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（CHINA DAILY）In recent months, technologies have significantly increased China’s efficiency in the fight against COVID-19, among which two have brought great changes and benefits to our daily lives during the outbreak. Driverless delivery drone Since the beginning of the year, most people have stayed home to protect themselves from the novel coronavirus.But that means getting food and supplies from outside can be troublesome.To solve this problem, Chinese online retailer (零售商) JD.com adopted many driverless delivery vehicles to work for their customers in February.Navigated (导航) by radar and sensors, the robots can avoid barriers and pedestrians, respond accordingly to traffic signals and make their way to delivery sites, according to China Daily.“The smart robot can not only deliver supplies to us, but also reduce the possibility of infection by contact.It is such a big help for us,” a citizen in Wuhan told People’s Daily. Infrared imaging thermometer (红外成像体温计) To prevent the virus spreading, people in China are required to check their temperatures when they go to public places during the pandemic.But it’s risky for people to use an ordinary thermometer, which relies on direct contact to measure temperature.This is where the infrared thermometer comes in handy.According to the Telegraph, infrared imaging technology uses a lens (镜头) to focus on the light coming from an object in the form of infrared rays, then detects heat patterns and gives accurate readings over temperatures.It can be used as far as three meters away from people without any contact. 【1】We can learn from the passage that________. A.technologies have significantly increased China’s efficiency B.driverless delivery benefited more JD.com than people stuck at home C.driverless delivery helps avoid contact, thus ruling out the possibility of infection D.using an ordinary thermometer to measure temperature can increase the risk of infection 【2】Which of the following can best serve as the title of the passage? A.Fight the outbreak with tech B.Two latest technologies C.Fight against COVID-19 at home D.Benefits of technologies 【3】Where does the passage probably come from? A.A magazine. B.A textbook. C.A newspaper. D.A handbook. |
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This past weekend my wife and 1 had the opportunity to be in Colorado for a school reunion.On Saturday, we decided to take a day trip up to the mountains for a hike.The hike started at Echo Lake, near the base of the beautiful Mt Evans.The path would follow a river up the mountain to another lake. We crossed the river a few times on wooden planks and walked through some thick trees slowly and unsteadily but eventually we made it to the lake.It was absolutely beautiful and definitely worth the hike.But we noticed that the path continued up the mountain further.We had plenty of water and a little more energy so we decided to keep going and see where it led. The path got steeper from there and sometimes it was hard to find.But we stuck with it because every quarter mile the trees would open up and we’d get an amazing view of the mountains around us.Eventually, the path led us to another lake that was even more beautiful than the first. We were about to stop and eat lunch, having reached our destination, when my wife noticed a waterfall at one end of the lake.We could see that the path we were on continued up the mountain to what must be the source of the waterfall.Having seen it, we knew we had to try and make it. During the next mile of hiking we had to trudge through dark, sticky mud and then hop on logs and rocks across rivers.The last half mile was really steep, and we had to hike through the thick snow which was far beyond our expectations.The altitude was starting to affect us as the air got thin and our muscles ached. Eventually, we made it to the top and found one of the most beautiful sights I have ever had the privilege to see.At the top there was yet another lake, with amazingly blue water, the snow-capped mountains reflected on its surface.It was breathtaking. I learned a lesson about setting goals that day. 【1】Why did the writer and his wife go to Colorado? A.To hike in the mountain for a day. B.To visit Echo Lake near Mt Evans. C.To attended a get-together with classmates. D.To be reunited with former colleagues at school. 【2】Which word can best describe the hiking mentioned in the fifth paragraph? A.Tough. B.Easy. C.Flat. D.Even. 【3】What surprised the writer and his wife while continuing up the mountain? A.The steep cliff. B.The thick snow. C.The waterfall. D.The muddy path. 【4】What lesson can we learn from the passage? A.Great energy is just for a great purpose. B.The secret of success is to firm the target. C.A person can only address a limited goal. D.We’ll never reach the end of our goals sometimes. |
