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Four Best Places to Travel for a Girls Holiday Cannes When you think France, often the famous capital Paris comes to mind. But this holiday is for the girls that want to live like the stars for a weekend or two, and have budgeted for it too. Not only does it offer a beautiful view, you will feel like celebrities as you wander around the place film stars call home during the Cannes Film Festival. Brazil One of the few places on Earth is warm all year-round, where temperatures rarely dip below 20℃. Brazil is the perfect destination for a girls holiday. For the girls group with the most visitors, the place for you is Rio de Janeiro. The iconic Rio Carnival, is truly where Brazil comes to life in an explosion of colour and passion. Full of parades, shows and dancing in the streets, the perfect party. Thailand Ko Pha Ngan is renowned (闻名的) for its monthly Full Moon party. This night long lunar celebration draws visitors from all over the world and is an absolute must. While nursing your hangover, move on to Phuket, where you'll find the Elephant Shelter, home to rehabilitated elephants. Observe as they socialize freely, bathe and help prepare food for the herd. Amsterdam Known for its artistic heritage, elaborate (精致的) canal system and museums, Amsterdam is packed with adventures waiting to be had. Start your trip right with a canal tour. The history of Amsterdam is intimately connected with water. Floating down Amsterdam's canals is the most magical and memorable way to discover the city especially with a glass of wine or two. 【1】What can visitors experience in Cannes? A.They can learn to budget. B.They can watch various parades. C.They can feel like famed entertainers. D.They can pay a visit to film stars' home. 【2】In which place can the girls attend to animals? A.Cannes. B.Phuket. C.Rio. D.Amsterdam. 【3】What is the highlight of the Amsterdam tour? A.A canal tour. B.Various museums. C.Artistic heritage. D.Thrilling adventures. |
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A flock of wild mandarin ducks(鸳鸯) are the biggest draw in the West Lake scenic area in Hangzhou, capital of East China's Zhejiang province, with tourists flocking from around the country to see them. However, some of the tourists have been feeding the ducks, even pulling them by the neck to force-feed them. On Monday, a video claiming that some of the ducks had died from over-feeding went viral on social networking sites. Although there are prominent signboards warning people against feeding them, tourists just cannot hold back. Some even believe the ducks are underfed and they are doing them a favor, little realizing that their action can be detrimental to the birds' health. Human food does not always go down well with ducks, particularly potato chips, as the oily snack can damage the health of mandarin ducks. However, tourists can frequently be seen feeding the ducks food that the birds cannot digest. Besides, feeding the ducks could stop them from competing in the wild to find their food. If they become dependent on food provided by humans, they will lose their survival skills. Also, by giving food to them, the tourists are polluting the environment. Especially, food thrown into the water could harm the ecosystem there. However, the tourists know little about the harm they cause to the environment and there is a need to create awareness about it. Meanwhile, the number of mandarin ducks at West Lake has dropped from 336 last year to 260 this year. Maybe the declining numbers will wake the tourists up to this reality. 【1】What is the main reason for the ducks' death in the West Lake according to the passage? A.The ducks are fed with oily snacks. B.The tourists fail to see the warning signs. C.The tourists feed the ducks too much food. D.The tourists kill the ducks by pulling their necks. 【2】What does the underlined word “detrimental” in paragraph 2 probably mean? A.harmful. B.sensitive. C.vital. D.beneficial. 【3】What is the main idea of paragraph 3? A.Human food is not suitable for ducks to digest. B.Food thrown into the water does harm to the ecosystem. C.Tourists' feeding ducks may have a bad effect on ducks and the environment. D.Ducks may lose their survival skills if receiving food from people all the time. 【4】What can we infer from the last paragraph about mandarin ducks in the West Lake? A.More mandarin ducks are seen in the West Lake this year than before. B.People have already known the damage they did to the mandarin ducks. C.More mandarin ducks are likely to be introduced to the West Lake in the future. D.It's high time that people should be aware of the harm to ducks caused by overfeeding. |
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Food labels already indicate how good or bad a product is for you. But good or bad for the planet? That’s often much less clear. Now a growing number of brands are labeling their products to show their climate impact. Swedish food company Felix is one of them. For two days in October, Felix opened a pop-up store in Stockholm, where all items were priced based on their carbon footprint. The bigger their emissions, the higher the price. The idea was to demonstrate how easy it is for shoppers to make climate-friendly choices when products are clearly labeled. “We know that the numbers alone don’t make sense to consumers,”says Sjöberg, Felix’s marketing manager, “To give the figures meaning, we have created a climate scale that clearly shows the current average and which climate footprint is low.” Evaluating a food’s true carbon footprint isn’t easy and brands are teaming up with specialist platforms that deal with data using complex calculation tools to work out emissions across the whole production chain. Oatly calculates the footprint of its oat-based drinks, from the agricultural processes all the way to the grocery store, with the help of CarbonCloud, a startup spun