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University of Warwick-Estates Office Student Post Room Information All post and parcels for students resident on the University Campus will be delivered to the Students’ Post Room. Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 10:30 am to 6 pm; Saturday 10:45 am to 6 pm; Sunday CLOSED Royal Mail and Couriers drivers deliver to the Student Post Room each day Monday to Friday. Letters and small postal items are delivered to your residential area (住宅区) by 1:00 pm each day, Monday to Saturday. When we receive larger parcels, a registered item or a courier parcel for you then you will receive a notification card asking you to collect the item from the Student Post Room. When attending the Post room, you will need to bring the notification card (it is also advisable if you have a phone to take a photo of your card in the event of you losing your card). You must also bring your University ID with you; this is now part of the “signing process”. In the interest of security we are unable to release any item without these forms of verification (核实). It is important that you inform all senders of your FULL postal address including the post code. If any item does not state the full address then it will be subject to delay and possible return to sender. Please address items as follows: FULL name and Library card number Your residence, block number, then flat and room number * University of Warwick Westwood Campus Kirby Corner Rd. Coventry CV4 7ES You will find our Student Post Room staff very helpful but if there is any comment or issue you wish to raise then please contact: Brendan Cassidy, Manager Post and Portering Services, Estates Office. Email: b.cassidy@warwick.ac.uk 【1】Campus students can probably . A.collect their letters after 10:30 am on Sunday B.receive their letters before 1:00 pm on Friday C.collect their letters after 7 am on Saturday D.receive their registered items in their residential area 【2】To collect your items from the Student Post Room, you’re required to bring . A.the notification card and your University ID B.the notification card and your phone C.the photo of your card and you ID D.only the notification card 【3】If you’re not satisfied with the service of the Student Post Room, you can . A.turn to the students union for help B.talk about it with senders C.write to Brendan Cassidy D.argue with the Student Post Room staff |
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Amid a global pandemic, another disaster was unfolding early this year beneath the ocean waters off the coast of Australia. Thanks to climate change, surface water temperatures across the Great Barrier Reef had hit record highs. By April, the damage was clear: the reef (礁) had experienced the most widespread bleaching event ever recorded and ended up disappearing, as corals expelled what serves as their food source and give them their color. With a quarter of all ocean fish depending on reefs during their life cycles, scientists say we urgently need to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions to preserve the essential habitats. “Unfortunately we aren’t acting quick enough on climate change, and that leaves a real problem for coral reefs,” says Emma Camp, 33, a marine biogeochemist at the University of Technology Sydney. She’s investigating special corals that survive in forest lagoons (环礁湖) where water is warmer and more acidic compared with that surrounding most reefs, and which may be resistant to the conditions ruining the Great Barrier Reef. Camp wants to learn if these creatures-named “supercorals” after she and a team discovered them during research for her Ph.D. in 2014-can be transplanted to other reefs to aid restoration. She’s also investigating the biochemical characteristics that allow certain corals to survive in extreme environments. None of her efforts, she says, is a substitute for action to stop climate change. “My research is really about buying time.” For Camp, it’s also essential to include a new generation of scientists to study the planet’s ecological systems. She talks about science with students around the world and speaks at local and international women-in-science events. “Our research tells more than itself. It is clear that if we lose 50% of the intellectual input because we’re filtering out women from that career path, we’re really going to struggle to solve those problems,” she says. 【1】What’s the main concern according to the first paragraph? A.The reef died out in great number. B.The reef began to change color. C.Climate change went beyond expectation. D.Corals had no source of food. 【2】Which word can replace the underlined word? A.Influenced. B.Accepted. C.Dismissed. D.Adopted. 【3】What can be learned from forest lagoons in the second paragraph? A.They suffer due to our slow response to the climate change. B.They stand out by providing a good condition for reefs. C.Their water has a big influence on the reef’s growth. D.Their warmer and acidic water is the curse of the climate change. 【4】What does Camp think of her research? A.It has served its purpose of restoring other reefs. B.Her efforts will encourage people to deal with climate change. C.Her efforts only put off the consequence of warm surface water. D.More younger women should be included in the research. |
