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School will be back in session by midAugust. The good news, kids and parents？There’s still time to enjoy yourself. From sports to movies, here’s a selection of familyfriendly activities we found, including some deals to make it easier on the wallet. Free Golfing for Kids Tired of your kids being in the house all summer？Get them outside, physically active and possibly interested in a new sport. Kids 5 to 15 can leave their electronic devices and onto the golf course with one free bucket of range balls and free golfing with one paid adult. 7:00 am－6:30 pm daily through Aug. 31. Plantation Palms Golf Club, 23253 Plantation Blvd. , Land O’Lakes. (813) 9967122. plantationpalms. net. Family Movies in Historic Theatres Families can experience a bit of Tampa Bay history as they watch movies in two renovated(翻新的) area landmarks(地标). As part of the summer Hollywood Classic Series, Tampa Theatre invites you to 1939’s The Wizard of Oz(Aug. 26). (You can remind the kids that Tampa Theatre is old enough to have showed The Wizard of Oz on its first run.) $10. 711 N Franklin St. , Tampa. (813)2748982. tampatheatre. org. Together with Ruth Eckerd Hall’s 201819 Broadway Season, the historic Capitol Theatre presents movie versions of the Broadway musicals. Next up is The Lion King(Aug.11). $5. Upgrade to $9 for unlimited fountain drinks and popcorn. 3pm 405 Cleveland St., Clearwater. (727) 7917400. rutheckerdhall. com. Summer Series Curtis Hixon Park has turned into a 12, 000squarefoot play wonderland focused on fitness and adventures. Free. Rotating(循环的) daily activities include live animals and animal education by Zoo Tampa at Lowry Park(Aug. 6), kids fitness classes by the YMCA(Aug.11), kidfriendly recipes by Salt Block Catering(Aug. 7) and craft activities by the Hillsborough County Library(Aug. 8). Curtis Hixon Park, 600 N Ashley Drive, Tampa. (262) 9399908. tampasdowntown. com. 【1】Which number should you call if you want to go golfing? A.(262)9399908. B.(727)7917400. C.(813)2748982. D.(813)9967122. 【2】What do Tampa Theatre and Capitol Theatre have in common? A.They have been rebuilt many times. B.They were built about eighty years ago. C.They are famous in the Tampa Bay area. D.They have turned into a play wonderland. 【3】Where can you learn something about animals? A.At the YMCA. B.At Lowry Park. C.At Salt Block Catering. D.At the Hillsborough County Library. |
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When I first met George, I was in my early 30s, seeking a creative outlet (出路) unrelated to boring housework and raising little ones. My children, then aged three and five, were just entering kindergarten and school life. At 65, George had recently retired and was seeking a rewarding hobby. For both of us, painting was ‘it’ and we met at a local painting class. Thus began a friendship that was to last until the day he died. George arrived in Australia as an immigrant from Britain with his wife and two children. He worked hard, played hard, and had an opinion about everything. He adored his wife, his family, and his friends. A slim and energetic man, George took pride in his fitness and walked three kilometres every day. As the only male in a painting class full of women, George ruled the roost and we were his hens. He adored his singular role and looked after his brood (一窝雏鸡) with the same attention he gave to everything. He took to painting with great passion, even transforming the spare bedroom into a studio. A studio! His painting equipment was comprehensive. Ever practical, George housed many of these items in a red metal tool box. After the completion of the course, we still kept in touch. One day when George was about 80 years old, he asked me to come to his house. George explained that he was giving up painting because of his illness and he gave away all his ‘stuff’ to me. I still use much of his equipment today. The most treasured thing is the red tool box. The original shop sticker is still firmly in place although the price has long since worn off. But that’s all right because to my mind friendship is beyond price. 【1】Why did the author go to a painting class? A.To enjoy school life again. B.To make some new friends. C.To accompany her children. D.To do something interesting. 【2】What might the author think of George? A.Reliable and caring. B.Proud and sensitive. C.Talented and honest. D.Smart and adventurous. 【3】Why did George ask the author to his home? A.To tell her about his disease. B.To ask her something about his studio. C.To give his painting equipment to her. D.To invite her to enjoy his paintings. 【4】What is the best title for the text? A.Fun in painting classes B.The red tool box C.A friend—a second self D.Life lessons from an old man |
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Celebrate literacy French poet Victor Hugo (1802—1885) once said, “To learn to read is to light a fire; every syllable that is spelt out is a spark.” Today, when we read books, road signs and posters, it’s probably hard to imagine that only half a century ago, about 60 percent of the world’s adults were still illiterate, according to data from UNESCO. In other words, the “sparks” that now light up our world failed to do the same for theirs. In response to this situation, UNESCO decided to name Sept. 8 as International Literacy Day, starting from 1967. Every year, the day is celebrated to highlight the importance of literacy and the progress that has been made, which itself is huge—in 2016, the global adult literacy rate rose to 86 percent, while the youth literacy rate was as high as 91 percent, according to UNESCO. This raises a question: if the mission to boost literacy has basically been accomplished, why do we still celebrate this day? The truth