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Uggs(雪地靴) are certainly ugly, or at least inelegant. The shapeless boots, pulled on in a hurry, can make anyone look like a slob（懒惰的人）, which has made them the target of disrespect. It hasn’t been hard to find someone strongly condemning them. “Ugg boots are no sexy,” The Independent declared in 2003, “unless you’re Mrs. Bigfoot on a lone mission across Antarctic to find Mr. Bigfoot. When wearing the boots, a writer of The Gloss complained, “There’s nothing to indicate that you don’t have square, horrible shoeboxes in place of human feet.” In 2015, one coffee shop on Brick Lane in east London ever banned ugg-wearers. And yet, over the years, plenty of strange and unattractive shoes have met with the approval of the fashion establishment. The problem with uggs wasn’t that they were ugly; it’s that they were common. But a funny thing happened on the way to fashion’s tomb: the universal ugg has not gone anywhere. Uggs have quietly stayed here since their best time. Once you start paying attention, you’ll be shocked to discover how many people are still wearing them. They are worn by mothers in town and in the country, by teenagers on Saturday shopping trip and by people in fashion. Perhaps the secret of uggs’s unstoppable success is that, if there is a dividing line between public appeal and private style，it might be a pair of cozy boots. They are certainly comfortable, soft and warm, as if your feet were in the hugging of someone who really loves you. At $150 a pair, they are neither cheap nor entirely out of range. They are casual and indulgent(纵容的）. Somehow uggs, the boots that so many people hate, have managed to challenge the cruel logic of the fashion cycle and carry on whether you approve of them or not. 【1】What is the best title of the passage? A.Uggs Refuse to Die B.Uggs Have Existed So Long C.Uggs Enter the Fashion Circle D.Uggs Have Gone Somewhere 【2】Why does the author quote many media’s words in the first paragraph? A.To prove uggs’ toughness B.To prove uggs’s popularity C.To prove people’s approval D.To prove people’s condemning. 【3】What does the author think very strange? A.Uggs are very common B.Uggs are inelegant and ugly C.Uggs are worn by teenagers D.Uggs stay there regardless 【4】What is the secret to the success of uggs according to the passage? A.They are very comfortable B.They own private style C.They have public appeal D.They are very cheap |
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Do you have a younger brother? Does he always get in trouble? Well, there might be some science behind that. According to a report from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, second-borns are more likely than first-borns to behave badly, which could be why you from time to time consider your younger brother or sister sprites. Researchers, who explored data from tens of thousands of sibling(兄弟姐妹) pairs from Denmark and Florida, found second-borns are 20% to 40% more likely to have behavioral problems. If you’re the second-born child you may want to have a little chat with your parents. The reason why second-born siblings may be worse behaved than first-born is that parents tend to pay less attention to them. “Second-born children tend to have less attention from the mother than their older siblings because first-born children experience their mother’s maternity leave (产假). First-borns enjoy the rewards of not only their own time with Mum following their birth, but the time Mum takes off with younger siblings, too.” the authors explain. It’s not just about the parents, however. Speaking to NRP, co-author Joseph Doyle said, “The first-born has role models, who are adults. And the second, later-born children have role models who are slightly unreasonable 2-year-olds, you know, their older siblings. The difference of parental investments and the sibling influences probably contribute to these differences we see in the labor market and what we find in behaviors against regulations, even against laws. It’s just very difficult to separate those two things because they happen at the same time” The results, the authors argue, have an important effect on social policy. 【1】What does the underlined word “sprites” in Paragraph 2 probably mean? A.Losers B.Troublemakers C.Close companions D.Parents’ pets 【2】According to the report, what influences the second-born children’s behavior? A.Challenges of their elder siblings B.The amount of attention they receive from parents C.More family problems they are faced with D.Fewer chances of talking with others 【3】Joseph Doyle holds the opinion that the older siblings ______. A.have the same role models as their younger ones B.are not to blame for their younger siblings’ failure C.are partly responsible for their younger siblings’ problems D.affect the parental investment and the labor market participation 【4】Which of the following can be the best title for the text? A.Parents Prefer First-Born Kids B.How Parents Improve Family Relationships C.Social Policy Guides Family Education D.Why the Second-Born Tend to be Misbehaved |
