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Studying a subject that you feel pointless is never a fun or easy task.If you’re studying history, asking yourself the question “why is history important” is a very good first step. History is an essential part of human civilization. You will find something here that will arouse your interest, or get you thinking about the significance of history. History grounds us in our roots. History is an important and interesting field of study, and learning the history of our home country can give us a deeper, more meaningful glimpse（一瞥）into our ancestral pasts, and how we got to where we are today. Many people feel like they need a sense of cultural belonging, which is something that studying your roots and being open-minded to the evolution of your culture can provide. History enriches our experience. Reading history is an amazing experience because it enables us to reflect on the social and economic life of the people living long time ago. According to the experts, problems faced by people regardless of the past and present are the same.With the information about the ancestors, one can become more experienced in handling challenges of life. History makes us more empathetic（具有共情能力的）. Studying history can give us insight（洞察力）into why our culture does certain things, and how the past has shaped it into what we know now. It also provides a rather strong foundation for empathy across cultures. Fear and hate for others is usually caused by ignorance（无知）.We’re scared of the things that we don't understand. History has the potential to break down those boundaries by offering us insight into entire worlds that would otherwise be foreign to us. History can inspire us to learn more. What's fantastic about history is the way it broadens our horizons. It’s almost impossible to learn about one historical period without having dozens of questions about related concepts. Study the 19h century England, and you might catch a glimpse of Charles Dickens’ Oliver Twist. Look up Charles Dickens, and you might learn a thing or two about realism. Or maybe you end up switching your attention away from novels, and discover the history of romantic poets in England. It can go anywhere, and there is something in there for absolutely anybody. The value of history cannot be underestimated. We don't have to live in the past, but we can definitely do better by learning from it and using the lessons learned to lead more meaningful lives. 【1】According to the experts, why is history useful for people to handle challenges of life? A.The problems at present are similar to those in the past. B.Ancient people laid economic foundations for people today. C.The current challenges of life were predicted by the ancestors. D.People living long time ago knew more about how to solve problems. 【2】With the example in Para.5, the writer intends to show that_______ A.Charles Dickens contributes much to British literature B.Oliver Twist can satisfy our curiosity for romantic poets C.reading novels is a way to learn about a historical period D.studying history can arouse people's interest in other fields 【3】What could be the best title for the passage? A.How to Build Cultural Identity B.Why Studying History Matters C.Know the Past, Know the Present D.History:a Way to Broaden Horizons |
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A little over 18 years since he first came up with the idea of building his own rockets as a means to both reignite (重新激起) and lower the cost of space exploration, Elon Musk watched this weekend as his company SpaceX successfully launched its first manned spaceflight to the International Space Station (ISS). “This is a dream that has come true for me and for everyone at SpaceX,” Musk told reporters before the first launch attempt on May 27, which was scrubbed due to weather. “This is not something I thought would actually happen. When starting SpaceX in 2002, I really did not think this day would occur. I expected a 90% chance that we would fail to even get to low-Earth orbit with a smaller rocket.” The SpaceX Demo-2 mission, the first manned spaceflight launched from American soil since NASA retired the Shuttle program in 2011, is also the first ever operated by a commercial provider. The two NASA astronauts, Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley, went on to successfully dock the Crew Dragon capsule with the ISS on Sunday morning. While the mission won’t be considered a complete success until Behnken and Hurley are safely home, the return of manned spaceflight to America signals some big shifts in the months and years ahead. One of the most immediate impacts — Russia’s monopoly (垄断) on astronaut access to space is over. Since 2011, NASA has been purchasing seats aboard Russia’s Soyuz spacecraft to shuttle astronauts to the ISS. While seats started out at around $21 million each at first, they’ve since ballooned to a