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Rave-on! How about learning new skills on the guitar, drums and keyboard by video? Follow the touch-screen instructions to find lessons on each instrument, or search for a song to practice playing along to. Try our Professional Selection, with video clips of band members who will explain the techniques that make their recordings so individual. Show-in-a-day! Be a star singer or dancer for the day in a one-time-only special performance! Experts in international music and dance styles will train you, and costumes provided for the performance help create a really special, individual show. Get your friends and family to come and see you perform, as no videoing or photography is allowed. ArchivedImages Want to find out about a new band, or just want more information about an old favourite? Visit our collection to find out facts and figures, or see the actual possessions of famous bands and musicians you are interested in. You can actually get to touch things worn on stage at major rock and pop events, and there are plenty of other concert souvenirs. Rhythm-studio Get your body moving in the studio and learn to move to rhythms and sounds from the past to now, including Soul and Disco. Learn your steps from our professional onscreen dance instructor, then watch your performance and become the star in your own video recording which you can take away! 【1】James likes collecting information about his favourite bands, which will he choose? A.Rave-on! B.Show-in-a-day! C.ArchivedImages. D.Rhythm-studio. 【2】In what way is Rhythm-studio different from Show-in-a-day? A.Rhythm-studio offers free gifts from musicians. B.Rhythm-studio has experts to teach face to face. C.Rhythm-studio allows people to bring videos home. D.Rhythm-studio gets family members to enjoy the shows. 【3】Where can you most probably read the above information? A.In a newspaper. B.In a report. C.In a science magazine. D.In a travel brochure. |
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If you were asked to imagine a scientist, what image would come to your mind? The idea that most of the kids have is a man wearing a white lab coat with messy hair, big glasses, and cups of colorful liquids giving off clouds of smoke. As for adults, the majority regard scientists as strange people who spend a lot of time working in a lonely lab. However, the reality is quite different. Recently I’ve had a chance to take part in a scientific experience far from my lab and into Costa Rica. It has a large amount of wildlife due to its geographical placement between North and South America. It is home to more than 500,000 species (物种), which represents nearly 4% of the species worldwide! First we worked to protect wildlife at a leatherback turtle (棱皮龟) protection center. We helped the volunteers to remove rubbish from the beach to create a safe environment for turtle eggs to come out. After that we stayed at Mount Arenal where we studied seismic (地壳的) activity relating to earthquakes. During our stay at Arenal, we rode over the mountainous areas and took a long walk through the rainforest. On the last day we got a professional introduction of rocket (火箭) science and learned about new rocket technology that will be used on the international space station. During my Costa Rica experience, I know that being a scientist doesn’t mean working in a lab all day and night. A scientist is the one who loves learning and getting a better understanding of the world from helping protect wildlife, learning about earthquakes or inventing rockets. I think that science is so much more than wearing a lab coat and mixing chemicals. Kids need to be aware of the excitement and adventures science can bring! 【1】According to Paragraph 1, scientists are often believed ________. A.to do experiments in messy labs B.to spend too much time in labs C.to wear clothes in a different way D.to work in dangerous conditions 【2】In Costa Rica，the author ________. A.experienced an earthquake B.took part in rocket experiments C.picked up rubbish on the beach D.helped the volunteers collect turtle eggs 【3】What does the author learn about science from his experience? A.Science is full of boring experiments. B.Science is related to chemical liquids. C.Science is more than working in a lab. D.Science is about wildlife and earthquakes. 【4】What is the best tide for the passage? A.What a Scientist Is Like B.Where a Scientist Works C.How I Traveled in Costa Rica D.Why I Chose to Study Science |
