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Want to buy some gifts for children? See the following ones. Wonder Crew dolls Wonder Crew creates dolls for boys. The dolls are aimed at encouraging boys to express kindness and other characteristics not encouraged in their other toys. “I wanted to address the developmental needs of the whole child.” Wider told USA TODAY. “Toys have the power to teach.” Sale for $29.99 on Amazon. Barbie dolls that use a wheelchair Mattel created dolls with disabilities to inspire girls to tell more stories. Barbie expanded its Fashion line to showcase dolls in a wheelchair and a removable prosthetic leg(假肢). “We can have the conversation around physical disabilities by including them into our fashion doll line to further show a special view of beauty and fashion, ”Mattel said. Sale for $19. 99. Dolls inspired by children with autism(自闭症) Lottie Dolls offers a doll inspired by a boy with autism. The doll kit includes an astronaut’s suit and a companion dog named Cookie. Lottie Dolls, an Irish company, offers a host of dolls that highlight diversity. Sales for $30 on Amazon. Plastic Army Women A 6-year-old girl wanted to play with female plastic soldiers. She got her wish when Pennsylvania company BMC Toys agreed to make Plastic Army Women. When completed, a pack of 24-figurines(小塑像)will include six different poses and should be available on the company website and on Amazon. It is available for pre-order at different price points. 【1】What can we learn about Mattel's Barbie dolls? A.They are in old style. B.They can move quickly by themselves. C.They have no legs at all. D.They represent special views on beauty. 【2】How is Plastic Army Women different from the other three gifts? A.It can be ordered in advance. B.It can't be bought on Amazon. C.It is fit for young kids. D.It is the most popular. 【3】Which of the following may attract children with autism? A.Dolls offered by Lottie Dolls. B.Wonder Crew dolls. C.Plastic Army Women. D.Barbie dolls that use a wheelchair. |
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Joseph Lister, born in 1827 in England, was best known as a popular British surgeon and a pioneer of antiseptic（抗菌的）surgery. As a child, Lister attended a Quaker school, where he became very fluent in French and German. These two languages were the leading languages in medical research. He later entered University College London. At first, he studied botany（植物学）. After this, he became a registered medical student and managed to graduate with honors. At 26, he entered the Royal College of Surgeons. Lister became an assistant of James Syme, a surgeon at a university in Scotland, In 1867, he invented the use of carbolic acid as antiseptic. This became the first widely used antiseptic in surgery. Before Lister’s research, many people believed chemical damage from exposures to bad air was the reason behind the infections in wounds. During this time, hospitals were at times letting air out during midday in order to prevent the spread on infec-tions. However, hospitals also practiced surgery under some unsanitary conditions compared with present medical conditions, which exposed patients to great risks. While at University of Glasgow, Lister heard about Louis Pasteur’s theory. Louis Pas-teur suggested 3 methods to fight the micro-organism, filtration（过滤）, exposure to chemical solutions and exposure to heat. Lister confirmed Pasteur’s theory with his own experiments. He decided to use these findings to create some antiseptic techniques for wounds, which led to the reduction in post-operative infections, making surgery safe for patients. He published his findings in The Lancet. In 1881, Lister moved to London where he was appointed president of Clinical Society of London and died in 1892. 【1】Where did Lister learn the languages necessary for his medical career? A.At a Quaker school. B.At University of Glasgow. C.In University College London. D.In the Royal College of Surgeons. 【2】What does the underlined word “unsanitary” in paragraph 3 mean? A.Safe. B.Comfortable. C.Unlucky. D.Unhealthy. 【3】How did Lister know Pasteur’s theory was reliable? A.By consulting some experts. B.By checking some records. C.By doing experiments himself. D.By observing Pasteur’s experiments. 【4】What was Lister’s contribution? A.Improving people’s eyesight. B.Reducing infections after operations. C.Making people feel more confident. D.Lowering the costs of making operations. |
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Smart carts (购物车) are shopping carts equipped with tablet computers and similar de-vices that help shoppers manage shopping lists, pay for items, and find products in the store. Manufacturers of smart cart technology produce accessory fittings (配件), and stores can use them to remake existing carts. It’s also possible to purchase new shopping carts with the smart technology installed. The level of function available with a smart cart can vary. Some can be combined with cellphones or software programs to allow shoppers to create shopping lists and upload them to a cart. Internet-enabled smart carts may provide suggestions or tips for shoppers. Some can communicate with the systems to guide themselves around the store. Shoppers can ask the cart where to find items, or have it organize a grocery list to make shopping easier. As a shop-per moves along the snack selling areas, for instance, the smart cart could flash a reminder that the customer often likes to buy a particular brand of potato chips. In-store communication to allow customers to order items from different counters may al-so be available. On the contrary, a department can page a customer with the use of smart carts, The counters can send a message when the order is ready, which reduces time spent in line. Smart cart technology can also enable the price checks and allows customers to pay for items through the cart, without having to go through a checkout line. As they add items to the cart, it updates the total, and the shopper can close out the visit at the end by telling the cart to automatically pay from a stored bank account or credit card. This application for smart carts can be important in busy stores where customers get impatient waiting in line to pay. 