reported $90 million for a fall 2020 launch. In comparison, according to NASA’s inspector general, the per-seat cost of SpaceX flights is around $55 million. “It is a nightmare scenario for the Russian space agency,” one industry expert said. “We’re building a replacement to every rocket and spacecraft they provide.” Beyond providing access to astronauts, SpaceX’s Crew Dragon is also on the verge of widening access to citizens — that is, if you happen to be a citizen with some deep pockets. According to Business Insider, NASA only plans to book four seats at a time on each spaceflight. With Dragon capable of comfortably seating seven, this leaves extra tickets for those interested in visiting the final frontier themselves. SpaceX has also partnered with Space Adventures, a company that has previously helped private citizens take trips to the ISS aboard Russia’s Soyuz spacecraft, to send four tourists on a trip around the Earth in late 2021 or early 2022. “This historic mission will forge (努力缔造) a path to making spaceflight possible for all people who dream of it,” said Gwynne Shotwell, president and chief operating officer at SpaceX, in a statement. 【1】What was Musk’s attitude toward the launch when starting SpaceX? A.Confident. B.Optimistic. C.Doubtful. D.Excited. 【2】What is so special about the SpaceX Demo-2 mission? A.It opens a new chapter for travelling through space. B.It has replaced Russia’s monopoly in the field of space. C.It’s the first spaceflight launched from America soil ever. D.It’s the first manned launch run by a commercial company. 【3】What can we infer from the expert’s words in paragraph 4? A.Russia’s space industry will be in decline. B.SpaceX will be a better choice for NASA. C.Russia will lower the price of seats soon. D.NASA will buy spacecraft from SpaceX. 【4】How does SpaceX make spaceflight possible for citizens? A.By raising more funds. B.By providing extra seats. C.By cooperating with Russia. D.By offering training programs. |
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It was the final climb on his quest to reach the highest summit on all seven continents. When Christopher Kulish finally reached Mount Everest’s 29,035-foot peak, he joined an elite group known as the “Seven Summits Club”. But the 62-year-old Colorado attorney died suddenly Monday after returning to the first camp below the mountain’s summit. He’s the second American to die in the past week after reaching Everest’s highest point. His family believes the cause was a heart attack, according to the Denver Post. “He saw his last sunrise from the highest peak on Earth,” his brother, Mark Kulish, said in a statement to the Denver Post. “We are heartbroken at this news.” Last week, 55-year-old Donald Lynn Cash of Utah collapsed and died just after reaching the Everest peak. He too had reached the highest point on all seven continents. Including Christopher and Cash, at least 11 people have died on Mount Everest this year. The deaths come among reports of overcrowding on the popular mountain. The Nepali government granted a total of 381 permits to climb Everest this year, a number that doesn’t include guides who are on the mountain as well. For some climbers, that traffic has meant longer wait times — some told the Himalayan Times the wait has exceeded two hours between the last camp and the peak. Mountaineer Vanessa O’Brien, who has also climbed the seven summits, said when there’s a crowd, being a more experienced climber won’t help you. “It doesn’t matter if you’re the best racecar driver in the world. If you’re stuck in traffic, you’re stuck in traffic,” she said in an interview. And when a climber is stuck in that traffic, “their body is starting to deteriorate.” O’Brien, who set a record as the fastest woman to reach the highest peak on every continent, also said the descent is often harder than the climb. Climbing expert Alan Arnette said there’s no simple explanation for the string of deaths. He said weather that has led to a shorter climbing season is one factor causing overcrowding. He also said the cost to climb Mount Everest has decreased, which means more people are making the journey. He urged the governments in charge of granting permits to limit how many people can be on the mountain at once. Still, Christopher was no beginner. His family said he’d been mountain climbing for five decades. He arrived at the base camp nearly two months before his climb so he could give himself time to adapt to the conditions. When he made his journey, his family said he was climbing with a small group in almost ideal conditions after some of the overcrowding had cleared. His brother described being a lawyer as a “day job” for Christopher. Climbing was his passion. “He was an inveterate climber of peaks in Colorado, the West and the world over,” Mark Kulish said. “He passed away doing what he loved.” 【1】What do we know from Christopher? A.He has reached the highest point on all seven continents. B.He joined the “Seven Summits Club” at the base camp. C.11 people following him died after reaching the Everest peak this year. D.He died from a heart attack below the mountain’s summit. 【2】What made longer wait times on Mount Everest? A.Lacking guides. B.Overcrowding. C.Bad weather. D.Getting Government’s permission. 【3】Why did Christopher arrive at the base camp so early before climbing? A.To wait for his friends. B.To learn about the mountain. C.To clear the traffic jam. D.To adapt to conditions earlier. 【4】What does the underlined word “inveterate” in the last paragraph probably mean? A.Experienced. B.Famous. C.Excellent. D.Addictive. |
