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Do you know a child who has used first aid to save a life or help an injured person? St．John Ambulance is seeking young people who have acted quickly, calmly and effectively at a real emergency for its annual Young First Aider of the Year awards． The awards are open to all those under 18, and the closing date for nomination (提名) is April 30, 2016.The winners will be invited to attend a special ceremony in June, 2016. “St．John Ambulance believes it is essential for young people to learn first aid so that they can help anyone who is injured,” said Sandra Stocker, director of St．John Ambulance Awards Committee．“The Young First Aider of the Year is a wonderful way to celebrate their bravery and quick-thinking．” Nomination for the Young First Aider of the Year is now open．Please complete and return the nomination forms as soon as possible and certainly no later than April 30, 2016.The committee will decide which of the nominees will receive the Young First Aider of the Year awards by considering the actions of the nominees along with their ages and other factors．You should send any evidence you have with the nomination form, showing the nominees’ actions． Examples of evidence could include: ◆ Newspaper clippings (剪报) of the incident． ◆ Police incident record numbers． Once a nomination form is received, the nominee or nominator may be approached for further details of the incident．For further information please get in touch with Sandra Stocker by email or on 020-73244082 or 020-732440813. Find out who our winners will be for 2016. 【1】What does the passage intend to tell the readers? A．Young people should learn first aid to help the injured． B．Learning first aid can help young people win an award． C．The injured are encouraged to act quickly and calmly． D．St．John Ambulance makes profit by training first aiders． 【2】If you suggest someone for the awards, you should ________． A．attend the awards ceremony B．make a speech introducing yourself C．provide the details of the incident D．have a good knowledge about first aid 【3】Which of the following is the best title for the passage? A．Demand for First Aiders B．Importance of First Aid C．St．John Ambulance Awards D．Young First Aider of the Year |
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My family and I never talked about school as the ticket to a future. I was in the classrooms, but I wasn’t there to learn to write, read or even speak. When it was my turn to read, I wanted to hide. I was 13 years old, but I already hated being who I was. I had an English teacher, Mr. Creech, who knew I couldn’t read. In one of my first lessons the teacher said that anyone who had a reading age below six had to stand up. I felt so embarrassed. But at the same time, it made me realize that I needed to change the situation. I was determined it wouldn’t happen again. Later that day, Mr. Creech encouraged me and promised he would try his best to help me learn to read. From then on, I never gave up practicing reading. Now I was 41 years old. One day, I planned to fly back to Texas to visit my friends and family. On my way from the airport, I saw Mr. Creech buying himself a drink. I rushed over and reached into my pocket to pay for him. “Do I know you?” he asked. “Yes, sir, you do know me,” I answered excitedly. “My name is Anthony Hamilton. You taught me English.” The look on his face told me that he remembered the boy he’d once encouraged. “I’m so glad I had a chance to see you,” I said. “And Mr. Creech, I have great news to share.” I told him I had learned to read. But that wasn’t all. I had become a published author and an active speaker. “The next time you get another Anthony Hamilton in your classroom, please encourage him to read as well,” I added. The experts say what once worried me has a name: dyslexia (诵读困难症). But I can tell you it was a lack of desire for education. 【1】Why did the author want to hide? A.Because he felt sorry for himself. B.Because he hated being laughed at. C.Because he couldn’t read at all. D.Because he didn’t have a ticket. 【2】Which of the following could best describe Mr. Creech? A.Considerate and dutiful. B.Demanding and enthusiastic. C.Emotional and dedicated. D.Friendly and ambitious. 【3】Why couldn’t the author read before meeting Mr.Creech? A.Because his reading age was not long enough. B.Because his parents didn’t teach him how to read. C.Because he was afraid of reading before the class. D.Because he didn’t have inner driving force to learn to read. 【4】What can we infer from the passage? A.Mr. Creech taught two students called Anthony Hamilton. B.The author had become a published author and an active speaker. C.Dyslexia was the underlying reason that made the author unable to read. D.The author was grateful to Mr. Creech. |
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Many people have long dreamed of being able to fly around as simply as riding a bicycle. Yet the safety and strength of a flying bike was always a big problem. Over the past 10 years, developments in technology have moved the dream of personal flying vehicles closer to reality. Now, two groups of inventors say such vehicles may be available soon. The British company Malloy Aeronautics has developed a prototype (原型) of its flying bicycle. Grant Stapleton, marketing sales director of Malloy Aeronautics, says the Hoverbike is able to get in and out of small spaces very quickly." It can be moved across continents very quickly because it can be folded and packed," he adds. Mr. Stapleton says safety was the company's main concern. He says the designers solved the safety issue by using overlapping rotors to power the vehicle. The company is testing a full-size prototype of the Hoverbike, which will most likely be used first by the police and emergency rescue teams. In New Zealand, Martin Aircraft Company is also testing a full-size prototype of its personal flying device, called the Jetpack. It can fly for more than 30 minutes, up to 1, 000meters high and reach a speed of 74 kilometers per hour. Peter Coker is the CEO of Martin Aircraft Company. He said the Jetpack "is built around safety from the start". In his words, “Reliability is the most important element of it. We have safety built into the actual structure itself, very similar to a Formula One racing car. The Jetpack uses a gasoline-powered engine that produces two powerful jet streams. Mr. Coker says it also has a parachute that would be used, if there should be an emergency. "It starts to work at very low altitude and actually saves both the aircraft and the pilot," he adds. Mr. Coker says the Jetpack will be ready for sale soon. 