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As a heaven for family entertainment, Orlando is home to several nationally recognized dinner shows. With a variety as wide as the whole Florida, there is always a dinner show suited for all tastes. Arabian Nights in Orlando With over 60 horses, impressive costumes and sets, and all of the excitement of a royal wedding, Arabian Nights is a favorite for families! In fact, children are invited down after the show to pet the horses, take pictures, and meet the cast of Arabian Nights! Of course, everyone will enjoy the royal wedding feast during the performance, so be sure to arrive hungry. Medieval (中世纪的) Times in Orlando Cheer loudly for your brave knight (骑士) during the Medieval Times show, and he just might win the victory in your honor. In this thrilling competition, six brave knights fight against one another in a variety of medieval competitions. From the fierce joust (竞技) to the intense hand-to-hand fight, this show will bring the excitement of medieval times to life as you dine on a delicious feast fit for a king! Pirate’s Dinner Adventure in Orlando Prepare yourself for Pirate’s Dinner Adventure as you are transported into a battle with the evil Captain Sebastian the Black. The show features fantastic special effects, song & dance, and so on. Of course, you’ll also enjoy a delicious meal before battling against Captain Sebastian and his evil crews. Sleuth’s Mystery Dinner Use the clues provided during your dinner and evening entertainment as you work to figure out who has committed the crime! Put your sense of observation to good use, and you just might be the Sleuth who figures out ‘whodunit!’ If not, you’ll still enjoy a great meal and entertainment to remember for years to come. 【1】What can you do at Medieval Times in Orlando? A.Meet the cast of the show. B.Battle with Captain Sebastian. C.Enjoy the excitement of joust and fight. D.Appreciate national dinner shows in Florida. 【2】Who might be interested in the Sleuth’s Mystery Dinner? A.Those fond of providing clues. B.Those eager to commit crimes. C.Those interested in taking pictures. D.Those good at observing and reasoning. 【3】What is the main purpose of the text? A.To advertise for a dinner show. B.To introduce dinner shows in Orlando. C.To attract more adventurers to Florida. D.To introduce an entertainment TV program. |
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LONDON, England - London, England’s famous “Big Ben” bell will be silenced for four long years. The keeper of the Great Clock announced this news Monday. The 158-year-old British clock will be getting some repairs. Londoners were not happy. On social media like Twitter, many said the hourly rings of Big Ben are very important. “A silent Big Ben will be super strange,” tweeted Rob, a history student at King’s College who can hear the rings from his room. He called them the “sound of London.” “It will be very sad, but it needs to be done,” said Kirsten Hurrell. The 71-year-old runs a busy newsstand facing the clock tower. “Quite honestly, we live with it and half the time we don’t hear it,” she said about the bell. “But we will miss it when we suddenly find it’s not there anymore.” A selfie ( 自 拍 照 )with the Great Clock on the top of Elizabeth Tower on the Thames River is almost required. The clock tower stands at one end of the Palace of Westminster, which holds England’s government, known as Parliament. It is also one of the most visited sites in London and Big Ben is the star. The bell was created by the Whitechapel Bell Foundry in 1859. It was the largest at the time of its first performance. In all these years, Big Ben went through good times and bad, which includes Germany’s eight-month bombing of London in World War II. The hour bell has been silenced before, though. Big Ben cracked after its first few weeks. The striking hammer was too heavy. Workers changed a lighter hammer and Big Ben rang again three years later. Experts say the crack causes the unique but imperfect sound. The bell was also silent during the funerals (葬礼) of Winston Churchill and Margaret Thatcher. During the repair, one side of the four clock faces will remain visible. An electric motor will turn the clock hands. People in London can continue to set their watches to the clock. The clock keeper announced the clock would not be completely silenced during the repairs and would strike the hour for important national events, for example New Year’s Eve. 【1】What is the main idea of the text? A.Big Ben is the most important site in London. B.The famous 158-year-old clock will get repairs. C.Big Ben went through good times and bad times. D.Londoners weren’t happy about the silence of the bell. 【2】Why were Londoners not happy about the news? A.It’ll cost a lot of money to repair Big Ben. B.People will not hear the rings any longer. C.They won’t get used to the missing of the rings. D.The rings are the most important thing in their life. 【3】Which statement describes the relationship tourists have with Big Ben? A.Tourists visit Big Ben more than many other places. B.Tourists plan on avoiding Big Ben when it stops ringing. C.Tourists to London know about Big Ben but rarely visit it. D.Tourists to London have little knowledge about Big Ben. 【4】How many times has Big Ben been silenced in history, according to the text? A.1 B.2 C.3 D.4 |
