1、Taking a close look at their respective (各自的) historical contexts, purposesand principles, huge differences can be ______ between the Belt and Road Initiative (一带一路倡议) and the Marshall Plan (马歇尔计划).
A.condemned B.identified C.abused D.twisted
2、Clothing ______ for pre-school-age children often follows the fashion for adults.
A. decorated B. designed C. preferred D. organized
3、_____I had more money, I could buy a car.
A.Only if B.If ever C.If only D.Even if
4、The theory he sticks to _______ to be of no use in his new work ______ he finds it hard to fit in.
A.is proved; where
B.proves; with which
C.proving; to which
D.prove; how
5、______ exceptionally heavily might railway services be temporarily dislocated (扰乱).
A. If only it snowed B. Only in case it snows
C. Only were it to snow D. Only when snow
6、Nowadays many companies make it________for every job applicant to take a physical examination before they are employed.
A.incredible B.compulsory C.transparent D.controversial
7、Our CEO _________ the bright future of our company, for every staff in it is outstanding and united.
A.is confident about
B.makes comments on
C.is concerned about
D.makes an effort to
8、It to me that I might ask for help from my neighbour.
A.occurred B.occupied C.observed D.obsessed
9、There are ten ______ men in wheelchairs listening to the stories.
A.disabled B.disability C.disable D.disabling
10、I loved playing computer games, but very little ______ from it.
A.did I learn B.I learnt C.learnt I D.I did learn
11、I would appreciate____________ if you could help me out when I am in trouble.
A.that
B.one
C.it
D.this
12、The opening ceremony of the 2008 Olympics, which _____ more than three hours, was completely great and special.
A.lasted B.occupied C.performed D.played
13、Penicillin, _______ chemical in mould that was first discovered in 1928, wasn’t purified to be used as a medicine until _______World WarⅡ.
A. a; the B. /; /
C. the; the D. a; /
14、_____ we ever meet again I hope he remembers to thank me.
A. If and when B. When and where
C. If and what D. When and how
15、On windy days, we had to hold down the paper on the desk, which would ________ be blown away.
A.instead
B.otherwise
C.nonetheless
D.even
16、 He didn’t make ________ clear when and where the meeting would be held.
A.this
B.that
C.it
D.these
17、There are many “forced riders”,who are suffering from the climate impacts_____ having scarcely contributed to the problem.
A.when B.though C.despite D.as
18、The school has decided to adopt a new _____ to discipline.
A. approach B. way
C. method D. means
19、The problem with him was that he was willing to_________ principles too easily. for economic advantage.
A.delay B.reject C.sacrifice D.skip
20、It doesn't make ______ difference whether he is in ______ favor of or against the plan.
A.a; a B.a; / C./; a D./; /
21、Jack failed to finish his project on time. If he me about it, I would have given him a hand.
A. tell B. told
C. had told D. would tell
22、– You’re wearing a tie! -- _________ for observation.
A. Pass marks B. Full marks
C. A mark D. Great mark
23、He is now a regular donor who was inspired as a small child, _____ his mother when she donated blood.
A.accompanying B.accompanied C.to accompany D.to be accompanied
24、He urged that she ___________ the Great Wall on Monday.
A.would visit B.shall visit C.visit D.visited
25、The party will be held in the garden, weather .
A. permitting B. to permit
C. permitted D. permit
26、Light weight and complicated tracking devices have made it possible to study the behavior of birds in all kinds of useful ways, for example, helping keep them safe from ships or monito-ring their changing migration patterns in a warming world. For a research team in Australia, however these efforts haven't quite gone to plan, with a group of tagged magpies (喜鹊) promptly removing each other’s tracking devices.
The research was led by animal ecologists from the University of the Sunshine Coast, who were looking to studying the movement and social dynamics of Australian magpies. To do so, the team actually designed a new type of tagging solution in which a belt was used to secure the tracking device to the bird, allowing them to use one with a large enough battery and storage capacity, despite the relatively small size of the animal.
