant collections of Native American materials in the country. Free admission on the second Tuesday of every month.
Descanso Gardens: Located in La Canada Flintridge, the 160-acre Descanso Gardens was originally developed in 1936 by Elias Manchester Boddy, whose numerous interests included horticulture and politics. Descanso Gardens offers numerous areas for exploring, including a Japanese tea garden, water-wise garden, Oak Woodland, California Garden, and the world's largest collection of camellia flowers. Free admission on the third Tuesday of every month.
Caltech Museum: Founded in 1979 by members of the Caltech community and the Pasadena Junior League, the museum develops the potential of all kids through kid-driven experiences, inspiring them to become joyful, active learners. Admission to the museum is free on First Fridays.
(1)、What is special about Museum of Latin American Art?A、Its continuous expansion. B、Its diverse artistic coverage. C、Its native American collections. D、Its long establishment history.(2)、What do the museums and gardens have in common?A、They take up large areas. B、They have diverse cultures. C、They collect artworks permanently. D、They offer free admission regularly.(3)、Where is the text probably taken from?A、A history textbook. B、A travel guide. C、A science journal. D、An art magazine. -
15、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。
"Look at the little dog!" a girl shouted from across the street. "She's got rain boots (靴子)!" I smiled and waved. I would never have put clothes on any animal I owned, but Velma wasn't my dog. I'd just offered to walk her this morning because my friend, Arlene, fell ill. When Arlene had asked me to walk Velma, I'd been happy to volunteer. But I was less pleased when Arlene made me spend 20 minutes putting on Velma's raincoat and four tiny rain boots. Once outside, I had expected to walk Velma around quickly. But with all the people stopping me every few minutes to talk about the little dog, it was taking me a long time. It was a moment of letting my unhappy feeling away to get her back home. I had done my good deed (行为) and could finally go off to work before I was late.
As I turned to go, Arlene said at the door. "Thank you so much. I'll see you again at noon." "Wait, what?" I was shocked by her words. "That's when Velma gets her next walk," Arlene said as if I'd somehow agreed to a whole daily schedule, "I'm sorry, Arlene," I said. "I have to be at work." "Oh," Arlene said, "I guess we'll see you at six then." "Great," I said, making my escape. 10 minutes later I realized that I'd just agreed to walk her dog again at six! How had I let that happen? I agreed to do things I really didn't want to do.
That day was just the beginning. All the next week, Arlene "reminded" me to walk Velma at various times throughout the day. "Velma loves you," she said one evening when I came to get the dog. "Sometimes I think she likes you better." That sent a shake down my body. Was Arlene trying to make me Velma's long-time dog walker? God, what have I gotten myself into?
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To refuse Arlene, I struggled for some days, and then I thought of calling my friend Callie. _
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I decided to try taking Callie's advice, so I walked over to Arlene's.
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16、假定你是李华,你的英国朋友Mary来信想知道你的学校是如何保障学生健康的。请你给她回信,内容包括:
1. 介绍一项保障措施;
2. 该措施的影响;
3. 你对该措施的看法和期望。
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 Mary,
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Yours,
Li Hua
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17、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。
More than 1,600 artists from 100 countries entered the 2021 Youth with Refugees(难民) Art Competition. The competition was run by the United Nations' refugee agency. It(challenge) young people to design a soccer ball based on a theme(主题):"Together through sport". Five young artists won in the competition.
Nadira Ganji, 17, was one of the(win). She expressed her ideas(different). Her design showed athletes playing a lot of games. Nadira was inspired(启发)by (watch) sports on TV. "They were all players coming from different backgrounds," she said, "all with different abilities." She's also a refugee. At 12, she was forced to leave her hometown for India she lives with her family today.
James Cowley Lane, 10, was from Ireland. His winning design stood for hope. "When I play soccer," James said, "I forget all my worries." He had heard refugees in the news. He saw the art competition as a way (help) those in need. five winning designs in the competition were turned into real soccer balls. This (do) by a group called Alive and Kicking. "Their designs look so (impress)." said Ben Sadler who is the group's CEO. Money from sales will support sport programs for refugees.
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18、Last Monday, someone I didn't personally know messaged me and said that she was looking for a family to bless (祝福). She sent me $ 50, enough to1 food and milk for my two babies because we had2 trouble at this time.
My3 at first was to keep some of it and use the rest to buy even a small Peppa Pig cake for my daughter who is turning three this fourth of August.4 doing that, I thought of5 with others who were also struggling in6 . Those families are living in a mangrove (红树林) area and their house is built right above mangroves. When the tide (潮水) is turning, their house is full of7 .
