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Vegan(纯素食者) Street Fair 11:00am-7:00pm, Mar.23-24 Vegan Street Fair is a free-entry annual vegan food celebration for all ages. It’s a place where local vegans and vegan-friendly restaurants and sellers come together to serve you bite-size shares of vegan eats and sell you vegan things all in one place. No pets allowed (even service animals)！ The Claremont Pie Festival Mar.26 (tickets NOT necessary) On Mar. 26, festival-goers will enjoy a fun-filled day featuring Bakers and Makers Demonstrations, a Pie Baking Contest, a Classic Car Show, a Retro Fashion Show, Live Music, a pie Eating Contest, a Pie Tasting Buffet and ALL THING PIE. No pets allowed (even service animals)！ Torrance Antique Street Fair 8:00 am to 3:00 pm, Mar. 25 The event features 200+ sellers offering antiques, typical clothes, jewelry, toys, tools, plants and more. Have your antiques evaluated for only $3, and enjoy a tree crafting activity with Karen’s Krafts, rain or shine, free admission and pet-friendly! More info at https://www. ericfirestonegallery. com/press-news/c/news That’80s Show Mar.16 to July 7 Eric Fischl, master of the loaded group portrait, has been the adviser for a wonderful show. It features more than a hundred works by the famous people of the 1980s, beginning with Eric and his wife April Gornik, along with Julian Schnabel David Salle and others. The show also features a “hall of fame” of music and sports memorabilia(收藏品),including Michael Jackson’s’ glove and Madonna’s jewelry. 【1】Who will most probably be interested in Vegan Street Fair? A.Vegans wanting to buy cheap food. B.People who sell hand-made works. C.People who dislike eating meat. D.Restaurants hoping to buy cheap food. 【2】What is special about the Claremont Pie Festival? A.It combines fine food with fun activities. B.It usually lasts for several days. C.It welcomes all kinds of festival-goers. D.It needs booking in advance. 【3】What can visitors do at That’80s Show? A.Taste traditional local food. B.Appreciate the collection of some celebrities. C.Get a portrait of themselves for free. D.Enjoy a free crafting activity. |
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Australia’s government has promised to pay “whatever it takes” to help communities recover from ongoing wildfires. Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced Monday an additional billion in government aid for recovery efforts. Officials had already promised tens of millions of dollars to help rebuild from the fires. About 200 wildfires have burned more than 6 million hectares of land in the southern Australian states of New South Wales and Victoria. At least 24 people have been killed. More than 2,000 homes have been destroyed by the fires. The government assistance is to be used to help rebuild towns and repair basic facilities damaged by the fires. Morrison said the military was now attempting to get food, fuel and water to burned-out communities. Engineers were working to reopen roads and resupply relief centres. Dry conditions and strong winds fed more than 135 fires burning across New South Wales. The fires hit earlier than usual this year after a severe lack of rain led to Australia’s hottest and driest year on record. Scientists partly blame global warming caused by human activity for creating a high fire danger. On Monday, rain and cooler temperatures provided a short break to some communities battling the wildfires. But the rain also made it more difficult for fire crews attempting to carry out controlled burning operations. The latest weather was welcomed in Victoria state. However, at least 20 centimeters of rain would be needed to put out the fires. That is about 20 times the amount of rain that fell during the past day. Drier conditions and higher temperatures were expected to return to the area later this week. “We’ve got big fire danger coming our way toward the end of this week，”Victoria state Premier Daniel Andrews said. “We are by no means out of this. And the next few days, and indeed the next few months, are going to be challenging.” 【1】What’s the main idea for the passage？ A.Australia s government has been making great efforts in putting out the fire. B.Dry and hot weather made it more difficult to put out the fire. C.The wildfire has caused great damage to wild animals and people. D.We need to pay more attention to the environment to avoid more fires. 【2】Which of the following is NOT the factor that leads to wildfires？ A.Winds. B.Lack of proper preventive measures. C.Lack of rain. D.Human activities. 【3】What can be inferred from the passage？ A.The military was now trying to reopen roads and build shelters for those affected. B.The rainfall amount was far from adequate to control fires. C.The weather promises to cool down in the following days. D.A total of $1.4 billion in government aid has been used for recovery efforts. 【4】What is the attitude of Daniel Andrews towards the fire control？ A.Promising. B.Positive. C.Doubtful. D.Concerned |
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Henderson Island in the South Pacific Ocean has always been known for its remarkable biological diversity and untouched ecology. Now, the remote UNESCO World Heritage site that lies 3，100 miles from the closest human settlement can also lay claim to being one of the most polluted places on Earth. Jennifer Lavers, a researcher from the University of Tasmania’s Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies who has been studying the island for a few years, says the tiny island is home to over 38 million pieces of waste. The amount of waste is surprising given that the island, the largest of the group of four Pitcairn volcanic islands, has no residents and is visited by scientists only once or twice every decade. However, as it turns out, humans do not need to be physically present to pollute an area. In this case, the waste is brought in by the South Pacific Gyre, an ocean current that sends garbage moving through the sea to Henderson. What’s even worse is that the unsightly rubbish scattered (分散)across the island’s sandy beaches is just the tip of the iceberg. According to the researchers, over 68% of the waste is