The tracking devices weighed less than a gram (0.03 oz) and were successfully fitted to five magpies, with the scientists excited to learn the answers to questions such as how far the magpies were traveling, and what their movement patterns and schedules looked like. But before long, the plans of the researchers were thwarted.
Within 10 minutes of fitting the final tracker, the team watched on as an adult female used her bill to remove the belt from a younger bird in the group. A few hours on, most of the other trackers had been removed. By day three, they were all gone. It’s unclear whether one bird was helping out all the others, or if they shared the unfastening responsibilities between the group, but this is the first instance the scientists know of where birds have cooperated to remove tracking devices, and the first example of altruism (利他主义) in magpies. It appears that the magpies see the trackers as a form of parasite (寄生虫) that needs to be removed. This very rare behavior is known as “rescuing”, and the scientists say the only similar example they have found in literature is a group of birds-Seychelles warblers-freeing one another from a pile of sticky seeds.
【1】Why were tracking devices often used to help birds according to the text?
A.To search the ships for food.
B.To warn them of the warming world.
C.To help them avoid being injured by other animals.
D.To monitor their travelling according to the season.
【2】What does paragraph 2 mainly introduce?
A.The process of the experiment.
B.The background of the experiment.
C.The new objects of the experiment.
D.The special device of the experiment.
【3】Which can best replace the underlined word “thwarted” in paragraph 3?
A.followed
B.prevented
C.discovered
D.questioned
【4】What can we learn about the rescuing behaviour?
A.It’s rare for the birds.
B.It was first observed by researchers.
C.It disappointed the researchers very much.
D.It shows that the birds are behaving similarly.
27、A 99-year-old Australian swimmer appears to have broken a world record for his age group in the 50m freestyle. The likely new world record holder, George Corones, clocked 56.12 seconds at an official event in Queensland-a new benchmark for the 100-104 age category. He faded the previous record of 1:31.19, which was set by British swimmer John Harrison in 2014, by 35 seconds. It will now be affirmed by the sport’s governing body.
Corones, who is qualified for the record because he turns 100 in April, said he was “quite delighted” and “over the world” by the result. He said he had been overwhelmed by the “roaring” crowd on the Gold Coast on Wednesday. The event, in which he was the only entrant(新成员), had been specifically staged for him to challenge the record.
Corones was a keen swimmer in his youth but only began to learn swimming again at the age of 80. He gave it up at the beginning of the World War II, and he didn’t think he would have a swim of any description until he retired. Then he started swimming again for exercise.
Racing undeniably(不可否认的) challenged him physically, but it was manageable with preparation. On average he swims three times a week, and also fits in gym sessions. “At this age it takes a while to get going… you get exhausted much more easily, but if you do it properly, the rewards are enormous,” he said.
Corones will challenge the 100m freestyle record on Saturday night, believing he can beat the current mark of 03:23.10, which was also set by Harrison.
“I’m not a young man by any means, but I am really looking forward to it and confident I can do it very well,” he said.
【1】What is the author’s purpose of writing paragraph 1?
A.To show who John Harrison is.
B.To introduce the topic of the text.
C.To emphasize the importance of age.
D.To explain the reason for writing the text.
【2】What can we learn about Corones from the text?
A.His record has been confirmed officially.
B.He broke his own record at 100.
C.He was a professional swimmer in his youth.
D.He is a freshman for the 100-104 age category.
【3】What does Corones plan to do next?
A.Prepare for his 100th birthday party.
B.Challenge the 100m frog record.
C.Challenge Harrison again.
D.Celebrate his success.
【4】Which can best describe the Corones’s story?
A.It’s never too late to learn.
B.He who laughs last laughs best.
C.One good turn deserves another.
D.Laziness in youth spells regret in old age.
28、Coffee is an important part of Italian culture and since arriving here over six months ago, I have drunk a lot of it!
Of course, coffee is also very popular in the UK but coffee culture in Italy is a completely different story. In Italy, when you order a coffee in a café or bar ( 酒吧), you are served with a tiny, bitter espresso. This is“normal (正常的) coffee” for Italians and they are not so interested in the huge coffees that we drink in the UK. If you want more than one sip (小口) of coffee in Italy, lungo is a good choice. It is espresso with a little more water added, but still served in a small cup. In addition, while takeaway coffee is quite popular among Brits, it is not very common at all in Italy, especially in non-touristy areas. Generally, Italians prefer to drink their tiny coffees while standing at the bar and, for many, this short break is an important part of their day.
