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From 100 years of Bauhaus to 350 years since Rembrandt’s death, a host of landmark art events and exhibitions are open around Europe this year. John Ruskin 200th England This year is also the bicentenary（200 周年纪念） of the birth of John Ruskin, the art critic, writer and reformer. There are exhibitions throughout the year at Brantwood, his former home in Cumbria, on topics from his clothes to his interest in geology and his legacy in Japan. On Ruskin’s birthday, 8 February, there is a free public lecture on his love of trees at Oxford University Museum of Natural History and an evening of readings and music at the Royal Academy, London. Rembrandt 350th The Netherlands It is 350 years since the death of Rembrandt van Rijn. There is a year-long programme of events in nine Dutch cities, focusing on Rembrandt and the Dutch golden age. In Amsterdam, the Rijks Museum (15 Feb-10 June) will display all of its 22 paintings, 60 drawings and 300 engravings – the biggest Rembrandt collection ever seen in a single exhibition. Bauhaus 100th Germany Germany is celebrating the centenary of Bauhaus, the revolutionary art school founded by Walter Gropius in 1919. The opening festival is already under way at the Berlin Academy of Arts, with a programme of concerts, plays and virtual reality installations (until Thursday 24 Jan). But visitors are encouraged to explore beyond the capital throughout the year on a self-guided road trip. Renoir 100th France August Renoir died 100 years ago in December. The Eau et Lumière Association, which has created 12 “Impressionisms Routes” linking sites that inspired 12 European impressionist painters, has declared 2019 to be Renoir Year. It hopes to attract more art lovers to attractions on the Renoir Route – visitors to Paris could try the Museum of Montmartre and Renoir Gardens, where he once lived, or the Musée de la Grenouillère in nearby Croissy-sur-Seine, where he painted river scenes. 【1】What can tourists do at the celebration of John Ruskin’s 200th birthday? A. Meet famous people. B. Go on a self-guided road trip. C. Attend a public lecture for free. D. Appreciate impressionists’ works. 【2】What is special about the exhibition in Rijks Museum? A. It will be a year-long event. B. It is a collection of all painting styles. C. It marks the end of the celebrations in other cities. D. It brings together most of Rembrandt’s works. 【3】From which is the text probably taken? A. An art show review. B. An exhibition guide. C. A research paper. D. An official report. |
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Jarrett Little was road testing his mountain bike outside of Columbus, Georgia, when his riding partner, Chris Dixon, stopped suddenly. Something in the distance moving among the trees had caught her attention. It turned out to be a sandy-colored five-month-old puppy. “He was really thin, ribs showing, and a broken leg,” Little told John Parks, a reporter from CBS News. The cyclists fed the friendly pup and shared their water. They also quickly realized that the dog was coming with them, although they had no idea how. They were more than seven miles from downtown and riding bikes. “We couldn’t leave him,” Little said. “Out there next to the Oxbow Meadows, he was going to become the lunch of an alligator living in the river.” Suddenly, Little had an idea. He carefully picked up his new friend and slipped the 38-pound dog’s hind legs（后肢） into the back pockets of his cycling jacket. Then he hung the dog’s front paws over his shoulders. “He was injured, so he wasn’t trying to fight,” Little says. “He was also happy that we were there, touching him, and hadn’t taken off on him.” The group’s 30-minute ride into town ended at a bike store, where they got more water and food for the dog. That was when Andrea Shaw, an accountant from Maine in town on business, happened by. The dog made a headed straight for her, licking and “loving on her,” says Dixon. Shaw was struck and, after learning what had happened, declared her intentions: “I am keeping this dog.” Shaw called him Columbo and scheduled an operation on his leg. Today, Columbo is living the high life on a farm with a horse, a pony, a six-year-old boy, to keep him company. As Dixon told John Parks, “He is literally the luckiest dog alive.” 【1】Why did Little say they couldn’t leave the dog behind? A. It was friendly and cute. B. It followed them closely. C. It had to be taken to hospital at once. D. It might fall victim to other animals. 【2】How did Little manage to get the dog together with them? A. By carrying it in his pockets. B. By placing it on the bike. C. By shouldering it on his back. D. By taking it away with him. 【3】Who will accept the dog as a pet? A. Jarrett little. B. Chris Dixon. C. Andrea Shaw. D. John Parks. 【4】What word can we use to describe the dog’s present life? A. Difficult. B. Admirable. C. Pitiful. D. Miserable. |
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There are billions of people on this planet, and many of us love to eat meat. In 2018 alone, the average American will consume more than 100 kgs of red meat, according to a report from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA). At the same time, the environmental impact caused by meat consumption – waste, animal treatment, health issues and even the greenhouse gas effects – has given rise to a number of startups （新兴企业） looking for ways to fill our growing demand for meat. But can the demand be filled in a sustainable and affordable way? A bunch of companies are not only optimistic but are working to make this happen sooner. All of these companies harvest cells from animals and grow them in a lab. For example, San Francisco-based Memphis Meats is developing cell-based meats in its laboratories by manufacturing fat and muscle cells without requiring any animals. And don’t worry if you’re