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Four workshops in America These workshops are places where creative kids can design, develop, code, and construct whatever springs from their imagination. Here's the shortlist of best workshops for kids. The Crucible, Oakland, California The Crucible has regular, highly supervised(监督) classes, camps, and after-school programs for kids aged 8 to 17. They're doing something interesting. Students here will learn the details of construction, welding(焊接), pottery … glass blowing! Sector67, Madison, Wisconsin For the future scientist in your family, Sector67 goes deep with programs for kids aged 6 to 12 in programming, chemistry and electronics. A kitchen chemistry class offers lessons in how to make your own soda(汽水), another has kids building their own flashlights, and yet another has them decorating mini Christmas trees with voice-activated LED lighting. FamiLAB, Longwood, Florida It focuses more on state-of-the-art digital programs including coding fundamentals, 3D printing, and battling robots. It is just a bit outside the House of Mouse. Circuitry and welding means it's mostly for kids aged 12 and up who are comfortable with getting singed (燎) here and there. And if you're eyeing that national Maker Faire prize, this would be the place to get ready for it. Vocademy, Riverside, California When playtime is over, it's time to find a job. At Vocademy, high school students get practical training in trade skills related to construction, electronics, welding, and programming classes. Middle school students learn to make robots. 【1】What can you do at Sector67? A.Build flashlights. B.Practice 3D printing. C.Learn to blow glass. D.Improve reading ability. 【2】Which of the following is the best choice if you want to attend Maker Faire? A.Sector67. B.Vocademy. C.FamiLAB. D.The Crucible. 【3】What do the four workshops have in common? A.They offer hands-on training. B.They aim to encourage teamwork. C.They center on technological inventions. D.They are intended for high school students. |
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Probably one thing that Armenians wouldn’t forget when they sit at the table is bread. Armenians knew how to make wine and bake bread from the ancient times. Perhaps the pride of Armenian cuisine is the traditional and national bread Lavash. Lavash is a traditional Armenian thin bread. The preparation of this demands special skills and great effort. In most cases, making tools is the duty of men but preparing bread is the job of women. Generally, tondir, the most important tool, is located underground. For making Lavash, Armenians use flour, water, and salt. Firstly they make dough (面团) from flour, water and form them into balls. Then the balls are rolled into thin layers and stretched over a cushion. After preparing them with a special skill slap against the walls of the tondir. Waiting for a minute or thirty seconds, pull the already baked list from the wall. According to tradition, the preparation was a ritual (仪式) of every family. Making dough was the duty of the elder women of the family and the preparation of it started with the rising of the Sun. Firstly they made the fire, then started making it. The process was accompanied by nice conversations, songs, and jokes. Want to know what is the tastiest Armenian sandwich? Of course, it is made from Lavash, salty tasty cheese, greens and meats. In July 2014 Lavash was added to UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List as an expression of Armenian culture. Besides the cuisine, Lavash has a ritual role in weddings. When the couple comes to the groom’s house, his mother puts a list of Lavash on the shoulders of newly married couples as a sign of prosperity (繁荣). Though the pride of the Armenian cuisine has a rich history and ancient origin, it still remains the top symbol of national dishes. 【1】What can we learn about Lavash? A.It is baked by men. B.It is in the shape of a ball. C.It should be stored underground. D.It requires complex preparation. 【2】How is Paragraph 3 mainly developed? A.By making comparisons B.By describing a process. C.By explaining causes. D.By giving an example. 【3】How do Armenians feel when they are making Lavash? A.Lucky. B.Confident. C.Pleased. D.Calm. 【4】What is the best title of the text? A.The origin of Lavash B.The making of Lavash C.Lavash-the king of the Armenian bread D.Lavash-first experience with the Armenian cuisine |
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David Attenborough's Dynasties takes viewers to Antarctica to follow the emperor penguin. Why are there penguins in Antarctica and not the Arctic? The simple answer is that there are too many predators(食肉动物) in the Arctic. Animals who call the Arctic their home include the polar bear, arctic fox, grey wolf, etc. There are not many animals that could kill penguins in the Antarctic, which has allowed the species to survive there. Different types of penguins can be found in Argentina, Australia, Chile, New Zealand, and South Africa. The only species of penguin that lives north of the equator is the Galapagos Penguin. Penguins have lived in the South Pole for thousands of years but once actually lived in the Arctic. According to Aurora Expeditions: "During the 19th century, several research groups tried to introduce penguins into the Arctic environment. However, because of the predators, the penguins couldn’t protect the eggs in their nest and the entire population died out after a couple of years.” A now extinct flightless bird called the great auk was the only modern species in the genus (属) Pinguinus and its natural habitat was the North Pole. Although not closely related to penguins, the great auk shared many similarities such as a physical resemblance and being flightless. The species became extinct in the middle of the 19th century due to predation by polar bears and they were also prized by hunters for their feathers and eggs. The documentary was filmed at Atka Bay in Antarctica. 