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Free Haircuts on a Red Chair Last summer, Katie Steller was on her way to work. She stopped at a traffic light, where a man, in his 60s,looking out of luck, was sitting alone. She rolled down her window. “Hey!” she shouted.“ I’m driving around giving free haircuts. Do you want one right now?” The man, missing a few teeth, paused and laughed. “Actually,” he said, “I have a funeral(葬礼)to go to this week. I was really hoping to get a haircut.” Then, Steller unloaded a red chair from the car. The man,named Edward, took a seat.As Steller was cutting his curly graying hair,he told her about growing up in Mississippi,about moving to Minnesota,and how he still talked to his mom over phone every day. To date,Steller has given 30 or so such haircuts to people around the city.They are all living on the margins,and she is aware of the power of her work. “It’s more than a haircut,”she says.“I want it to be a gateway,to show value and respect,but also to get to know people.” Steller knows that a haircut can change a life.One changed hers:As a teen,she suffered from ulcerative colitis(溃疡性结肠炎)that was so serious,her hair thinned severely.Seeing this,her mother arranged for Steller’s first professional haircut. “To sit down and have somebody look at me and talk to me like a person and not just an illness,it helped me feel cared about and less alone,”she says. After that,Steller knew she wanted to have her own hair salon so she could help people feel the way she’d felt that day.Not long after finishing cosmetology school(美容学校)in 2016,she realized her dream.Two years later,she began what she now calls her Red Chair Project,reaching out to people on the streets. Steller said,“I can’t fix their problems,but maybe I can help them feel less alone for a moment.”Steller listens to people’s stories of loss,addiction,and struggle to get back on their feet. An offshoot of the Red Chair Project is the Steller Kindness Project,in which people who commit acts of kindness are invited for a free makeover(美容)at Steller’s salon.In exchange,they tell their stories,which Steller shares on her website.Her hope is that by reading about kind acts,others will be inspired to do their own. So far,it’s working.“You have no idea what people are going to do with the kindness that you give to them,”says Steller. 【1】Edward agreed to have a haircut by Steller because________. A.he wanted to talk with Steller about his life B.he wanted to look good for a special occasion C.he was too old to go to a hair salon by himself D.he was just waiting for a free haircut on the street 【2】In paragraph 5,the underlined words“living on the margins”can probably be replaced by________. A.living with little care and attention B.living far from downtown areas C.living with serious illnesses D.living in untidy conditions 【3】What made Steller want to set up her own salon? A.Her excellent haircut skills. B.Her mother’s encouragement. C.Her experience of a formal haircut. D.Her dream to offer people free haircuts. 【4】What’s the purpose of Steller Kindness Project? A.To make contributions to charity. B.To encourage people to spread kindness. C.To reward kind people with free makeovers. D.To collect moving stories for Steller’s website. |
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You put a great deal of effort into reaching college of your dreams. It’s time to get started. But what’s next? The beginning of college life can be an exciting but awkward time. Follow these tips to adapt to your new life rapidly and make the most of your college experience. To save time and money, use the college’s bus system. Taking the bus to school is quick, easy and free in most college towns. 【1】 It’s also a good way to be environmentally aware. 【2】 You might not even need all of the recommended books. New textbooks cost a lot. Try buying used textbooks - it’s a good way to save money and serve the purpose as well. Never look on college life as endless parties and social activities. There is a whole lot more to college if you’re serious about graduating. 【3】 Be aware that your living environment can largely affect your studies. If the dorm(寝室)doesn’t suit you, consider living at home with your family or renting your own apartment. 【4】 Find a quiet area, like the library, to study. Alternatively, buy some headphones that block out noise. 【5】 Make healthy food choices and watch what you eat. Avoid the foods that are processed or high in sugar. The “freshman 15” is real, which refers to many college students gain at least 15 pounds during the freshman year. While electives(选修课程) can be helpful when you figure out your major, you shouldn’t entirely rely on them. Clubs and other organizations exist around. Get involved. Make sure, though, that you still have time to study. Having too much on your plate can hurt your grades. A.Be mindful of your diet. B.Take relaxed attitudes to your diet. C.Don’t take part in too many after-class activities. D.Save pennies on books by waiting until class starts. E.You won’t have to locate or afford a place to park either. F.The best location for your studies isn’t always your dorm. G.Having a good college experience is all about balancing study and fun. |