Usually, breakfast in a bar in Italy includes a coffee and a pastry (酥皮糕点). I have been spoiled for choice with lovely cafés in the Italian town I'm living in. These cafés sell different kinds of mouth-watering pastries - either plain (无馅料的) or filled with cream, chocolate, etc - as well as delicious coffee. Cappuccinos are very popular at breakfast time and, for me, a creamy cappuccino and a pastry with chocolate is the perfect way to start the day.
Finally, I have found that coffee in Italy is so much cheaper than coffee in the UK. Normally, an espresso or a macchiato (an espresso with a drop of milk) costs around a euro and a cappuccino about €1.50! They are small, of course, but this means that in Italy it is possible to go out for coffee every day without breaking the bank.
【1】How is Paragraph 2 mainly developed?
A.By time.
B.By space.
C.By example.
D.By comparison.
【2】Which coffee will you get in Italy if you order one without special instructions?
A.Espresso.
B.Lungo.
C.Cappuccino.
D.Macchiato.
【3】What can we learn about the coffee culture in Italy?
A.Takeaway coffee is very popular among Italians.
B.Italians are very often seen drinking huge coffees.
C.Italians like to take short breaks from work for coffee.
D.Coffees are often served along with pastries during breakfasts.
【4】What does the author think of Italian coffee?
A.She loves its bitter taste.
B.It is too expensive for her.
C.It is a good choice for breakfast.
D.The cup it is served in is too small.
29、 A team of over 30 Chinese surveyors left the base camp at Mount Qomolangma for a higher spot on its journey to the peak on Wednesday as part of the country’s mission to remeasure the height of the world’s highest mountain.
The remeasurement of the peak’s height is a part of China’s latest large-scale scientific survey of Qomolangma. Preparation of the project was started in early March, with 53 surveyors from the First Geodetic Surveying Brigade (大地测量旅) getting stationed near Qomolangma to carry out adaptive climbing and training in other technical skills, and they are going to the survey on the top of the mountain.
To ensure the accuracy of the measurement, and to work it in a more scientific way, experts from the Chinese Academy of Surveying and Mapping, the Shaanxi Bureau of Surveying, and the China Geological Survey were invited to assist in the technical design and planning of the project from the beginning.
The technical innovation and breakthrough applied in the latest survey include the application of the BeiDou-3 Navigation Satellite System and advanced domestic surveying and mapping instruments.
The Chinese government has conducted six large-scale surveys and measurements on Qomolangma in the past few decades; it had successfully measured and announced the height the mountain in 1975 and 2005. Chinese mountaineers and researchers climbed Mount Qomolangma in 1975 to determine its height and concluded that the rock height of the peak was about 8,848.13 meters, and in 2005, the summit measured 8,844.43 meters (29,017 feet).
【1】Where does the text come from?
A.A story book. B.A science fiction.
C.A news report. D.A travel guidebook.
【2】What ensures the accuracy of the measurement according to Paragraph 3?
A.Inviting many experts to support.
B.Applying adaptive climbing skills.
C.Planning the project in early March.
D.Using the most advanced mapping instruments.
【3】Which of the following about the survey is true?
A.83 surveyors worked for the remeasurement.
B.This is the 7th large-scale survey of Qomolangma.
C.30 Surveyors were stationed near Qomolangma.
D.The height of Qomolangma must be shorter than before.
【4】What’s the main idea of the passage?
A.The ways of remeasuring Qomolangma.
B.The results of measuring Qomolangma.
C.The technologies applied in remeasuring.
D.China’s remeasurement of Qomolangma.
30、 It was a cold winter. The day my husband fell to his death, it started to snow, just________any November day. His________, when I found it, was lightly covered with snow. It snowed almost every day for the next four months, while I sat on the couch and watched it________.One morning, I walked slowly________and was surprised to see a snow remover clearing my driveway and the bent back of a woman clearing my walk. I dropped to my knees and crawled back upstairs,________those good people would not see me. I was_________ . My first thought was, how would I ever________them? I didn’t have the________to brush my hair,________clear someone’s walk.