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What if we had the power to control time, instead of moving from the past to the present to the future? What if we could jump, loop and travel through time in a machine? What if we could go wherever and whenever we pleased? This ability would allow us to witness historic wonders, change decisions and see people from the past. We could right wrongs and stop wars from starting. The mysterious puzzle of time has kept people debating its nature for hundreds of years. Science fiction writers have turned it into imaginative stories. Some scientists have even attempted to explain it using math. This math tries to make the dream of time travel come true. The scientist Albert Einstein said that time and space are one thing. He called it “spacetime.” Einstein said that there are three dimensions in space: height, width and depth. A scientist named Hermann Minkowski added time as a fourth dimension. Einstein introduced two ideas that have led to theories about the possibility of time travel. The first is relativity. The idea of relativity is that the force of gravity causes space to bend, which causes time to twist. The second idea focuses on special relativity. The idea is that a traveler moving super-fast through flat spacetime will enter the future. Einstein considered time “relative” because it is measured based on where we are on Earth or in space. Stephen Hawking is a famous scientist. He believes that a time machine will never be built. If it were possible, he thinks we would already know. If a time machine could be built, how come no one from the future has invaded us? The first science fiction story with this theme is The Clock That Went Backward by Edward P. Mitchell, which was published in 1881. Since then, thousands of books, films and television shows have explored the idea of time travel, in which some tools such as phones, watches, photographs and old books take travelers backward and forward. Will time travel ever happen? Who knows? Most important is to keep your eyes open and have a sense of wonder. 【1】What is the author’s purpose of writing the first paragraph? A.To show time and space are connected. B.To show people’s interest in time travel. C.To draw readers’ attention to time travel. D.To make people believe time travel is possible. 【2】Which of the following statement could Einstein agree with? A.Time travel is possible in the future. B.People can’t move faster than light. C.Time travel is against scientific rules. D.Spacetime is not a real thing in theory. 【3】What is the last but one paragraph mainly about? A.The first science fiction story. B.Some tools used in time travel. C.Edward P. Mitchell, the pioneer. D.Different works about time travel. 【4】What is the writer’s attitude toward time travel? A.Cautious. B.Approving. C.Doubtful. D.Hopeful. |
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There are two types of people in the world. Although they have equal degree of health and wealth and other comforts of life, one becomes happy and the other becomes unhappy. This arises from the different ways in which they consider things, persons, events and the resulting effects upon their minds. People who are to be happy fix their attention on the convenience of things: the pleasant parts of conversation, the well-prepared dishes, the goodness of the wine and the fine weather. They enjoy all the cheerful things. Those who are to be unhappy think and speak only of the opposite things. Therefore, they are continually dissatisfied. By their remarks, they sour the pleasure of society, hurt many people, and make themselves disagreeable everywhere. If this turn of mind was founded in nature, such unhappy persons would be the more to be pitied. The intention of criticizing and being disliked is perhaps taken up by imitation. It grows into a habit, unknown to its possessors. The habit may be strong, but it may be cured when those who have it realize its bad effects on their interests and tastes. I hope this little warning may be of service to them, and help them change this habit. Although in fact it is chiefly an act of the imagination, it has serious results in life since it brings on deep sorrow and bad luck. Those people hurt many others; nobody loves them, and no one treats them with more than the most common politeness and respect. This frequently puts them in bad temper and draws them into arguments. If they aim at getting some advantages in social position or fortune, nobody wishes them success. Nor will anyone start a step or speak a word to favor their hopes. If they bring on themselves public objections, no one will defend or excuse them, and many will join to criticize their wrongdoings. They should change this bad habit and be pleased with what is pleasing, without worrying needlessly about themselves and others. If they do not, it will be good for others to avoid any contact with them. Otherwise, it can be disagreeable and sometimes very inconvenient, especially when one becomes mixed up in their quarrels. 