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1、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。
How to Host a Book Swap
If you love the written word, you probably have a pile of books somewhere in your home. If you're becoming alarmed at the price of new books, hold a book swap. The idea is pretty simple Guests bring books to share, and the accumulated books are then redistributed to new owners. If you've never held a book swap before, here are a few tips.
Send out invitations. A formal invitation should include the address, date and duration. A 2 to 3 hour party gives everyone a chance to enjoy the time and leave happy. Three books is pretty standard. If you want extras around, don't set a maximum.
Provide enough space. Some people use one large dining table and start piling up books when they run out of space. They can offer people a chance to consider their selections without having to juggle piles of books while they're doing it.
To make sure guests can find what interests them, the easiest way to do this is to mart sections on the table for specific types of books. When people arrive, hand out a brief set of instructions, asking them to place their books in the right category.
Make it a party.When you're in the planning stages, think party and you'll be one step ahead of the game. Create some good interactions with a little background music. Have an area set aside for coats and bags. Remember, you are hosting a party!
A.Organize books by types.
B.Prepare different kinds of books.
C.Offer food that's easy to eat in a bite or two
D.However, the area around the book table may be small.
E.But there's always a new book around that interests you.
F.Actually, a couple of tables can take care of the problem.
G.It's also a good idea to limit the number of books guests bring
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There has been a recent wave in Hollywood where studios take popular animated (动画的) films and "improve" upon them by changing them into live-action remakes. The thought that live-action movies are better because they follow the laws of the natural world degrades the style of animation.
The beauty of animation is that its use of caricatures (漫画) and exaggerations (夸张) reflects an amazing amount of creative depth in characters stories that reality cannot. Looking at the bigger picture, it becomes clear that the true purpose of Disney's ever growing list of live-action remakes is not to comment on the value of animation, although it indirectly does, but a quick way to take advantage of nostalgic (怀旧的) fans.
For evidence, look no further than Disney's 2019 The Lion King live-action remake, a retelling of the 1994 animated classic. It broke several box office records, raking in a whopping $
543.6 million globally in box office sales alone. However, in comparison to the original, the audience satisfaction with the remake decreased greatly on Rotten Tomatoes. This is similar to the the remakes of Beauty and the Beast, Cinderella, Dumbo, Aladdin, and the countless other live-action remakes Disney has produced within the last 5 years. This means that Disney no longer needs to come up with new and original content because they can make a big profit just by taking beloved stories and remaking them.
In fact, Disney looks at itself as a business, and therefore considers making a profit as one of their main aims.
The problem with this mentality (心态) is that, while Disney makes a huge profit, audiences, artists, and art suffer. They may no longer create new stories or art styles, but rather serve as money-making machines that require directors to produce the same stories with a fresh coat of paint every 10 years or so. If this cycle continues, artists will be held back from creating new lovable characters and stories full of creativity. The feeling of nostalgia when we see old Disney films could possibly never happen-to newer generations if this cycle does not stop.
(1)、What does the author think of live-action remakes?A、They slow down Hollywood development. B、They've failed to become a popular art form. C、They are poor at showing the beauty of nature. D、They destroy the artistic expression of animation.(2)、What makes animation attractive?A、It bases its stories on reality. B、It uses many special effects. C、It explores characters fully. D、It brings back fans' memories.(3)、Why does the author mention the live-action remakes in paragraph 3?A、To tell us Disney has given up its originality. B、To show Disney has focused more on making money. C、To prove too many remakes have been produced. D、To show audiences have high expectations of remakes.(4)、What is wrong with Disney's choice?A、It reduces Disney's incomes. B、It demands more from directors. C、It hurts new-generation audiences. D、It causes artists to be less creative. -
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The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) is developing guidance on data protection and the "Internet of Things" (IoT) in response to concerns raised by the consumer (消费者) watchdog, Which?, over "data harvesting" by smart home devices (设备).
Which? examined how businesses collect data from various devices like smart speakers, washing machines, TVs, video doorbells, and security (安全) cameras. They discovered that businesses behind these devices are collecting more data than they need Rocio Concha from Which? stated that consumers have already paid for smart products, in some cases thousands of pounds, so it's unfair that they have to continue to "pay" with their personal information.
The UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) requires organizations to collect personal data that is necessary in relation to the purposes for which it is processed.
"To keep trust in these products, companies must be open about the data they collect and how they use it, and ensure that the data is not used or shared in ways that people would not expect." said Stephen Almond, ICO's executive director of regulatory risk. He said businesses behind connected devices can expect the ICG to "act where we don't see the rules being followed."
The promise of action comes at a time when the ICO has opened a separate review into how fertility (生育力) tracking apps process users' personal data due to concerns raised in a survey. The survey found that over half of women have concerns over data security, and more than half of people who use the apps have noticed an increase in baby or fertility-related ads (广告).
