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A month after Hurricane Katrina, I returned home in New Orleans. There lay my house, reduced to waist-high rains, smelly and dirty. Before the trip, I'd had my car fixed. When the office employee of the garage was writing up the bill, she noticed my Louisiana license plate. "You from New Orleans?" she asked. I said I was, "No charge." She said, and firmly shook her head when I reached for my wallet. The next day I went for a haircut, and the same thing happened. As my wife was studying in Florida, we decided to move there and tried to find a rental house that we could afford while also paying off a mortgage (抵押贷款) on our ruined house. We looked at many places, but none was satisfactory. We'd began to accept that we'd have to live in extremely reduced circumstances for a while, when I got a very curious e-mail from a James Kemmedy in California. He'd read some pieces I'd written about our sufferings for state, the online magazine and wanted to give us ("no conditions attached") a new house across the lake from New Orleans. It sounded a good to her return, but I replied, thinking him for his exceptional generosity, then we to go back. Then the University of Florida offered to let him house to me. While he want to England on his one year, paid leave. The rent was rather reasonable. I mentioned the poet's offer to James Kemdedy, and the next day he sent a check covering our entire rent for eight months. Throughout this painful experience, the kindness of strangers has done much to bring back my faith in humanity. It's almost worth losing you wordy possessions to be reminded that people really when given had a channel. 【1】What do we know about James Kemnedy? A.He was a writer of an online magazine. B.He offered the author a new house free of charge. C.He was a poet at the University of Florida. D.He learned about the author's sufferings. 【2】It can be inferred from the text that__________. A.houses were difficult to find in the hurricane stricken area B.rents were comparatively reasonable despite the disaster C.the author's family was in financial difficulty D.the mortgage on the ruined house was paid off by the bank 【3】Which would be the best title for the text? A.Terrible Hurricane Katrina but comfortable life on our own. B.The Importance of Helping Others in reward. C.Life and study free of rent in Florida, feeling grateful. D.Hurricane Is Heartless While Strangers Are Kind. |
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In recent decades，countries around the world have made great progress against malaria．However a new report from the World Health Organization（WHO）says that progress is at risk． This WHO annual report looks at the global fight against the disease．It says that malaria cases are on the rise in several countries． Many countries are moving toward eliminating malaria，among them Madagascar，Senegal and Zimbabwe．However，the WHO report warns that in others，progress has stalled． Malaria cases increased by more than 20 percent from 2015 to 2016 in eight African countries﹣including Rwanda，Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of Congo． At the same time，funding for malaria prevention and treatment has leveled off，reaching﹩2.7 billion in 2016．This amount is less than half of the 2020 target． Professor David Conway is from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine．He says money for fighting malaria has plateaued，meaning it has not increased in a long time． Overall，Africa continues to suffer the most from malaria．In 2016，just over 400，000 people died from the disease．This is slightly less than in 2015.However，in Africa the malaria parasite does not yet appear to be developing drug resistance． The same cannot be said for Southeast Asia． Conway explains that there are renewed concerns that in Southeast Asia malaria will become drug﹣resistant in the future． The WHO is calling for improving the coverage of existing methods of malaria prevention as well as an urgent investment in new tools﹣﹣namely a malaria vaccine． Professor Conway said，"More research is needed to develop an effective malaria vaccine that could cover the populations that at the moment have high malaria rates and that perhaps don't use the available interventions even when they are being funded．" Several malaria vaccines are under development．Starting in 2018，the WHO is planning a major trial of the RTSS vaccine in Kenya，Ghana and Malawi． But this latest report from the WHO warns that the world is at a crossroads．Without better funding and more effective tools to fight malaria，the progress made in recent decades could be undone． 【1】Which of the following statements is not true？ A.A bit more than 400，000 people died from malaria in African countries． B.More and more money has been put in malaria prevention and treatment． C.Fewer and fewer people are suffering from malaria in the past decade． D.Malaria cases decreased less than 20 percent in eight African countries in 2016． 【2】What does the word"they"in Paragraph 3 from the bottom mean？ A.malaria B.the available interventions C.the populations D.malaria rates 【3】Why does the WHO show the worry about the battle of anti﹣malaria nowadays？ A.Progress of fighting malaria is greatly short of money and effective tools． B.More and more people cannot get treatment for malaria in time． C.No countries are likely to have got funding and effective tools from the WHO． D.Some malaria sufferers in Africa have refused to get treatments from the WHO． |
