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I was about 30 years old and was working as a firefighter in the South Bronx’s Engine Co.82. It was a restful Sunday and between alarms I rushed to the office to read a copy of the New York Times. I read an article on the Book Review section which openly stated what I took to be a calumny (徘镑）-that William Butler Yeats had gone beyond his Irishness and was forever to be known as a universal poet. As I read it, my blood began to boil. I grabbed a piece of paper and wrote out a letter of anger to the editor. Yeats had lived his life and written his poetry through the very essence of his Irish sensibility. It was offensive to think Irishness was something to be transcended (超越）. I don’t know why I felt it my duty to safeguard the reputation of the world’s greatest poet. I just knew that I had to write that letter. After my letter got published, I received a letter from The New Yorker asking for an interview. When my article Fireman Smith appeared in that magazine, the editor of a large publishing firm called me, asking if I was interested in writing a book about my life. I had little confidence to write a whole book, though the subject was worthy. I wrote Report From Engine Co.82 in six months, and it sold really well. In the years that followed, I wrote three more best-sellers. Being a writer had been far from my expectations. How had it happened? I often found myself thinking about it, and my thoughts always came back to that letter to the New York Times. For me, the writing was a natural consequence of the passion I felt and the subjects represented the great values burning within me as I wrote. Your education and your experience will guide you toward making a right decision, but your passion will enable you to make a difference in whatever you do. That’s what I learned the day I stood up for Ireland’s greatest poet. 【1】What does the underlined sentence in paragraph 1 imply? A.I felt awkward when I read the article. B.I felt angry at the statement in the article. C.I became excited when I read about Yeats. D.I was very proud of Yeats being a universal author. 【2】Why did the author write to the New York Times? A.To present his love for literature. B.To spread Irish culture to the world. C.To protect the reputation of an Irish poet. D.To express his expectation of being a writer. 【3】According to the author,what is the key to his success in writing? A.His skills in arguing. B.His educational background. C.His passion for writing. D.His experience as a firefighter. 【4】What’s the best title of the passage? A.My Journey to Be a Writer. B.A Letter that Changed My Life. C.How to Become a Great Author. D.My Defense of Ireland’s Greatest Poet. |
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"The music will not vanish," said Zhang Yadong，a famous Chinese music producer, in an interview with CGTN，expressing his strong belief in the power of today’s young musicians. China’s new popular variety show "The Big Band，"debuted (首演）in May, is bringing some incredibly talented Chinese rock bands into the mainstream. As one of the judges, or "Super Fans"， Zhang has grabbed the spotlight for his professional remarks on the show. Zhang, who started his career as a music producer in the early 1990s, has composed, recorded and produced several hit songs and albums for notable Chinese singers and bands. Although Zhang admitted the importance of having a unique style and innovative (创新的）music， he emphasized the necessity of hard work. He said he respects talent，but he doesn’t think it is reliable. "Music is my profession，which cannot just rely on talent,"he said, "I have to work hard to keep myself sharp all the time." According to a 2018 report by the Communication University of China, nearly 30 percent of Chinese musicians earn nothing from their music and 70 percent have to find part-time jobs. "The cost is quite high for today’s music producers, who need the support of expensive equipment," said Zhang. "It is convenient for users to download unauthorized content，but musicians may lose their motivation to create new content because their efforts seem to have gone in vain. Luckily, music copyrights have been strengthened as numerous policies to crack down on (打击）pirated music on the Internet have come into effect." Zhang agrees that these measures are helpful, and that record companies should not sign unequal contracts with musicians by taking advantage of their desire to be famous. Decades have passed since Zhang came to Beijing to pursue his dream. Chinese popular music, meanwhile，has continued to transform and develop. Zhang said today’s young musicians are more stressed due to fiercer competition. However, he thinks they are hopeful and should not be underestimated. "I believe the changes are from quantity to quality," said Zhang. "I hope more people can write songs and fall in love with music." For more: click here. 【1】What’s the meaning of the underlined word “vanish” in paragraph 1? A.disappear. B.boom. C.survive. D.exist. 【2】According to Zhang, today’s young musicians can be described as ______________. A.talented but pessimistic B.stressed and negative C.passionate but unsociable D.promising and hopeful 【3】Where can we find this article? A.On a poster. B.In a magazine. C.On the Internet. D.In a traveling guide. |