11, 000 birds gather on the newly frozen sea ice in Atka Bay every year to face the Antarctic winter. Director Miles Barton said: "I think the film will be a surprise. I don't think anyone has shown just what a huge struggle it is for emperor penguins to bring up their chicks in what must be the worst condition on earth.” 【1】What can we learn about penguins? A.They are nearly extinct in the Arctic. B.They have no enemies in the Antarctic. C.Some of them live in the hottest part of the earth D.Many of them can easily adapt to climate change. 【2】What's one reason for the extinction of the great auk according to the text? A.Hunting. B.Lack of food. C.Climate change. D.Losing their natural habitat. 【3】What can be inferred from Miles Barton's words? A.Atka Bay is the perfect habitat for emperor penguins. B.Emperor penguins are more aggressive than other penguins. C.The film focuses on the efforts to protect emperor penguins. D.It is a challenge for emperor penguins to survive in the Antarctic. 【4】What does the text mainly talk about? A.The protection of the Antarctic. B.How a film about penguins is created C.Why there are no penguins in the Arctic. D.The introduction of different kinds of penguins. |
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It's now time to get dressed for the Central Missouri Renaissance Festival 10 a. m. to 6 p.m., October 19-20, in Kingdom City. The festival is in its 15th year and its footprint at its location at 4274 County Road 220 has grown in the past six years, said Kevin Briscoe, festival casting director and board of directors member. "When I first started at the fair years ago it was just tiny,” Briscoe said. “The acts were more localized and now we see some nationally recognized acts, and we have probably three times the size of the original grounds. We're starting to see permanent shopping structures. It has been unbelievable.” The fair has around 60 shops and craftspeople(匠人) making products from medieval(中世纪的) renaissance and other time periods, said Briscoe. It gives people a chance to experience life from these periods. There are also musical acts, comedy acts, magicians, food trucks and stands. The festival also takes food donations,which are then given out to area food kitchens. A board of seven directors work year-in-year-out to prepare for the three festival weekends, one in April, May and October. The final weekend in October is the big weekend. "We volunteer, we go out and cut grass, we build, and we do all of the work out there because we are a nonprofit fair, so everything we do is done through volunteers and it works," Briscoe said. People can expect a lot of fun, laughter, music entertainment, shopping, good food and drinks. "We try to offer something for everybody. We have a fairyland for all the kids. We want you to be entertained." he said. Briscoe lives and breathes renaissance festivals. If there is such a fair happening somewhere and it's his weekend off from work, he's likely going there. "I go to St. Louis Renaissance Festival on my weekends off, when I'm not in Kansas City Renaissance Festival working at its fair and just go hang out, " he said. "That's how much I love what I'm doing.” 【1】What did Briscoe say about the fair in Paragraph 3? A.It faces challenges. B.It needs more support. C.It should be made local. D.It has developed quickly. 【2】What is special about the fair? A.It provides visitors with free food. B.It is based on volunteers' efforts. C.It lasts for the whole of October. D.It is held mainly for children. 【3】What can we learn about Briscoe from the last paragraph? A.He is very confident about the fair. B.He has little time to work at the fair. C.He is enthusiastic about renaissance festivals. D.He works for two renaissance fairs in St. Louis 【4】Who most probably wrote the text? A.A fair manager. B.A news reporter. C.A casting director. D.A skilled craftsman. |
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What makes sports fun? What makes organized sports fun for kids? A group at George Washington University (GW), led by Professor Amanda J. Visek, has been studying this question. The research is important because lots of kids give up playing sports around age 13 or 14. The reason kids quit? 【1】 So if the group can figure out what makes sports fun, maybe more kids will play longer and develop better lifelong exercise habits. First, the group brainstormed 81 things called "fun determinants" that can make sports fun. Then they asked the players aged 8 to 18 to assess how important each thing was to their enjoyment of playing organized sports. 【2】 The players ranked(排名) “winning” as only the 40th most important fun determinant. Unexpectedly, they ranked "trying your best," "exercising and being active" and “getting along with your teammates" in the top 10 most important fun determinants. 【3】 They also compared younger athletes with older athletes as well as recreational athletes and kids who play on travel teams. The recent study revealed (揭露) more surprises. Some people think girls like sports because they want to be with their friends, while boys like to compete. 【4】 It's true boys placed slightly more importance on "improving athletic skills to play at the next level," but for the most part, the study found male and female athletes’ answers were very close. 【5】 Although there were some differences between the groups -younger players, for example, like "playing different positions" more than older players-the groups shared lots of the same attitudes toward what makes sports fun. A.The result was surprising B.They say sports aren't fun anymore. C.Boys and girls react differently toward sports. D.Different groups have different opinions on fun determinants. E.The group compared males' and females' attitudes on what makes sports fun. F.The study, however, showed girls' and boys’ attitudes were more alike than different. G.The same was true for younger and older players as well as recreational and travel athletes. |