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It is difficult for doctors to help a person with a damaged brain. Without enough blood, the brain lives for only three to five minutes. More often the doctors can’t fix the damage. Sometimes they are afraid to try something to help because it is dangerous to work on the brain. The doctors might make the person worse if he operates on the brain. Dr. Robert White, a famous professor and doctor, thinks he knows a way to help. He thinks doctors should make the brain very cold. If it is very cold, the brain can live without blood for 30 minutes. This gives the doctor a longer time to do something for the brain. Dr. White tried his idea on 13 monkeys. First he taught them to do different jobs, then he operated on them. He made the monkeys’ blood back to the monkeys’ brains. When the brain’s temperature was 10℃, Dr. White stopped the blood to the brain.After 30 minutes he turned the blood back on. He warmed the blood again. After their operations the monkeys were like they had been before. They were healthy and busy. Each one could still do the jobs the doctor had taught them. 【1】The brain operation was made possible mainly by ____. A.taking the blood out of the brain B.trying the operation on monkeys first C.having the blood go through a machine D.lowering the brain’s temperature 【2】With Dr. White’s new idea, the operation on the damaged brain ____. A.can last as long as 30 minutes B.can keep the brain’s blood warm C.can keep the patient’s brain healthy D.can help monkeys do different jobs 【3】What is the right order of the steps in the operations? a. send the cooled back to the brain b. stop the blood to the brain c. have the blood cooled down d. operate on the brain A.a, b, c, d B.c, a, b, d C.c, b, d, a D.b, c, d, a |
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How could we possibly think that keeping animals in cages in unnatural environments－mostly for entertainment purposes－is fair and respectful? Zoo officials say they are concerned about animals. However, most zoos remain “collections” of interesting “things” rather than protective habitats. Zoos teach people that it is acceptable to keep animals bored, lonely, and far from their natural homes. Zoos claim to educate people and save endangered species, but visitors leave zoos without having learned anything meaningful about the animals’ natural behavior, intelligence, or beauty. Zoos keep animals in small spaces or cages, and most signs only mention the species’ name, diet, and natural range(分布区). The animals’ normal behavior is seldom noticed because zoos don’t usually take care of the animals’ natural needs. The animals are kept together in small spaces, with no privacy and little opportunity for mental and physical exercise. This results in unusually self-destructive behavior called zoochosis. A worldwide study of zoos found that zoochosis is common among animals kept in small spaces or cages. Another study showed that elephants spend 22 percent of their time making repeated head movements or biting cage bars, and bears spend 30 percent of their time walking back and forth, a sign of unhappiness and pain. Furthermore, most animals in zoos are not endangered. Captive breeding(圈养繁殖) of endangered big cats, Asian elephants, and other species has not resulted in their being sent back to the wild. Zoos talk a lot about their captive breeding programs because they do not want people to worry about a species dying out. In fact, baby animals also attract a lot of paying customers. Haven’t we seen enough competitions to name baby animals? Actually, we will save endangered species only if we save their habitats and put an end to the reasons people kill them. Instead of supporting zoos, we should support groups that work to protect animals’ natural habitats. 【1】In the state of zoochosis, animals _________. A.remain in cages B.behave strangely C.attack other animals D.enjoy moving around 【2】What does the author try to argue in the passage? A.Zoos are not worth the public support. B.Zoos fail in their attempt to save animals. C.Zoos should treat animals as human beings. D.Zoos use animals as a means of entertainment. 【3】The author tries to persuade readers to accept his argument mainly by _________. A.pointing out the faults in what zoos do B.using evidence he has collected at zoos C.questioning the way animals are protected D.discussing the advantages of natural habitats 【4】Although he argues against zoos, the author would still agree that __________. A.zoos have to keep animals in small cages B.most animals in zoos are endangered species C.some endangered animals are reproduced in zoos D.it’s acceptable to keep animals away from their habitats |
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The Pomodoro Technique was developed by Francesco Cirillo in the 1980s. The technique uses a timer to divide your work into 25-minute sessions called "pomodori."【1】When you have completed four pomodori, it's time for a longer break of 20 to 30 minutes. It's simple and easy to use. Follow the steps below to start using it. ●Check your schedule. Your first step is to check your schedule. 【2】Estimate how long each task should take you, in terms of the number of pomodori you will need to complete it. ●Set your timer. Before you start, make sure that you have everything you need. Set your timer for the work period you've settled on. ●Take a short break. When your timer goes off, take a five-minute break.You should do this even if you're busy, because these breaks are your time to rest and "recharge your batteries."【3】The Pomodoro approach works by maintaining your energy, so that you don't need to work on tasks when your concentration levels are low. ●【4】When your break is over, reset your timer for the next session and continue your work. When you've completed four pomodori, take a 20- to 30-minute break. Use it to go for a walk, have lunch, read a book... anything, so long as it takes you away from your desk for a while and clears your mind. Remember, it is important to listen to your body. If your mind starts to wander or you start to feel tired, don't push through to the end of the session.【5】It may be that three pomodori followed by a 20-minute break suits you best, or that five sessions followed by a 30-minute break is better. A.You might want to experiment with this. B.You can use whatever sort of timer you like. C.After each session, you take a five-minute break. D.Irregular short breaks help to keep you focused and energetic. E.Continue your work sessions and take a longer break. F.Cirillo argues that energy levels are far more important than time. G.Look at your to-do list and think about what you need to do today. |
