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London Tours and Cruises Explore London with these top London tours to see the city from a different perspective. With the London Pass you can enjoy all of the below tours for free, so whether it is by land. water or on two feet, there are plenty of ways to get around and see the capital. From guided tours to walking tours, you’ll experience the sights like never before. Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour Drive through the streets of London on an iconic hop on hop off bus tour. It’s one of the best ways to see the sights and with a choice of three routes around the city you’re guaranteed to see all the major landmarks and attractions. Just jump off and on as you will and tailor-make your own sightseeing experience. Thames River Cruise See the sights of London from a unique perspective on one of the best river tours down the Thames. The Thames River Cruise is one of our top 10 experiences in London and it's worth it! See the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Tower of London and pass under Tower Bridge. too. You can even take the tour right down into Greenwich. Shakespear’s Globe Theatre Tour Learn about the history of the Bard at the Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre Tour. This Elizabethan-style playhouse is a replica (复制品) of the original which burned down in a fire. Learn more about the fascinating world of Shakespeare, his huge body of works and life on stage in the 16th century. London Bicycle Tour Take to the streets of London on two wheels with the London Bicycle Tour company. Go off the beaten track with a guided tour and wind your way through the streets of London learning about the tales of the town and its rich history. 【1】What do you need to enjoy the tours listed in the passage for free? A.Your ID card. B.Your bus card. C.Your tourist ticket. D.The London Pass. 【2】If you want to visit Big Ben, which tour should you choose? A.Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour B.Thames River Cruise C.Shakespear's Globe Theatre Tour D.London Bicycle Tour 【3】London Bicycle Tour allows the tourists to ______. A.pay a visit to Greenwich B.visit the most of the sights in London C.learn more about the history of London D.enjoy the performance of Shakespeare’s plays |
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Are you happy? Most of the time, we make it hard to enjoy our lives by pursuing something that seems impossible. Happiness is possible for us all. First, we have to define what happiness is, and then reframe it if necessary. For many, they have never-ending restrictions. I know this because I did so. I would think if only this would happen then I will finally be happy. When the great event happened, however, I didn't take the time to enjoy the moment. I just added another restriction and continued to dream of something I would never attain. In my view, happiness is not an event nor a person. It is not a material thing, success, nor money. For me, it is gratitude. When I find the feeling of gratitude, then I find the joy. I don't make it complicated, nor take it out of my own control. I don’t put my ability to be joyful in someone else's hands. Every day I look for things to be thankful for. I take a moment to enjoy the sunrise and sunset and give as many smiles and hugs as I can in one day. If I can’t be happy with what already have, then I wouldn’t be happy with more. I love finding the joy in simple things. When we remove the unnecessary limitations and expectations from our lives, then we open our hearts to receive more. Recording my blessings in a gratitude journal helps me to see my life with new understanding. When I take time to thank God for all the blessing I have, I realize that I have everything that I need. I don’t spend much of my life complaining and crying about what I don’t have. Instead, I am grateful for what I have. When I change my thought process and feel gratitude. The greatest gifts in life can't be bought, or even be seen — they must be felt in our hearts. 【1】Why are we unhappy? A.We don’t have aims in life. B.We cannot get what we want. C.We don’t know what happiness is. D.We always want to achieve better results. 【2】According to author, the key to happiness is being________. A.thankful B.imaginative C.wealthy D.simple-minded 【3】What is the main idea of Paragraph 4? A.How the author found pleasure in small things. B.How the author spent his spare time. C.What the author cared more about. D.What the author did to be happy. 【4】What is the message the author tries to convey to readers? A.A thankful heart is a happy heart. B.Greed is so destructive. It destroys everything. C.Sometimes it is difficult to realize that life is so simple. D.You'll never find peace of mind until you listen to your heart. |
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At one time, about 300 native languages were spoken on the Australian continent. Only about 90 of them are still spoken today. European settlers arrived in Australia in the late 1700s. Experts say that colonization had a harmful effect on native languages. Now, only about 60 of them are considered “alive” and in daily use. As older members of tribes die, other languages are likely to pass away. In the central Australian desert, only 20 people are fluent in Pertame, a language native to the area. But now, children are being taught its ancient words in hope that it won't die out. Bradshaw and Swan are among the native elders working to keep Pertame alive. Swan has published language books on Pertame. She is one of the last remaining fluent speakers of the language and founder of the Pertame School, opened two years ago. Bradshaw is a teacher at the school. Children at the school not only learn the language, they also cook traditional food and learn history. “Our old people have all passed away. There are only a few of us left to teach our kids how our old people used to live. ” said Bradshaw. According to community leaders, for many years, they were forbidden to speak their native language. Bradshaw recalls one of her experiences as a child, “The teacher walked past saying, ‘Don’t speak that language at school.’ We promised ourselves we would talk it in secret to keep it going. People don’t understand how important it is for Aboriginal (土著人的) people.” In some schools in northern Australia, students learn in both English and an Aboriginal language. Many communities speak what is called “Aboriginal English”. It keeps some structures of Standard English and includes words from Aboriginal languages. 【1】How many native languages are used in Australia nowadays? A.20. B.60. C.90. D.300. 【2】What do we know about native languages in Australia? A.They disappeared in 1700s. B.They are being saved by elders. C.They have bad effects on the young. D.They are of little importance for the locals. 【3】Why Pertame School was founded? A.To respect the old people. B.To teach children to cook. C.To keep the language Pertame alive. D.To combine Standard English with Pertame. 【4】Which can best describe “Aboriginal English”? A.It is becoming more and more popular. B.It is being spread throughout Australia. C.It has replaced English in northern Australia. D.It includes some words of the native language. |
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Researchers from Stockholm University, the Institute for Future Studies, and the University of South Carolina teamed up to find out if generosity really pays off. The results, published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, reveal that unselfish people tend both to have more children and earn higher salaries than selfish people. “The result is clear in both the American and the European data. The most unselfish people have the most children and the moderately (适度地) unselfish receive the highest salaries. And we also find this result over time: the people who are most generous at one point in time have the largest salary,” explains Kimmo Eriksson, a researcher at the Centre for Cultural Evolution at Stockholm University and one of the authors of the study. Previous psychological and sociological (社会学的) research has shown that selfless people feel happier and have better social relationships, but scientists can now see the benefits of generosity in other areas of life including income and fertility (生育能力). “The results of this study showed that people generally have the correct expectation that selfish people have fewer children, but erroneously believe that selfish people will make more money. It is nice to see that generosity so often pays off in the long run says Pontus Strimling, a researcher at the Institute for Futures Studies and co-author behind the study. The researchers believe that prosocial (亲社会的) behaviors help generous people in succeeding from an economic perspective. Although the study does not definitively answer this question, it makes sense that unselfish people, who tend to give their time and energy more willingly to help others would thrive (兴旺) in business relationships and teamwork settings. On the other hand, acting in self-interest has poorer outcomes including lower incomes. Co-author, Brent Simpson of the University of South Carolina adds, Future research will have to explore deeper into the reasons why generous people earn more and look at whether the link between unselfishness, higher salaries, and more children also exists in other parts of the world. 【1】What do the researchers find in the study? A.Selfish people prefer to do better jobs. B.Selfish people want to have more children. C.Generous people actually earn more money. D.Generous people are willing to pay off their debts. 【2】What does the underlined word “erroneously” in Paragraph 4 probably mean? A.Wrongly. B.Certainly. C.Firmly. D.Usually. 【3】Which of the following would the researchers agree to? A.Selfish people tend to make others to be successful. B.Unselfish people enjoy working with others in a group. C.Selfish people devote more time and energy to their job. D.Unselfish people prefer to finish their jobs on their own. 【4】What will the researchers study in the future? A.Why generous people are more popular. B.Why being generous have better outcomes. C.If unselfishness leads to better pay and productivity. D.Whether generosity pays off in other parts of the world. |
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How to Keep a Positive Attitude Around Negative People You are a basically happy person and try to make an effort to stay positive. But the people you work with are so negative. How to keep your positive attitude when surrounded by negative people? 【1】 First attempt to understand what you are really up against. Observe what is actually happening. What are the words, the actions, the tone of voice, the facial expressions? 【2】 Are you sure? While negative words and actions are always unpleasant to be around, it is helpful to distinguish among those cases in which someone has simply fallen into the bad habit of negative talk, times when they have brought a past upset into the present? and the most difficult moments when they are actively hostile to the current situation. 【3】 Even when negative talk is directed toward you, don’t take it personally. Negativity is basically selfishness, and their selfishness is about them, not about you. But this is very difficult to put into practice. When you are the target of the other person’s complaints, and especially their sarcasm, it is very hard not to take it personally. Try, however, to remain objective, and don’t take it personally. 【4】No person or situation is 100% negative. Make a list of everything that is positive about the person or situation. Keep writing until you have compiled a meaningful list. Then give thanks for all that is positive. Consider how you can cheer up the negative person. 【5】Even give them a note of appreciation or a gold star? Inquire about their family? Be supportive of their troubles without either agreeing or offering suggestions? However, if your attempts to befriend someone create more hostility, stop. There is no point in doing anything to annoy them further. A.Think positively. B.Don’t take it personally. C.Have gratitude for what is positive. D.Can you praise co-worker on a task well done? E.Try the following tips, you will always stay positive. F.What emotions do you sense behind the words and actions? G.It is important to be aware of the harmful effects of being negative. |
