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Daniella Wride was brushing her daughter’s long brown hair when she noticed that with each comb, masses of the hair were coming out. That was January 1, 2017. Within 20 days, seven-year-old Gianessa Wride’s hair was completely gone, and her doctor said the hair would never grow back. Gianessa had become one of the 6.8 million Americans with alopecia, an auto-immune disease that causes hair loss. Alopecia isn’t painful, but for kids who suffer from it, the severe pain comes from standing out from the crowd. For the most part, the students in Gianessa’s first-grade class in Salem, Utah, were understanding. But the occasional jokes of “Baldy”(秃子) made her feel like an abandoned child. “I didn’t want her to feel that she wasn’t like the other kids,” her mother said. “I tried covering her baldness, but the artificial hair was uncomfortable.” Then comes the school’s traditional “Crazy Hair Day” in April, a great just-for-fun celebration where all the kids and their parents can express their wild sides a bit. Daniella and Gianessa decided that rather than hide Gianessa’s baldness under the artificial hair, they would celebrate it. Daniella bought scrapbook-sticker(贴纸) jewels and decorated her head with flowered designs and even a deer. “They just fit her personality,” Daniella smiled. “She’s so lovely.” On the morning of the competition, Gianessa was nervous. Would her friends think it was funny? However, with her mother’s encouragement, she had nothing to fear. Impressive Gianessa was a hit and a winner of the crazy-hair competition. Gianessa is now glad that she dared to go bare. “I was sad at first when I lost all my hair,” she told people. “But now I love being bald. I can do things to my head that other kids can’t. I’m thinking now it might be fun to decorate my head with some colourful butterflies and flowers.” 【1】Why was Gianessa different from other kids? A.She was born bald. B.She suffered from hair loss. C.She was talented in hair designing. D.She had her head fully shaved. 【2】How did others react to Gianessa’s disease? A.Her doctor was quite optimistic. B.Her mother gave her artificial hair. C.Her classmates were all considerate. D.Her school offered her special help. 【3】What could Gianessa do on the “Crazy Hair Day”? A.She could tease others. B.She could decorate her hair. C.She could shop scrapbook-stickers. D.She could show her personality. 【4】What is the main idea of the text? A.The artificial hair built up the girl’s confidence. B.The girl faced her disease in a most beautiful way. C.The competition served as a way to make a change. D.The disease was cured with mother’s love and care. |
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A study has shown that severe stress lasting weeks or months can damage cell communications in the brain’s memory areas. Recently, researchers from University of California, Irvine, have provided the first evidence that short-term stress lasting for a few hours has the same effect. “Stress does exist in our lives and cannot be avoided,” said Dr. Baram, leader of the UC Irvine School. “Our findings can play an important role in the present development of medicine that might prevent these undesirable effects and offer understanding of why some people are forgetful or have difficulty keeping the memories.” In their study, Baram and her UC Irvine colleagues identified a novel process in which stress caused these effects. They found that, severe stress activated(激活) Corticotropin Releasing Hormones(CRH), which prevented the brain from keeping memory. Memory takes place at synapses, where there are connections through which brain cells communicate. These synapses lie on dendritic spines(神经元). In rat and mouse studies, Baram’s group saw that the release(释放) of CRH in the brain’s primary memory center led to the rapid breakup of these dendritic spines, which in turn limited the ability of synapses to collect and store memories. In addition, the researchers reproduced the effects of stress on dendritic spines by keeping low levels of CRH, and watching how the spines ruptured over minutes. “Fortunately, once we removed the CRH, the spines seemed to grow back again, ” Baram said. “And this study can play a role in the creation of treatments to address stress-related memory loss.” 【1】According to the text, short-term stress can lead to ________. A.memory loss B.cell decrease C.head damage D.thought disorder 【2】The underlined word “ruptured” in Paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to ________. A.came into being B.built up C.broke apart D.died away 【3】What is the author’s purpose of writing the text? A.To discuss the main stages of stress. B.To show the primary cause of stress. C.To introduce a new finding about stress. D.To promote an effective treatment for stress. |