【1】Why does the author think the introduced cart is a smart cart? A.It is made to encourage shopping. B.It is equipped with technology to manage shopping lists. C.It is equipped with translation function. D.It is designed to take the place of clerks. 【2】What can be learned about the smart cart from the text? A.It is smarter than humans. B.It is helpful but rather expensive. C.It only has a few simple skills. D.It can help save much time. 【3】In which section of a newspaper can we read the text? A.Technology. B.Fashion. C.Food. D.Advertisement. 【4】What is the best title for the text? A.The design of smart carts B.The influences of smart carts C.The introduction to smart carts D.The market demands for smart carts |
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The first step in writing any poem is coming up with something to write about. Don’t feel that you have to choose deep or attractive material. Anything can be the subject for a poem. Great poems have been written about such topics as a gas station or pieces of broken glass on the beach. It’s easiest to write a good poem about something you know well, that you have experi-enced first-hand, or that you have nearby so that you can observe it carefully. T his is because what makes the poem deep and interesting will be the hidden details or qualities you discover, or the subject that reminds you of the unique view. In his book Poetry in the Making, the poet Ted Hughes talks about how to write a poem about an animal. The key, he says, is to concentrate hard enough on the animal, to choose the words that best catch the animal you have in your mind. You can use this approach with any subject matter. In the beginning, you don’t have to worry about the “style” or writing in a “poetic” that means being filled with rhythm and beauty. In fact, if you start to think about “being po-etic”, it can puzzle you from what you’re actually writing about and hurt your poem. Have you ever tried to have a conversation with someone who was trying to impress you? Then you know how boring this can be. The person is really thinking about himself or herself, not about the conversation. Similarly, if you are worrying about what impression your poem will make, then that takes your attention away from the subject of your poem. In a word, if the poem is about you or your life, try to take the angle of a careful reporter when you write it down. You should focus on accurately communicating an aspect of your experience, instead of focusing on what impression you are making when you do it. 【1】What will be an easy subject for writing a good poem? A.Something beautiful. B.Something interesting. C.Something happened to you or near you. D.Something others have experienced before. 【2】What can we infer about Ted Hughes’ opinion on writing a poem? A.It is necessary to select the words. B.It is important to choose a good topic. C.It is necessary to focus on the style of poems. D.It is difficult to write a poem about animals. 【3】Why does the author give the example in paragraph 4? A.To raise a question for readers. B.To draw the readers’ attention. C.To answer the question mentioned above. D.To make a further explanation. 【4】What is the last paragraph mainly about? A.The impression of a good poem. B.The influence on creating a poem. C.The importance of selecting material. D.The conclusion on methods of writing poems. |
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Music is a universal language, which touches the very depths of our soul. 【1】 Not only can they have the opportunity to communicate universally, but also the opportunity to improve their brain health. Your brain will thank you for music training and music making for the following reasons. Music training improves cognition（认知）． Studies have shown that music training im-proves cognitive abilities across our life span. Playing an instrument requires many different areas of the brain to cooperate, so it strengthens the brain in a variety of ways. This allows for an increase in signal efficiency—how quickly neurons（神经元）communicate with each other across the brain. 【2】 Music training may promote healthy aging of the brain. Studies show that musicians have an advantage in maintaining their cognitive abilities during the aging process. This includes tasks that involve executive functioning and short-term memory, 【3】 For example, they are able to hear more clearly in the presence of background noise. 【4】 A recent study has shown that group musical activities are potential ways to main-tain physical and psychological health. For example, a lowered risk of dementia（痴呆）has been associated with playing musical instruments, Other studies have shown that playing key-board instruments and drums could be helpful in stroke （中风）patients. 【5】 Although those who begin music training at a young age seem to display the grea-test benefits, research shows it is never too late to learn to play an instrument. More research is needed to more fully understand the effect of music making on the brain throughout life；this is something the National Institutes of Health has recognized. A.Music training is a tiring activity. B.Musicians are at a unique advantage. C.Music training is beneficial for overall health. D.Older musicians have other advantages as well. E.In short, making music is truly a whole-brain workout. F.And there are benefits from both long-term and short-term training. G.It may be why musicians perform better in cognitive tasks than non-musicians. |