I went to the shop nearby to buy them food at once. When I8 them two bags of food, the mother jumped for joy and her children excitedly9 to the food. At that moment, I felt a10 feeling in my heart.
Tears started from my eyes seeing the joy on their faces11 the children's. The blessing that was given to us by that kind-hearted person was passed on to other families that were in much more12 situation. I thank that13 woman who brought her blessing to us. Her kindness enables me to bless others as well even for just a day. I'm sure my daughter will14 if there's no Peppa Pig on her15 .
(1)A 、pick B 、buy C 、change D 、save(2)A 、ability B 、time C 、money D 、phone(3)A 、source B 、text C 、goal D 、plan(4)A 、Because of B 、As for C 、Except for D 、Instead of(5)A 、sharing B 、agreeing C 、comparing D 、fighting(6)A 、turn B 、reply C 、life D 、view(7)A 、water B 、coldness C 、silence D 、attention(8)A 、asked B 、lent C 、handed D 、posted(9)A 、applied B 、rushed C 、connected D 、added(10)A 、terrible B 、strange C 、general D 、warm(11)A 、especially B 、lastly C 、importantly D 、partly(12)A 、promising B 、difficult C 、comfortable D 、traditional(13)A 、poor B 、lucky C 、crying D 、amazing(14)A 、understand B 、shout C 、expect D 、celebrate(15)A 、list B 、desk C 、birthday D 、weekday -
19、With the rising cost of living, a growing number of adult children are moving back in with their parents. While lots of parents will enjoy the chance to spend more time with their grown-up children, having them move back in can also cause some problems. ?
Sit down and talk
While the situation is clearly hard for the parents, Counselling Directory member Octavia Landy advises them to take a step back. " ," says Landy. "Talk with your kids. Parents need to find out: How are they? What would they like to happen in their life?"
When things get heated, it can be easy to just storm off and not really hear each other out. But every effort needs to be made, on both sides, to properly listen. "As parents, you need a cool head," suggests Landy. "Bring the conversation back to the matter at hand, and listen to your kids."
Set clear boundaries (界限)
"Boundaries and communication lie at the heart of this difficult situation," says Landy. "At the moment, it feels as if no boundaries will lead to a sense of anger on your part. Consider what your boundaries look like. . It's important to check in with your kids on how things are going."
Ask yourself what you need to feel happy in your home
Landy suggests parents ask themselves what they need to feel happy and safe in their home—and the answer might be a difficult one to come to terms with. "It might mean that you need to ask your kids to leave," she says. "."
A. So, what can parents do
B. Put everything in good order
C. Be prepared to listen patiently
D. Are they cheered by the news from home
E. You'd better set a proper time for a family meeting
F. Work together to set basic rules and a timeline to be reviewed
G. If you fear your kids get homeless, then address these fears directly
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The program is based on crown levels which give you more difficult exercises at higher levels. When the skill is leveled up, the next row of skills is unlocked. The point of the leveling-up design is to allow you to see more challenging content without forcing you to go through it.
With Duolingo, you can enlarge your vocabulary, learn basic grammar structures, and have fun along the way. The app also offers a wide variety of exercises, and you can learn how to pronounce words as well as improve your writing and listening skills. You can learn different languages at the same time, which is really cool. There's a wide range of languages to choose from.
Duolingo becomes so popular because it's both fun and effective. And free, of course. But the app also has a paid version called Duolingo Plus, which removes ads, allows for lessons' downloads to mobile devices, provides chances for members to practise their former (以前的) mistakes and more.
There are a ton of education apps on the market these days, and it's not easy to stand out. But Duolingo manages to find the winning combination (结合): affordability, simplicity, and originality. But you shouldn't have unrealistic goals. As long as you don't expect to become fluent with Duolingo, you'll find the program very useful.
(1)、How does Duolingo allow learners to go further when studying?A、By offering all the skills unlocked. B、By letting them finish leveling-up design. C、By forcing them to create challenging tasks. D、By showing them the answers to difficult exercises.(2)、What can we know about Duolingo Plus?A、It is completely free. B、It allows mistakes to be viewed again. C、It includes ads. D、Its lessons are unable to be downloaded.(3)、What does the author suggest about using Duolingo?A、Having a test before use. B、Giving up other apps. C、Setting a goal to become fluent. D、Not completely relying on it.(4)、What is the best title for the text?A、Duolingo: A Wonderful App B、Duolingo Plus in Use C、Duolingo: A New Invention D、Tools for Speaking