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Historically, human beings have had a deep relationship with the horse, not just as a partner in our labors, but as an inspiration in art, mythology, music and poetry. In fact, our use of the horse as a work animal may be the most obvious yet least interesting aspect of the lasting bond that we have shared with this fascinating animal. The therapeutic value of riding was documented as early as 600 B.C. by Orbasis of ancient Lydia. It wasn’t until 1875, however, that the first systematic study of therapeutic riding was reported. After prescribing pony riding as a treatment for a variety of conditions, French physician Chassaign concluded that riding was helpful in the treatment of certain types of neurological paralysis. He noted improvement in posture, balance and joint movement, and a striking increase in morale. In 1946, following two outbreaks of polio, riding therapy was introduced in Scandinavia. This movement was led by Liz Hartel, an accomplished horsewoman who was stricken with it. After surgery and physical therapy allowed her to walk with crutches, Hartel was determined to ride independently again. Daily riding sessions brought back her muscle strength. In 1952, she won the Olympic silver medal for dressage. Presently, more than 600 therapeutic riding programs are member centers of the North American Riding for the Handicapped Association (NARHA), located in Denver. Founded in 1969, NARHA establishes professional guidelines, safety standards, and instructor and therapist training and certification for the growing field of equine-assisted activities (EAA) and -therapies (EAT). For individuals with physical or psychological disabilities, therapeutic riding can prove beneficial in several ways. They may experience increased strength and balance, improved body awareness, and increased self-confidence. The positive relationship that develops between a rider and her horse and therapeutic team presents opportunities for the development of trust and social growth. 【1】Which of the following is TRUE about therapeutic riding? A.It was first experimented in France. B.Chassaign was the first to study it systematically. C.The first record of it dates from 2,500 years ago. D.It was the least interesting aspect of the horse-and-human bond. 【2】Which of the following words can be used to describe Liz Hartel? A.Careful. B.Smart. C.Self-confident. D.Strong-minded. 【3】Paragraph 4 is mainly about . A.the general information on NARHA B.the reason for setting up NARHA C.the basic principles of NARHA D.the final aim of NARHA 【4】What does the author want to tell us? A.It’s easy to train horses. B.It’s important to learn riding. C.Horses are friendly to humans. D.Horses are humans’ great helpers. |
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Earth’s longest artificial structure is usually said to be the Great Wall of China. Just how long that is is hard to say, for northern China actually has many walls, built at different times and not always interconnecting. Earth’s second-longest artificial structure, though, is not a wall, but a fence. Its length is known exactly. It stretches for 5,614km across eastern Australia and is intended to stop the country’s native feral dogs, the dingoes, which live mainly to its north, from preying on sheep, which are farmed mainly to its south. Australia’s dingo fence is remarkable. But it does not stand alone. Millions of kilometres of fences wrap the world. Some are intended to control the movement of animals, some the movement of people, and some merely to mark the limits of territory, so that everyone knows who owns what. Even fences built for other purposes, though, often serve to limit animals, too. Such worries are not foolish. Hardening borders in Central Asia, coupled with the expansion of fenced railways, have reduced numbers of another large, endangered mammal, the saiga antelope. No sitting on the fence, please Smarter fencing can help. In the American West, for example, Montana and Wyoming are mounting campaigns to replace decades-old fences with ones that are more ecologically friendly. The