is that the definition of “literacy” keeps changing. For example, the theme for 2007 and 2008 International Literacy Day was “Literacy and health”, which targeted people’s ignorance of diseases like HIV and malaria. For 2017, the emphasis was placed on “Literacy in a digital world”, because not knowing anything about the Internet in today’s world is just like lacking basic reading abilities in the 1960s—it’s the “new illiteracy”. The focus for this year’s International Literacy Day will be “Literacy and skills development”. But the skills in question are not job-specific skills, such as those required to be an electrician or carpenter. Instead, the focus will be on “transferable skills”—communication, critical thinking, multitasking, teamwork, and creativity, to name a few. These are the things that allow us to do our job well—any job. This echoes what Greek philosopher Socrates said almost 2,500 years ago: “Education is the kindling of a flame, not the filling of a vessel”. And with more people becoming literate, it’s only a matter of time before their small flame turns into a big fire. 【1】Since the introduction of International Literacy Day, the global adult literacy rate had risen by _______ by 2016. A.about 26% B.about 30% C.about 46% D.about 50% 【2】Why is International Literacy Day still important today when global literacy has been greatly boosted? A.It reminds people of the importance of education. B.It focuses on helping people improve their reading abilities. C.It equips people with digital skills in a modern society. D.Its themes are closely connected with the changing times. 【3】This year’s International Literacy Day aims to ______. A.completely wipe out illiteracy in the world B.raise people’s health awareness C.help people develop different portable skills D.improve people’s job-specific skills for future career development 【4】By citing Socrates’ words, the author intends to _______. A.show that for everyone education is a slow and long process B.stress that education helps to develop skills essential for personal growth C.prove that it’s very important to put what we learn into practice D.explain why literacy is needed for people to be experts in specific jobs |
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After a lot of local state warnings, investigations and bans of hoverboards, the federal government issued a statement on Wednesday. The message: Many of the machines are a major fire risk. The Consumer Product safety Commission (CPSC) announced the recall of more than a half-million hoverboards. The safety commission said that the battery-powered machines had been the cause of at least 60 fires. The announcement affects 10 companies that make or sell the products, including Razor and Swagway, two of the leading manufacturers. Hoverboards, which do not actually hover or fly and bear a vague resemblance to a skateboard, have been the subject of regulatory examination in recent years. Officials have banned them from airplanes and sidewalks, and the safety commission opened an investigation last fall because of reports of fires and explosions. The risk of fires from the machine’s electrical system and battery pack had attracted the most attention from the safety commission, which says it will now turn its focus toward the risk of falls and other accidents. The agency is worried that flaws in the board’s design could lead riders to lose their balance. There is no federal safety standard specific to hoverboards. Underwriters Laboratories (UL), a standards-setting and testing organization, came up with voluntary electrical requirements for self-balancing hoverboards as a result of the safety commission’s investigation, said Elliot F. Kaye, the chairman of the CPSC. He urged consumers to return any hoverboard that did not reach the standards set by the company. However, part of the problem, he explained, was that many hoverboards had been sold by temporary stands such as those in malls or college campuses—fly-by-night sellers that can be harder to track down or contact. “That is a deeply frustrating aspect of it”, Mr. Kaye said. “Somebody can just put up a stand, order a bunch of products, disappear, and there’s nobody there to take responsibility when things go wrong.” 【1】Why will so many hoverboards be recalled? A.Because they aren’t easy to use. B.Because they are likely to cause fires. C.Because they don’t actually hover or fly. D.Because they caused many traffic accidents. 【2】What will the CPSC pay attention to? A.The balance risk of hoverboards. B.The popularity of hoverboards. C.The recycling of hoverboards. D.The testing of hoverboards. 【3】Which of the following set some safety standards for hoverboards? A.The CPSC. B.Razor C.Swagway. D.UL. 【4】What was Kaye particularly worried about? A.How to punish illegal hoverboard sellers. B.How to improve the designs of hoverboards. C.How to recall hoverboards sold by temporary stands. D.How to discourage people from buying hoverboards. |