【1】We can learn from the passage that the Hoverbike A. can hardly get in and out of small spaces quickly. B. can fly for over 30 minutes, up to l, 000 meters high. C. has been used by the police and emergency rescue teams. D. can be transported quickly after being folded and packed. 【2】Peter Coker uses the example of Formula One racing car to show that A. the Jetpack is very safe and reliable. B. the engine of the Jetpack is powerful. C. the actual structure of the Jetpack is unique D. the Jetpack can reach a great speed and height 【3】The underlined word "It" in the last paragraph refers to . A. the jet stream B. the engine C. the Jetpack. D. the parachute 【4】What is the author’s main purpose of writing the passage? A. To describe the problems of inventing flying vehicles. B. To introduce the latest development of flying vehicles. C. To show the differences between two flying vehicles. D. To advertise the two personal flying vehicles. |
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Taking a shower is relaxing. You can hum a song, daydream or think about nothing, leaving the real world behind you. But did you know that showering can also benefit your mind? A research by Scott Barry Kaufman, a psychologist from Yale University in the US interviewed over 3,000 people around the world. It turned out that nearly two-thirds of the interviewees said they had experienced new ideas in the shower and were more likely to have them in the shower than at work. So why does a simple shower have such magic power? Science can explain it. Showering can help to raise our level of dopamine, a hormone (荷尔蒙) closely related to our creativity. “People vary in terms of their level of creativity according to the activity of dopamine”, explained Alice Flaherty, a famous American neuroscientist. “Taking a warm shower can make us feel relaxed and therefore make the dopamine level rise and bring ‘Aha!' moment to us.” Besides the chemical changes, showering may give you a break from what you feel you have been stuck with. Especially when you have thought hard all day about a problem, jumping into the shower can keep you from the outside world so that you can focus on your inner feelings and memories. In this way, according to American psychologist Shelley H. Carson, author ofYour Creative Brain, “a showering hour may turn into an ‘incubation (孵化) period’ for your ideas.” Compared with sitting in front of a computer, taking a shower is something we do less frequently in our daily life. When showering, we get a fresh experience with the change of location, temperature and humidity. “New and unexpected experiences can lead to positive changes in thinking,” explained Kaufman. “Getting off the couch and jumping in the shower may create a distance and force you to think from a new point of view.” Showering allows us to enjoy the creative juices of our minds, but it needn't just be the bathroom where you get your inspiration. For instance, Gertrude Stein, a female American writer and poet, got new ideas by driving around a farm and stopping at different cows until she found the one that most inspired her. So try to create your own way to free your mind, whether it's a walk near the ocean, a country drive or reading a book at home. 【1】According to the article, what changes can showering cause? A. Bringing the terrible moment to us. B. Increasing the level of dopamine. C. Leading to boredom or tiredness. D. Setting the creative part of the brain free. 【2】If one has focused on something all day, showering can help _______. A. turn one’s attention inwards B. draw one’s attention to the outside world C. one make an important breakthrough D. many chemical changes to take place 【3】It can be inferred from the article that _______. A. changes in the frequency of an action can create a new perspective B. it is a good idea to talk with others about their sources of inspiration C. our lives might feel longer and fuller if we frequently try new things D. it is helpful to try something different rather than stay focused on a difficult task 【4】The example of Gertrude Stein in the last paragraph is used to _______. A. encourage readers to find their own ways of getting inspiration B. point out to readers that it's hard to find inspiration C. explain how to link inspiration with readers’ daily lives D. show that creativity often comes from strange places |
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There have been a lot of comments recently surrounding 5G, the next generation of wireless technology.【1】? How might it change our lives? 5G stands for fifth generation, meaning the next step in the progression of technology to replace the current 4G system. Earlier “G” systems were designed to improve mobile communication operations. Each new technology brought major improvements in speed and greatly increased network capacity (容量).【2】 It is expected to permit more users to do more things at a faster rate. However, technology experts say there is a major way that 5G is different from the earlier systems.【3】 It will affect many more devices and industries than other “G” versions. 5G will help fuel future “smart cities” by connecting sensor networks. 5G is also expected to connect self-driving cars and support new technologies involving virtual reality (虚拟现实). Higher 5G speeds could also permit doctors to commonly perform remote medical operations. Factories and businesses could use 5G technology to increase automation and improve the collection of information. 【4】 The increased data flow across 5G networks would give Internet attackers a lot more possibilities to steal and misuse data. In addition, the wider use of a 5G wireless network means any breakdown of the system would have more widespread and severe results. Such difficulties could affect public safety.【5】, or a network breakdown could cause self-driving vehicles to crash. A. Why is 5G so popular B. What is this technology C. Every coin has two sides D. The new 5G system promises more of the same E. It will move beyond mobile network technology F. A breakdown of 5G networks may cause economic losses G. A failure during a doctor's remote operation could lead to death |