buried under the sand. This means their estimates, based on the waste found up to 10 centimeters below the sand, may be underestimating the full extent of the pollution. Besides being aesthetically(审美地) unpleasing, the waste is also harmful to the island’s wildlife. Lavers and study co-author Alexander Bond discovered sea turtles that come to the island to lay eggs caught inside fishing lines. The waste is also harmful to seabirds and fish that mistake the colorful plastic pieces for food. Environmentalists like Boyan Slat, who founded The Ocean Cleanup in 2011 after discovering “more bags than fish” while diving in Greece, are trying to clean up the mess. However, their efforts will only make a difference if we all join them by avoiding plastic altogether or reusing and recycling. Unless we find ways to change the situation, this ever increasing pollution will cause a serious risk to the health of our planet and all its residents, including humans. 【1】What do we know about Henderson Island？ A.There are no animals on it. B.There are no people living on it. C.It’s known for its various resources. D.It’s the largest island in the South Pacific Ocean. 【2】Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage？ A.Humans presence caused most of the pollution on the island. B.The volcanic eruption and the closest human settlement lead to the pollution. C.Most of the rubbish is scattered across the island’s’ beaches. D.An ocean current has carried the garbage to the island. 【3】What is the fifth paragraph mainly about？ A.The impact of sea waste. B.The level of sea pollution. C.How to deal with ocean trash. D.How to protect the island’s wildlife. 【4】What is the purpose of the text？ A.To introduce famous volcanic island. B.To praise environmentalists for their efforts. C.To call on people to take action on pollution. D.To explain the consequences of the South Pacific Gyre. |
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Our fascination with Mars has never stopped. However, in the early days of space exploration, visits were restricted to “fly-bys”, such as those by Mariner Space Probes, by means of which craft would simply pass the planet, taking pictures and collecting data as they went. The Viking “orbiters” were next, and later craft in the Viking series, known as “Landers”, began to study the surface, equipped with instruments which continued to collect data about the environment until they stopped working. The more recent “Rovers” move around the planet’s surface as they gather information. Current proposals include missions to study geographic features, climate, and soil components, in order to determine, among other things, whether the planet can ever have supported carbon-based life forms. Scientists now believe that at some stage the planet cooled dramatically, resulting in the near-loss of its atmosphere and, thanks to the wearing away of some surface features mineral deposits and other factors, it is also believed that liquid water once flowed here. One of the most famous craft is “Phoenix”, which landed in November 2008. Its mission was to obtain samples from beneath the surface by digging into the arctic ice while its camera provided geological data and other equipment scanned the atmosphere, measuring temperature and pressure in an attempt to discover whether the chemicals necessary for life might exist beneath the surface. The craft was expected to send back data for three months, but managed to hold out for further two. An especially important part of the project was the need to keep absolute cleanliness of the equipment in order to ensure that any organic material collected was not contaminated by microbes(微生物). In the future manned landings may probably come true-and though it may seem an extremely difficult undertaking, plans have already been discussed for the “terraforming(行星地球化)”of the planet, giving it an atmosphere, oceans and other elements similar to earth, with, the possibility of human settlement. 【1】According to the text, what is “fly-by”? A.A type of UFO. B.A photograph of a planet. C.A planet of the solar system. D.A way of collecting information. 【2】Which of the following is evidence of liquid water on Mars? A.There is ice on it. B.It once had some mineral deposits. C.It once had carbon-based life forms. D.There are some damaged areas on its surface. 【3】What does the underlined word “contaminated” in Paragraph 3 mean? A.Polluted. B.Protected. C.Controlled. D.Reduced. 【4】How does the author feel about human beings going Mars? A.It will happen very soon. B.It may be hard, but it’s possible. C.It will be full of uncertainties, but it’s worth the efforts. D.It relies on different countries working together. |
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阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Running is enjoyed by millions of people because it’s good for their bodies and mind and requires very little: equipment. 【1】 Running may seem so simple that preparing to start may sound silly. Therefore, it is quite easy for you to increase your enjoyment of running. Whether you’ re brand new to running or you’re getting back to it after a long break, it’s important to start out easy and build up gradually so that you can avoid injury. 【2】 Wear a pair of running shoes that fit comfortably and are the right type of shoes for your feet and running style. 【3】 While you are there, you might want to check out running shorts, tops, or tights that are made out of lightweight fibers They help you to stay dry and comfortable when you work out. 【4】 Walk or do an easy jog for 5 to 10 minutes before increasing your intensity. You might also add warm-up exercises such as stretches or running drills to keep your body free from injury. Make sure you keep the advice on running safety in mind at the starting point. 【5】 You should also remember to carry an ID when you head out for run so that you can be identified quickly in the unlikely event of an accident. A.Do warm-up- before you start running. B.There are a few rules to follow while you are running. C.Here are some tips to help you start off on the right foot. D.Your running workouts might be challenging in the beginning. E.Go against traffic when running on roads to avoid possible danger. F.Visit specialty running store to get fitted for the best shoes for you G.All you need is good pair of running shoes and the willingness to get started. |
