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Tom Savage has quit his job as a research analyst and found a perfect new start sting up his own social enterprise in Madagascar. He tells readers of the UK newspaper the Guardian that they can do likewise and follow their dream. Every day dozens of Toms are reported in newspapers and magazines and on career websites and blogs. Their real-life tales aren't there to surprise or shock, as a result, many readers are taking on board. Sophie Collins, 23, is a biology graduate from London. But before starting her course at university in Edinburgh, Scotland, she took a year out and enrolled in an Art Foundation course. “Art makes me happy, even if it won't pay my bills for a couple of years.” said Collins. The idea that you should be free to follow your dream, whether as a young person or as a middle-aged adult with a well- established career, is on the upgrade. In schools, students are taught that they can do whatever they want and can be whoever they choose so long as they work hard enough at that dream. People in the public eye, such as Italian classical singer Andrea Bocelli, have given up positions in admirable professions to take their chance on fame. Bocelli was a lawyer before he made it as a singer, selling 70 million albums worldwide. The media and reality TV talent shows have also played their part in encouraging young people to follow their heart. In 2006, 18-year-old Ray Quinn, barely out of school, finished second in the British TV talent show The X Factor. He later secured a record deal with Sony. Each year since then, hundreds of thousands of people have applied to the show, hoping, and expecting, that the chance to realize their ambitions will soon come. Even if they don't have a particular dream in mind, many young people are encouraged to take a year or two to find where their interests lie, instead of jumping into a job which they may later tire of. George Evans, 24, is determined to find a job which interests him. “I think most of us recognize that it is happiness and not money that is the ultimate goal,” said the Cambridge University graduate. “Unless you are passionate about your career, you won't truly succeed.” 【1】Which of the following statements is NOT true? A.Sophie Collins took an art course before entering university to pursue her interest. B.Andrea Bocelli, who used to be a lawyer, enjoys great success as a classical singer. C.Ray Quinn achieved his career success though he had performed poorly at school. D.George Evans thinks happiness counts more than money when choosing a career. 【2】What does the underlined phrase mean? A.sharing the same boat B.accepting the idea C.rejecting the concept D.ignoring the fact 【3】What is the main idea of this passage? A.Choose a career that truly appeals to you. B.Make efforts to be interested in your job. C.Make attempts to seek a meaningful career. D.Build up confidence when seeking a job. |
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A lot of people are afraid of spiders-even the small ones. But a big tarantula (狼蛛) is much more terrible for many. Now, scientists in Sri Lanka have discovered a huge species (物种) of tarantula that's about the size of a person's face. Although it is very big, is there a real reason to be afraid of one? Maybe. This tarantula has enough poisonous fluid (液体) to kill mice and small birds and snakes-but its bite wouldn't cause the death of most humans. Tarantula was first seen in 2009, when a villager in Sri Lanka found the body of a male Tarantula and brought it to a Sri Lanka research organization. An examination of the body proved that it was a type of tarantula scientists hadn't seen before. So the scientists carefully looked through the Sri Lankan forests to try to find more of the spiders. It's still too early to know whether this species is in danger. But researchers fear that the Tarantulas' natural habitat (栖息地) is slowly being destroyed. “They prefer old trees, but due to the widespread removal of trees, the number has dropped,” the scientists said in an interview. Tarantulas have eight legs and two body parts. They are different from insects, which have only six legs but three body parts. Tarantulas have hairy bodies and are usually larger than other types of spiders. Some species of tarantulas can live up to 25 years. While Tarantula is very big, the largest one is the Goliath bird-eater. Found in the rainforests of South America, its legs can be up to 10 inches long. But don't worry if you ever see one. Its poisonous fluid isn't really dangerous to humans. 【1】Which of the following is most likely to survive a bite from tarantula? A.A small bird. B.A little child. C.A small snake. D.A small frog. 【2】What is causing the number of the tarantulas to drop? A.They have too many natural enemies. B.Some people are killing them illegally. C.More and more forests are disappearing. D.The global climate has changed. 【3】What is the purpose of this passage? A.To inform the readers of a huge species of Tarantula. B.To entertain the readers with a discovery. C.To educate people to protect the environment. D.To remind people to keep away from spiders. |