out of research at Chalmers University of Technology, in Sweden. “We have developed a web platform that allows the food producers to perform detailed climate assessments without them needing to understand any of the science or the mathematics behind it,”explains CarbonCloud CEO David Bryngelsson. Companies like Oatly input information including their ingredients, energy use, waste production and how products are shipped, and CarbonCloud's web tool does the rest. CarbonCloud has done assessments for hundreds of products and brands including Estrella, Nude and Naturli, and says interest is increasing rapidly. At the moment the food industry doesn’t have a standardized approach to calculating carbon figures, but Sjöberg says the most important thing is to give consumers the information that9s currently available. “In the future, hopefully we will see a common ground for how we calculate and how we label products,” he says. “But as for right now, the climate can’t wait.” 【1】What is special about the products in the pop-up store in Stockholm? A.They are climate- friendly. B.They are good for people's health. C.They are priced based on carbon emissions. D.They are labeled to show nutrition contents. 【2】Which company is mainly responsible for calculating carbon footprint? A.Felix. B.Oatly. C.Estrella. D.CarbonCloud. 【3】What is Sjöberg’s attitude towards calculating carbon figures? A.Supportive. B.Skeptical. C.Carefree. D.Negative. 【4】What’s the text mainly about? A.A newly-opened food store. B.A growing trend of labeling food. C.A new approach to calculating carbon footprint. D.A climate scale to show current average carbon emissions. |
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When you’re on a fishing boat, you may see flocks of birds following in your track, hoping to catch a snack. Now scientists say they can use those birds’ behavior to track illegal fishing boats. Here’s how it works: Researchers attached data recorders to the backs of 169 albatrosses (信天翁) in the Southern and Indian oceans. The devices weighed only an ounce and a half, but they included a GPS and were able to detect the presence and intensity of radar signals coming from boats. That information was then transmitted by satellite, so the researchers could track the location of the birds-and thus the radar-emitting boats-in real time. The scientists then cross-checked that data against the known locations of boats, gathered from a system that boats use to declare themselves, called the Automatic Identification System (AIS). And differences appeared frequently. More than a third of the times the birds’ recorders detected radar signals, and therefore a boat, no such boat appeared in the official log (航海记录)—meaning that the vehicles had likely switched off their Automatic Identification Systems—something the researchers say probably happens in illegal fishing operations. The work suggests birds could be an effective boat-monitoring tool—as long as illegal fishing operations don’t target the birds. Fortunately, such a task would be difficult. “Around fishing vessels, you can get hundreds of birds at any one time that are all flying around. So it’s not really possible to target a specific bird. And the birds with recorders on are not marked in any way. So it’s difficult for fishermen to pick out a specific bird," said study author Samantha Patrick, a marine biologist at the University of Liverpool. Patrick’s bigger concern is that albatrosses often get hooked on fishing lines. And though regulations have been established to protect against that happening—with success—illegal boats don’t necessarily obey. So scientists might be underestimating the risk posed to albatross populations. But this system could mean that those illegal boats may have a tougher time flying under the radar. 【1】What behavior of albatrosses can be used to track illegal fishing boats according to scientists? A.Seeking snacks on a boat. B.Following a boat to catch food. C.Monitoring the location of the boats. D.Keeping an eye open for illegal activities. 【2】What’s the purpose of data recorders attached to the backs of albatrosses? A.To carry a GPS. B.To record the birds’ behavior. C.To help satellite transmit information. D.To detect radar signals from boats. 【3】Why do the fishing boats turn off their Automatic Identification Systems? A.They are probably fishing illegally. B.They needn’t declare themselves. C.They don’t want to emit radar signals. D.They want to avoid being followed by albatrosses. 【4】What is the best title for the text? A.Birds—Humans’ Friends B.Data Recorders—A Helper to Albatrosses C.AIS—A System to Declare Locations of Boats D.Albatrosses—A Tool to Monitor Illegal Fishing Boats |
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Tips for First Time International Travelers So you've finally decided to see the world—congratulations! Needless to say, traveling abroad can bring a lot of excitement.【1】. To help make sure that your trip will go smoothly, follow these essential steps below: ▲Secure and double-check your passport Your passport is the most crucial thing you need when traveling to another country. If you don't have one yet, make sure you apply for it before your expected departure. Your passport is necessary not only for your flight.【2】. Some would even hold your passport during your stay as collateral to ensure that you will be paying for your accommodation. 【3】. Once you've decided where to go, you need to check whether or not you'll need a visa to travel. If you're not familiar, a visa is a document issued by the country or countries you're traveling to, giving you permission to visit for a specific number of days. If you visit a country that requires one, make sure that you secure it before your flight. ▲Make sure that you can access your money overseas Thankfully, you don't need to carry cash or traveler's cheques when traveling overseas. Because of technological advancements, you can manage and access your money while traveling all over the world. You can ask your banks about international fees and whether they have partner banks in the country you'11 be visiting.