【1】What does the underlined phrase “sour the pleasure of society” most probably mean? A.Making others unhappy. B.Enjoying the pleasure of life. C.Tending to please others openly. D.Having a good taste with social life. 【2】What can we conclude from the text? A.We should pity all such unhappy people. B.People can get rid of the habit of unhappiness. C.Such unhappy people are dangerous to social life. D.Unhappy people cannot understand happy persons. 【3】If such unhappy persons insist on keeping the habit, the author suggests people should . A.show no respect and politeness to them. B.prevent any communication with them. C.persuade them to recognize the bad effects. D.quarrel with them until they realize the mistakes. 【4】What is the purpose of the text？ A.To describe two types of people in the world: happy and unhappy. B.To laugh at unhappy people and let us avoid such kind of people. C.To suggest unhappy people remove the habits of unhappiness. D.To suggest people should fix their attention on happy things. |
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A trust fall is a group exercise in which a person allows himself or herself to fall on purpose to be caught by someone or others in the group. The exercise is used by groups, organizations, and businesses to give the persons involved a sense of trust in one another.【1】 In a typical trust fall exercise, group members form a circle around the person who is to fall.【2】 He or she should stand close enough to catch the person. Meanwhile, he or she must be far enough away from the falling person to allow for an almost complete fall. 【3】 The person who is to fall stands straight and then simply leans backward. He or she is not to try in any way to slow or prevent the fall. When injuries do occur, they are usually the result of panic on the part of the falling person, or the failure of the special person who cannot safely catch the falling person. Generally there is a question and answer meeting at the end of a trust fall exercise. 【4】 They are also encouraged to talk about how it makes them feel. Some people believe that a trust fall does not really build trust. The exercise is in a controlled environment in which the participants are expected to act in a trustworthy (值得信赖的) manner. They are also in the presence of all their members. 【5】 However, group leaders point out that the exercise creates a shared sense of purpose among the participants. From which lasting trust grows as they continue to work together. A.First, divide the group into pairs. B.There is some danger in trust falls. C.These seem to make the result less reliable. D.Then a special person is asked to catch the falling person. E.The person may fear to fall into the arms of other members. F.It is also designed to build team spirit to help the group achieve its goals. G.Group members are asked to comment on what the exercise means to them. |
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My history with music was not good. I still remembered when I took my short-lived piano lessons, my grandfather said _______ to my grandmother, “Why didn’t he make any progress with much practice?” I_______ to make my piano performance attractive. However, my efforts were_______ . So I gave up playing any musical instrument until my old friend Leroy _______ me to play the violin with him when I was 57. It made me enjoy the joy of playing music again. On day, Leroy sent a text_______ me that there was a music performance and he wanted me to join him. Thinking of my past, I _______ his invitation. I expected to hear his words that I would become_______ with practice on stage. But he said, “OK, only play if you want to.” I was totally_______ by the unexpected answer and made no reply except to tell him goodbye. No one was_______ me to participate, but I faced a special ________ . Should I play on stage or just watch a movie? I had chosen the “movie route” too many times and this time I was________ to grasp the opportunity. After a long and careful________ , I played my violin with Leroy.________ I didn’t lose all my nervousness, it was enough for me to overcome my fear. Finally, I________ a full performance in front of the audience. A short time later, my friend Leroy passed away, but his ________ stayed. It helped me not only in music, but in all aspects of life. When I focused on what I wanted to do, fear will be replaced with joy. 【1】A.worriedly B.calmly C.patiently D.angrily 【2】A.pretended B.regretted C.agreed D.tried 【3】A.on time B.in order C.in vain D.on display 【4】A.challenged B.invited C.allowed D.reminded 【5】A.convincing B.informing C.warning D.cheating 【6】A.refused B.received C.blamed D.evaluated 【7】A.important B.special C.reliable D.skilled 【8】A.shocked B.scared C.satisfied D.ashamed 【9】A.teaching B.begging C.forcing D.expecting 【10】A.chance B.goal C.task D.choice 【11】A.suitable B.curious C.willing D.generous 【12】A.preparation B.explanation C.test D.search 【13】A.If B.Since C.Though D.When 【14】A.planned B.recommended C.watched D.offered 【15】A.fame B.concern C.influence D.care |