The ICO encourages users to share their experiences through a survey to identify any possible harm from these apps. Emily Keaney, deputy commissioner of regulatory policy of the ICO, sand that they expect organizations running health apps to safeguard their users privacy and have clear guidelines in place.
"This review aims to find out both the good and bad of how the apps are working at present. We will take action to protect the public if necessary," said Keaney.
(1)、What did Which? find about the businesses?A、They offer a larger variety of choices than before. B、They have made their products smarter than expected. C、They gather more personal information than necessary. D、They have made their prices much higher than before.(2)、What does Almond expect the businesses to do?A、Observe the rules set by the ICO. B、Improve the safety of their products. C、Offer the ICO suggestions on data protection. D、Explain their improvement in data collection.(3)、What is the purpose of the ICO's review?A、To remove doubts about the apps. B、To compare women's preferred apps. C、To look into baby-related ads in the apps. D、To learn about the performance of the apps.(4)、What is the best title for the text?A、Devices shouldn't be too smart B、Consumers shouldn't just complain C、New guidelines for digital businesses D、The impact of GDPR on smart device -
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Shortly after its opening on the first day of Chinese New Year, The Wandering Earth began to gain momentum (展现强劲势头). In a little over a week, it made 2.8 billion yuan in the domestic market alone. The film's popularity and success has come as a surprise to many reviewers especially since there hasn't been that much success for Chinese-produced science fiction in the past. Many agree that this film will change the embarrassing situation and bring in a new age for Chinese science fiction.
As a genre (类型), Chinese science fiction has lagged behind general fiction in both the film and publishing industries. Even Liu Cixin's (the author who wrote the short story on which The Wandering Earth is based) The Three Body Problem —which is currently quite popular — didn't have many readers until it was translated into English and won the Hugo Award (雨果奖) in 2015. Personally, I haven't read much of any genre written in Chinese, but I do notice that there aren't many separate sections of the bookstore dedicated to science fiction. I cannot speak for everyone, but some people seem to have misunderstandings regarding the genre.
My parents were the type who tried to steer me in the direction of non-fiction and the classics. They believed that science fiction and fantasy were "unrealistic nonsense" and would "rot my brain." Actually, great science fiction writers do their research. More often than not, one can learn a great deal about science and its possible development from reading science fiction. Sure, some of the concepts may be confusing or technical in nature, but that is also part of the appeal. Things like the internet, electric cars and tablet computers were first theorized (建立理论) in science fiction before they were invented. The author simply uses a combination of science and their imagination to create worlds different from the Earth of today, from which we can get bits and pieces that can be turned into a reality.
The world is changing. There may very well be a time when Earth is no longer able to sustain the entire population. We could be living on Mars or in giant spaceships; perhaps we will be forced to move Earth to a new solar system just like The Wandering Earth. Each of these scenarios has appeared in science fiction multiple times. If we are to be prepared for what is to come, we can look into modern science fiction for a window into the future.
(1)、According to the article, which of the following statements about The Wandering Earth is NOT true?A、Critics did not expect too much of the film before its release. B、It is the first time that Chinese science fiction has succeed in the film industry. C、The film was adapted from a short story in Liu Cixin's The Three Body Problem. D、In the future we might be faced with similar crises to the one described in the movie.(2)、We can learn from the article that the author ____.A、has little interest in science fiction B、has never read Chinese science fiction C、was not allowed to read science fiction by his parents D、has not been prepared for the future development of science and technology.(3)、Paragraph 3 mainly focuses on ____.A、the practical significance of science fiction B、real technologies inspired by science fiction C、people's misunderstandings about science fiction D、imaginary worlds created by science fiction writers(4)、What does the underlined word "scenarios" in the last paragraph probably mean?A、strategies B、proposals C、ideas D、pictures -
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After a long winter, spring is the ideal time for sightseeing and exploring London's green spaces.
Explore London's parks and gardens
Springtime is one of the perfect times of year to explore London's parks and gardens, when the city's Royal Parks will be blooming with flowers. Go and admire the rainbow of azaleas (杜鹃花) at Richmond Park or hire a deckchair in St James's Park with a view of Buckingham Palace.
Enjoy entertainments (娱乐活动) at a spring festival
There are a good many festivals and events held in London throughout spring. Make the most of the cultural exhibitions at the British Library Spring Festival, the Sundance Film Festival or the London Literature Festival; head to Shakespeare's Globe, which hosts open-air Shakespeare performances from late April to early October.
Get active
Warmer weather means there's no excuse for staying indoors, so go for a walking or cycling tour of London. Alternatively (或者), walk the Thames Path, which follows the river all the way from central London to the countryside; make the most of London's Boris Bikes, which are available for hire all around the city and are free of charge for the first half hour. If you're really looking for a challenge, sign up for the famous London Marathon, held annually in April.