not a meat lover. Startups such as Jet Eat, which is based in Israel, are working on food products grown in labs that are plant based and produce meats using natural ingredients while still maintaining flavor, consistency and the “overall sensory experience”. As you can imagine, there are plenty of hurdles facing the industry. Educating the public is a big one. Another controversial issue is the labelling of the products. Meat industry trade groups have been pressing the USDA to more strictly regulate alternative meats, labeled as “imitation products”. Many of us have concerns about the challenges facing future generations as our global population swells and the earth’s natural resources shrink. The good news is that there are plenty of companies around the world – like those producing lab-grown meats - who are working to solve some of these problems and make a few bucks in the process. Nothing wrong with that. 【1】What does the underlined word “this” in Paragraph 2 probably refer to? A. Protecting the meat industry. B. Promoting a healthy lifestyle. C. Reducing meat consumption gradually. D. Meeting human demands for meat sustainably. 【2】What kind of meat does Jet Eat produce? A. It tastes as good as real meat. B. It is harvested directly from animals. C. It looks like plants completely. D. It contains fat and muscle cells. 【3】According to the passage, how can consumers tell the lab-grown meat? A. By receiving public education. B. By referring to the label. C. By observing it closely. D. By consulting the USDA. 【4】What is the text mainly about? A. Extraordinary jobs done by new startups. B. Lab-grown meat ready to feed the world. C. Effective strategies applied when shopping. D. The existing threat faced by humans. |
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More than one billion young people risk damaging their hearing through the overuse of smartphones and other audio devices, the UN warned Tuesday, proposing new safety standards for safe volume levels. Currently, about five percent of the global population, or some 466 million people, including 34 million children, suffer from disabling hearing loss. Young people are particularly likely to develop such risky listening habits. Around half of those between the ages of 12 and 35, or 1.1 billion people, are at risk due to “long and severe exposure to loud sounds, including music they listen to through personal audio devices,” the UN health agency said. In a bid to safeguard hearing, the World Health Organization and International Telecommunications Union issued an international standard for the manufacture and use of audio devices. WHO considers a volume above 85 decibels for eight hours or 100 decibels for 15 minutes as unsafe. The safe listening devices and systems standard calls for a "sound allowance" software to be included in all audio devices, to track the volume level and duration of a user's exposure to sound, and to evaluate the risk posed to their hearing. This system could alert a user if they have dangerous listening habits. WHO is also calling for parental as well as automatic volume controls on audio devices to prevent dangerous use. While some smartphones and other audio devices already offer some of these features, the UN would like to see a uniform standard used to help protect against disabling hearing loss. "Think of it like driving on a highway, but without a speedometer in your car or a speed limit," Shelly Chadha of the WHO told reporters in Geneva. "What we've proposed is that your smartphones come fitted with a speedometer, with a measurement system which tells you how much sound you're getting and tells you if you are going over the limit". 【1】What is the purpose of proposing new safe volume standards? A. To warn people of dangerous listening habits. B. To help protect against disabling hearing loss. C. To promote the development of audio devices. D. To prevent the manufacture and use of audio devices. 【2】Where can you find the data that best supports “young people risk damaging their hearing through the overuse of smartphones”? A. In paragraph 2. B. In paragraph 3. C. In paragraph 4. D. In paragraph 5. 【3】What do we know about safe volume levels according to paragraph 3? A. It is safe to listen to music under any circumstances. B. It is important to keep track of the risk for the users. C. It is necessary to have users alerted by their parents. D. It is acceptable to keep the volume at 90 decibels for 15 minutes. 【4】What is the best title for the text? A. Turning Down the Volume. B. Making Good Use of Smartphones. C. The Rise and Fall of Audio Devices. D. The Safety Standards for Volume Levels. |
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You've done the right things right. Your materials and certificates made a good impression. You passed the interview phone screening and you've been invited to the company for that important interview. How do you continue to build the relationship with the potential employer that will lead to an eventual job offer? ●【1】 Don't expect the potential employer to extend their day by several hours to accommodate your schedule. If you're currently working and looking for a new position, hopefully, you've chosen the most ethical path that your employer knows. A recruiting employer is often willing to interview a good candidate late in the afternoon, but rarely will the interview extend past 6 p.m. ● Make the right, positive impression. Arrive early, dress up for the position for which you are applying and bring an additional resume with references. Remember to treat every person you encounter with dignity and respect. The receptionist is reporting his impressions of you to the HR Director. Be polite as much as possible throughout every interaction you have with the company. Each person is assessing your potential fit within their organization. 