【4】. ▲Plan your clothes and pack early 【5】. And this is not very ideal. Most of the time, people tend to forget things when they pack right before a flight. Forgetting an item can be very stressful especially if you can't return to get that item anymore. If you have everything sorted out beforehand, your first trip abroad is more likely to go without unnecessary hiccups. A.Check to see if you need a visa B.Ensure you apply for a visa beforehand C.It is advisable to pack your clothes early D.However, it can also be a bit scary and stressful E.Most men pack their clothes at the very last minute F.This can help you save money on expensive foreign transaction fees G.Many hotels are required to scan your passport identification page as well |
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An old car, a few dollars in the pocket, and a sense of adventure. That’s all Tony and Maureen Wheeler needed for the _________ of a lifetime. They met on a park bench in Regent’s Park and _________ a year later. For their honeymoon, they decided to try what few people thought _________—crossing Europe and Asia overland, all the way to Australia. It took them several months and all the money they could earn or borrow, but they _________. It was too amazing an experience to _________ themselves. _________ by their friends, they stayed up nights writing their very first travel guide “Across Asia on the Cheap”. Within a week they’d _________ 1,500 copies and Lonely Planet was born. The name _________ a misheard line in the song “Space Captain”. The _________ words are “lovely planet”, but Tony Wheeler heard “lonely planet” and liked it. Lonely Planet has gone on to __________ the world’s largest and most successful travel publisher, __________ over 100 million books. Lonely Planet enables curious __________ to experience the world and get to the heart of a place through guidebooks and almost every place on the planet. “There’s a whole world of amazing sights, hotels and travel companies out there—and we want to tell you which ones we __________ are best. But we never use our opinions for money. If you __________ something written by a Lonely Planet author, you can be __________ they’ve been there, had a look themselves and are __________ you what they really think. It’s trusted advice from a __________ source,” says Tony. Tony and Maureen are continuing to travel and devote much of their spare time to __________ projects, providing support for people in need. And the __________ is still driven by the idea in “Across Asia on the Cheap”: “What you’ve got to __________ is decide to go and the hardest part is over. So go!” 【1】A.savings B.travel C.wedding D.anniversary 【2】A.divorced B.engaged C.married D.separated 【3】A.difficult B.possible C.awkward D.meaningful 【4】A.made sure B.made up C.made it D.made sense 【5】A.keep to B.link to C.turn to D.contribute to 【6】A.Forced B.Disturbed C.Impressed D.Encouraged 【7】A.sold B.acquired C.collected D.purchased 【8】A.comes from B.results in C.looks into D.applies to 【9】A.wonderful B.mysterious C.actual D.ambiguous 【10】A.fight B.compete C.become D.manage 【11】A.printing B.drawing C.reading D.writing 【12】A.couples B.travelers C.foreigners D.publishers 【13】A.appreciate B.own C.store D.think 【14】A.judge B.receive C.accept D.read 【15】A.sure B.pleased C.correct D.afraid 【16】A.warning B.telling C.reminding D.teasing 【17】A.exact B.stable C.reliable D.simple 【18】A.successful B.permanent C.temporary D.charitable 【19】A.country B.world C.office D.company 【20】A.achieve B.do C.start D.claim |
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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。 More than half of China's adult population is either overweight【1】obese, according to a new government report【2】(release) Wednesday. Obesity rates in China【3】(double) in the last two decades, and health authorities are warning of a surge in chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension and cancer. Most【4】(family) use salt and oil in large quantities that are more than recommended guidelines and people are【5】(increase) turning to processed foods and fatty restaurant meals. In the past years,【6】importance of exercise has been emphasized instead of【7】(cut) back on junk food and soda. But now, the frequent consumption of sugary drinks has presented【8】(it) as a major problem. Li said that officials would take measures【9】(contain) the spike in obesity and chronic diseases with an initiative called “Healthy China 2030.” Zhao Wenhua, the chief nutritionist at China's Center for Disease Control, said that officials would encourage manufacturers to produce snacks and drinks【10】are low in fat and sugar. |
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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。 In recent years, Lake Baikal, the deepest freshwater lake, has paid much attention to because of a extreme sport. Each March, about 150 people signed up for the Baikal Lake Marathon. They come to explore the lake's extraordinarily beauty and challenge themselves in unpredictable conditions. And on March, the ice is a meter thick and very hard. Runners cross the frozen surface, finishing on the western sides of the lake. Knowing as the “blue eye of Siberia," the lake has clear water. When seen from above, runners on the ice look as if he were jogging through space. The landscape might to be beautiful but it is a severe test. Runners say the cold climate is that draws them. |
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假设你是李华，还有三个月就要从髙中毕业了。请给你的老师Mr. Smith写一封信，表达对他的感激之情。内容包括： 1.表达感谢； 2.感谢他的原因； 3.你的理想。 注意： 1.词数100左右； 2.信的开头和结尾已给出，但不计人总词数。 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
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