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Does the fear of public speaking bring you to your knees? You're not ______. "I can't wait to ______ this stage,” you say to yourself. "I just want to run and hide. This is not going ______." That is exactly what those with a fear of public speaking are ______. This fear of public speaking is a type of social anxiety disorder. People with social anxiety disorder in general find ______ a social situation to be a matter of great concern. They ______ that actions or behaviors associated with their ______ will be negatively(负面地) evaluated by others, leading them to feel ______. This worry often causes them to ______ social situations. This fear is more ______ than sweaty hands and a tied tongue. The Anxiety and Depression Association of America ______, "People with social anxiety disorder are also at increased risk of ______ major depressive disorders." The disorders often start in ______ people-a shy child who won't take part in class even though he ______ the answers, or is ______ on play dates-and grow as the child becomes an adult. How to ______ such fear? Start with ______things. Instead of being keynote ______, you can begin with giving a talk in front of one other person. And then gradually turn the heat up in terms of making the situation more anxiety-provoking (引起焦虑的). Medication(药物治疗) is a(n) ______, too. But the first step may simply be practicing a speech in front of a mirror, or alone in a(n) ______ room. Also, learn to slow down and breathe. And buy into the idea that your life will be better if you overcome your fear. 【1】A.alone B.lucky C.sure D.ready 【2】A.light up B.focus on C.get off D.return to 【3】A.suddenly B.smoothly C.directly D.secretly 【4】A.thinking B.preparing C.remembering D.refusing 【5】A.looking into B.watching over C.contributing to D.dealing with 【6】A.advise B.worry C.forget D.promise 【7】A.pride B.doubt C.honesty D.anxiety 【8】A.confused B.impatient C.embarrassed D.responsible 【9】A.avoid B.imagine C.analyze D.change 【10】A.common B.serious C.amusing D.disappointing 【11】A.warns B.persuades C.wonders D.requests 【12】A.treating B.improving C.developing D.preventing 【13】A.wealthy B.famous C.native D.young 【14】A.accepts B.believes C.chooses D.knows 【15】A.dependent B.afraid C.available D.bored 【16】A.admit B.share C.overcome D.understand 【17】A.small B.similar C.crazy D.different 【18】A.editor B.listener C.speaker D.actor 【19】A.evidence B.excuse C.purpose D.possibility 【20】A.clean B.empty C.open D.large |
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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。 Petrarch or Francesco Petrarca, 【1】 lived in Renaissance Italy, was an Italian scholar, poet and humanist. He is 【2】 (common) considered as one of the finest minds of his time and is often called the "Father of Humanism". Petrarch was born in 1304 in the city of Arezzo in Italy. Petrarch's father followed in the profession of law and it was at his insistence that Petrarch studied law. However, his interest was in Latin literature and he wanted 【3】 (become) a writer. He considered the time he spent 【4】(study) law as wasted. In1340, Petrarch wrote his epic poem, Africa. It became 【5】 popular that Petrarch became in 1341, the first poet laureate(桂冠诗人). In1345, he discovered letters 【6】 (write)by Roman philosopher, Cicero. His 【7】(discover) of these letters is often considered as the initiation of the 14th century renaissance. Petrarch is best known 【8】 his Italian poetry. Petrarch and Giovanni Boccaccio's works are considered the foundation(基础) of the modern Italian language. During the later years of his life, Petrarch travelled through northern Italy. When he lived in Venice, he 【9】 (give) a house by the city council and in return he promised to donate all his 【10】 (book) to the public library. Petrarch breathed his last breath in 1374. |
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短文中共有10处错误，错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号(∧)，并在此符号下面写出该加的词；删除：把多余的词用斜线(\)划掉；修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词的下面写出修改后的词。 注意：1、每处错误及其修改均仅限一词； 2、只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。 Some student have always been very efficient(效率高的) at schoolwork, among which, Li Lin, monitor of our class, is an example. When asking why he was always so productive, Li responded that this was some good habits that benefited him greatly and helped him to be effective. Because he believes that efficiency depends on good organization, so he has strictly followed plans. Beside, he makes full use his time. He listens attentive and takes notes in class. After class, he not only finish his homework but also makes sure that he has reviewed that he learned timely. From Li we can learn that a student's good performance is closely connected with his good habits. |
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假定你是李华，你的英国朋友 Peter发来邮件，提到他们学校将开展与中国文化有关的兴趣活动，目前有中国国画和中华烹饪两门课程，但是他无法决定学习哪门课程，希望能听听你的建议。请你用英语给他回一封邮件，内容包括: 1.推荐一门课程 2.说明理由。 注意:1.词数100左右； 2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 |
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