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I waited until my Ph. D. committee had left the room. I __ my dissertation proposal defense(学位论文答辩).I was told that my ideas were not __ enough. I realize now that they were just__ me because they believed in me. But at that moment, I was __ lost and couldn’t hear anything positive. For the next 4 months, I __ focus on work. I had trouble finding the __ to even think about how to make my proposal more than a shallow one. I was surprised at my __ moving forward. I know I should never let one incident weaken my spirit. Then I shared my __ with colleagues, and they convinced me that it was the common fourth-year slump(消沉) in graduate school. After some thought, I realized that I had been putting too much __ on myself throughout graduate school. Usually, to __ was making good progress, I needed __ evaluation from outside-awards or praise from professors Otherwise, I felt I was not on the right track. To make matters worse, I __ myself to my peers, and when awards went to others, I was filled with __ I decided that needed to set __ standards for myself. I also understood I couldn’t control how much praise I could get from others but what I had control over was the ____I put into. Whenever I asked myself, “Am I doing my best？”and if the answer was yes, I could be proud. 【1】A.missed B.failed C.postponed D.recalled 【2】A.deep B.practical C.consistent D.popular 【3】A.protecting B.encouraging C.questioning D.pushing 【4】A.originally B.occasionally C.entirely D.gradually 【5】A.lacked B.shifted C.maintained D.strengthened 【6】A.privilege B.chance C.energy D.access 【7】A.occupying B.stopping C.appreciating D.considering 【8】A.struggle B.memory C.happiness D.knowledge 【9】A.dependence B.emphasis C.pressure D.judgment 【10】A.understand B.prove C.insist D.promise 【11】A.critical B.thorough C.positive D.accurate 【12】A.restrict B.introduced C.exposed D.compared 【13】A.discouragement B.expectation C.pride D.surprise 【14】A.clear B.strict C.professional D.appropriate 【15】A.imagination B.effort C.variation D.freedom |
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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。 A Chicago home has become known as the “Pie House” for its similarity to a s lice of pie. Built in Deerfield, the Pie House has become a tourist 【1】 (attract), with people stopping by 【2】 (regular) just to take pictures of the unusually narrow building. The Pie House came into being, as developer Greg Weissman tried to make the best of a piece of small land. Regardless of one of the walls 【3】(measure) only 3 feet in width, the pie House turned out cozy, and ended up selling at over $284,000 in 2007. Photos 【4】 (take) inside show that the Pie House is much more spacious than it looks from the outside. But that hasn’t stopped 【5】(passer-by) from thinking that its design is not 【6】(reason).They joke that the house looks more like a hallway 【7】 a real house. Actually the one-storey Pie House is a building 【8】 design is delicate, with bedrooms, 【9】 fully furnished basement, bathrooms, etc. The “skinny house” went popular on Tik Tok, where it got over one million views. It’s predicted that many more people 【10】 (draw) to view it in the future. |
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假如你是李华，你们班的外教Smith先生即将回国，你将代表全班同学写一封感谢信。内容包括: 1.赞扬 Smith的人品和工作； 2.感谢他给予的帮助； 3.表达对Smith的祝福。 注意:1.词数80左右； 2.可适当增加细节，使行文连贯。 Dear Mr. Smith, ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua |
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阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。 Having held the interschool storytelling championship for the past two years, I was the shining star of my school. When it came to choosing the right candidate to participate in such competitions, I was always the first choice. Naturally, I was once again selected to represent my school in the approaching contest this year. Upon hearing the fact that I was chosen again, my classmates and friends acknowledged that I would undoubtedly emerge as the champion again. Consequently, I became conceited. I was so proud that I neglected the importance of practicing for the contest. A week before the contest, my teacher Ms. Sara asked,“Selena, would you like to stand in front of the class to rehearse for the contest ?” She had tutored me in the past two competitions and knew how important practice was .“Just imagine you are on the stage in the presence of the audience, ”she added . “ I’m sorry, Ms. Sara, ” I replied .“I have a bit of a sore throat.” This was usually the lie I would tell whenever my teacher requested me to practice in front of the class. I always found excuses to avoid doing it because I believed that I was the best and therefore the practice was unnecessary. On one occasion, I even told Mrs. Sara not to worry too much as I was well prepared for the contest. In fact, I did everything but practice my scrip. I only managed to glance briefly through the story the day before the contest. As the best storyteller among the students of the local secondary schools, I was too vain to practice and expected everything to be fine. The contest was being held in the local community hall. On the day of the contest, the hall was packed. My school teachers and principal were there along with many of my classmates and schoolmates. I was the eighth contestant out of twenty in total. Those who spoke before me did extremely well. On seeing their fascinating and outstanding performance, I began to lose confidence in myself. My palms sweated heavily and I started to feel nervous. 注意： 1. 所续写短文的词数应为150左右； 2. 至少使用5个短文中标有下划线的关键词语； 3. 续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好； 4. 续写完成后，请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。 Paragraph1: Soon, it was my turn to talk. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph2: Finally, results were announced after the contest. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
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