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On November 27, 2020, two giant pandas, “Da Mao” and “Er Shun,” arrived in Chengdu, capital of Sichuan province, after finishing their stay at a Canadian zoo ahead of schedule, as the COVID-19 pandemic made their bamboo supply difficult to continue. The two pandas were shipped from China to Canada on March 25, 2013. The original plan was that the two, Da Mao, a 4-year-old male from the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in Sichuan, and Er Shun, a 5-year-old female from Chongqing Zoo, would stay in Canada for 10 years under a conservation agreement between the two countries, the first five years at Toronto Zoo followed immediately by another five years at Calgary Zoo. At present, “Da Mao” and “Er Shun” have been sent to Chongqing Municipality for quarantine, according to the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding. As we know, on average, each giant panda consumes about 40 kilograms of bamboo daily. The Calgary Zoo had been importing fresh bamboo from China because of the climate in Canada, but struggled to meet the pandas needs when the coronavirus grounded most flights in March. The zoo said staff worked with the San Diego Zoo and Suncoast Nursery to arrange weekly shipments of fresh bamboo, but the process of finding the right bamboo has been expensive and time-consuming. In May, the zoo announced it would have to return the two animals earlier than planned so that they could enjoy China’s abundant supply of fresh bamboo instead. The zoo said on Friday that after months and months of hard work it had secured international permits to get their beloved pandas home to China. Throughout their trip home, each panda has about 100 kilograms of bamboo to consume along with pears, apples and biscuits. After spending five years at the Toronto Zoo, the two moved to the Calgary Zoo in March 2018 with twin babies, “Jia Panpan” and “Jia Yueyue,” which had traveled home to China in January. Times Nov.30, 2020 【1】How many years earlier did the two pandas return to China? A.More than two years B.Less than two years C.About four years D.More than three years 【2】The reason why the Calgary Zoo had been importing fresh bamboo from China may be that __________. A.the two giant pandas come from China B.Canada wanted to be grateful for China C.pandas eat nothing but bamboo from China D.the climate in Canada is unfit for bamboo to grow 【3】The word “grounded” in Paragraph 4 probably means _________. A.being based on something B.stopping a child from going out C.connecting something to the ground D.preventing the flights from taking off 【4】Which of the following is true according to the passage? A.The two giant pandas are both 12 years old now. B.Throughout their trip home, the two pandas only ate bamboo. C.The two pandas’ twin babies came back to China earlier than them. D.The two pandas are from the same Chinese zoo and stayed together in Canada. |
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The Trades Union Congress(TUC) has urged the government to use high productivity from the greater use of robots and artificial intelligence to reverse(推翻) planned changes to the state retirement age. Before its annual congress in Brighton, the TUC said higher productivity thanks to technological innovation(革新) ought to bring greater benefits for working people. It said recent progress had mainly benefited business owners, rather than being shared across the workforce through better wages and working conditions. Frances O'Grady, the TUC general secretary, said: "Robots and Al could let us produce more for less, promoting national prosperity. But we need a debate about who benefits from this wealth, and how workers get a fair share." There have been previous waves of technological advances since the first Industrial Revolution, when inefficient jobs have been replaced by machines or the number of people required to do work has been reduced. Such advances have not led to a total loss of jobs, but have disturbed the type of work people do. There are concerns that the current stage of innovation could be more damaging, while the rewards from higher productivity have not necessarily led to higher wages. The latest available figures show low unemployment unseen since the mid-1970s, but growth in real wages remains negative. In 1950, almost one in three workers worked in manufacturing, while one in twelve worked in professional and technical services. By 2016 the proportions(比例) had changed completely, but in the communities which were affected, the jobs lost in manufacturing were not replaced by jobs of similar or better quality. Wages in former industrial areas were still 10% below the national average. The increase in the state retirement age by seven years, which was controversially(有争议的) brought forward by the Work and Pensions Secretary David Gauke, is expected to affect about 7 million people in their late 30s and early 40s. As well as reversing the proposal on the retirement age, the TUC said workers should be given the right to a midlife career review, while firms should invest more in workplace training. At present, the UK invests just half of the EU average, it said. O'Grady said: "Robots are not just terminators. Some of today's jobs will not survive, but new jobs will be created. We must make sure that tomorrow's jobs are no worse than today's." 【1】According to the TUC, the use of robots and artificial intelligence should result in ______. A.technological advances B.higher levels of productivity C.benefits for working people D.more wealth of business owners 【2】It can be inferred that the waves of technological advances ______. A.had a great influence on the labor structure B.tended to be more damaging than constructive C.were the outcome of the Industrial Revolution D.slowly raised the real income of working people 【3】What can we learn about the proposal of David Gauke? A.It is strongly opposed by the TUC. B.It will help to create new types of jobs. C.It has produced a widespread influence. D.It reflects the real needs of economic growth. 【4】Which of the following is true according to the passage? A.Technological innovation has contributed to people's wage increases. B.The government plans to delay retirement age, from which 7 million people will suffer. C.The use of robots and artificial intelligence is only beneficial to the national prosperity. D.O'Grady holds an idea that new jobs in the future must be ensured to be at least as good as today's. |