changes required are often small. Making fences low enough for deer to jump over helps. Adding poles improves a fence’s visibility, stopping unfortunate collisions at speed. And not all wire need be barbed(带倒刺). There is, though, also a need to paint a clearer picture of where fences are, and to remove those past their prime. Such structures are seldom well-documented and are difficult to pick out in satellite photographs, so doing this can be hard. Jeffrey Masek, a specialist in Earth-imaging at NASA, America’s space agency, suggests instead using commercial drones, which fly at low enough altitudes to capture detailed pictures. Deserted fences are of use to neither man nor beast. To beasts, in fact, they are positively disgusting. 【1】The first paragraph is developed mainly . A.by example B.by listing data C.by comparison D.by contrast 【2】Why are people concerned about the fences? A.They control the movement of animals. B.They may harm the movement of people. C.They may go beyond the original purposes. D.They did harm to environmental protection. 【3】Which of the following is the measure mentioned in the passage? A.Remove all the current fences. B.Prevent some unfortunate collisions at speed. C.Change the height and appearance of fences. D.Make the fences more appealing in appearance. 【4】What does the last paragraph mainly talk about? A.The need to take clear photos of fences. B.The importance of knowing the location of fences. C.The damage of the deserted fences to humans and beasts. D.The tools in helping deal with fences. |
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First established as a state capital in 229 CE, Nanjing, China, has long been one of the country’s most important (and largest) inland river ports and is recognized as one of the Four Great Ancient Capitals of China. Why do people love it? 【1】Xuanwu Lake provides a peaceful escape right in central Nanjing, with temples, teahouses and restaurants located in nearby Xuanwu Lake Park. Unlike city walls in Beijing or Xi’an, Nanjing’s old wall isn’t geometric and instead contours the lake and mountain areas. 【2】The sense of surprise delivered by these central natural expanses, like the Yangtze River, Zhongshan Mountain range and Xuanwu Lake, is what new residents love about living here. What’s it like living here? For those who miss the foods of home, there’s no shortage of foreign restaurants and cafes that cater to expats and international students. 【3】Nanjing has an efficient and expansive metro system that covers most of the city, but cycling is also an option, with bike-friendly wide and straight roads. Residents rave about how affordable Nanjing is compared to other Chinese cities, especially when it comes to housing. 【4】That said, the weather can be rough in winter, since most buildings lack central heating. Summers are also very hot and humid. In general, a certain traditionalism and conservatism can be felt more strongly here than in other Chinese cities, which can make it more of a challenge to make local friends quickly. The language and cultural barrier tends to be high. 【5】 A.Rent for an 85-sq-m apartment is more than 50% cheaper than Beijing and 65% less than Shanghai. B.If you want to experience more of Nanjing’s past, the streets of Lao Men Dong is a must-see. C.As a result, natural sites often appear in unexpected areas of the city. D.Though home to 8.3 million people, Nanjing is one of the few big cities left in China to offer easy access to peace. E.The city also has plenty of low-key and live-music clubs. F.Getting around the city is easy. G.So learning and speaking Mandarin Chinese can help with integrating into the local community. |
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Janela, a judge for Guinness World Records (GWR), says it was the most fun he’s had since joining the GWR organization in 2009. As a judge, Janela has traveled the globe____ record- setting events. He has dealt with everything______ the largest number of people making sandwiches at the same time. Each year, Janela judges between 15 and 20 __________. Of course, Janela’s job isn’t all ______ and games. “To become a Guinness World Records____, I had to receive several months of ______ and take tests,” he says. “To do well in this role, you need a real depth of _________ - from food to sports - because you can___ anything. Then there’s the record tracking. There are more than 50,000 Guinness World Records entries in the organization’s database. Each week, more than 1,000___ are received from people ____to break an exciting record or establish a new world record category. As the U.S. content manager for GWR, Janela works with a team of 10_____researching records, establishing rules for new records and organizing record categories. As_____as it can be to see new world records set, the biggest_____to Janela’s job is being factual and fair. “Sometimes it’s_____to see a person or group trying hard to break a record but not coming close,” he says. “But remaining_____is always our No. 1 goal in record keeping.” 