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People are always looking for lost cities and occasionally one is found: Borobudur in Indonesia, for example. But perhaps some of the places people look for never existed—or did they? Here are just a few famous mythical(传说中的) cities. El Dorado El Dorado is a story that began in 1537 when Spanish explorers found the Muisca people in the mountains of what is now Colombia. They heard the story of a man who covered himself with gold and dived into a lake. Then people began to talk of El Dorado—“the golden man”. Soon people started to think of El Dorado as a place, too— a city of gold and amazing riches. Nowadays, the name “El Dorado” is still used to mean “a place where you can get rich quickly”. Atlantis There was once an island in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. It was the mythical island of Atlantis. The people of the island were very rich, thanks to the natural resources on their island. For hundreds of years, they lived simple lives. But slowly they began to change. They started to want power. So the gods decided to destroy Atlantis. Suddenly, the island and its people were swallowed(淹没) by the sea and were never seen, again. Shambhala In Tibetan Buddhist tradition, Shambhala is a mystical country that is hidden somewhere behind the Himalayas. Shambhala is a word from an old language that means “place of peace” or “place of happiness”. It is said that there is no war in Shambhala, and in the future, when the world is full of war, a huge army will come out of Shambhala, destroy the world’s bad rulers, and start a new Golden Age. Some people say this will happen in 2424. 【1】What does “El Dorado” mean nowadays? A.Colombia. B.A golden man. C.A place of great wealth. D.A city with mountains. 【2】According to legends(传说), Atlantis was destroyed by _______. A.the gods B.its people C.its powerful enemies D.its neighbouring country 【3】What will probably happen in 2424 according to the last paragraph? A.The Himalayas will disappear. B.The world will be full of peace. C.An army from Shambhala will save the world. D.There will be a war in Shambhala. |
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In the fall of 2017, when Paula Aldridge needed to get a job, she found herself at a crossroads. The 50-year-old wasn’t sure she would ever work again, due to health issues. But Aldridge’s life and career journey started to turn around after she connected with Goodwill of Central Iowa’s skills training programs. These programs are tailored to help people develop the kind of specific, real-world skills they need to get and keep a job, through a combination of detailed instruction and hands-on experience. When Aldridge first connected with Goodwill in September 2017, she was dealing with several barriers to immediate employment. Transportation was challenging, as she didn’t have a driver’s license or own a car. Aldridge also had a limited work history with long employment gaps (间断) , meaning she missed out on learning important skills, such as working a credit card machine. On top of that, her physical health issues were also a problem. According to Kayleigh Duff, a career specialist at Goodwill of Central Iowa, the biggest barrier Aldridge had to overcome was from within. “She said outwardly that she had all of this confidence and that she knew how strong a worker she was, but I don’t think she truly believed it herself.” Thankfully, Aldridge had plenty of people on her side to provide motivation and guidance. She originally started off in the food service training program but was eager to enter the retail (零售) skills program, since she had previously worked at the Salvation Army and Subway. When Aldridge mentioned her interest in retail, Duff recognized that her go-getting attitude would be a perfect match for the program. The seven-week retail skills training is a systematic program combining classroom instruction with on- the-job experience at a Goodwill store. As Aldridge progressed and graduated from the program, she became more confident in her abilities. Duff said it was great to see how Aldridge grew into the devoted, driven worker she is today. “She has this strong desire, this longing to succeed. And she knows that she’s able to do that, although she has fallen short in the past.” 【1】What can be learned about Goodwill’s training programs? A.They combine theory with practice. B.They guarantee a good job for participants. C.They are designed mainly for the unemployed. D.They were established in the autumn of 2017. 【2】What was the biggest problem Aldridge faced according to Duff? A.Poor health. B.Poor working skills. C.A lack of confidence. D.A lack of a driver’s license. 【3】Why did Aldridge change her training program? A.She wanted to attend a more systematic program. B.She wanted to gain some hands-on experience. C.She was more interested in retail. D.She followed Duff’s advice. 【4】What’s the main idea of the text? A.A 50-year-old devotes herself to Goodwill. B.Goodwill helps a 50-year-old turn her life around. C.Goodwill training programs spring up around the world. D.Success is closely linked to appropriate training programs. |