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There is always something nice or kind we can do, just waiting to be discovered. Ogre, Giant, and Abominable were three monsters （'怪兽），who had stayed in_______for many years. They were willing to_______there , because they realized that it wasn't a good way to make a_______by frightening children. Since then, they had been sad and bored. Making children_______was the only thing they used to do well. They lost all_______, and felt useless. They had already finished their sentences （刑罚），but when they were told they were_______,they answered by asking where they could go, and what they could do. However, things changed when they met Nightmare. Nightmare was a little monster, who devoted little time to frightening others and spent most of the day_______ But when awake, he was great fun. He told many stories of how he had changed people's _________to make them more amusing, and of how these changes always turned out so badly that they almost _______ anyone. Ogre, and his friends, __________Nightmare's stories, but they had to wait for him to________to tell them stories. It even seemed that an earthquake was ________ to wake Nightmare. Until one day, when the three monsters combined their frightening shouts, Nightmare woke up ________ He looked at them, but there was no__________ found in his two small dark eyes.________ ,he seemed happy, “Great! ”he said, "I've always ________ to get up early to enjoy the day better but failed. You should work as alarm clocks, I know many sleepyheads(瞌睡虫)who would really __________ you for it. " The three monsters were so ________ to hear those words because they could be of some use! And they could make money without frightening or bothering children. That very day they________ the prison, ready to make their first alarm call. Soon they because famous for their ________ for sleepyheads. 【1】A.prison B.church C.hospital D.school 【2】A.struggle B.arrive C.stay D.suffer 【3】A.decision B.face C.mistake D.living 【4】A.educated B.astonished C.frightened D.depressed 【5】A.hope B.money C.friends D.relatives 【6】A.rich B.ill C.old D.free 【7】A.working B.sleeping C.reading D.playing 【8】A.weight B.dreams C.ages D.height 【9】A.terrified B.suspected C.amused D.attacked 【10】A.wrote B.told C.learned D.loved 【11】A.stand up B.get up C.turn up D.break up 【12】A.hard B.natural C.simple D.common 【13】A.finally B.gradually C.lately D.silently 【14】A.joy B.bravery C.anger D.curiosity 【15】A.Therefore B.Otherwise C.Besides D.Instead 【16】A.refused B.wanted C.managed D.hated 【17】A.thank B.punish C.pay D.forgive 【18】A.disappointed B.worried C.happy D.nervous 【19】A.entered B.left C.fled D.ruined 【20】A.service B.donation C.respect D.challenge |
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语法填空 As a new study suggests, the average woman cannot keep a secret for 【1】(long) than 47 hours. Researchers found that women can't help 【2】 (share) gossip as soon as they hear it. Their boyfriend, husband, best friend or mother is most likely 【3】(be) the first receiver. They also found that alcohol usually 【4】(give) them a helping hand to speak out secrets. 【5】study found the nation's ladies hear three pieces of gossip a week, but end up passing it on to at least one other person. Six in ten end up telling someone completely uninvolved, and the person the secret belongs to won't know. However, two thirds end up feeling guilty after passing on 【6】(secret). Three quarters say they are capable of keeping quiet about a secret, and 83 percent consider 【7】(they) 100 percent trustworthy within each group of friends. Intimate issues are on the top of the secret-keeping list,【8】girls tending to share a secret face-to-face, on the phone or via a text message.【9】 (fortunate), 27 percent said they forgot【10】 they were told the following day. |
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假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文， 请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。 增加: 在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧)，并在其下面写出该加的词。 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。 Last year, Zhang Pingyu paid visit to London. Worried about the time available, Zhang Pingyu had made a list of the site she wanted to see. It was the Tower which she visited first. Fancy! This solid stone, square tower had been remained standing for one thousand years. Many new buildings had expanded around it. Therefore, it was still part of a royal palace and prison combined. There followed St Paul’s Cathedral built after the terrible fire of London in 1666. It looked splendidly when first built. Westminster Abbey, too, was very interesting. Then just as he came out of the abbey, Pingyu heard the famous sound of the clock Big Ben, ring out the hour. The next day Pingyu was leaving London to Windsor Castle. “Perhaps I will see the Queen？” she wondered as she fall asleep. |
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假如你是学生会主席李华，你校即将举行一年一度的“校园书展（a campus book fair）”活动，其目的是给同学们提供一个交换、利用图书的机会。请你用英语写信给你的加拿大笔友Mike，介绍此次活动的有关活动并征求他的建议。内容应包括： 1. 活动目的； 2. 活动内容：买书、卖书、交换图书； 3. 活动意义。 注意：1. 词数100左右； 2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯； 3. 开头和结尾已给出，但不计入总次数。 Dear Mike, How are you doing these days? _______________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua |
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