【1】A.witnessing B.sponsoring C.supporting D.attending 【2】A.about B.like C.except D.with 【3】A.sports B.items C.accidents D.events 【4】A.satisfaction B.success C.fun D.luck 【5】A.organizer B.player C.researcher D.judge 【6】A.meeting B.training C.separation D.competition 【7】A.exercise B.courage C.wealth D.knowledge 【8】A.observe B.catch C.win D.find 【9】A.records B.applications C.opinions D.suggestions 【10】A.managing B.choosing C.hoping D.promising 【11】A.anxious about B.interested in C.proud of D.responsible for 【12】A.exciting B.strange C.easy D.difficult 【13】A.doubt B.advantage C.challenge D.progress 【14】A.convenient B.hard C.important D.fair 【15】A.objective B.practical C.patient D.honest |
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Wealth 【1】 (start) with a goal and saving a dollar at a time. Call it the piggy bank strategy. There are lessons in that time-honored coin-savings container. When【2】(reduce) to baby steps, any huge task at last seems easier. If you want to take a really nice trip in 10 years for a special occasion, to collect the $15, 000 cost, $3. 93 a day has to【3】(save)a day. When I was a child, my parents gave me a piggy bank to teach me that, if I wanted something, I should save money to buy 【4】. We associate piggy banks with children, 【5】in many countries, the little containers are also popular with adults.【6】 (Europe)see a piggy bank as a sign of good fortune and wealth. 【7】(original) you had to break the bank to get to the money, bringing in a sense of seriousness into savings. While piggy banks teach children the wisdom of saving, large quantities of information about saving 【8】(be) also to be updated for adults. Think about such things in life 【9】require large amounts of money - college education, weddings, and cars. So when you have money, take off the top 10%, put it【10】, save and invest wisely. |
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假定你是李华。上周日你校邀请本市环保专家王明为全校师生做了一场关于垃圾分类的演讲，大家深有启发。请你就本次活动给校园英语报写一篇报道。内容包括: 1. 活动时间和地点； 2. 活动内容； 3. 活动的反响和意义。 垃圾分类 garbage classification 注意: 1、词数:80 左右； 2、可以适当加入细节，以使行文流畅。 _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
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阅读下面短文，根据其内容和所给段落开头语进行续写，使之构成一个完整的短文。 续写的词数应为 150 词左右。 It had been one of those days when nothing goes right. I was due at work at 8 o’clock, but I was ten minutes late because I overslept. I went straight to my regular post – the toy department. It was two days before Christmas and the department was a mess. It caused me to think back to the time when I enjoyed Christmas. That was two years ago, before I went work here. Somehow since that time, Christmas didn’t mean much anymore, except more work and headaches. The whole day, I was cursed, yelled at and stepped on. And I still had to finish my Christmas shopping that evening. I had just finished explaining to a man why we didn’t sell firecrackers, when I felt a tug on my arm. It was one of the two kids I had been keeping an eye on for a while --- security told us to watch kids for stealing. He and his little sister had been looking at the “discount” counter, where we had all the cheapest toys. Before I even bent down to listen to him, I checked around for his sister. I didn’t see her. “Mister, do you think this would be a good present for my little sister?” he said in a broken accent, holding up a bottle of soap bubble liquid. “I don’t want her to know about it,” he whispered before I could even answer. I just agreed with him. He stuck his hand in the pocket of his dirty jeans and pulled out a fistful of change, asking if he had enough money to pay for it. “It looks like you’ll have to try to find something else,” I said. “You need ten more cents.” I doubted it was a trick, especially at Christmas. He looked sad and went back to find something else. I watched him from the corner of my eye for a while as he looked at other items, but always came back to the soap bubbles. I left the area for a few minutes and when I came back he was still there, trying to find a cheaper gift. Somehow, the kid struck me as different from most the troublemakers we got in the toy department. Paragraph 1: I went over to him and asked if he had found anything yet. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: I followed him secretly to see what he really spent the money on. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
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