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It's very common these days for people to take some sort of regular exercise each week. But if you've never done it before, what's the best way to go about it?【1】 He or she will create a personalized plan for you based on your aims. However, each hourly session can be steep considering you have to pay both the personal trainer and membership of the gym, too. So what's left? Well, if you have the courage to do it, you can make your own plan. It's relatively easy to do if you have the know-how. 【2】 First, keep your fitness goal in mind. Are you looking to slim down or increase your abilities? Whatever it is, make sure the things you choose to do are achieving that goal. Next, do your research. 【3】 Watch as many of these as possible, but make sure to be a little critical of them --- everyone has a different physique and what works for one may not work for another. Finally, keep your feet on the ground. 【4】 It takes at least three months to see any realistic body changes. And don't be overzealous(过度热衷的) --- never work in pain --- a good workout is difficult and challenging, but never painful. Pain means you are damaging yourself. If nothing else, focus on calisthenics (健身操). 【5】 Do as many of one exercise as you can without stopping, and then try and repeat that number twice more --- make sure you sweat, and don't forget to rest for a minute in between each activity! A. Be patient with yourself and set realistic goals. B. But before you do, here are some basic pointers. C. Well, many people make use of a personal trainer. D. They just don't want to design their own workout plan. E. These days, social media is full of fitness videos and advice. F. Find a way to make each exercise more difficult as you get in shape. G. These are the basic body movements which everyone can do anywhere. |
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Jane Goodall is the world’s most famous expert on chimpanzees(黑猩猩). She has ______ observed their behavior for many years in the jungles of the Gombe Game Reserve in Africa, living in the chimpanzees’ environment and gaining their ______. Chimpanzees love to make friends with her. Her ______ and discoveries are internationally reported. Her research and writing have made ______ in scientifically thinking about the evolution of humans. The ______ started by Jane Goodall in 1960 is now the longest field study of any species in their natural habitat. Research continues to this day and is_____ by a team of trained Tanzanians. Dr Jane Goodall is now the world’s ______ authority on chimpanzees. Having studied their ______ for many years, she has won a number of awards and has published many scientific articles. In 1984, Jane Goodall ______ the J. Paul Getty Wildlife Conservation Prize for “helping millions of people understand the ______ of wildlife conservation to life on this planet.” Her other ______ and international recognition fill pages. Her scientific articles have been ______ in many issues of National Geographic. She calls on thousands of people throughout the world to love and ______ creatures as the representative of her careerlong sponsor, the L. S. B. Leakey Foundation. Jane Goodall believed that her mother’s support ______ to her success. Her mother Vanne Goodall, has been supporting her work ______. In 1985, Jane Goodall’s many years of conservation research results were______, helping us see how ______ chimpanzees and humans are and better understand the relationship between all creatures. Dr Jane Goodall has ______ her global “business” with the founding of the Jane Goodall Institute based in Ridgefield, CT. She now teaches and ______ young people to appreciate the conservation of chimpanzees and all creatures great and small. She lectures, writes, teaches and _______ continues her work in many inventive ways, including the Chimpanzee Guardian Project. 【1】A.occasionally B.legally C.closely D.distantly 【2】A.confidence B.sympathy C.assistance D.punishment 【3】A.inventions B.productions C.creations D.observations 【4】A.difference B.progress C.trouble D.mistake 【5】A.performance B.trend C.job D.study 【6】A.set up B.given up C.carried out D.put off 【7】A.responsible B.aggressive C.leading D.active 【8】A.diseases B.shape C.histories D.behavior 【9】A.received B.missed C.established D.renamed 【10】A.direction B.importance C.possibility D.awareness 【11】A.ideas B.suggestions C.awards D.principles 【12】A.copied B.selected C.changed D.found 【13】A.respect B.protect C.control D.trade 【14】A.related B.belonged C.challenged D.contributed 【15】A.partly B.positively C.secretly D.unwillingly 【16】A.published B.recorded C.modified D.corrected 【17】A.similar B.friendly C.interesting D.clever 【18】A.controlled B.expanded C.destroyed D.discontinued 【19】A.begs B.forces C.encourages D.forbids 【20】A.still B.even C.never D.almost |
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阅读下面材料，在空自处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。 When I was in Australia, I accompanied a friend on his driving test. I was 【1】 (amaze) to learn that in Australia, people hardly go to driving schools. Instead, many people practice on the road with a licensed driver sitting next 【2】 them. But this doesn’t mean that getting a driving license is a piece of cake. This was the third time that my friend 【3】 (apply) to take the driving test. The first time, after confidently driving over an intersection (十字路口), the 【4】 (examine) asked him to pull over and said that he should have stopped 【5】 car and looked right first and then left to make sure there was no other car approaching. The second time, a car rushing in front caught him by surprise and he hit the brakes too hard. The examiner got 【6】 (anger) and asked him to get out. In Australia, the test is not about driving skills, 【7】 about following every rules. After finally passing the test, my friend drove very 【8】 (careful) because in the first year of having a driving license, running two red lights results in the license being suspended (暂停使用). But one day he 【9】 (pull) over by a policeman who warned him that he was driving too slow and blocking the traffic. Actually, he was driving at a speed of 40 km/h, 【10】 is a totally acceptable speed in China. |
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假定你是李华，上周在某团定了一次pizza外卖。但是送餐时间比预定时间晚了近一个小时。你打电话询问商家和送餐员时，他们却互相推卸责任。请你根据以下提示，给该网站负责人写一封投诉信： 1. 表明写信的目的 2. 陈述你遇到的具体问题 3. 提出解决问题的方案 注意：1. 词数为100左右； 2. 可适当增加细节以使行文连贯； 提示词：送餐员：delivery boy Dear Sir/ Madam, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua |
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