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Being a college student during a pandemic means you’re probably working from home internship with some challenges to overcome. Interns lack interacting with the staff and don’t get as much hands-on experience, which can be frustrating at times. 【1】 Set goals for yourself Before you even start your work from home internship, set goals for yourself. Think about what you would like to accomplish in your role and what you would like to take away from it. Whatever the internship, it is essential to make a list of goals, especially when you are working from home.【2】 【3】 It’s challenging but important to make connections with people you work with while serving your internship from home. Normally, this is done by being in the office every day. Fortunately this can be accomplished in a couple different ways. The first is to have consistent meetings with your tutor. 【4】 It’s admirable for a young intern, especially one who works from home, to speak up. Lastly, you can participate in any team-building exercises or social events the company puts together. Increase productivity 【5】 You’ll sit at your desk and all of a sudden remember that you have some housework to do which can decrease your productivity, leaving you working more hours and focusing less on what needs to be done. Learn to improve your productivity and make the best of your working hours so you meet deadlines for your internship. This is also a very valuable skill to learn! Ask for feedback The point of an internship is to gain experience and to better prepare yourself for finding a full-time job. Ask your tutor if they have feedback for you about your performance during your internship. Use any critical feedback to improve work performance. A.Communicate as much as possible B.Communicate with your tutor consistently C.A work from home internship is an invitation for distractions! D.This will help you to stay focused and on track while interning. E.Here are some tips to guarantee you a successful home internship. F.This will also help you become aware of what you should work on. G.Exchanging your good ideas timely with coworkers is another way. |
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“5 pm, ma’am.” One of my colleagues told me.“What? My baby can no longer wait for that! Can you please ask the personnel a _________ to make it earlier? ” My 3 month-old-baby was already very weak and _________.Three days ago, we brought him for _________ at the hospital where I _________ due to several projectile vomiting (喷射性呕吐). I knew the danger of dehydration (脱水) very well because just in our hospital we had encountered _________ patients of this case.It posed a bigger unknown _________ to my baby that needed immediate surgery.But before the doctor could _________ what would be the best approach, he ordered a CT Scan at one of the most famous and big hospital of the city _________ our own hospital did not have it yet.Everything about my baby became so _________.I knew that my baby had a __________ chance of survival.And I was afraid that my child could not wait for another few hours if no __________ would be taken. “Ma’am, we are so __________.His __________ is moved to 3pm so it would be now less than an hour to prepare.” Hearing this I was __________ but another much bigger problem than the schedule arose.I did not have the __________ needed.I did not even have any for taxi fare to the famous hospital for the CT Scan.We could do nothing but __________ it from a friend who was one of the two persons responding to my message for money.I only had few minutes left then.I asked for a vacant room and there I cried while I prayed for a miracle to provide me ways right then. Amazingly, my cellphone beeped __________.“Ms./Mr.Lucero, please claim your money remittance (汇款) through...” One after another, I received different messages __________ me to get the money they sent for my baby.I had the money then in less than an hour! Not only for the CT Scan but for our immediate needs during our whole hospital stay! I began to wonder how they knew about my son.________ there were only two who responded to that message. I was so awed at how God arranged all the __________ in our lives before preparing blessings ahead of us! It made me believe that my baby shall live! 【1】A.stage B.favor C.preference D.reference 【2】A.breathless B.aimless C.plain D.fit 【3】A.permission B.submission C.admission D.transmission 【4】A.worked B.quitted C.visited D.exposed 【5】A.various B.limited C.unexpected D.countless 【6】A.trick B.threat C.cruelty D.conflict 【7】A.figure on B.try on C.figure out D.run out 【8】A.in which B.in that C.so long as D.in case 【9】A.unworthy B.unattainable C.unlikely D.unpredictable 【10】A.slight B.good C.fair D.no 【11】A.adventure B.measures C.pressure D.procedure 【12】A.contributed B.hugged C.surrounded D.blessed 【13】A.setting B.schedule C.plan D.routine 【14】A.rescued B.released C.relieved D.recovered 【15】A.money B.account C.credit D.income 【16】A.obtain B.to borrow C.borrow D.to obtain 【17】A.temporarily B.continuously C.regularly D.casually 【18】A.convincing B.confirming C.informing D.writing 【19】A.After all B.Above all C.At all D.All in all 【20】A.resources B.guilt C.failure D.hardships |