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Working out can help teenagers boost their grades, a new study suggests. Adolescents who routinely engaged in moderate to vigorous（剧烈的）exercise showed long-term improvements in their academic performance, the British Journal of Sports Medicine study reported. “Our study suggests that the effect of physical activity may be quite large,” John Reilly, a professor at the University of Strathclyde said. The researchers looked at a sample of about 5000 children who were involved in a long-term study that tracks children born in the U.K. between 1991 and 1992. When children reached 11 years old, their daily physical activity levels were measured using an accelerometer（加速器）for three to seven days. The device, similar to a pedometer（计步器）tracking the number of steps taken, recorded the average time children exercised, which was 29 minutes a day for boys and 18 for girls. “The actual levels of daily physical activity at age 11 were quite low,” Mr. Reilly noted. The children had their academic performance tested at ages 11 and 13 with compulsory national tests for students, and also at 15 or 16 with the General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) exam. The tests assessed the children’s abilities in English, math and science subjects. The results showed that the more children participated in moderate to vigorous physical activity, the higher their test scores were at age 11 in all three subjects. For girls, science scores were most strongly linked to exercise. When children were tested again at age 13, their academic scores were still linked to how much they had exercised when they were 11 years old. By the time the youngsters took the GCSE exam, each 17-minute-per‑day increase in physical activity for the boys was linked to an improvement in their scores. Every additional 12-minute increase a day in exercise for the girls was also linked to an increased score, especially in the science category. The researchers have called for more studies to look at the possible academic benefits that could be derived if students exercised the recommended 60 minutes or more a day. 【1】What’s the study about? A.The influence of exercise on students’ scores. B.The secrets of students’ ranking high in class. C.The causes of students’ participating in sports. D.The ways of improving students’ physical conditions. 【2】What do the study’s results show? A.Students at age 11 do more exercise than at other ages. B.Boys at age 13 get more benefits by doing more exercise. C.Girls’ science scores are more closely related to exercise. D.More and more students do exercise to improve their scores. 【3】What does the underlined word “derived” probably mean in the last paragraph? A.Maintained. B.Obtained. C.Concluded. D.Reduced. 【4】Where does the text most probably appear? A.In a storybook. B.In a fashion magazine. C.In an exercise guide. D.In a research report. |
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When your birthday rolls around, how do you answer when Grandpa calls to ask you what you want? Well, first of all, you should brainstorm gift ideas before deciding what you want for your birthday. 【1】 As for what to buy for your birthday, you can choose physical things. 【2】You also can think about accessories of your electronics. In addition, if you’re a child or child at heart, you can even ask for toys and video games. 【3】For example, ask for a trip if you like to travel. If the budget is large, you might ask to go on a trip to a place you’ve never been to. If the budget is limited, ask to spend a day with the giver. 【4】Besides, you can spend the day learning a special skill from a family member. Now that you’ve known what you want for your birthday, next you need to narrow down your wish list. If you can’t decide between a few things, write down the good things and the bad things about each item on your list. 【5】Also, you can think about what’s most important to you. If playing sports is the most important thing for you, new sport equipment might be more useful than electronics. A.Also, you can consider choosing experiences as gifts. B.It can be as simple as going to a museum in your city. C.Whatever you want to buy, keep people’s budget in mind. D.You may be delighted to learn how to cook a favorite dish. E.Then write down the ones you really like on your wish list. F.For example, you can consider art supplies if you’re an artist. G.Choose the item that has the most advantages and the fewest disadvantages. |