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The effect of artificial intelligence（AI）will be felt across various industries，and advertising is no different．From programmatic buying to e﹣commerce，AI is already changing how brands connect with consumers．The real future of AI in advertising will rely on people working together to create experiences which bring real value to consumers． "Brands don't just exist because of what they say but because of what they do．They must create new customer interactions（互动），"says Ogilvy Consulting Senior Partner Pierre Robinet．"These interactions have to be useful，sharable and personal，providing an essential service at the right moment and in the right place．" It is predicted that by 2020，85 per cent of customer interactions will be managed without the need for a human being．This presents a fantastic opportunity to rethink customer strategy（策略）．How do we connect with an AI﹣empowered customer who speaks more than he writes，who uses his face and fingers to interact with his devices，who prizes a hassle﹣free experience？ "AI is going to influence the revenue（收益）structure of any company，"says Robinet．"Sellers are always trying to be more exact in predicting which product you want to get from their platform．Amazon is already moving goods into their warehouses（仓库）based entirely on predictive demand，moving the model from'shopping then delivery'to'delivery then shopping．'"We are presently in an exciting period of experimentation，where brands and marketers are exploring the different possibilities and applications of AI．Decision﹣makers now must figure out how AI can influence business models and be a driver of growth． In order to overcome fear and mistrust of issues like the mishandling of data，Robinet believes that each and every consumer should be equipped to understand these technologies so they can make a wise decision．"On one side，we need more fairness and ethics（道德标准）in AI，as well as specific frameworks and rules to do so，"he says．"While on the other，we need to give people the right tools，services and education，and motivate them to share their data．" 【1】What is the author's attitude towards using AI in advertising？ A.Cautious． B.Favourable． C.Doubtful． D.Worried． 【2】What does the underlined word"hassle﹣free"in Paragraph 3 most probably mean？ A.Real﹣life． B.First﹣hand． C.Convenient． D.Professional． 【3】Why is Amazon mentioned in Paragraph 4？ A.To show AI can help entirely reshape business models． B.To explain sellers always know customers better． C.To prove consumers are likely to interact with machines． D.To show AI can free people from tough jobs． 【4】What can we infer from the last paragraph？ A.People's fear of AI is increasing． B.AI can help people make decisions． C.More and more people are unwilling to share their data． D.People must know AI well before they accept it． |
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Promoting harmony(和谐)in a community is an extraordinary challenge. It often requires the work and devotion of many community members. As a young adult, you can begin with helping a neighbor, friend or family member in need. 【1】For example, you can help your neighbor by trying things like taking care of their pets while they are away on vacation. 【2】Look online for local organizations and charities in your area that need volunteers. Volunteering during your free time can help you feel connected to others in a positive way. 【3】This can broaden your social network and make you feel less alone in the world. Do you get any allowance(零用钱)from any of your family members?【4】Give a donation to a local advocacy group in your area or to a national campaign that supports your goals and values. You can donate money to a worthy cause once a year or once a month, based on your income. What's more, you can also promote your community's harmony by playing an active part in community events. 【5】When you find some, help the community workers at these events and donate some goods or money. This can help you feel more connected to your community. A.You can also shop at local businesses. B.Volunteering at a local organization is another choice. C.If so, making a donation to a worthy cause is a good idea. D.It’s also a great way to meet like-minded people and make new friends. E.However, you can help to promote harmony within your community. F.Often check the local community boards for postings about local events. G.Show those around you that you care by offering them assistance when they need it. |