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Social media brings endless concerns for parents, with worries that it weakens their children’s confidence and attention spans. But others counter that it could also be broadening their horizons. The latest round of worry was sparked by a study of the impact of social media use on 8-12-year-olds published by Anne Longfield, Children’s Commissioner for England. The report focused on 132 children, who described pressures from constant contact, online comments that weaken their self-esteem, and the need to shape offline activities to make them shareable. “You see your friends going ice skating, partying or talking about how much revision they have done, and it can make you feel inadequate,” says ”Bea, a junior school student from Bristol, UK. “It’s just so hard to get away from.” Children have to take risks on their journeys to adulthood, and desires to fit in and be popular existed before Mark Zuckerberg came along with Facebook. However, in previous generations these pressures came largely from people they knew, and they mostly stayed outside the home. Now the pressures could come from any one of the nearly 3 billion people online, and follow them from school to home, and can even continue through the night. The pressures do get on parents’ nerves, among which the utmost concern is how their children can be protected from harm, given that social media is a necessary way of interaction for many young people. According to Longfield’s study, children should be taught about online safety from an early age, better before secondary school. There is growing evidence that efforts need to be extended to provide earlier guidance on less extreme but more common risks,1nclud1ng over-sharing, low self-esteem, addiction and insomnia. The evidence suggests she is right. However, approaches that focus merely on the potential negatives are unlikely to work. “My school has tried to do a lot, but it often involves trying to drill into us how bad social media can he,” says Bea. “People of my age really like social media, so I think a better approach would be if they said ‘Although it is good, here are some negatives’.” 【1】According to the passage, parents’ latest concern for children is _________ . A.their addiction to social media B.possible harm brought by social media C.negative comments from online friends D.social media’s damage to their concentration 【2】We can learn from Paragraph 3 that __________. A.Facebook gives children the chance to fit in B.children used to face more dangers than today C.parents give their children much pressure at home D.children’s pressures may come from strangers nowadays 【3】We can infer from Bea’s words that __________. A.teenagers believe social media has no negatives B.the approaches adopted by the school are effective C.adults overemphasize the bad effects of social media D.it is easy for teenagers to get addicted to social media |
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If your roommate snores in a way that is preventing you from getting your much-needed zzz’s every night, you’ll need to address the situation as soon as possible. Doing so wisely, however, is likely to increase your chances of finding a workable solution that everyone is happy with. 1. First and Foremost, Mention It to Your Roommate If your roommate snores a lot, you’ll have to bring it up if you’re ever going to move toward a solution. 【1】 Avoid angry accusations like “You snore so much!” or “Why are you snoring like that all the time?” 2. Remember That Snoring Can Indicate Some Other Issues Don’t just view snoring as a bad habit; it can be a medical issue for some people, too. The multiple causes of snoring should help you keep in mind that this isn’t something that can just be fixed, like a dirty roommate or one who takes your stuff all of the time. 【2】 3. Find Some Temporary Fixes As you and your roommate work to find long-term solutions to the snoring problem, look into some short-term fixes first. Can you get earplugs? 【3】 Rearrange the beds of your room so they aren’t so close? Perhaps you can ask your roommate to avoid alcohol before bed, or look into getting and using a white noise machine. 4. Look into Long-term Fixes Your roommate might just need to change some sleeping habits; similarly, they might also have some serious medical concerns that-aren’t going to be fixed quite so easily. 【4】 Know that it’s perfectly okay for one of those fixes to be finding another roommate. Sleep is important—for both of you. 5. Keep Things Pleasant and Friendly 【5】 Would you want someone, for example, taking video of your snoring and posting it online somewhere? Definitely not. Your roommate’s snoring isn’t an intentional act designed to make your life horrible. Consequently, aim for understanding and patience as you both work to find a solution. A.For example, you’ve been told you snore a bit. B.If that is the case, turn to some long-term fixes. C.How you bring the topic up, however, matters a lot. D.Ask your roommate to try to sleep on the other side? E.It doesn’t have to mean anyone is doing anything wrong. F.Consider how you’d want to be treated if you were in your roommate’s shoes. G.Be patient and considerate as your roommate looks into what’s causing the snoring. |
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“If mum finds out that I’m going to the beach, I’ll be in great ______.” I said to myself softly. I crept slowly down the stairs and tried to walk ______ into the kitchen. As I was walking towards the back door, mum asked，“Where are you going?” I answered，“I’m going to the garden to play.” After I got out of the kitchen, I breathed a sigh of ______. I climbed over the fence, jumped onto the muddy field and started ______ towards the bus-stop at top speed. After half an hour, I was at the ______ scanning the crowd for my friends, Jimmy and Bobby. After a while, I ______ them near a coconut tree and we began to play volleyball happily. Suddenly, Bobby ______ the ball too hard and the ball fell into the sea. The ______ came in and carried the ball further and further away from the shore. I wanted to ______ my swimming skills so I decided to get the ball for them. I ______ the water and started swimming. Ten minutes later, I became ______ but when I saw that the ball was only a few feet away from me, I put in