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Siblings refer to one's brothers and sisters. We're attached to siblings as adults far longer than we are as children. Our sibling relationships, in fact, are the longest-lasting family ties we have. “Paul, my younger brother, and I, kind of annoyed each other when we were kids,” said Anna, an interviewee, “But as adults, we've always had each other's back, especially when dealing with our mother's health crisis. Paul is the first person I want to talk to when something worries me.” There's probably a biological explanation for the close bond of the sibling relationship. Siblings share half their genes, which biologists say should be motivation enough for each other's devotion. One thing that can weaken closeness in adulthood is a parent who played favorites in childhood; this sense of hatred can last a lifetime. The simple concept of parental favoritism was enough to shake their relationship. “What Paul and I are pretty sure is our parents treated us the same when we were growing up. Yet we're very different people,” Anna said, “Paul is outgoing while I'm shy. Paul is an amateur pianist while I can't read music or carry a tune. In families with more than one child, every sibling seems to get a label in contrast to every other sibling.” The very presence of siblings in the household can be an education. When a new baby is born, the older sibling gains social skills by interacting with the younger, and the younger gains cognitive (认知) skills by imitating the older. They learn from the friction between them, too, as they fight for their parents' attention, Mild conflict between brothers and sisters teaches them how to interact with friends and co-workers for the rest of their lives. It's so sad when things between siblings fall apart, which happens when aging parents need care or die—old feelings of contradiction and jealousy erupt all over again. Many families get through their parents' illnesses just fine, establishing networks where the workload is divided pretty much equally. But about 40 percent of the time there is a single primary caregiver who feels like she is not getting any help from her brothers and sisters, which can lead to serious conflicts. Throughout adulthood, the sibling relationship “is powerful and unchanged”, said Jane Mersky Leder, author of the new e-book The Sibling Connection. Whether we are close to our siblings or distant, she writes, they remain our brothers and sisters for better or for worse. So remember the immortal (永恒的) words of folksinger Loudon Wainwright Ⅲ, in a song called Thanksgiving. “On this brilliant occasion, this special family dinner, if I argue with a loved one, please make me...” 【1】What can probably encourage hatred among siblings? A.The aging of their Mom and Dad. B.The difference between their hobbies. C.The conflict in their daily lives. D.The unequal treatment from their parents. 【2】The underlined word “friction” in Para. 6 is closest in meaning to ___________. A.mild conflict B.close relationship C.active interaction D.cognitive imitation 【3】One effective way to avoid conflict when looking after sick parents is to _________. A.employ an experienced caregiver B.take on reasonable burdens C.equally divide the fortune D.send them straight to hospital 【4】The writer ends the passage with a song Thanksgiving to indicate that __________. A.it's emotionally acceptable to quarrel with siblings B.we should be grateful to have brothers or sisters in life C.Thanksgiving Day is a wonderful occasion D.Thanksgiving Day is a time for brothers to get together |
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My mother is the sweetest person you would ever want to meet．She was always bright and selfless．She is also someone whose_______is being damaged and whose identity is being lost slowly because of Alzheimer's disease （阿尔茨海默症）．For me，it is a slow letting go and a_______process．Although she couldn't_______herself，she at least still knew her immediate family．I knew the day would come when that，too，would_______and finally，about two﹣and﹣a﹣half years ago，that day came． My parents would visit us almost daily and we would have a pleasant time，but one day there was a_______missing．My mother no longer_______me as her daughter．She would tell my father "Oh， they are such nice people．" Telling her I was her daughter made no_______at all． When I would hug her good﹣bye， I would close my eyes and_______that this was my mother from years ago．I would_______every familiar feeling I have known for 36 years﹣her warm comforting body，and the soft，sweet smell that was hers alone．Every day，I prayed（祈祷）for her． One late summer afternoon，my prayers were________and I was taken by surprise． My parents were outside in the garden when my mother suddenly jumped up________she had been hit by lightning．She ran into the kitchen，grabbed me gently from behind and________me around．With a sparkle（闪光）in her eyes，she________asked me if it was true， was I her baby？Tears welling up，I said，yes，it was true．We hugged and cried and neither of us wanted to________this magical moment． I knew it could disappear as quickly as it came． She said she always felt a________to me and that I was nice， but that it had come to her suddenly that I was her child．We felt________．I took this________from God and savored （享受）it，even if it were to last just for that moment．We had a special connection again． ________my mother's condition has continued to worsen， she remembers who I am and it has been a year since that________afternoon．A month ago when we had another visitor， she started stroking my hair and told them________，"Did you know that she was my baby？" 【1】A.hearing B.brain C.liver D.eyesight 【2】A.painful B.quick C.harmful D.natural 【3】A.complain about B.worry about C.care for D.speak for 【4】A.begin B.improve C.occur D.change 【5】A.connection B.position C.reality D.personality 【6】A.described B.knew C.pictured D.valued 【7】A.mistakes B.difference C.decisions D.progress 【8】A.consider B.regret C.doubt D.imagine 【9】A.think of B.drink in C.deal with D.keep up 【10】A.gone B.said C.answered D.dismissed 【11】A.so that B.now that C.as if D.even if 【12】A.turned B.showed C.followed D.kept 【13】A.thankfully B.patiently C.tearfully D.curiously 【14】A.get away with B.let go of C.look back on D.break away from 【15】A.distance B.duty C.closeness D.devotion 【16】A.joy B.confusion C.enthusiasm D.embarrassment 【17】A.belief B.gift C.signal D.reward 【18】A.Since B.As C.Although D.Until 【19】A.sweet B.busy C.peaceful D.ordinary 【20】A.proudly B.calmly C.mildly D.carefully |