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I was at the market at 5 pm, the worst time of day to shop, to pick up a few___________: cream for coffee, eggs for breakfast and Advil for my headache. I had been___________all day doing jobs for people. I did not want to be shopping, to say the___________. But I told myself it was my last stop before going home to___________my feet. So I___________a parking place, grabbed a bag from the trunk and found a shopping cart. The market was not as crowded as I had expected. I___________a package of linguini and some pesto. That's when I saw her. She was sitting in a shopping cart. She looked to be maybe 9 months old. Short blond curls, blue eyes. A white lace dress and shiny black shoes. I couldn't take my eyes off her. Then I did what I always do with children: I gave her my best___________. I may have looked a bit ________, but it came from my heart. That is a___________I formed long ago when I became a mother. It started with my first child, in that unforgettable, life-changing moment of her birth. At times my smile would____________to a look of fear or____________, but it never left my face for long. It always came back, even through____________. I've learned that everyone needs a smile sometimes, young and old, friends and strangers, even strangers at the market in a rush to get home. She took her____________deciding just what to____________my smile. But finally she____________. I laughed and waved goodbye. And she blew me a kiss. That put a smile on my face that got a smile____________from every shopper I passed. I was still smiling when I got home and realized I had forgotten to get Advil. Luckily, I didn't need it. My____________was gone. ____________in that simple exchange of smiles, this weary old world became a better place. Want to change the world. Give smiling a____________. Someone will smile back at you. I____________it. If you're lucky, maybe they'll even blow you a kiss and make your headache go away. 【1】A.produces B.essentials C.items D.categories 【2】A.pushing B.rushing C.occupying D.engaging 【3】A.best B.most C.least D.last 【4】A.put down B.put up C.put away D.put forward 【5】A.navigated B.spotted C.rented D.scored 【6】A.grabbed B.seized C.grasped D.bought 【7】A.gesture B.smile C.expression D.gift 【8】A.mad B.scary C.cautious D.casual 【9】A.custom B.behavior C.habit D.practice 【10】A.change B.fade C.transform D.vanish 【11】A.amusement B.embarrassment C.worry D.astonishment 【12】A.tears B.triumphs C.effects D.struggle 【13】A.effort B.time C.trouble D.pain 【14】A.stand for B.account for C.make out D.make of 【15】A.lit up B.looked up C.cleared up D.came up 【16】A.in vain B.in exchange C.in return D.on purpose 【17】A.stress B.anxiety C.headache D.pressure 【18】A.Somehow B.Somewhat C.Anyway D.Anyhow 【19】A.necessity B.kiss C.shot D.permission 【20】A.acknowledge B.confirm C.value D.guarantee |
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语法填空 81% teenagers worldwide do not get enough exercise,【1】may be bad for their current and future health, the World Health Organization(WHO)said in a report【2】(release)on Nov 23. The study gathered data about the physical activity levels among 1.6 million teenagers between the ages of 11 to 17 in 146 countries and regions. It showed that 81 percent of teenagers failed【3】(get)at least one hour of daily physical activity. This is the amount of daily exercise recommended by WHO. These findings are【4】(worry)because regular physical activity is important for heart and respiratory【5】(fit),as well as cognitive function. Exercise, along with healthy eating,【6】(be)also the key to controlling a【7】(globe) obesity epidemic. A co-author of the study suggested digital technology means more young people【8】(spend)more time on electronic devices. In China, the passing rate of students' physical tests in 2018 was 91.91 percent,【9】the current rate of obesity【10】students is still high. According to the Chinese Ministry of Education, the childhood obesity rate is 16 percent and affects some 53 million young people. |
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假定你是李华，是某国际学校的学生。你的美国笔友Eric近日来信说他想来中国学习一段时间。请给他写一封回信，向他推荐你的学校，内容包括： 1.学校与国外学校有着多年合作历史；2.学校设施先进、教师优秀；3.学校活动丰富。 注意：1.词数100左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 |
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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． It's unfair Julia was an intelligent and hard﹣working girl，who often stayed up late，so she couldn't get up early and occasionally late for school．One morning when she came in late,Mr．Sharp，her teacher，burst into anger． Mr Sharp told her，"I'll write to your father if you aren't here on time tomorrow．"Julia didn't expect him to do that because her parents were very strict with her．So she said sorry and promised that she would be punctual from that moment on． The next day she got up very early and went to school without breakfast．When the bell rang，she had been seated in the classroom．The door opened and the teacher came in．But it was not Mr．Sharp．It was Miss Young．Mr．Sharp was on business，so she was taking his class instead．How disappointed Julia was． The next morning Julia got up even earlier．After a quick breakfast she rushed to school．Just before she got to the school gate，she spotted a wallet lying on the ground． She picked it up．"Whose is this？"she wondered． As she stood there，there went the first bell．"What shall I do？"she hesitated． "I'll turn in the wallet to the headmaster first．"she decided．And so she did． 注意： 1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右； 2.应使用5个以上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． Paragraph 1： When she hurried into the classroom，Mr.Sharp was already beginning his lesson． Paragraph 2： As soon as the bell rang for the break，the door opened and in came Mr.Sterling，the headmaster． |
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