an extra burst of speed. However, just as I was going to grab the ball, a very strong current ______ the ball further away from me. At that moment，a string of ______ tangled (缠绕）up with my feet and I could not swim properly. I struggled to keep ______ but it was no use. “If I had listened to mum and dad，this would never have happened,” I thought silently. Finally, after ______ for a minute or two, I had no more energy and got pulled underwater. I pulled the weed hard which finally ______. I swam back to the surface, gasping for breath. I was exhausted but I shouted for help. By the time, a lifeguard who was holding a life buoy (救生圈) reached me，I had already felt ______. When I woke up, I was in an empty room lying on a bed. It was not until a doctor came into the room that I realized I was in a hospital. After a few minutes, my parents with half ______ and half worried faces walked in. My parents scolded me for ______ out of the house but were also glad that I was not seriously injured. I will never forget that ______ experience. Neither will I ever want to show off again. 【1】A.surprise B.danger C.curiosity D.trouble 【2】A.formally B.casually C.excitedly D.seriously 【3】A.relief B.risk C.failure D.joy 【4】A.jogging B.jumping C.walking D.running 【5】A.sea B.surface C.beach D.forest 【6】A.spotted B.collected C.skimmed D.watched 【7】A.defeated B.hit C.attacked D.caught 【8】A.buoy B.boat C.tide D.net 【9】A.show off B.pick off C.put off D.turn off 【10】A.chased for B.joined in C.dived into D.floated on 【11】A.excited B.disappointed C.hopeful D.tired 【12】A.flowed B.swept C.held D.dragged 【13】A.rope B.fish C.weed D.current 【14】A.awake B.active C.afloat D.accessible 【15】A.struggling B.kicking C.pulling D.waving 【16】A.connected B.tightened C.fastened D.broke 【17】A.dead B.safe C.calm D.faint 【18】A.anxious B.angry C.depressed D.upset 【19】A.creeping B.climbing C.stepping D.leaving 【20】A.amazing B.terrifying C.rewarding D.frustrating |
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阅读下面材料，在空白处填人适当的内容(1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。 The China International Search and Rescue Team (CISAR) was formed in 2001 and is now made up 【1】 several hundred rescue workers and about 20 sniffer dogs. The team brings help and hope to those whose lives are 【2】 (terrible) changed by a storm, flood, earthquake, or any other natural disaster. After long and 【3】 (care) training, the team went on its first international rescue missions in 2003. It was the first time that Chinese team 【4】 (work) outside China, and the team won high praise for their bravery and skill. Since then, the CISAR has completed many missions. The list of people to whom help has been given is long. The team treated more than 3,000 people 【5】 were injured in the 2006 earthquake in Indonesia，helped 2，500 wounded people after 【6】 earthquake that hit Haiti in 2010，and spent several months 【7】 (give) aid to over 25,000 victims of the 2010 floods in Pakistan. Rescue workers are trained to be strong in both body and mind. It takes a lot of love and courage 【8】 (risk) one’s own life to save someone else’s. The 【9】 (member) of the CISAR have plenty of both and are always ready to go wherever help 【10】 (need). |
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假定你是李华，2022年北京冬奥会组委会正在招募全球志愿者，你打算申请参加。请你用英文给组 委会写一封邮件，内容包括： 1. 个人优势； 2. 应聘目的； 3. 希望获准。 注意：1. 词数80左右； 2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 |
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阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。 The Belfast of my youth was not the coastal tourist village that it is today. At the time, Belfast was still a blue-collar town. Before the supermarket existed, Cottle’s，a food market where my dad worked, was the only place where my mother could do her once-a-week shopping. Because we lived a few miles from Belfast, we'd usually combine the grocery trip with a visit to see my grandmother. On one particular shopping day at Cottle’s，I stood behind my mother as she was unloading the grocery cart and checking her items out at the register. The candy displays on either side of me were full of Life Savers, Clark Bars, Tootsie Rolls, Sugar Babies —you name it! “Can I get some candy?” I asked. My mother rarely veered (转向）from her list so I wasn’t surprised with her response. "No. " This much I knew for certain. "No" always meant "No". There was no sense in me asking a second time. But I really，really wanted that candy! I reached for a Sugar Baby package. My mother didn’t notice. So I figured she probably wouldn’t notice if I ever so secretly put them into my pocket. We continued checking out and walked with the bag boy to the car where he loaded the bags into the car's trunk. No one noticed my action一no one! I did it! Wow! My very first shoplifting experience! A five-finger discount!(顺手牵“糖”）How exciting! How easy! How rewarding! Got my candy and didn’t need one penny to get it! I sat in the back seat as my mother drove to where my grandmother lived. Slowly, so as not to make any unnecessary noise, I opened my prize and carefully slipped a Sugar Baby into my mouth. No one piece of candy ever tasted so good! When we pulled into my grandmother’ driveway, I knew I was in the clear. Miles and minutes separated me from Cottle’s. As I prepared to open my car door, I confidently slipped a few more Sugar Babies into my mouth. 注意： 1. 所续写短文的词数应为150左右； 2. 至少使用5个短文中标有下划线的关键词语； 3. 续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好； 4. 续与完成后，请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。 Paragraph 1 ： “Keith，what have you got in your mouth?” _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2 ： My mother pulled into Cottle’s parking lot，cast one more glare my way，and marched me into the store. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
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