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阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。 Tu Youyou, a committed and patient scientist, was born in Ningbo, China, on December 1930, and graduated from Peking University Medical School in 1955. In 1967, Chinese government formed a team of scientists 【1】the objective of discovering a new treatment for malaria and Tu Youyou was among the first researcher 【2】 (choose). In 1969, she became the head of the project in Beijing and decided 【3】 (review) ancient Chinese medical texts to find traditional botanical treatments for the diseases. After countless attempts and persistent efforts, Tu Youyou and her team【4】 (final) succeeded in 1971. Tu Youyou 【5】 (award) Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine in October, 2015 because of the discovery of artemisinin. Future homes will use integrated sensors【6】 (tell) you everything. You will no longer have to think about turning switches on and 【7】 Your home will also learn your 【8】(day) routine and preference. All controls will respond 【9】voice commands, so if you want to change your routine, you just say 【10】you want and the home system will obey. |
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| Joe is a_as the best basketball player of the year. (根据首字母单词拼写) | |
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| Huang Danian c_himself to his research in geophysics. (根据首字母单词拼写) | |
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| Smoke affects the f_(流动) of blood to the brain. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) | |
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| It had been raining for a week on end before the weather_(逐渐地) improved. (根据汉语提示填空) | |
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| _ (显然), he knew nothing about how to fix the problem. (根据汉语提示填空) | |
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| It upset Tracy when her mother showed a p_for her sister. (根据首字母单词拼写) | |
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| Television is a very e_medium for spreading information. (根据首字母单词拼写) | |
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| It is a difficult race. N_, about 10,000 runners participate every year. (根据首字母单词拼写) | |
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| Experts_(提倡) that each person play their part to protect global environment. (根据汉语提示填空) | |
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| Actually, what you state in your essay is not_(有关的) to the issue. (根据汉语提示填空) | |
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| That same year, _was later recorded as a miracle year in science, he published four extraordinary physics papers. (用适当的词填空) | |
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| Later, the medicine was tested on malaria patients, most of_recovered. (用适当的词填空) | |
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| The prize has been awarded to Tu Youyou _research led to the discovery of artemisinin. (用适当的词填空) | |
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| In the beginning, she went to Hainan,__ malaria was more common. (用适当的词填空) | |
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| They discovered the medical treatments_showed promise in the fight against malaria. (用适当的词填空) | |
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| Einstein often encountered people on the street_would ask him to help explain things. (用适当的词填空) | |
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| The latest weather-tracking computer programs give people lots of warnings about natural disasters,_saved many lives. (用适当的词填空) | |
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| In the future, we_________(use) advanced technology every day for automatic control of just about everything in our home.（所给词的适当形式填空） | |
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| In addition, your future smart home_(monitor) your health for you every day. (所给词的适当形式填空) | |
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| It_ (take) some years before most new homes begin to use this new technology. (所给词的适当形式填空) | |
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假如你是李华，最近，在你班英语课上，同学们就是否可以使用高科技对故宫进行美化进行了讨论。 请你用英语写一篇短文，介绍讨论结果并发表个人观点。要点如下:
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