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Handwriting, which has developed over ages, is receiving a tech edge from the boom in artificial intelligence(AI). Thanks to the rapid advances in technology, new smart hardware is reshaping how pupils will write and interact with teachers. Equipped with a built-in mini camera, T-One, an AI-enabled smart pen can click up to 240 images(图像) per second, and store content handwritten on 400 A4-sized pages. Meanwhile, it can immediately digitalize students, handwritten notes, automatically evaluating their answers and potentially reducing the workload of teachers. When students write with the smart pen on a piece of specially produced paper, which is printed with an invisible dot code pattern, the high-speed camera at the front of the pen can record the movement of the penpoint. And the pressure sensor will store all the information such as writing time and speed, and page number. Information thus collected is sent via Bluetooth to computers or other hand-held devices(设备), which are equipped with Master Learner’s “super teacher” system. The system can automatically review students’ homework on behalf of teachers. The system is said to be able to evaluate answers. Professor James, founder of Master Learner, said, “Handwriting has always played an irreplaceable role as a medium of interaction between teachers and students. Unlike typing on the keyboard, writing on paper is still the most preferred way in Chinese classrooms and examinations.” According to him, the smart pen is meant to digitalize the education process, and improve efficiency(效率) while protecting the traditional writing habits. “We are starting to mass-produce the smart pen. In the future, their appearance, weight and feel will be similar to that of conventional pens,” James said hopefully, without mentioning its price. 【1】What can we learn about T-One? A.It is a newly-invented camera with mass storage. B.It can be used to transform students’ personal information. C.It helps improve the relationship between students and teachers. D.It preserves students’ traditional writing habits regardless of its high tech. 【2】What is Professor James’ attitude toward T-One’s future? A.Positive. B.Doubtful. C.Sensitive. D.Cautious. 【3】What is the best title for the text? A.Technology Leads New Times B.Smart Pens Attract Teachers’ Attention C.Interactions Come First in Education D.AI Gives Handwriting Huge Advantage |
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Just Go for a University For any student, going to a university is one of the most important stages of their lives. It is a time when a young person will move out of their home to be independent. 【1】 Are you ready for such an exploration? The following information may be helpful • Why should you go to university? Learning is a life-long process. University is the right place where you can learn both academically and socially. At university, you will be taught by leading lecturers in their fields of study. 【2】 Meanwhile, you will meet people with different backgrounds at university. This offers you the chance to learn to look after yourself, to develop your own values and to accept those who may be different. • 【3】 Once you have decided that you do want to go to university, how can you choose a dream one? 【4】 Your interest, the major and the course to be taken are all the concerns. Many universities have open days or send tutors out to talk to the students on what they offer. This also gives you a chance to ask questions. Finding out what their predicted exam grades will also help students determine which university may be the most suitable. • What can you learn at university? In many universities, each student begins with a general knowledge base in the first year. Students can have more time to explore their interests before committing to a specific subject. Apart from the academic achievements, various societies, where freshmen can meet like-minded friends, offer you chances to develop the extra-curricular interests in many fields. 【5】 A. How can you choose a university? B. You have to first think of various aspects. C. What should you prepare before going to university? D. You can thus equip yourself with enough academic knowledge. E. Besides, it is a great honor to be admitted into such a university. F. In one sense, the university can be a completely new world to explore. G. University provides the all-important stepping-stone for your future life. |
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Army SPC. Larry was doing community-outreach(走进社区) work in Michigan when a boy, Eric, rushed up to him—only to _______ something to the soldier. It was a bear dressed in _______, just as Larry was. “Actually, Eric’s dream was to become a soldier,” his parents told Larry. “But _______ his leg problem, he’ll never be able to.” Eric’s _______ is called knee flexion contracture, with which he _______ to straighten his leg at the knee. “Cutting off his leg was the only chance to stay _______ his parents told Larry tearfully. That was Larry _______ to hear. So Larry started to _______ a surprising plan. A month later, Larry put his head into Eric’s classroom. Before the students, he asked the _______ boy, “Do you want to take a ride with me to the Army Reserve Center?” Outside the ________, a group of police cars and Army Humvees were waiting for Eric to ________ towards the center together, where, with family, friends, and soldiers ________, Larry asked Eric to raise his right hand and said, “Repeat after me.” They ________ firmly. When these were done, Larry said ________, “On this 18th day of October, you are now an honorary(荣誉上的) soldier.” People there ________. The room erupted in applause as tears rolled down Eric’s cheek. “Today I became a ________.” Eric said. “It’s something I’ll remember in my ________ forever.” Larry said his ________ were simply part of his job description. “When I swore, I promised to ________ the community to the best of my ability,” he added. “And that means protecting the ________ of a child.” 