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No matter what life throws our way, having a positive attitude makes room for the future. Let’s read Hervey Bay teenager Mark Farrell’s _________ story. At the age of 14, he took a dive into a swimming pool, which would _________his life forever. “I jumped into the pool and broke my _________ ,” he says, “It’s a very unusual story because I jumped into the deep end, not the shallow end where most spinal (脊柱的) injuries _________.” Mark has been in a wheelchair ever since and now, at 27, is very calm about any _________life might throw at him. In fact, he finds it _________to name any challenge. “ I just live my life and _________it day by day,” he says. For the past few years, Mark has worked with the Spinal Education Awareness Team (SEAT) whose aim is to _________students to prevent spinal injuries, telling his _________ to young people in the Hervey Bay region. “If I can __________ one kid’s life, it makes my __________worthwhile,” he says. Mark stresses the importance of checking the __________of water before diving in and being more __________in general. He says that if his talks can prevent one spinal injury in a young person, he’s __________. Mark’s contribution to preventing spinal injuries was __________in 2017, when he was named Young Australian of the Year. 【1】A.exciting B.inspiring C.amusing D.worrying 【2】A.start B.benefit C.change D.shorten 【3】A.neck B.leg C.arm D.wrist 【4】A.appear B.recover C.happen D.last 【5】A.competition B.challenge C.success D.responsibility 【6】A.necessary B.hard C.worthwhile D.important 【7】A.realize B.acquire C.believe D.take 【8】A.beg B.allow C.force D.educate 【9】A.story B.expectation C.doubt D.hobby 【10】A.risk B.control C.save D.enrich 【11】A.effort B.disability C.response D.praise 【12】A.width B.depth C.length D.height 【13】A.nervous B.optimistic C.cautious D.patient 【14】A..outstanding B.creative C.confident D.delighted 【15】A.suspected B.recognized C.stopped D.limited |
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语法填空 Kyrgyzstan(吉尔吉斯斯坦) is a mountainous country where nearly two thirds of the people live in rural areas. The UN notes that the local economy depends 【1】(heavy)on farming. So it is rare for any Kyrgyz to choose technology 【2】 a career path. The UN Development Programme studied records about the country’s college 【3】(graduate)in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, construction and manufacturing. It found that women make up less than 10 percent of those graduates. Nineteen-year-old Alina Anisimova, 【4】 is a computer programmer, says some girls don’t have the courage to take on such studies because it is not common in their country. And, she also says a majority of parents discourage their daughters from 【5】(study)these subjects. Girls in her country are expected 【6】 (marry) instead of having careers. Nearly one in 10 girls in Kyrgyzstan is married before the age of 18, notes the international aid group Girls Not Brides. She wishes that in the future people will not consider it so 【7】(surprise)to see young women get involved in engineering and metal working. Actually, the number of women in science, technology, engineering and math areas 【8】 (increase)in recent years. For example, in the US, there has been a push to get more girls interested in such subjects at 【9】 early age. Still, the UN’s cultural agency UNESCO notes that only about 30 percent of the world’s researchers 【10】 (be)women. |
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阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词数应为 150 左右。 A. J. shut the door of the truck. “Ready,” he said. His dad started the truck. It was six o’clock and freezing, but the strong morning sun promised warmer temperatures. It had been colder than normal over the past week, and the ground and ponds were already frozen. “After we check on the cows,” Dad said, “you should have some time to practice roping cattle.” A. J. wanted to enter the rodeos (牛仔竞技表演) in which cowboys rode wild horses, and caught cattle with ropes. The best professionals could break from the gate on horseback, rope a calf (小牛), and hog-tie (捆绑) the calf (牛犊) in less than ten seconds. So far, A.J. needed nearly a minute and a half, but he’d only been at it for a few months. The truck bounced down the dirt road. In a few minutes, they passed through the field gate. A. J. pulled a pair of telescopes (望远镜). The black spots of cows on the far hill took shape. The cows gathered around the pond. A. J. guessed they wanted the water locked under the ice. Suddenly, they heard extremely frightened shouts from one cow. Dad stopped the truck, and he and A. J. stared at the frozen pond anxiously. A calf lay on the ice in the middle of the pond. A cow, no doubt the calf’s mother, stood onshore, shouting desperately. The calf struggled to get up but slipped and fell each time. The morning sun seemed warmer. Too warmer. A. J. knew that the situation was urgent. If the calf lay there too long, she could fall through the ice and drown. Dad eased the truck down the hill and stopped at the edge of the pond. “No telling how long she’s been there,” he said. “The ice could be about to melt. I don’t think we can risk it.” Dad shook his head, “It’s just not safe.” 注意：1. 续写词数应为 150 左右； 2. 开头已给出。 Paragraph 1: A. J. watched the calf, whose eyes were wide with fear. Paragraph 2: It would be just like rodeo practice, A. J. thought, trying to stay calm. |
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