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Last weekend, I was talking about winter vacation plans with a friend when I suddenly realized that this year I should start up an old plan of learning how to skate again. I’ve always wanted to learn skating. But I didn’t have a proper chance to learn it. When I was young, the small coastal city where I lived had no ice rink (溜冰场). My parents signed me up for classes at a skating school out of town, but I had to catch the early bus on weekends to get there, and it took two hours to go and come back, so I gave it up pretty quickly. Now is my chance to fulfill my childhood dream! Excited, I started calling skating rinks in Beijing, hoping to sign up for lessons. But some said they only had classes for children. Some said it was too much trouble to teach adults. One receptionist paused after my question and said strangely, “You never learned this as a child?” I understand if they don’t get many adult learners, but to say that adults are harder to teach than children is such a slap in the face. I thought I lived in a society that encourages people to take on lifelong learning. Is there some unspoken rule that says after one reaches a certain age, he or she is not allowed to learn systematically with a trainer anymore? Are adults not allowed to pursue new hobbies? There were many things I didn’t have time to properly learn when I was young. I failed to see how important hobbies were, and I was sick of my parents nagging (唠叨) me to do after-school activities. Today, when I want to go out with friends, I find I have so few activities to do with them. And now I’m being told that I can’t even make up for my childhood mistake. It seems that I’ve missed my chance. I missed it 20 years ago. Now, I can only go on being ordinary. 【1】The author gave up learning skating when she was young because _____________. A.she wasn’t interested in it B.her parents didn’t allow her to learn it C.her parents couldn’t find any skating schools D.it was inconvenient for her to take the lessons 【2】How did those skating rinks the author called respond to her request? A.Positively. B.Anxiously. C.Flexibly. D.Disappointingly. 【3】Which could be the author’s opinion? A.It’s never too late to learn. B.It’s understandable that adults don’t like learning. C.Adults are harder to teach than kids. D.Adults had better not pursue new hobbies. 【4】The passage is written to express the author’s ___________. A.fear of going on being ordinary B.determination to learn skating well C.regret for losing the chance of pursuing hobbies D.blame on her parents’ nagging her to do after-school activities |
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We’re not sure where letting children drink wine fits into permissive, authoritarian and authoritative parenting styles, but a research team from the University of New South Wales are trying to find it out. During their study, researchers discovered that kids who were given alcohol by their parents were more likely to be consuming whole drinks by the time they were 15 or 16, but were far less likely to binge-drink(酗酒). The researchers analyzed nearly 2,000 Year 7 students and their parents over a four-year period. They measured the teenagers’ consumption of whole drinks, their binge drinking—consuming four or more drinks at a time, as well as who supplied them with the alcohol: their parents, friends, or other adults. The study found that when children were given alcohol from their parents, they were least likely to binge-drink. But what about the long-reported damage that alcohol can have on developing teenage brains? Lead author of this study, Professor Richard Mattick, says that giving children alcohol at an earlier age could serve as a preventative measure of kids developing alcohol-related problems later in life. “There’s a body of research indicating the adolescent brain is still developing well into the early 20s and alcohol may prevent the best development,” says Professor Mattick. “But also we know parents want to do the right thing for their children and there has been anecdotal evidence that children introduced to alcohol by their parents, as is common in some European cultures, may be less likely to develop problems with alcohol.” However, there’s one result from the study Professor Mattick can’t ignore: that being given alcohol at an early age by the parents doubled (使加倍) children’s possibility of drinking than their peers (同龄人). “There may be later harms that are not yet obvious, and we’re aware that an early start of drinking is strongly associated with later alcohol use problems in adulthood—putting it off is the best strategy.” 【1】According to the researchers, kids supplied with alcohol by their parents will be______. A.more likely to quit drinking in adulthood B.less likely to grow into teenage binge-drinkers C.more likely to grow into binge-drinkers D.less likely to have whole drinks as teenagers 【2】Who affected kids’ drinking behaviors the most in the study? A.Their parents B.Their friends C.School authorities D.Strangers 【3】Which statement will Professor Mattick agree with? A.The brain stops developing before the age of 20. B.Alcohol won’t damage the developing teenage brains. C.Giving kids alcohol at an earlier age may have its benefit. D.European kids tend to develop problems with alcohol. 【4】On Professor Mattick’s advice, parents had better________. A.let kids drink alcohol at an early age B.make kids start drinking alcohol late C.forbid kids to drink alcohol at any age D.permit kids to drink alcohol at will |