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Change is scary. 【1】 It can go hand in hand with the fear that we might hurt someone else if we think about ourselves. The truth is that you're so much more courageous than you give yourself credit for and far stronger than you realize. Here are some ways that you can use to help yourself make the process of creating change more manageable. Make change into small bite size pieces. 【2】Remember that as long as you attempt to take regular practice towards your goal, such as eating more healthily every day, or walking twenty minutes a day, you' re heading in the right direction to make changes. Form a habit of keeping a diary every day. Writing a journal every night before going to bed can effectively help you cope with the emotional impact of the change process. Go to grab a pen or pencil and remember a journal is not for being neat and tidy with good spelling. 【3】 Rest is necessary to success. Have a rest and take timeout to build your energy. 【4】If we don't give ourselves time to rest, we just end up burning out by the constant striving and worry. As we don't have the energy to keep going, we have to give up! 【5】Just accept it! I'm sorry to say that unless some people are really secure in themselves and truly happy in their own life, they're never going to like your changes. This has nothing to do with whether they love you or not. They are just for self-preservation! Therefore, give them a little time to adjust and get used to it. A.It is a step into the unknown. B.It's not being lazy to have timeout. C.No one else is going to like your changes. D.Don't try to eat the elephant in one sitting. E.Creating change is about building your character. F.Keep repeating your big steps over and over again. G.It's a private place where you can speak out your inner thoughts. |
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阅读下面短文,在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 We are deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. Li Wenliang. Dr. Li Wenliang, one of the eight “whistleblowers” who tried 【1】 (warn) fellow medics of 【2】 novel coronavirus when it first emerged in Wuhan, died early on Friday. Wuhan Central Hospital 【3】 (confirm) in a statement released on 【4】 (it) official Weibo account. “Our hospital’s ophthalmologist Li Wenliang was 【5】 (unfortunate) infected with coronavirus during his work in the fight 【6】 the coronavirus epidemic,” the statement read, 【7】 (add) “He died at 2:58 a.m. on February 7 after attempts to resuscitate were unsuccessful.” “After emergency treatment, Li Wenliang passed away,” the Central Hospital of Wuhan announced on Weibo, China’s version of Twitter. “We deeply regret and mourn Li’s 【8】 (die).” Dr. Li is a hero, 【9】 will live in our hearts forever. May God bless all the courageous doctors and 【10】 (nurse) fighting on the front line. |
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| The road is so narrow that I had to ________(挤，压) myself against the wall to let them pass. (根据汉语提示单词拼写） | |
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| After listening to his adventure, she felt a strange m_________ of excitement and fear. She felt both excited and frightened at the same time. (根据首字母单词拼写) | |
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| On the ___________ (相反), it seems to be a sign of fear and weakness rather than of strength. (根据汉语提示单词拼写） | |
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| If this method fails, we will be looking for different __________(方法) to gathering information about the missing child. (根据汉语提示单词拼写） | |
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| If buying a bag of candies or cookies doesn't a_________ to you, how about buying a tree instead? (根据首字母单词拼写) | |
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| The manger ________(推荐) me for the position of the director but the boss rejected the proposal. (根据汉语提示单词拼写） | |
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| The official refused to make a _________(评论) on the accident. (根据汉语提示单词拼写） | |
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| The Eagles went home angry and b_________ because they did not win the tournament. (根据首字母单词拼写) | |
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| Take approximately 60mg up to four times a day, unless advised ________(否则，不然) by a doctor. (根据汉语提示单词拼写） | |
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| A bundle of letters arrived for me in my _________. (缺席) (根据汉语提示单词拼写） | |
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现代社会，商业广告无处不在。有人认为广告提供了最新资讯，方便了日常生活，也有人觉得广告误导消费者，夸大实际效果。谈谈你对广告的态度和想法，字数不少于80。 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
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假如你是李华，你将参加本周六主题为 “An unforgettable experience in high school”的英语演讲比赛。你写了一篇演讲稿，请外教Jason给予指导。请根据以下要点，给他写一封邮件。要点如下： 1.说明情况； 2.指导内容（词汇，语法，结构等）； 3.回复时间； 4.表达感激。 注意： 1.词数80左右； 2.开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数； 3.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Dear Jason, _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours sincerely, Li Hua |
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