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It’s school holiday time which means great movies on the big screen. Not sure which movie to see? Don’t be worried. Our guide will help you sort out the best films for your age group. Abominable (88min) When teenager (Yi) finds a Yeti (野人) on the roof of her building in Shanghai, she and her friends set off to reunite the Yeti with his family at the highest point on Earth. Preschoolers and primary schoolers will fall for the loveable lead character of the Yeti. The pictures are beautiful, and the film is unrushed. Best suits: Kids aged up to 12. Toy Story 4 (97min) When a new toy called Porky joins Woody and the gang, a road trip alongside old and new friends shows how big the world can be for a toy. The big screen is the right way to see it, and the storyline makes this film stand up to a second and third look. Another modern classic from Pixar Studios. Best suits: All ages. Ride Like a Girl (98min) The true story of how Australian jockey Michelle Payne overcame injury and difficulty to become the first woman to become the winner of the Melbourne Cup. Younger people will enjoy the first half of the movie, which focuses on Michelle Payne’s early days growing up in racing-mad house with large family. However, the second half is just so-so. Still worth a look. Best suits: Kids aged 9 through to teenage years. Ugly Dolls (86min) The film is about what it means to be different, try to be loved, and end up discovering who you truly are is what matters most. Disappointing film compared to some of the other great cartoon movies going around, but younger kids will still enjoy it. Best suits: Children aged 8 and under. 【1】Whom does the film Abominable suit best? A.A 4-year-old kid. B.A 10-year-old pupil. C.A 14-year-old teenager. D.An 18-year-old adult. 【2】What does the author think of Toy Story 4? A.It has nothing new. B.It aims at young kids. C.It deserves seeing more than once. D.It is the best of its series. 【3】What is Ugly Dolls about? A.How to love people. B.How to make friends. C.How to become different. D.How to accept oneself. |
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Children are excited to find brightly wrapped(包装的) presents under the tree on Christmas morning. They can’t wait to open the wrapping and get the toys that were on their wish lists, such as toy cars. But after the excitement wears off, those toys are usually left to the corner of the toy box and the kids are searching for something else to do. But it doesn’t have to be that way. A study from the University of Toronto found that giving your child experiences as a gift, instead of toys, improves your child’s intelligence and makes stronger parent-child bonds. “Often the focus is only on whether someone likes a gift rather than focusing on a fundamental purpose of gift giving. Knowing that will foster(培养) relationships between the giver and the receiver,”said lead researcher Cindy Chan. Chan suggested that when you are buying a holiday gift or birthday gift, you should buy something that kids can experience with you. This can be movie or concert tickets, a CD from a performance you already saw to keep the memory alive. For example, for kids, a trip to a museum, going ice-skating or a book that the family can read together over and over again are valuable gifts. It is found that giving your kids too many toys can be counterproductive(适得其反) and make kids at a loss.The best way to make kids happy is to spend time together. So, if you want happy and intelligent kids, spending time with them and making memories are the best gifts you can give them. That’s not to say that there shouldn’t be any toys but change the focus from getting things to making lasting memories. 【1】How do children usually deal with toys after the excitement disappears? A.They put them aside. B.They give them to their friends C.They add them to the wish lists. D.They throw them into the rubbish bin. 【2】What should people focus on when buying gifts according to Cindy Chan? A.The advantage of giving toys. B.The purpose of giving gifts. C.The excitement caused by toys. D.The gift receiver’s hobby. 【3】What did Cindy Chan advise parents to do in Paragraph 3? A.Do something together with kids. B.Give kids well-wrapped presents. C.Buy kids as many toys as possible D.Encourage kids to do sport in school. 【4】What is the best title for the text? A.A lesson from kids at Christmas B.The pleasure of giving and receiving C.Valuable gifts:popular among kids D.Move over, toys and make room for memories |
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In the land of the Sagas, it isn’t Christmas if there isn’t a flood of books under the tree- literally. The Jolabokaflod, or Christmas Book Flood, is a much-loved tradition that has been celebrated in Iceland since 1945. It’s a bit like Britain’s Super Thursday, when hundreds of hardbacks hit the shelves on the first Thursday of October, but much bigger: Two-thirds of books in Iceland are published in November and December. Hundreds of new titles go on sale in bookshops and supermarkets at reduced prices, a Yuletided(圣诞季) custom that has also become vital for the publishing industry’s survival. On Christmas Eve, Icelanders traditionally exchange books and spend the evening reading books-perhaps curling up by the fireside with the latest crime novel by Arnaldur Indridason. Almost seven out of 10 Icelanders buy at least one book as a Christmas gift, according to the Icelandic Publishers Association. “Literature is very important in Iceland and it is, I guess, the art form that is something the whole public can relate to,” said Sigrun Hrolfsdottir, an artist and mother of two children. Her daughter and son have already picked the books they want out of the Bokatidindi, an 80-page catalog of novels, poetry and children’s books distributed free to all households. Iceland’s literary tradition was born about 900 years ago with the Icelandic Sagas, widely seen as a gem in world literature and still studied in school by Icelandic children today. The Jolabokaflod started during World War II, when paper was one of the few things not rationed in Iceland. Because of this, Icelanders gave books as gifts while other commodities in short supply, turning them into a country of bookaholics to this day, according to jolabokafiod.org. In fact, a 2013 study conducted at Bifrost University found that 50 percent of Icelanders read more than eight books a year and 93 percent read at least one. 