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An arts program is helping students at some of the lowest performing schools in the United States. The program, called Turnaround Arts, aims to help improve low performing schools by adding music and the arts to the usual study program. Turnaround Arts was launched by Michelle Obama, the wife of former U.S President Barack Obama. Some money for the program comes from the federal government. For the students at participating schools, the program offers a kind of safe place from city neighborhoods. Many of the children come from areas with high crime rates. Turnaround Arts is a partnership between the federal government and private businesses. Florence Griffith Joyner Elementary is one of the 68 schools in the U.S. participating in the program. Teachers receive special training and look for ways to add music and the arts into all the classes. Turnaround Arts schools partner with musicians and actors who work with the students. Performers have included Yo-Yo Ma, Sarah Jessica Parker, Elton John and Cameron Diaz. School headmaster Long noted “The children were so excited and have been so excited because it’s not just about — ‘Go to the board. Do the problem. Turn the page. Read the book’; it’s about acting and imitating artists and historic figures.” She noted how some students got the chance to act out the process of a caterpillar (毛虫) becoming a butterfly. “I like to act and I like to sing and I like to dance,” said 10-year-old Kayla Driakare. Long said that Turnaround Arts was only in its first year at the school, and teachers were already seeing results. “We’ve probably suspended(暂时停学) one kid this year. That’s amazing,” she said. “Parents are getting phone calls to come to family arts night, and it’s not just the naughty calls home. It’s for them to come and learn more about what their children are learning. So our parents’ engagement goes up.” 【1】Turnaround Arts launched by Michelle Obama ______. A.helps students who behave badly get high grades B.aims to improve teachers’ and students’ performance C.gets financial support only from the federal government D.provides students with a chance of having access to musicians and actors 【2】What can be inferred from what Principal Long said? A.Students love this program very much. B.Students can learn how to act from this program. C.This program makes students know science well. D.Students can perform themselves well during the program. 【3】Which word can replace the underlined word in the last paragraph? A.attitude B.proposal C.involvement D.opportunity 【4】What’s the author’s purpose in writing the passage? A.To advertise for an institute. B.To introduce an arts program of the USA. C.To call on people to support some lowest performing schools. D.To encourage more American schools to participate in Turnaround Arts. |
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Singapore, a country with a great population, produces only about 10 percent of its own food needs. Only 1 percent of Singapore’s 724 square kilometers is currently used for agriculture. 【1】 Singapore has announced new measures designed to quickly increase local food production in the next ten years, including rooftop farming. 【2】 The plan includes $21million in government money to support local production of eggs, vegetables and fish in the shortest possible time. This plan includes efforts to find new farming spaces, such as industrial areas and empty building spaces. 【3】 Officials say one part of the project aims to establish rooftop farms on public housing parking areas beginning in May. 【4】 It is to raise local food production levels to make up for climate change and population growth that could threaten worldwide food supplies. “The serious COVID-19 situation highlights the importance of local food production, as part of Singapore’s strategies to make sure of food safety,” the Food Agency said in a statement. The plan were announced as the worldwide spread of COVID-19 has caused shortages of many products, including food in some areas. Limitations on population movements around the world have weaken supply chains and raised concern about worsening shortages and price increases. 【5】 But it has decided to speed up the process of increasing local production to begin within the next six months. A.The rising prices are hitting customers hard as well. B.Singapore’s Food Agency says its goal is specific. C.Climate change has great influence on food production. D.And production costs there are higher than the rest of Southeast Asia. E.It also calls for adding new technologies to improve farming methods. F.Singapore stated that it has enough food to get through the COVID-19 crisis(危机). G.It wants to meet 30% of nutritional needs with locally produced food by 2030. |