【2】. ● Bring your resume and other needed information, for you will be asked to fill out an application. 【3】. It also allows the company to obtain your written permission to check your references, employment history, and do criminal background checks, etc. if you are hired. ● Follow up after the interview with a thank you letter, and perhaps a phone call. I received three thank you letters and a couple of phone calls from the 23 people who participated in a first interview with us. 【4】. Doing the right things right will result in more interviews, better job offers, and a more successful career. 【5】, and your application will rise above the pack. I promise. A. Good manners always count B. Take time off work for the interview C. Take a little more time at each step D. The filled out application makes the data entry easier E. Count on it, especially in small- to mid-sized organizations F. The purpose of the interview is to determine if you and the organization are a good fit G. Don't blow your chances by behaving rudely to people you believe unimportant |
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Our apartment has been hit by a “hurricane”. Every bit of furniture is _______ with paper chains, scissors, tape and modeling clay. _______, I’m so exhausted tonight, recovering from a surgery. The phone rings—for the sixth time in less than an hour. We know it is my mother, again. A stroke claimed her brain, but not her life. She is troubled by a severe mental _______— She has no idea that she has _______ the things she is about to say a million times. Nor can she recall I had a _______. Each time she calls, I play a game with _______ called “How Good a Person Can I Be?” I’ve won five rounds of the game tonight; I am due for a _______ this time. “Mom!” I _______. “You are not being removed from your home! And we visited two days ago!” Silence. Then: “I was only calling to say hi.” My mother continues, “Why are you yelling?” I sink into the couch, aware that my daughter is _______. She hears me scold my mother and lose my _______. I have not only failed at being a good person; I have failed at being a good _______ to my daughter. “Can I talk to Grandma Ellie?” My five-year-old _______ the phone. _______, I hand it over. Then, I hear my mother _______ through the receiver. “Sweetheart! How are you? Did you go to school today?” What magic is this? All she says is “Hi, Grandma,” Out of the phone comes a waterfall of good _______. My mother tells her how much she loves her and how lovely her voice sounds. I am not tired or angry; I am _______ inside, watching my kindergartner _______ her fragile grandmother with such skillfulness. I’m fascinated by their _______. The mess in our apartment still _______ around me. I listen to my daughter whispering to her grandmother, caring for her with extreme _______. 【1】A. covered B. decorated C. mixed D. filled 【2】A. What’s more B. Above all C. Worse still D. Needless to say 【3】A. disorder B. fitness C. performance D. function 【4】A. created B. completed C. confirmed D. repeated 【5】A. stroke B. surgery C. headache D. problem 【6】A. my daughter B. myself C. my mom D. my grandma 【7】A. success B. winner C. quarrel D. fall 【8】A. whisper B. explain C. yell D. promise 【9】A. imitating B. witnessing C. laughing D. sleeping 【10】A. belief B. face C. temper D. way 【11】A. friend B. companion C. caregiver D. example 【12】A. reaches for B. picks up C. plays with D. hangs up 【13】A. Excitedly B. Aimlessly C. Wordlessly D. Unwillingly 【14】A. call out B. break down C. give up D. set out 【15】A. ideas B. cheers C. relationship D. applause 【16】A. shocked B. weak C. firm D. soft 【17】A. teach B. bother C. handle D. acknowledge 【18】A. exchange B. declaration C. voices D. behavior 【19】A. counts B. settles C. expands D. disappears 【20】A. conditions B. confidence C. efforts D. patience |
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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。 Cold Food Day, which honors Jiezitui, a hermit (隐士）who lived some 2600 years ago，used to be observed 【1】 (wide), but today few Chinese observe it except on and around the mountain on 【2】 the hermit lived. Jiezitui served 【3】 an advisor to Chong’er, a prince in the state of Jin. A civil war forced the prince 【4】 (leave) Jin and Jie Zitui followed him. 【5】, when Chong’er returned and became the ruler of Jin, his followers were rewarded with money, land and official jobs 【6】 Jie Zitui was overlooked. So Jie Zitui chose the life of a hermit on Mt. Mian, where he took care of his elderly mother. Chong’er’s men set fires on Mt. Mian to drive him out of 【7】 mountain and then reward him. But Jie and his mother refused and were burned to death. Out of 【8】 (sad), Chong’er declared Cold Food Day in honor of him. It 【9】 (celebrate) for centuries in China until 【10】 (replace) by the more popular Tomb Sweeping Festival, which begins the day after. |
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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。 Three years before, when I began my senior high school study, I found extremely difficult to learn English well. There are so many new words and grammar rules to keep in mind. Hard although I might try, I still did poor in the English exams. It was the hardest time in my life and I nearly lost my heart and decided to give in when my mother found my problem. She said that whether I wanted to meet the shinning sun on the other sides of the difficulties, I should first have the courage to overcome them and then enjoy the joy of success. In order to prove myself, I studied very harder than ever. At the end of the term I got the highest mark in English. |
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假定你是李华，你的美国笔友 Tom 得知你校上月举办了首届校园科技节活动，发邮件向你询问 相关情况。请你回复邮件。内容包括： 1. 活动的目的; 2. 活动的形式，如智能校园创客(maker)大赛，科创成果展等; 3. 你的感受。 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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