Before Jon’s death, I felt proud that I________asked for favors. I identified myself by my autonomous ability and________.So who was I if I was no longer capable? How could I________myself if I just sat on the couch every day and watched the snow fall?
Learning to receive the love and________from others wasn’t easy. Friends cooked for me and I cried. Finally, my friend Kathy said, “Mary, cooking for you isn’t a________for me; it makes me feel good to be able to do something for you.”
Over and over, I heard________words from the people who supported me during those________days. One wise man told me, “You aren’t doing nothing because being fully open to your________may be the hardest work you will ever do.”
I am not the person I________was, but in many ways I have changed for the________.I’ve been surprised to learn that there is incredible freedom coming from________one’s worst fear and walking away whole. I believe there is strength, for sure, in accepting a dark period of our life.
【1】A.on B.in C.for D.like
【2】A.footprint B.soul C.roof D.body
【3】A.dry up B.pile up C.take up D.sweep up
【4】A.upstairs B.indoors C.downstairs D.outdoors
【5】A.for B.yet C.and D.so
【6】A.alarmed B.ashamed C.annoyed D.disappointed
【7】A.reflect B.reward C.award D.conduct
【8】A.absence B.psychology C.spirit D.strength
【9】A.let alone B.leave alone C.sit around D.stand alone
【10】A.frequently B.hardly C.gradually D.annually
【11】A.independence B.concept C.security D.qualification
【12】A.achieve B.respect C.praise D.promote
【13】A.distribution B.privilege C.contribution D.support
【14】A.bonus B.dimension C.business D.burden
【15】A.sensitive B.voluntary C.vivd D.similar
【16】A.junior B.remote C.blue D.absurd
【17】A.pause B.dignity C.pain D.access
【18】A.still B.never C.even D.once
【19】A.better B.less C.more D.worse
【20】A.scanning B.dragging C.facing D.fleeing
31、On Thursday morning, two teenage boys were rescued by a drone (无人机) in Australia while lifeguards were still training to use the machine.
The ______, aged 15-17, got into difficulties about 700 feet off the coast of Lennox Head, New South Wales (NSW). A passerby saw them ______ in dangerous waves. Lifesavers ______ sent the drone to drop a lifeboat, and the pair made their way safely to the ______.
The drone, known as “Little Pipper”, was actually not ______ to be saving anyone just yet---lifeguards were being trained to ______ the machine. When a call came about the swimmers ______, the drone happened to be nearby.
Jai Sheridan was the lifeguard who ______ the drone. He described the experience as ______. “The Little Ripper ______ proved itself today. It is a highly efficient (高效的) piece of lifesaving equipment. I was ______ the drone when the alarm was raised. I directed it towards the swimmers, and dropped the ______. With its support they made their way to safety. They were ______, but not hurt. The teens were rescued in just 70 seconds with the drone---while a lifeguard would have taken up to six minutes to ______ the rescue.”
John Barilaro, an official of the state, ______ the rescue as historic. “It was the world’s ______ rescue by the unmanned aircraft”, he said. “Never before has a drone been used to ______ swimmers like this.”
Last December, the NSW state government ______ some “Little Ripper” drones for 247,000 pounds. ______ some are designed to spot sharks, others are ______ with lifeboats, alarms and loudspeakers. “It was money well spent,” said John Barilaro.