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Retirement (退休) should be time of joy and freedom. However, for some people retirement comes with feelings of depression (沮丧), which makes life difficult for them. Retirement is a major life change. Even good changes usually involve some kinds of loss. When you retire, you find yourself lacking whatever working used to provide. That could include, for example, 1. knowing you’re working for society, 2. getting admiration from your skills, 3. having “aha” moments when you solve problems, 4. having people to socialize with, and 5. simply having a place to go and a reason to get out of bed every day. For most people, there’s a financial loss, too. Also, retirement age is a time when a lot of people have to deal with losing their parents or having serious health problems of their own. Because of all these, retirees are more likely to get depressed. Depression is very harmful. First, depression can make physical health problems worse. Second, it takes a toll on relationship because it can make people angry. Third, it’s hard to get much done when you’re depressed. What can we do to overcome (克服) the feelings of depression? First, do all the things that help depression in general: drink enough water, exercise, talk to friends, have a hobby, laugh, and spend time in nature. If you feel depressed more often than not, it’s probably time to talk to a doctor about your feelings. Second, it’s important to keep busy and get out of the house when you can. Make specific plans with friends. Take a class Volunteer. Or just make sure you start each day with some kind of goal. Third, try to focus on what you’ve gained by retiring. Think about what you may have now that you wished you had before you were able to retire. For example, days that are less stressful, a chance to rest and take better care of your body, more time for your family and yourself. To write, to start a hobby and to learn something new are all new possibilities. Finally, tell your story. You’ve lived a long time and you become an oral historian each time you talk with someone about your experiences. You can also write in a journal or make a video recording of your memories. Telling your stories can help you look back on your life and career with a sense of wholeness and achievements. 【1】People may find life very hard after they retire because of ___________. A.freedom B.nervousness C.discouragement (losing heart) D.hard work 【2】All the following can cause the retirees’ unpleasant feelings EXCEPT _______________. A.they will suffer from financial loss B.they have to support their parents C.they may lose the reason to get up early D.they may have fewer people to socialize with 【3】The underlined sentence in Paragraph 4 means ________________. A.it makes people’s relationships unusual B.it makes people’s relationships in peace C.it makes people’s relationships in danger D.it makes people stay in touch with each other. 【4】What would be the best title for the passage? A.Depression and Retirement B.Depression During Retirement Is Harmful C.Reasons for Depression During Retirement D.How to Overcome Depression During Retirement |
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Tencent announced yesterday that it will limit the daily time for youngsters to play its popular King of Glory game after parents and schools in Shanghai and other areas complained their children had become addicted to playing it. From tomorrow, children younger than 12 will only be allowed to play the game for a maximum(最大值) of one hour a day, and after 9 pm, they will be banned from logging into it, said Tencent. Those older than 12 will be able to play a maximum two hours a day. The game system will remind players the time they have been playing and young players will be forced to log out when the time is up. Tencent claimed these were the strictest measures in China’s game industry to prevent addiction and the company expected they would ease parents’ anxiety. The company also said it had updated its system for parents to keep tabs on their children using its games. Since February, parents can receive messages when children log in and spend money on the game after they connect children’s game accounts with their mobile phone numbers. Now, parents can connect phones, tablets or computers that their children use to play games, so that they can keep an eye on the children even if they have several game accounts, Tencent said. Song Zhe, a father of a Shanghai high school student, welcomed the measures but was not sure if they would be sufficiently effective. “I like the system that could lock up the devices as children can register many accounts,” he said, “but children are so clever that they can always think out counter measures.” 【1】What can we infer from Paragraph 2? A. Kids under 11 could play the game for at most 7 hours in a week. B. Girls under 8 are able to log in the game at 10 pm. C. Those older than 16 are able to play the game all the time. D. Children over 13 can log in the game after playing 3 hours in a day. 【2】The underlined phrase “keep tabs on” is closest in meaning to “_________”. A. be careful with B. be in control of C. have an eye on D. keep contact with 【3】What can we learn about the game system according to the passage? A. Parents can monitor their children even if they try to register different game accounts. B. Parents need to connect their tablets or computers to the game accounts of their children. C. Parents can be reminded of the time their children have been playing the games. D. Parents should pay attention to their phones all the time in case they miss any message. 【4】What did Song Zhe’s father think of the game system? A. The game system was absolutely welcomed by him. B. Children were too dull to break out of the system. C. He was uncertain about the effectiveness of the system. D. Children could register lots of accounts to unlock the devices. |