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Sitting at a table in my school cafeteria, I looked around,slowly taking in everything. Student after student passed my____carrying that day’s lunch, but if you looked deeper,there was more to___.There was more than just theuniform they were wearing, or the way they had styled theirhair that day. There was a lot more hidden under the_______. Catching the eye of a girl in my grade sitting at a nearbytable, I waved politely. She smiled___and then continuedto pick at the spaghetti in front of her. If I hadn't___recently that her mother was dying of leukemia, I would havenever___anything was wrong and I may not have been as_____and sympathetic, either. It suddenly____me thatwe judge others too quickly without knowing the whole story. I have an incurable lung disease. No one at our schoolknows --- I don't show any noticeable____except for a fewcoughs here and there. I go about my day like any other kid,___with the realization that I have a___and terrifyingfuture. Before that day when I decided to___the world witha new perspective, I__myself almost every day. Ithought only about myself and my heavy__.But I've now realized no one is______---- we just need to accept thewaywe are. 【1】A.order B.room C.table D.cafeteria 【2】A.imagine B.compare C.observe D.exchange 【3】A.uniform B.rules C.circumstances D.surface 【4】A.weakly B.casually C.happily D.impatiently 【5】A.found B.noticed C.heard D.decided 【6】A.remembered B.suspected C.predicted D.regretted 【7】A.willing B.outstanding C.understanding D.demanding 【8】A.escaped B.satisfied C.hit D.attracted 【9】A.diseases B.symptoms C.complaints D.weaknesses 【10】A.but B.and C.or D.so 【11】A.bright B.real C.serious D.dark 【12】A.tolerate B.create C.change D.view 【13】A.forgave B.pitied C.challenged D.encouraged 【14】A.debt B.reward C.burden D.workload 【15】A.changeable B.perfect C.unique D.different |
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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，并将答案填写在答题卡上标号的相应位置。 In many countries,【1】is not unusual for families of different backgrounds to live together in the shared space.【2】, in the United States, this idea may still be considered strange. But this type of housing, called co-housing, is gaining【3】(popular) in the United States, too. Co-housing complexes are popping up across the country. For many people, this way of life is【4】means to relieve the stress of busy life. A co-housing community has【5】(private) owned houses and shared land. There is often a “common house” with a kitchen and dining room, meeting room, and maybe a workshop of library or music room. About 25 co-housing communities【6】(build) in recent years, and 150 more are planned. A co-housing complex is a place【7】residents (居住者) shop, cook, and eat together. Children have other kids to play【8】, which makes many families【9】(live) in this way happy and safe. Residents also say that they can live in co-housing for【10】money than they would pay for nearby apartments. |
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假定你是李华。在一个英文网络论坛上,你看到名叫Kelly的中学生发帖寻求帮助。请根据帖子的内容、写作要点和要求回帖。
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阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词数应为150左右。 Laura Stevens was nine years old. But every single time her mother and her father went out，they insisted that Mrs. Thomas stay with her. Laura didn't like Mrs. Thomas. She wouldn't let her stay up late to watch television, she wouldn't let her eat more than three cookies, and she even made Laura play games with her! "I'm not a baby”. Laura pleaded with her parents. "I'm nine years old. I don't need a baby-sitter. And if you make me have one, I'm going to go to my room and stay there forever”. “Laura, "scolded her mother, "you're acting just like a baby. That's why you need a baby-sitter.” Laura sighed. But if she didn't complain, she wondered, would she still have to have a sitter? But no matter what Laura did, every time her parents went out they insisted Mrs. Thomas stay with her. And every time Mrs. Thomas stayed with her, she was very nice to Laura, but made her obey stupid rules. But someday, Laura knew, someday she would be big enough to stay by herself, or at least have a baby-sitter who wasn't so bossy. One night, Laura's parents had a big surprise for her. Mrs. Thomas had gone to visit her sister in another city. Her parents had hired a brand-new Robo-Sitter! When the Robo-Sitter was delivered，Laura was amazed to discover that she looked just like a real person and even sounded like a real person. Her father programmed the Robo-Sitter to make dinner for Laura, give her three cookies, help her with her homework, and so on. And then he programmed the Robo-Sitter to clean the whole house. When he pressed "Enter" the Robo-Sitter's eyes opened brightly and a big smile appeared on her face. When Laura's parents left the house, Laura reprogrammed the Robo-Sitter! The Robo-Sitter whizzed around the whole house, cleaning it from top to bottom in less than a minute. Then she raced into the kitchen and returned carrying three whole boxes of cookies, which she handed to Laura. Then she did all of Laura’s homework in nine seconds. Then she put Laura's favorite movie in the VCR and got out of the way. Laura sat down in front of the TV set with her box of cookies and pressed the "Off" button. And just like that, the Robo-Sitter went to sleep. Laura ate her cookies and watched her movie. But after a little while, her stomach started hurting and she wanted someone to talk to. She turned on the Robo-Sitter, who immediately cleaned the whole house all over again, brought Laura three more boxes of cookies, and did Laura's homework for a second time. Laura tried to reprogram the robo-Sitter, but was only able to make her do the same things faster and faster. Laura had no choice and finally turned off the Robo-Sitter. Paragraph1: The house was very quiet. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: Two hours passed, but they seemed like two weeks. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
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