【1】How do Icelandic people celebrate Christmas each year? A.Giving books as gifts and reading. B.Purchasing smaller gifts for children. C.Holding large family parties on Christmas Eve. D.Composing stories for family members. 【2】Why does the author give the example of Sigrun Hrolfsdotti? A.To advertise Christmas Book Flood. B.To tell us how clever her two children are. C.To publicize the grand Christmas occasion in Iceland. D.To show the importance of reading in Icelandic culture. 【3】What does the underlined word“gem”in the last paragraph most probably mean? A.A fine tradition. B.The best work. C.A great event. D.An important subject. 【4】What does the last paragraph mainly talk about? A.The history of Iceland. B.The origin of the Jolabokaflod. C.The activities on Christmas Eve. D.The impact of the Jolabokaflod. |
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Did you know that a drop of your blood can predict disease you may develop in the future? This is possible through genetic testing. The most common type of genetic testing is called “newborn screening”, which is done to find treatable genetic disorders in newborn babies. In many countries, babies are screened in the hospital shortly after they are born. Although it is unusual to find that a baby has a genetic disorder, those that do have a disorder start receiving treatment right away. Another type of genetic testing is called “predictive gene testing”. This is used to predict an adult’s risk of developing certain diseases later in life. There are many obvious advantages. A negative test can help people feel really relaxed. Jen Thomson, who recently underwent predictive gene testing for lung cancer, explains, “So many people in my family died of lung cancer, which has made me really worried. When the test came back negative, I felt as if someone had lifted a large weight off my shoulders.” There are also some controversial downsides to genetic testing. Alzheimer's disease runs in An Lee's family. Ann has decided to get genetic testing to see if she is likely to develop it. However, her husband Bao is not happy about her decision. Bao explains, “If the result is positive ,how will it help to know that she will probably develop the disease? If I had the Alzheimer's gene, I wouldn't want to know.” Another problem is that even if someone tests positively for a disease, it doesn't mean that they will surely develop the disease. So a person could spend years worrying about something that will never happen. 【1】According to the passage, newborn screening is done ________. A.to see if a baby is healthy B.to predict the baby’s growth C.to treat any disorder in the baby D.to find out the baby's gene order 【2】What was the problem with Jen Thomson? A.She had developed lung cancer. B.Something was wrong with her shoulders. C.She was afraid of developing lung cancer. D.All her family members died of lung cancer. 【3】Which word can best describe Bao's feeling ? A.Satisfied. B.Doubtful. C.Uncaring. D.Happy. 【4】What is the purpose of this text? A.To give a description of Alzheimer's disease. B.To encourage people to take genetic testing. C.To tell people something about genetic testing. D.To point out the problems of genetic testing. |
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How to Welcome Change in Your Life Do you embrace (欣然接受) the road you are now on or resist and avoid change at all costs when a recent event has shaken you greatly? 【1】 Don’t react. What do we do when we don’t know what to do? First, stop, take a deep breath and don’t do anything. 【2】 It is having faith and trusting what you do know in the unknown. Reflect on the past. Another activity is to recall times in your life when you were faced with an unknown. Then, think about how you handled the situation. 【3】 Use your past experiences to bring you strength, and to remind you what you are capable of. Make conscious decisions. 【4】 However, more possibilities open up when we are at peace. Go over you list of what ifs and make a more balanced list of the best and worst situations possible. Then talk to loved ones about what you would do in each situation and the choices you do have. 【5】 We often see fears as our greatest enemy, yet they provide us with an enormous opportunity for self-growth. What if we were to see them as friends who want to help us become a better person? Let your fears help you instead of hurting you. Then, write down what comes to you. You may be surprised by the answers. A.Don’t panic. B.Befriend your fears. C.When we are fearful, our options seem limited. D.Then try to feel at ease with the state of “not knowing”. E.Learning from past failures helps you make better decisions. F.Remembering these incidents will remind you that you’ve gone through difficult situations. G.Here are things you can do in the midst of uncertainty to choose differently to change the track of your life. |