Take to the waters
Whether cruising (乘船游览) along the River Thames, hiring a rowing boat in Hyde Park or riding a canal boat around Little Venice, there are lots of fun ways to get out on the water in London. Held every year since 1829, the Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race allows teams from England's most famous universities to compete against each other, and draws huge crowds of people to watch.
(1)、Which of the following is true according to the text?A、You can see Buckingham Palace from St James's Park. B、London' Boris Bikes are free to use for a whole day. C、Outdoor Shakespeare performances are held only in spring. D、The Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race has a history of over 200 years.(2)、If you are interested in British culture, you are advised to____.A、visit Richmond Park B、row a boat in Hyde Park C、attend the festivals in London D、walk the Thames Path(3)、According to the writer, which of the following activities challenges you most?A、Watching the Boat Race. B、Joining in the London Marathon. C、Cruising along the River Thames. D、Cycling around London. -
6、 听材料,回答问题。(1)、How did the speaker travel around the South Island?A、By car. B、By bus. C、By motorbike.(2)、Where is Christchurch?A、On the east coast. B、In the northwest of the island. C、150 kilometers north of Kaikoura.(3)、 What would the speaker like to see most?A、Ocean birds. B、Whales. C、Dolphins.(4)、What did the speaker buy at Nelson Saturday Market as a souvenir?A、A mask. B、Paintings. C、Jewellery.
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7、 听材料,回答问题。(1)、What is the relationship between the speakers?A、Librarian and reader. B、Reporter and passer-by. C、Teacher and student.(2)、Where are the speakers probably?A、In a library. B、In a mall. C、In the street.(3)、Why do most students think highly of the mall?A、It is new. B、It is reasonably priced. C、It is easy to reach.(4)、 What is the man's suggestion for the mall?A、Reducing noise. B、Sharing more news. C、Offering job opportunities.
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8、 听材料,回答问题。(1)、What is the woman's good news?A、Getting the first prize. B、Winning a new computer. C、Passing a swimming test.(2)、How will the woman go to London?A、By plane. B、By train. C、By car.(3)、 Why does the man hate flying?A、It is too expensive for him. B、It is not convenient at all. C、It makes him feel unsafe.
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9、 听材料,回答问题。(1)、What is the woman doing?A、Informing the man of a schedule. B、Having a phone interview. C、Asking about a job offer.(2)、How long does the woman plan to be out of town?A、For two days. B、For three days. C、For four days.
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10、 听材料,回答问题。(1)、Why can't the man take exercise regularly?A、He doesn't feel well. B、He can't spare more time. C、He can't afford the money.(2)、 What will the woman probably do on Saturday?A、Attend a party. B、Go to the gym. C、Watch a movie.
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11、 How much will the man pay for the mode plane?A、$35. B、$30. C、$55.
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12、 What does the woman need help with?A、The small box. B、The wide box. C、The tall box.
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13、 What can we say about the couple?A、They're good-looking. B、They're hard-working. C、They're warm-hearted.
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14、 How does the man keep in touch with his grandparent?A、By WeChat. B、By e-mail. C、By phone.
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15、 How does the man react to the news?A、He was proud of it. B、He found it unbelievable. C、He was not surprised about it.
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16、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。
Every October, my neighborhood has a Halloween costume contest, And every time, my neighbor Ollie and I would race to the announcement board in the park to find out the theme.
One year, the theme was "Dress up as your favorite book character". Another year, it was "Be something scary". But this year, the theme was kind of, well, themeless. The board wrote "Be creative". It was told that the judge would prefer something original. When I examined the paper on the announcement board, I was totally confused, since it was not really a theme. Ollie hopped off his skateboard to get a closer look. "You're right," he agreed.
"Since we don't know exactly what we want to be yet, we should start by choosing some cool costume-making materials," Ollie instantly scooped up a bunch of fallen leaves from the oak and proposed using leaves. It seemed impossible to make an entire costume out of leaves, Not to mention these terrible-looking yellow leaves. However, Ollie scooped up some more and try to persuade me, "They're totally free and I can guarantee, no one will be a tree as great as me," "Don't you mean, a tree as great as we?" I grinned, We ended up filling two jumbo bags with different leaves. Ollie's grandma, Abuela helped get us set up with tons of excellent costume-making supplies, We tried on part of our costumes, making the "branches" by gluing (粘) the leaves to our arms. We could tell the "trees" really would be tremendous, On the morning of the contest day, it took us hours to get ready, and we probably lost half our leaves shuffling over to the park. Still, when it was time for contestants (参赛者) to line up in the judging area, I felt pretty proud.
注意:
1. 续写词数应为150左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
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Except then. after a few minutes. I felt so itchy (发痒) that I just had to scratch.
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Just at that time, the judge called for everyone's attention.