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阅读下列短文，从文后的ABCD中选出可以填入文中对应处的最佳选项。 The other day I was shopping. A man, who was ___________ and spent most of the time talking to nobody ___________, walked to the checkout counter. I overheard him say to the man before me, “I don’t want to steal...would you buy me some ___________?” The man before me ___________ not to hear him; it was as if he were not there to be seen. I waited patiently for my turn to be ___________, but it never came. So I asked him, “ Can I buy you something to eat? ” He gladly ___________. The man got a bag and began putting samosas (三角炸饺) into it. As the ___________ of my items was being calculated, I watched the man put ten samosas totally into the bag. The cashier (收银员) looked at me ___________ and then added them to my purchase. After I was through, the man was still ___________ around the store wanting something to drink. The cashier kept a close eye on him. I did too, ___________ I didn’t want him to steal anything either! I told the cashier that I’d just ___________ for it if he got a bottle of water or beverage. In the end, we both left the store, but he stood right outside holding the samosas and talking to ___________. Or maybe he was talking with someone who he thought was there. This man’s circumstances saddened me. How many other homeless people also suffer from a ___________ illness? Maybe that’s even what ___________ him being homeless. I also thought about the watchful eye the cashier and I kept on him. I felt sorry. I hope to ___________ him again someday...maybe we can sit down and have lunch together. 【1】A.professional B.untidy C.normal D.anxious 【2】A.in time B.as a result C.in particular D.by mistake 【3】A.food B.resources C.clothes D.facilities 【4】A.failed B.pretended C.alarmed D.struggled 【5】A.reminded B.desired C.exchanged D.questioned 【6】A.replied B.accepted C.acquired D.advanced 【7】A.rate B.number C.cost D.figure 【8】A.confusedly B.individually C.passively D.fortunately 【9】A.stealing B.gathering C.battling D.wandering 【10】A.but B.though C.if D.as 【11】A.provide B.apply C.pay D.argue 【12】A.me B.himself C.others D.everyone 【13】A.mental B.common C.regular D.physical 【14】A.resulted from B.stuck to C.resulted in D.lay in 【15】A.cheer up B.depend on C.focus on D.run into |
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阅读下面短文，再空白处填上一个单词或用括号内所给单词的正确形式填空，注意语法和逻辑的通畅。 One day many years ago, my teacher told me to go to the principal’s desk. I opened the door 【1】 (nervous). To my surprise, seated in front of the principal’s desk 【2】 (be) my parents. My father walked to me, 【3】 (hold) some of my drawings. “Why do you only use a black crayon when you draw?” he asked. I couldn’t speak. “ Show me your desk,” said my father. We returned 【4】my classroom. My father found there was only one black crayon. “Where are the rest?” I explained, “I shared them with my friends as you 【5】 (teach) me before.” My father took a deep 【6】 (breathe), “You were sharing.” Then I found my father’s face and the principal’s face were red. I learned years later that my father’s face was red because of anger, and 【7】 the principal’s face was red because he felt 【8】 (embarrass). He thought I might have some emotional problems and called my parents. In fact, I was too shy 【9】 (ask) for my “shared” crayons back. That night my father talked to me with patience about all 【10】 differences between sharing and giving. |
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Mrs. Zhang最近在与儿子的相处中有点麻烦，特email某青少年杂志寻求帮助。内容包括： 1、孩子随着年龄的增加，身体出现了某些变化，如皮肤油腻、出现红点； 2、母子争吵，孩子情绪焦躁，不听安慰，不想求医。 注意：1、词数：不少于80字； 2、可适当增加某些细节； 3、恰当运用并列复合句、主从复合句。 Dear Editor, _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Best Wishes Mrs. Zhang |
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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（恰当运用并列复合句、主从复合句）。续写的词数应为150左右。 Saving someone’ s life is clearly not an easy thing, especially when it comes to something as personal and risky as sharing one of your kidneys（肾脏）with them. This kind of behavior always presupposes （以...为先决条件）a relationship between the donor and the receiver, like a husband to his wife or a father to his son. So when a woman donated a kidney to a complete stranger, she surprised the world with her kindness. The story has a surprising start, in a public bus. Rex Scott is a bus driver and his wife, Valerie Scott, had been dealing with kidney disease for 7 years. Her kidneys kept growing until they reached the size of footballs, gradually losing their function. “Only a transplant operation can save her,” Rex Scott told the reporters. Rex was not even supposed to be driving the day that he met his wife's saviour（救星）, Joyce Smith. When Joyce Smith boarded Rex' s bus, she had been on a trip with her friend, Heather Musch. Musch was also in need of a kidney transplant and Joyce had volunteered to be her donor. Joyce spent a month preparing to become a possible donor. Unfortunately, Musch was not considered healthy enough to be a recipient （接受者）yet and the window was closing fast on Joyce' s possibility of becoming a donor. That is all until Joyce and her friend were about to get off Rex' s bus. "Before he let us off the bus, he also said he took a kidney as a tip. If he had not made that joke, none of this would have happened,” Joyce Smith said. Joyce was already fit to be a donor, but since her friend Musch could not receive her kidney, all her efforts seemed wasted. So when she heard Rex’ s joke, she knew that her opportunity to help somebody came. She had already made the decision to be a donor, whether it was her friend or someone else. Para. 1: “My little son has benefited from the transplant operation and I want to pass the kindness on,” Joyce Smith said. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Para. 2: What's crazier is that Joyce Smith was a perfect match for Valerie Scott. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
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