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Seven years ago I began accompanying my father to the farmers’ market to sell vegetables we harvested from our farm. In the beginning I did what I could to _______ him. As time went on, I increasingly _______ gardening, so I planted a garden of my own and became a vendor (小贩) myself. The farmers’ market soon became my workplace for many summers to come. The vendors at the market are _______ to share their gardening knowledge. My _______ in the farmers’ market helped me grow and opened doors I had never _______. As I learned to manage my own gardening business, _______ came quickly. I had to rise early in the morning at 4 a.m. to go to the market with my fresh produce, which _______ I would be there to greet _______ customers. _______, the President of the Farmers’ Union invited me to become a member. I greatly enjoyed this ________. Many members of the Farmers’ Union were very ________. I learned a lot from them. Actually it is important to ________ the knowledge I gained to the next generation so that knowledge will not ________. I am very ________ for the gardening knowledge vendors taught to me over the years. I am happy when ________ about the different varieties of plants and how to raise them. I also want to ________ the knowledge that I gain at Washington University with others and be a positive ________. I think that knowledge is worthless ________ it is shared with others. I am a very determined person who ________ putting forth the extra effort to achieve. I will try my best to reach my full ________ and contribute to society. 【1】A.assist B.advise C.appreciate D.protect 【2】A.avoided B.practiced C.enjoyed D.prepared 【3】A.brave B.willing C.polite D.content 【4】A.change B.wisdom C.education D.participation 【5】A.answered B.wondered C.valued D.imagined 【6】A.competition B.failure C.surprise D.responsibility 【7】A.ensured B.indicated C.predicted D.recorded 【8】A.honest B.early C.familiar D.particular 【9】A.Unfortunately B.Obviously C.Unbelievably D.Secretly 【10】A.adventure B.task C.moment D.chance 【11】A.experienced B.positive C.confident D.elegant 【12】A.give away B.think over C.pass on D.show off 【13】A.help B.double C.spread D.die 【14】A.famous B.anxious C.thankful D.regretful 【15】A.puzzled B.worried C.informed D.questioned 【16】A.share B.combine C.remember D.compare 【17】A.influence B.fact C.mind D.goal 【18】A.once B.unless C.while D.if 【19】A.results in B.dreams of C.believes in D.approves of 【20】A.deadline B.potential C.imagination D.conclusion |
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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。 A Chinese COVID-19 vaccine（疫苗）has received 【1】(approve) for phase-3 clinical trials（临床试验）in Argentina on Friday, 21 Aug, according to the vaccine 【2】(develop) China National Biotec Group (CNBG) . “CNBG will cooperate 【3】 Elea Phoenix Laboratory of Argentina in terms of the development of the vaccine,” 【4】(announce) the Chinese corporation in a statement on Friday. This is another step of great 【5】(important) for China’s global cooperation（合作）in promoting a COVID-19 vaccine. 【6】 vaccine started phase-3 clinical trials in the United Arab Emirates on June 23, and in Peru and Morocco on Thursday. CNBG will 【7】(steady) make efforts in the international phase-3 clinical trials according to research plans and continue to carry forward academic exchanges between China and other countries, 【8】 is a common practice in vaccine developing. “We will 【9】(sure) the availability and affordability（可支付能力）of the vaccine and try to market it in China and abroad as soon as possible,” CNBG said in the statement. According to a senior WHO official on 7 Aug, so far six COVID-19 vaccine candidates, including three from China, 【10】(enter) phase-3 trials . |
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假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加，删除或修改。 增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（^）, 并在下面写出该加的词。 删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。 修改：在错的词下面划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。 注意：1. 每处错误及其修改仅限一词； 2. 只允许修改10处，多者从第11处不计分。 When I was four, one day I was played outside in the wet Kentucky air. I saw my grandfather's truck but thought he shouldn't drive so an ugly truck. Then I found box of paint. I got a brush and paint white dots all over the truck. I was on the roof doing the job while my grandfather walked up, looking surprised.“Angela, that's the pretty truck I've ever seen!” he said. Sometimes, I think, adult don't stop to see things through a child eyes. He could have beaten me. Instead of, he lifted my little soul. |
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