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One of my earliest memories was watching my Mom talk on our old telephone. I was _______that she could talk to someone who wasn't actually in the_______with her. When she finally hung up and left the room, I slowly walked over to the phone and _______ at it for a while. I was wondering how she managed to talk with someone she couldn't _______. That was a long time ago._______we had mobile phones that could be_______around the room. Then came computers and smart phones. These days I can send a(n)_______ half way around the world in a second. My daughter's smart phone has a hundred apps and a dozen social media accounts. She _______all of her information in a mysterious place _______ as “the cloud”. It seems that we are more ________ in this world than ever before. ________, what bothers me is that we ________ connect with each other nowadays. Few people write letters to each other these days. Few take the time to talk ________. Instead of talking on the phone, we text. Instead of looking into the eyes of our loved ones, we stare at our ________. It seems as if the most connected generations were also the ________. Don't let technology take our time and ________ our life. Make the time to talk, to live, and to love. Make the time to meet? to pray? and to communicate with each other. Take a walk on the beach with a________. Sit on the porch and watch the sunset. Play a game with the people around you. Hold hands and say pray before a meal. Have a long conversation with the phones off and the ________ on. Connect offline as well as online. Remember that God put us here to________ each other, help each other and make this world a ________ place. When your technology can help you to do these things then use it. But when it can’t turn it off. 【1】A.disappointed B.fascinated C.shocked D.annoyed 【2】A.office B.kitchen C.room D.yard 【3】A.knocked B.smiled C.pointed D.stared 【4】A.see B.hear C.know D.touch 【5】A.Yet B.Later C.Shortly D.Once 【6】A.borrowed B.repaired C.carried D.sold 【7】A.letter B.invitation C.telegraph D.e-mail 【8】A.stores B.shares C.downloads D.updates 【9】A.appointed B.known C.remembered D.considered 【10】A.convenient B.informed C.connected D.knowledgeable 【11】A.Meanwhile B.Moreover C.Therefore D.However 【12】A.rarely B.nearly C.usually D.never 【13】A.hand in hand B.face to face C.side by side D.back to back 【14】A.notebooks B.bulletin board C.smart phones D.blue sky 【15】A.healthiest B.wealthiest C.happiest D.loneliest 【16】A.ruin B.enrich C.improve D.change 【17】A.guide B.friend C.stranger D.tourist 【18】A.electricity B.music C.hearts D.lights 【19】A.beat B.impress C.influence D.love 【20】A.better B.cleaner C.newer D.quieter |
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阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。将答 案填写在答题卡的相应位置。 During the holiday season, it feels great to give and receive gifts. It is the perfect time of year【1】(reach) out to those in need,【2】many of us don't know where to begin. This holiday season, and for the 11th year, Macy has decided to help. According to the US Postal Service, the number of letters that 【3】(send) to Santa each year is “easily in the millions.” This year instead of sending your letters to Santa through the traditional postal service, consider 【4】 (do) so through Macy’s. Macy’s Believe program will donate $ 1 to Make a Wish for every letter 【5】 they receive for Santa Claus, up to $ 1 million. As it says on the project’s homepage, “You’re helping to give children the 【6】 (strong) they need? to fight serious illness. You can even? write the letter? straight on the Macys website.” The Make a Wish foundation will make【7】 (serious) sick children’s wishes come true. The wish can be anything from a makeup shopping spree (狂欢) to something simple like a family membership to a local gym, to travel around the globe to see world 【8】 (wonder). At Make a Wish, they believe 【9】 will restore their hope to fulfill sick children's dreams, helping them continue their fight towards recovery. If you send a letter to Santa through Macy’s, it 【10】(donate) $ 1 to the Make-a-Wish foundation to cheer up sick children. Why not take action now? |
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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。 As more and more Chinese travel to foreign countries in recent years, reports about their bad manner flood in. Many overseas Chinese are embarrassing when asked that if all Chinese shout loud, litter and spit everywhere. These rude behaviors have damaged China's international image, which deserve our immediate attention. As Chinese culture is gaining popularity, we should learn to understand but respect foreign cultures to get along well. So before start your next overseas trip, remember to learn about the culture and people there. Whenever you go, you are supposed to protect environment. In this way, you will win respect for you as well as our country. |
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假设你是李华，一批新西兰学生将于下学期来你校交换学习.学校安排Jack到你家借 宿，请根据下面的写作提示，用英语给他写一封电子邮件，介绍你家的情况。内容包括： 1. 表示欢迎； 2. 介绍家庭情况：家庭成员、住宿条件、业余生活等； 3. 期待回复。 注意： 1. 词数100左右； 2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Dear Jack, ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua |
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