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An emperor who had no children decided to select a suitable successor (继承者) from the boys. He _______ that the interested boys should _______ in the palace in the morning on a specified date. When the boys arrived, he said, “There is a simple _______ for you. I will give a _______ to each of you. You must take it home and _______ plant it in a pot. _______ it with all possible care and bring the pot to me next year. I will examine the pots and _______ the winner as my successor.” The boys carried the seeds home and planted them. One of the boys found that his seed did not _______ even though he gave all possible care. He continued to tend the pot and _______ it daily, but could not get any ________. The other boys could grow beautiful and healthy plants in their pots. After one year, all the boys reached the palace to display their pots. The poor boy alone sat there without any plant to display. The emperor ________ each pot. He ________ the boy who could not grow the plant to come near him. The other boys laughed at the poor boy who held his pot, in which there was not any plant. The king stood up and declared, “I had given you a seed after ________ it in water to destroy its ________ to grow and assure that it would not grow at all. But all of you except this honest young man have managed to raise plants using your own seeds to ________ me and gain the throne (王权) by dishonest means. Honesty, truthful-ness and courage are the ________ I expect in my successor. Only this boy has succeeded in the test. Hence I declare that he shall be my successor. ” The emperor ________ the boy. The other boys left the scene ________. ________ is the best policy. It is a good ________ that we should be faithful and truthful in every action — both big and small. 【1】A.believed B.announced C.found D.insisted 【2】A.gather B.sit C.hide D.play 【3】A.question B.design C.test D.idea 【4】A.sample B.palace C.pot D.seed 【5】A.carefully B.suddenly C.usually D.specially 【6】A.Tend B.Pretend C.Intend D.Accomplish 【7】A.adapt B.add C.adopt D.accompany 【8】A.go through B.come out C.crowd in D.turn around 【9】A.protect B.rest C.water D.decorate 【10】A.fact B.answer C.cause D.result 【11】A.brought B.examined C.broke D.arranged 【12】A.took out B.turned away C.called in D.put down 【13】A.boiling B.washing C.preventing D.placing 【14】A.wish B.anger C.passion D.ability 【15】A.treat B.impress C.help D.bother 【16】A.interests B.minds C.functions D.qualities 【17】A.lifted B.hugged C.greeted D.forgave 【18】A.in return B.in danger C.in advance D.in shame 【19】A.Honesty B.Patience C.Generosity D.Determination 【20】A.test B.example C.rule D.key |
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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。 Mountain climbing has appealed【1】many people. With more and more mountain climbing【2】(sight) developed, people are getting more chances to experience this exciting sport. Those who aren’t brave enough to climb a mountain but still want to get a similar experience can go for man-made rock climbing wall. While mountain climbing is more difficult and dangerous and needs【3】(great) focus, the man-made rock climbing wall is less dangerous as the person just needs to climb a cliff(悬崖)【4】is not so high as a mountain. Climbing man-made rock wall doesn’t need much skill and can【5】(do) with the help of a coach even if you don’t have any knowledge about the sport. However, those【6】(plan) to go for mountain climbing must have information about how this sport is carried out, though they needn’t learn the knowledge of mountain climbing【7】(thorough). It is also important【8】(make) sure that you are fit to take part in this sport.【9】is suggested that you speak to someone with the first-hand experience of mountain climbing before planning to take up the sport. I have tried climbing man-made rock wall with incredible【10】(brave) and the experience is very good. I would also like to try mountain climbing and I need to get enough courage for it first. |
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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。 The other day, I go to a park. The moment I got here, I was attracted by the environment. It was the first time when I had come to the park. It is a good place of people to relax. I walked in the park that there were beautiful plants, especially some beautiful flowers. To my surprise, I met one of my classmate. We did some exercise and talked about some interested things. Before returning back home, we promised to come to a park every weekend. In the times of high buildings, parks are important for modern people breathe fresh air. |
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假定你是李华。寒假将至，有些学生会对手机产生严重的依赖。针对这一情况，请你在校英文报上发表文章，呼吁同学们在寒假期间合理使用手机。内容包括： 1.手机主要是工作、学习和通信的工具； 2.长时间玩手机的危害； 3.提出建议。 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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