【1】A.explain B.describe C.prove D.show 【2】A.rags B.colours C.uniform D.jewelry 【3】A.instead of B.because of C.as for D.except for 【4】A.trouble B.situation C.position D.disease 【5】A.happens B.refuses C.fails D.pretends 【6】A.alive B.different C.still D.awake 【7】A.expected B.forgot C.managed D.hated 【8】A.design B.change C.submit D.cancel 【9】A.disappointed B.embarrassed C.surprised D.relaxed 【10】A.hospital B.school C.station D.camp 【11】A.run B.advance C.march D.develop 【12】A.getting along B.sitting around C.walking by D.looking on 【13】A.replied B.swore C.agreed D.obeyed 【14】A.joyfully B.carefully C.confidently D.patiently 【15】A.dropped out B.cheered up C.poured out D.lined up 【16】A.soldier B.student C.success D.hit 【17】A.youth B.study C.case D.heart 【18】A.words B.commands C.actions D.suggestions 【19】A.guard B.occupy C.build D.feed 【20】A.rights B.health C.dreams D.life |
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阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。 The way you walk may be determined by your daily schedule, but it may also reflect your personality. The choices you make tell something about your inner 【1】(think). At least, that’s what science has proved. Recently, researchers 【2】(observe) the way that people walk and how it relates to 【3】(they) personalities. Available online via Sage Journals, the study examines both the walking styles and personalities of 15,000 adults aged from 25 to 50. According to the study, when 【4】(face) with the new challenges, fast walkers are more likely to be active while quiet people tend to walk more slowly. Meanwhile, the study has also found 【5】(power) evidence that walking speed in adulthood reflects the individual’s personality. However, speeding up your walking pace can’t 【6】(instant) make you the life of the party, 【7】 means that you needn’t change your personality. Actually, there are 【8】(hide) strengths of being a quiet person as well as 【9】 active one. Make the most of your strengths, 【10】 you can be successful regardless of which type you fall into and how fast or slowly you walk. |
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假如你是李华，你的美国笔友Tony计划在元宵节期间到中国旅游，特写信向你询问相关信息，以便更好体验中国传统文化。请你给他写封回信，内容包括： 1. 节日时间； 2. 传统活动。 注意：1. 词数80左右； 2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯； 3. 参考词汇：元宵节the Lantern Festival；阴历的Lunar。 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
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阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。 In 2004, my husband, Joe and I worked in a design company in Arizona. One day, when we got back home after work, my ten-year-old daughter, Becky and Joe were united in their desire for a dog. As for me, I shared none of theirs. But why, they pleaded(恳求). “Because I don’t have time to take care of a dog.” “But we’ll do it.” “Really? You’re going to walk the dog? Feed the dog? Bathe the dog?” “Yes, yes, and yes. ” “I don’t believe you.” “We will. We promise.” They didn’t. Everyone wanted to walk the cute dog that first day. From day two, neither thought to walk the dog. While I was slow to accept that I would be the one to keep track of her shots, to feed and clean her, Misty knew this on day one. As she looked up at the three new humans in her life, she calculated, “The medium one is the most reliable.” Quickly, she and I developed something very similar to a Vulcan mind meld(心灵相通). She’d look at me with those sad brown eyes of hers, send her need, and then wait, trusting I would understand—which, strangely, I almost always did. In no time, she would extend across my stomach as I watched television, and snored on my home-office couch as I worked on my design. Even so, part of me continued to reject walking duty, Joe and Becky had promised. “Not fair”, I said to myself as she and I walked. “Not fair,” I’d loudly remind anyone within earshot upon our return home. In September, 2008, the Great Depression hit the Arizona. With that, my husband and I were both laid off overnight. During the following six months, Joe and I hurriedly rushed here and there to seek a new job, doing anything and everything we could to request employment. Every part of my life changed; no part of my old routine remained. However, Misty still needed walking. 注意： 1. 所续写短文的词数应为150左右； 2. 至少使用五个短文中标有下划线的关键词语； 3. 续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好； 4. 续写完成后，请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。 Paragraph 1: Upset as I was, I had to walk Misty while looking for a job. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: Months going by, my life changed a little and I came to enjoy my walks with Misty. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
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