【1】
A.swimmers
B.pilots
C.visitors
D.rescuers
【2】
A.playing
B.surfing
C.struggling
D.training
【3】
A.finally
B.secretly
C.immediately
D.gratefully
【4】
A.island
B.ship
C.hospital
D.shore
【5】
A.advised
B.supposed
C.allowed
D.guided
【6】
A.operate
B.repair
C.work
D.power
【7】
A.in charge
B.in place
C.in action
D.in trouble
【8】
A.flew
B.brought
C.checked
D.designed
【9】
A.funny
B.useful
C.amazing
D.important
【10】
A.necessarily
B.basically
C.probably
D.certainly
【11】
A.studying
B.piloting
C.boarding
D.inspecting
【12】
A.lifebelt
B.lifeline
C.lifeguard
D.lifeboat
【13】
A.sick
B.tired
C.excited
D.surprised
【14】
A.record
B.complete
C.experience
D.report
【15】
A.thanked
B.greeted
C.imagined
D.praised
【16】
A.latest
B.best
C.first
D.quickest
【17】
A.rescue
B.warn
C.protect
D.reward
【18】
A.offered
B.bought
C.booked
D.made
【19】
A.Since
B.Unless
C.While
D.Before
【20】
A.equipped
B.connected
C.covered
D.filled
32、 Once there was a little boy who enjoyed reading books, especially comic-strips (连环漫画). His uncle called him “Sparky", after a comic-strip horse named Spark Plug. But it was _______ for Sparky to feel happy at school because he failed every subject in the eighth grade. Though he did manage to enter the school's golf team and tried very hard, he still _______ the only important match of the season.
Throughout his youth, Sparky was shy and felt _______with strangers. It wasn’t that the other students disliked him. It’s just that no one really _______all that much. In fact, Sparky was _______ if a classmate said hello to him after class. Sparky was a loser. His classmates knew it, so he learned to _______ it.
But Sparky was fond of drawing. He was _______ of his artwork. No one else appreciated it. But that didn’t seem to _______ to him. In his high school, he sent some cartoons to the yearbook. The editors _______ his ideas. Despite that, Sparky was ________ of his ability. He even decided to become a(n) ________.
So, after completing high school, Sparky wrote to Walt Disney Studios. Despite ________preparation, it wasn’t accepted, which ________ that he was a loser again.
But Sparky still didn’t ________; he decided to tell his own life in cartoons. The main character was a little boy who always lost and failed. Because Sparky’s cartoon character went on to become a kind of cultural phenomenon, people ________ identified with(认同) this “lovable loser”. He ________ people of the painful and ________ moments to walk from their own past, of their pain and their shared humanity. The character soon became famous worldwide. And Sparky, the boy whose many ________ never kept him from trying, whose work was not accepted again and again, is the highly ________ cartoonist Charles Schultz. His cartoon strip Peanuts continues to ________ us, even the losers, to find a way in our life.
【1】A.uncertain B.imperfect C.impossible D.unnecessary
【2】A.attended B.lost C.watched D.covered
【3】A.patient B.selfish C.innocent D.nervous
【4】A.cared B.needed C.paid D.understood
【5】A.motivated B.guilty C.astonished D.curious
【6】A.live with B.learn about C.depend on D.find out
【7】A.afraid B.proud C.tired D.confident
【8】A.happen B.belong C.occur D.matter
【9】A.accepted B.ignored C.rejected D.changed
【10】A.sure B.aware C.ashamed D.tired
【11】A.scientist B.artist C.editor D.headmaster
【12】A.special B.busy C.hurried D.careful
【13】A.seemed B.grew C.proved D.designed
【14】A.give up B.turn up C.show off D.worry about
【15】A.cautiously B.willingly C.suddenly D.hopelessly
【16】A.warned B.promised C.informed D.reminded
【17】A.exciting B.surprising C.embarrassing D.amusing
【18】A.failures B.experiences C.sufferings D.chances
【19】A.cheerful B.successful C.powerful D.thoughtful
【20】A.please B.disturb C.satisfy D.inspire
33、 The young seal couldn’t have been more than two days old, and yet he was all alone. Sometimes he would swim ____ ,but he always came back. At first we thought it was_____that he kept swimming back to us, until we noticed that he obviously had been _____and had nowhere else to go. We called him “Curious George”.
Without his mother’s milk, George appeared very _____with his eyes closed. I jumped into the water and swam up to him,______we could be close enough. My heart went out to George and I just hoped that he had the ________to interact (互动) with me. Suddenly he _____ his eyes and immediately he jumped up between my arms, putting his head against my chest. It was a(n) _____moment. But I knew that George wouldn’t _____without some help.