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17、假设你是李华。上周五, 来自英国友好学校的足球队与你校校队进行了一场友谊赛。请你给校园英文报写一篇报道, 内容包括:
1. 活动简介;
2. 意义与反响。
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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。
A Friendly Football Match Between Sister Schools
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18、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。
Hiking around tea plantations (种植园) in China. John Smagula used to carry his instant coffee flask (瓶). But something happened one day switched his faith from the dark, strong coffee the fine, refreshing fragrance of green tea.
There came turning point that motivated him to taste and test Chinese tea, and more (deep) explore Chinese tea culture. "I would go to a tea store and hear the stories behind each tea, It's interesting and (provide) the cultural background," he said.
Smagula recalled (connect) different types of tea with different impressions of the brew (煮; 泡) using his imagination. "It is a way of connecting with distant places in a meaningful way, the people who were there, I remember those experiences and they give me a (great) appreciation for the tea."
"There's something about that environment where we have exchange of ideas, which will then allow us (cross) our national boundaries and eventually create a dialogue. It has been a great way of bringing down (wall) and barriers that may have existed," Smagula said.
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19、阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C和 D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
None of my friends are going to the art camp. Despite my 1 for drawing, I decided not to go because I had a hard time jumping into something with no 2 faces around.
Sitting under the bright sun, I thought about the art camp and wished I felt a little braver. To distract myself, I started sketching a pine. 3 myself I was happy to skip the camp, I drew the pine's strong trunk and 4 the graceful branches, making sure the upper ones 5 gently toward the sun, At this time, Mr. Weston, my neighbor 6 , "You've done a great job capturing the strength of that tree on paper." He added, "Actually, you have to spread out the 7 near the surface so the tree can get enough water and grow tall. If you 8 the root ball too deep, the tree withers (凋零). I learned that root grow out, not down from my experience of planting pine trees." "That 9 ," I said. I made adjustments to the root part and then added shading to the branches to give them depth. "You have a good 10 ," Mr. Weston said, and then nodded goodbye.
I thought about what Mr. Weston told me as I 11 at the towering pine. I'd never realized how 12 a tree's roots stretch outward. It made me think about art camp and my own roots. I wasn't stretching them out at all. 13 , I was planting myself into one deep spot because it felt safer. I 14 realized that if I wanted to grow, I had to start reaching out too. That night, I took a deep breath and filled in the 15 for art camp.
(1)A 、 anxiety B 、 enthusiasm C 、 recognition D 、 expectation(2)A 、 pleasant B 、 curious C 、 familiar D 、 regular(3)A 、 Informing B 、 Teaching C 、 Convincing D 、 Reminding(4)A 、 added B 、 counted C 、 submitted D 、 noticed(5)A 、 pressed B 、 pulled C 、 lifted D 、 arranged(6)A 、 came up B 、 came across C 、 checked in D 、 checked out(7)A 、 trunks B 、 leaves C 、 branches D 、 roots(8)A 、 press B 、 plant C 、 hide D 、 follow(9)A 、 A, makes sense B 、 makes out C 、 makes it D 、 makes up(10)A 、 eye B 、 nose C 、 mouth D 、 ear(11)A 、 glared B 、 stared C 、 aimed D 、 knocked(12)A 、 wide B 、 long C 、 high D 、 far(13)A 、 Otherwise B 、 Therefore C 、 Instead D 、 Besides(14)A 、 surprisingly B 、 slightly C 、 suddenly D 、 fortunately(15)A 、 statement B 、 presentation C 、 appointment D 、 application -
20、根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
When something goes wrong, do you tend to bounce back or fall apart? When you have resilience (恢复力), you have the inner strength that helps you rebound from a setback or challenge. Here are some skills to help you develop resilience.
Realize it's normal.Less than 20 percent of people successfully achieve their goal the first time around. It's normal and expected for setbacks to occur, Knowing this, it's important to anticipate that the main task will be how to effectively manage the setback when it arises.
Learn from the past. Think about what has helped you through tough times. You can even write about past events in a journal to help you see the patterns of how you behave and to help guide you in the future.
Tend to your own needs and feelings. Do activities and hobbies you enjoy. Include physical activity in your daily routine. Get plenty of sleep and make bedtime rituals. Eat a healthy diet. Practice how to manage stress. Try ways to relax, such as yoga, meditation, guided imagery, deep breathing or prayer.
Take action.Don't ignore your problems. It can take time to recover from a major setback, trauma or loss. But know that your life can improve if you work at it.
A. Take care of yourself.B. Make every day have meaning.
C. Think of how you've coped with troubles in the past.
D. Connect with others by joining a faith or spiritual group.
E. Instead, figure out what you need to do, make a plan and take action.
F. In other words, it's not about whether a challenge will happen, but when.
G. If you lack resilience, you might get stuck on problems or feel like a victim.