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How to Help Others in Your Community (社区) Helping others in your community is a great way to spread joy to others and get the most out of life. 【1】 You can choose to become a volunteer. Volunteering is great way to help others out in your community. Look around for a homeless shelter or soup kitchen and spend some time there doing whatever needs to be done. 【2】 For example, try tutoring homeless kids at the local shelter so that they can stay in school and not fall behind, and also you get a sense of achievement. 【3】 You can give away money to some organizations that help others. If you don’t have money to spare, look through your unused items (物品) and see what you can part with that is in good condition. They are needed by a local food bank or shelter. You can choose to redirect gifts. 【4】 You can invite them to do voluntary work to celebrate your birthday. You can also suggest they donate the money they intend to use to buy gifts for you. You can stop to help. There are many cases where you can stop to give a helping hand. If you see people on the street struggling to carry all their groceries, stop to help 【5】 However, keep in mind that they may not always need help. But never feel discouraged when your kindness is turned down. A.Usually they are grateful to accept your help. B.You can choose to donate to important causes. C.There are a number of chances you can take advantage of. D.You can help your neighbors without spending much money. E.Donate the gifts you receive to poor children in your community. F.Not only will this help others, but also you will gain certain benefit. G.Instead of getting new gifts every birthday, have your friends and family help others. |
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Entering the emergency room, I saw Mum lay there still under a white sheet. The doctor turned around and said, “ We ______ your mother had a stroke(中风) affecting her entire right side.” My biggest ______ was that she would have brain ______ and not know who I was. I said, “It’s Lisa” and held her left hand. That night, feeling scared and ______, I cried for hours until I ______ fell asleep. The next day my mother ______ exercising her left hand, arm and leg in the bed. ______ her stroke, she had taken an exercise class; so she knew that it was important to keep ______. Later on, with rehabilitation(康复治疗), she learned how to feed herself and talk ______. She regained a lot of her ______ with only slight difficulty in finding the correct word or pronunciation. My mother didn’t allow the physical(身体上的) ______ to stop her. ______ her body was disabled, her will was not. One day, before I was about to ______ the nursing home, she wanted to ________ me how she could get to the dining hall. I said, “I’ll get you someone.” She said ______, “I’ll do it myself.” I stepped back and gave her some ______. She used her left arm and hand to move the wheel of her chair and her left foot to push herself forward. And I ______ proudly as she reached her intended destination(目的地). More fortunately, four months later, her right thumb could move. With her positive thinking, my mother ______ me to live in the moment. Her positive ________ helped me keep going and have faith. ______ loved my mother. Who wouldn’t? she was the one sitting in the wheelchair at the nursing home with a big smile on her face. 【1】A.plan B.imagine C.think D.forget 【2】A.challenge B.fear C.wish D.mistake 【3】A.recovery B.test C.break D.damage 【4】A.tired B.surprised C.helpless D.disappointed 【5】A.finally B.quickly C.suddenly D.immediately 【6】A.stopped B.began C.avoided D.disliked 【7】A.During B.After C.Over D.Before 【8】A.eating B.working C.moving D.relaxing 【9】A.again B.still C.ever D.yet 【10】A.speech B.knowledge C.energy D.sense 【11】A.looks B.losses C.activities D.features(特征) 【12】A.Because B.When C.Unless D.Although 【13】A.visit B.clean C.approach D.leave 【14】A.show B.remind C.tell D.warn 【15】A.yes B.sorry C.no D.bye 【16】A.clothes B.room C.attention D.help 【17】A.watched B.lay C.talked D.walked 【18】A.intended B.trained C.taught D.persuaded 【19】A.remark B.attitude C.response D.evidence 【20】A.Someone B.Nobody C.Most D.Everyone |
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语法填词 According to Chinese speaking practice, lion is a special animal to Chinese people. A pair of stone lions, a male 【1】 a female, are 【2】(common) seen in front of the gates of traditional building. The lion 【3】(regard) as the king in the animal world, so 【4】(it) images represent power and prestige. The stone lions are also used to indicate the ranks of officials . It is interesting to note that China had no lions originally. The earliest stone lions were sculpted 【5】 the beginning of the Eastern Han Dynasty from A. D. 25 to 220 with 【6】 introduction of Buddhism (佛教) into ancient China. In the Buddhist faith, the lion, 【7】 can protect the truth and keep off evils, is considered a divine animal of nobleness and dignity. In Chinese folk tales, the lion has become a symbol of 【8】 (brave), power and good luck. It was also popular to decorate bridges with stone sculpted lions for the defending reason. The 【9】(well) known of bridges is the Lugouqiao, 【10】(build )from 1189 to 1192. |
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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。作文中共有10处错误，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。 There was a time when I was addicted to online games. Because of that, my study was suffered a lot. Instead for scolding me, Mother gave me a book by Helen Keller and asked me to read it. Hardly have I finished a few pages when I was great attracted by Helen Keller. Despite(尽管) her disability, she didn’t abandon hope and achieve a lot. This was her determination and courage that made her huge success. When I finished reading the book, Mother had a talk with me. “You can also achieve which Helen Keller did.” Mother’s words ring in my ear whenever I see the book, inspired me to face challenges in life. |
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假定你是Li Lei，你就读的学校组建了慢跑（jogging）俱乐部。请给你的留学生朋友Eric写信，邀请他加入。 内容包括： 1．组建俱乐部的目的； 2．俱乐部的主要活动(如常规课程、经验分享等)； 3．报名的时间和地点。 注意： 1．词数100左右； 2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯； 3．开头语和结束语已为你写好，不计入总词数。 Dear Eric, How is everything going? ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Lei |
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