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An act of kindness doesn't have to be a grand gesture. Even those small acts of kindness can make a difference in someone's day. That was just the case for Amie Mickey when she _________ a bumper sticker (车尾贴) on her car reading: You Matter. Amie started to do this several years ago. At first, she wondered if people would_________it. However, much to her surprise, she began seeing a flood of _________ every time she hit the road. More often than not, people _________slowly near her car would roll down their windows, raising their_________, waving and smiling. Sometimes, she even found some sticky notes left on her windshield saying things like “You _________too! “Once while she was driving down the highway, she became_________ when a man driving a sports car at a high speed pulled his car alongside suddenly, waving and mouthing, “You matter!” Though it took her some time to recover from the_________, she still felt happy. Last year, someone _________ her car while she was waiting for her friend in the car by the roadside, saying to her, “It is a(an) ____________sticker. I’ve seen various stickers before, but none of them have touched me as your sticker has done. “The two small words on the sticker seem simple enough, but they really struck a chord with many complete strangers who____________to catch sight of the sticker. Stories like Amie's really____________the rest of us. Sometimes a kind word or gesture may lift our____________ and it doesn't cost a thing except for a little extra thought. Maybe it means offering a friend a hug, praising the children when their children ____________well in school, helping someone out or volunteering at nursing homes. Acts of kindness are waiting everywhere. Small as they seem, they can make a ____________ impact on the world, and help form general goodness. 【1】A.tore up B.picked up C.fixed up D.put up 【2】A.watch B.overlook C.notice D.ignore 【3】A.attention B.confusion C.strangers D.passers-by 【4】A.running B.driving C.walking D.riding 【5】A.voices B.hats C.shoulders D.thumbs 【6】A.count B.share C.value D.matter 【7】A.frightened B.discouraged C.embarrassed D.disappointed 【8】A.parking B.speed C.incident D.event 【9】A.approached B.blocked C.repaired D.cleaned 【10】A.important B.special C.typical D.skeptical 【11】A.happened B.occurred C.managed D.offered 【12】A.shock B.inspire C.delight D.satisfy 【13】A.feelings B.thoughts C.spirits D.minds 【14】A.work B.exercise C.conduct D.behave 【15】A.reliable B.subjective C.positive D.brief |
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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. I was honored to be invited by Nadim to his sister's wedding in India. The wedding ceremony took place in a brightly 【1】 (decorate) hotel room. There were hundreds of guests, all 【2】 (dress) up in formal, colourful clothes. A few traditional customs made a deep 【3】 (impress) on me. One was the bridegroom's entrance on a beautiful white horse. Another was the part 【4】 Nadira’s father proudly led his daughter through rows of seats to her husband. The Rio Carnival was very impressive, too. 【5】 (experience) the spirit of the Rio Carnival for myself I went to a street party. I could see a group of around 20 Brazilian dancers and a band in fancy costumes 【6】 (stand) in the street. Some of them carried flags, 【7】 blew in the wind. Then there was an 【8】 (explode) of bright colours and lively music, and the group jumped into action. The band started playing an energetic samba beat, the dancers twisted and turned, and the crowd began to cheer, clap and sing. I was so caught up in the party fever 【9】 I hardly noticed five hours fly by! 【10】 an amazing first day in Rio! |
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| Last summer holiday, I went back to my hometown, only to find the neighbours and the house that I used to be f__________ with were gone.（根据首字母单词拼写） | |
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| To my delight, I was chosen from hundreds of applicants to be a__________ into the face-to-face interview of Alibaba Group. （根据首字母单词拼写） | |
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| In the coal mine disaster, most of the miners were killed, but John was able to have a n__________ escape. (根据首字母单词拼写) | |
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| The three young men jumped into the river to save the drowning boy d__________ the fact that none of them could swim. （根据首字母单词拼写） | |
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| A__________ to the gift was a note on which he expressed his appreciation for our reception during his stay here. （根据首字母单词拼写） | |
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| The director was fully convinced that this moving story, if __________ (改编) for television, would be a hit.（根据汉语提示单词拼写） | |
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| Natural disasters are happening more __________ (频繁) than before; therefore the whole world should work together to respond. （根据汉语提示单词拼写） | |
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| With all the pictures she was interested in bought, Mary left the shop with great __________ (满意). （根据汉语提示单词拼写) | |
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| I offer my sincere __________ (祝贺) to you on passing the driving test. （根据汉语提示单词拼写） | |
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| The writer has always __________ (更喜欢) to live in a small quiet village though he was raised in a big city. （根据汉语提示单词拼写) | |
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假设你是李华，你的美国笔友Jack正在为即将到来的考试焦虑不已，严重影响了生活和学习，为此写信向你求助，请根据以下要点，用英语给他回一封信。 1. 制定复习计划，树立信心； 2. 坚持锻炼身体； 3. 保持良好的睡眠。 注意:1.词数80左右； 2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Dear Jack _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours， Li Hua |
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