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语法填空 The elderly people usually have three choices after 70－home-based care, seeking help from the community nursing service, or shifting to specialized nursing homes. The majority would prefer home-based care, which has been the tradition in China, as it allows them to live in the【1】(accompany) of their children and grandchildren. The government is also encouraging home-based care for the aged because it’s perhaps the only workable solution【2】the aging society problem. But the problem is【3】China’s traditional big families with three-to-four generations living under one roof is fast becoming history. Living in different places makes it difficult or impossible for their children 【4】 (take) care of them. To help the elderly, the government is sponsoring day-care centers in local communities in many cities by providing housing space and part of the funds for the centers which are operated by the local communities, 【5】the elderly can enjoy meals, chat with their peers, exercise or take a nap in the daytime. The third choice for the elderly is to shift to a specialized nursing home. Since last winter, it 【6】 (order) that every county and district have at least one government-run nursing home which supplies free accommodation and care to those who have no income and no relatives to take care of them. There are also about 42,300 nursing homes with over 4.29 million beds in China, 【7】 (run) either by local governments or individual investors. The government-run 【8】 (profit) nursing homes are high in demand because their charges are 【9】 (relative) low. The elder-care industry is new in China. But by continuing to learn from the practices of other countries and taking effective measures, we hope China can create an elder-care model of 【10】 (it) own in the near future. |
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| The class rules require equal treatment for all, ___________ (不管，不顾) of sex.（根据汉语提示单词拼写） | |
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| The scenery there is so fascinating that it is totally beyond ____________ (描述、形容). （根据汉语提示单词拼写） | |
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| They involved over 300 former ____________ (参加者、参与者) of four programs for teens that have been in existence since the 1990s. （根据汉语提示单词拼写） | |
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| Children are found ____________ (缺乏) in imagination if they are exposed to TV a lot. （根据汉语提示单词拼写） | |
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| By opening such a novel, I can leave behind all my burdens and annoyance and enter into a wonderful and ___________ (神秘的) world where I am now a new character. （根据汉语提示单词拼写） | |
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| If your parents see that you can take r____________ for what you do, they will surely give you the right to do what you want to do.（根据首字母单词拼写） | |
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| Biodiversity of species is in a f____________ state, meaning its state makes us feel afraid. (根据首字母单词拼写) | |
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| Being aware of our competitors’ s____________ and weaknesses helps us defeat them. (根据首字母单词拼写) | |
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| Why have you suddenly changed your mind? Is money the real m____________ behind the sudden change? (根据首字母单词拼写) | |
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| Having lived here for almost 10 years, I am now a____________ to eating local foods. (根据首字母单词拼写) | |
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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，使之构成篇完整的短文。 My wife and the children and I moved from our rural home in Virginia so that I could be retrained for a new career.It meant that we must leave our best friend behind, Zachary, a six-year-old black dog.This was for his good because if he continued to stay with us, he would be miserably chained up in suburban Birmingham while we were away from home every day.We all agreed that he should remain free and explore the countryside.We found friends of friends, far across the county, over a mountain, beyond the highway to help raise him.They would be glad to give him a new home.He trembled beside me as I drove him there.And I left him tearfully, watching him standing at his new house’s door, disappearing in the distance of the rear view mirror (后视镜) as I drove away from him forever. A year later, in our new home, we got a call from the people who bought our farmhouse and my wife took the phone.She was told that there was a strange black dog appearing there several days ago.The dog was right thin and his paws didn’t look so good.He just seemed sort of lost and confused.Our former neighbors down the road recognized that he was our old dog. Hanging up the phone, my wife turned to me with tears of joy and regret, saying anxiously, “It must be Zachary and he found his way home.He’s looking for us.Fred, you have to go and get him.” “Yes, I will”, I comforted my wife.The next day, driven by forces beyond reason, my daughter and I drove ten hours to our old farmhouse, near which we found our best friend.Yes, it was Zachary for sure, though thinner than we had left. （注意） 1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右； 2.续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好。 Paragraph 1: The instant I saw him, many memories crowded my mind. Paragraph 2: When I got off the car, Zachary recognized me at once and made a dash for me. |
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