We __________the local conservation volunteers. They were _____that in the absence of his mother, he had developed a ______relationship with us. They promised they would bring him to an area with______people living there and keep an eye on him. Even though it hurt to see him ________,we knew that he was in better hands.
The next day we ______the conservation volunteers and asked how George was doing. ______the volunteers informed us that he was too close to humans, we realized that was probably our _____! They decided to bring him to a small island wildlife reserve with a lot of seals in the area, where they could better _____him.
A week later, we called again, and were informed that George was______in the water swimming with other seals. George was______and back to his world. And he will always swim in my heart.
【1】A.aside B.around C.ahead D.away
【2】A.annoying B.satisfying C.amazing D.embarrassing
【3】A.hurt B.abandoned C.ignored D.avoided
【4】A.nervous B.sad C.slow D.weak
【5】A.so that B.now that C.as if D.even if
【6】A.energy B.ability C.time D.chance
【7】A.turned B.raised C.narrowed D.opened
【8】A.anxious B.magical C.quiet D.important
【9】A.survive B.grow C.go D.swim
【10】A.cared about B.worried about C.got in touch with D.got along well with
【11】A.confused B.terrified C.concerned D.amused
【12】A.healthy B.close C.serious D.lasting
【13】A.fool B.young C.enough D.few
【14】A.fight B.cry C.leave D.suffer
【15】A.visited B.called C.found D.invited
【16】A.When B.Before C.Unless D.Until
【17】A.choice B.duty C.excuse D.fault
【18】A.examine B.instruct C.observe D.control
【19】A.spotted B.treated C.protected D.followed
【20】A.quick B.different C.novel D.alive
34、Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.
A tiger at the Bronx Zoo in New York City has tested positive for the respiratory disease caused by the novel coronavirus, becoming the first known case of human-animal 【1】, the zoo's chief veterinarian said on Sunday.
Nadia, the 4-year-old Malayan tiger that tested positive, was 【2】 for the COVID-19 disease after 【3】 a dry cough along with three other tigers and three lions, the Wildlife Conservation Society, which manages the zoo, said in a statement.
All of the cats are expected to recover, it said. But officials believe this is a unique case because Nadia became sick after 【4】 to an asymptomatic zoo employee, Paul Calle, chief veterinarian at the Bronx Zoo, told Reuters.
Calle said they did not know which employee infected the tiger. "This is the first time that we have discovered that a person infects the animal and the animal gets sick," Calle said, adding that they planned to share the findings with other zoos and institutions. " I guess 【5】 we will all have a better understanding as a result.
While the other tigers and lions were also 【6】 symptoms, the zoo decided to test only Nadia because she was the sickest and had started to lose her appetite already, and they did not want to 【7】 all the cats to anesthesia(麻醉), Calle said.
Nadia 【8】 X-rays, an ultrasound(超声波) and blood tests to try to figure out what was making her sick . They decided to test for COVID-19 【9】 the surge in cases in New York City, the epicenter of the outbreak in the United States.The first tiger at the zoo, which has been shut since mid-March, began showing 【10】 of illness on March 27, according to the US Department of Agriculture National Veterinary Services Laboratories.
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Yet, some people are【1】 They claim that surfing the Internet is a waste of time. They make the 【2】 that children spend too much time chatting and playing games instead of 【3】 on their school work. However, a recent survey conducted in the USA shows that 80 per cent of Internet users 【4】 it mostly to search for answers to questions. The second most common use of the Internet, for 79 per cent of Internet users, is to find out information about hobbies. These statistics prove that gathering information is the 【5】 use for the Internet.
36、阅读短文,根据短文内容及首字母提示,在空白处填入一个适当的单词。
Wearing face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic p【1】 the spread of the deadly virus. But it is also i【2】. For one, we can no longer unlock our phones using facial recognition since a good part of our face is c【3】.
F【4】, tech companies are working to solve the problem. Apple, for example, offered a new way to unlock your iPhone and iPad with its l【5】 software update, iOS13.5, w【6】 was released on May 20.
Even though the update still won’t recognize your masked face, it makes the whole process f【7】. While the old system wouldn’t allow access t【8】 the passcode screen before three failed face scan attempts, iOS13.5 will send you straight to the passcode screen when you swipe up.
It might only s【9】 you a few seconds, but those few seconds “benefit public health by eliminating the temptation for people to r【10】 their masks in order to unlock their device”.
37、阅读下列短文,根据短文内容填空,在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当单词,在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
A
I have the【1】(great)job in the world. I travel to unusual places and work alongside people from all over the world. Sometimes using【2】(science)equipment and sometimes meeting local people and tourists, I am never【3】(bore).Although my job is occasionally dangerous, I don’t mind because danger excites me and makes me feel alive. However, the most important thing about my job is that I help protect ordinary people【4】 one of the most powerful forces on earth—the volcano.
B
Water is a precious resource. Every person needs it【5】 (survive),and we use it for cooking, drinking, growing our food and washing. However,it is scarce(缺乏的).Just 1% of water on Earth can【6】 (use)by humans. What’s more,treating water to make it clean and safe and pumping it to our homes uses up lots of energy. So, what can you do to help save water? One easy way is by【7】(turn)off the tap when you brush your teeth.
C
Robbie Phillips has become the first British person to complete one of the toughest challenges in rock climbing. 【8】(know)as the Alpine Trilogy(阿尔卑斯三部曲),the challenge consists of three climbs on mountains in Austria, Germany and Switzerland, 【9】Phillips completed in four years. Until now, only four other people【10】(conquer)all three of the extremely difficult climbs.
38、假设你是李华,下周来自加拿大的考察团将到你校参观访问,请你写一封邮件给你校外教Smith,申请做一名英语讲解员,内容如下:
1.写信目的;
2.你的优势;
3.表达期望。
注意: 1.可适当增加细节,使行文连贯。
2.词数100词左右。
参考词汇:考察团delegation,英语讲解员English guide
Dear Smith,
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Yours,
Li Hua
39、假定你是李华,暑假在伦敦学习,得知当地美术馆在中国新年期间要举办"中国民俗艺术展"。请写一封信申请做志愿者,内容包括:
1.写信目的;
2.个人优势;
3.能做的事情。
注意:1.词数100左右(开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数);
2.可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
Dear Sir or Madam,
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Sincerely,
Li Hua
40、假定你是李华,你的英国笔友David对中国传统文化很感兴趣,他想让你给他推荐一本关于这方面的书。请 你给他回一封邮件,向他推荐我国的四大名著之---《西游记》。内容包括:
1.《西游记》简介;
2.推荐理由。
注意:1.词数100左右;
2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
参考词汇:徒弟 disciple,佛经 Buddhist scriptures
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41、阅读下面短文,根据其内容写一篇60词左右的内容概要。
We often think how fast we learn something is a function of how smart we are. If your brain is absorbing material quickly, you are intelligent; if not, your IQ is worryingly low. But science shows small changes of the format(格式)you use to read — like those between audiobooks(有声读物)and physical books — can make a huge difference to how fast we learn.
Audiobooks have plenty of advantages. You can enjoy them anywhere, even when you are in the car or taking a walk. Less fluent readers often find them more convenient and absorbing. But according to the latest research, if your goal isn’t to pass the time in traffic or in the gym, but instead to learn something difficult, you should certainly choose a physical book. A 2010 study found that those who read a story from a book remembered details and the order of events better than those who listened to it and therefore performed much better on a quiz after.
Why can physical books help us understand learning materials better? Two factors are likely at play. First, most of us read more slowly than we listen, and when you’re trying to absorb new information, being slower tends to be better. Second, physical books offer visual clues that help our brains organize and understand new information. Things like chapter breaks, subheadings, and lists aid us in making sense of the material and understanding how it fits together. You lose all that when you go the audio route.
So the bottom line is simple: If you want to get some light reading during a trip or a workout, obviously pick audio. However, if you want to make it as easy as possible to learn something hard, be aware of audio’s limitations and seriously consider choosing good old-fashioned reading instead. You might be surprised how fast you follow the material.
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