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On a trip to California, my family stopped for lunch. As we walked toward the entrance to the restaurant, a man, with a ______ beard and dirty hair, jumped up from a bench and opened the door for us. Regardless of his ______, he greeted us in a friendly way. Once inside, my daughters whispered, "Mom, he ______." After we ordered our lunch, I explained, telling the kids to look ______ the dirt. We then watched other customers approach the restaurant but many ______ him. Seeing this rudeness truly upset me. The day I became a mother, I had resolved to set a good ______ for my children. Yet sometimes when things didn't go right, being a good example was ______ . When our meal arrived, I realized I had left the car－sick pills in the truck. With the windiest trip ahead, the kids needed them, so I ______ myself from the meal and went for them. Just then, the "doorman" was opening the door for a couple. They rushed past him without even acknowledging his ______ Letting them in first, I said a loud "thank you" to him as I _____. When I returned, we talked a bit. He said he was not allowed inside ______ he purchased food. I went back and told my family his ______. Then I asked our waitress to add one soup and sandwich. The kids looked ______ as we had already eaten, but when I said the order was for the "doorman", they smiled. When it was time to ______ our trip, I noticed the "doorman" enjoying his meal. Upon seeing me, he stood up and thanked me heartily. He then _____ his hand for a handshake and I gratefully accepted. I suddenly noticed his tears in eyes－tears of ______. What happened next drew great astonishment: I gave the doorman a _____ ! He pulled away, with tears _____ down his face. Back in truck, I fell into deep thought. While we can't choose many things in life, we can choose when to show gratitude. I said thanks to a man who had ______ held open a door for me, and also said thanks for that _____ to teach my children by example. 【1】A. heavy B. long C. messy D. grey 【2】A. service B. appearance C. status D. attitude 【3】A. smokes B. smiles C. sniffs D. smells 【4】A. beyond B. over C. around D. into 【5】A. hated B. ignored C. missed D. refused 【6】A. target B. rule C. record D. example 【7】A. stressful B. accessible C. awkward D. tough 【8】A. excused B. freed C. prevented D. withdrew 【9】A. company B. presence C. effort D. attempt 【10】A. quitted B. marched C. exited D. approached 【11】A. before B. unless C. though D. since 【12】A. story B. deed C. experience D. demand 【13】A. concerned B. shocked C. puzzled D. bored 【14】A. make B. start C. take D. continue 【15】A. extended B. washed C. raised D. waved 【16】A. approval B. affection C. sympathy D. gratitude 【17】A. hug B. nod C. lift D. clap 【18】A. slipping B. streaming C. rushing D. breaking 【19】A. firmly B. constantly C. simply D. politely 【20】A. journey B. wisdom C. opportunity D. coincidence |
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If you've always wanted to start your own herb or vegetable garden but don't have the yard space or the "green thumb" to pull it off, there's now another option. The OGarden Smart is an indoor gardening system that grows up to 90 plants at one time—20 of which are safe to eat. Strawberries, green beans, peppers, green onions, and cherry tomatoes are just a few of the fruits and vegetables the OGarden can grow. Up to 30 potted plants can be placed on a lower shelf, where the seeds are allowed to germinate (发芽). Once they germinate, the plants can then be moved to the turning wheel up above, which holds up to 60 plants at a time. It takes about 30 to 40 days to harvest the produce, depending on the type of plant grown. The system is self-watering and uses automatic LED lights to provide the right amount of sunlight, no matter what season it is. The only work that's required is planting the seeds and refilling the water tank once a week. The OGarden Smart is the second product introduced by company co-founders Pierre Nibart and Pierre-Etienne Bourget, of Quebec, Canada. The original OGarden appeared in 2017, and the Smart upgrade adds a few new features, including automatic watering, automatic LED lighting, and a water warning system. Some reviewers of the original OGarden commented that the system is easy to use, and that the vegetables taste better than store-bought produce. The OGarden Smart will set you back $859 Canadian dollars (about $650 USD) if you order it on Kickstarter at a discounted rate, but the company's founders are quick to point out that it will help you save money in the long-run. The system lets you grow organic (有机的) produce at a small part of the price you'd pay at your local grocery store. To see some of the buying options available, check out the project's Kickstarter page. Any orders that are placed will be delivered this May. 【1】What is the OGarden Smart? A.A self-watering system. B.A water warning system. C.An indoor gardening system. D.An automatic lighting system. 【2】What can you learn about the OGarden Smart from the passage? A.It can be used all year round. B.It grows up to 60 plants at a time. C.It is designed for people who have a yard. D.It moves the plants from the shelf automatically. 【3】The OGarden Smart can help you save money in the long-run mainly because of its _______. A.automatic upgrade B.free after-sales service C.low energy consumption D.harvest of organic produce |
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Open water swimming I had only swum in open water a few times, and always in gentle lakes, so I wasn’t prepared for how rough Lake Windermere appeared on a cold day. A swimmer told me the water felt colder than it had been measured, and that the water was a bit rough. But I, along with 10,000 others, was about to complete the challenge. Most of the people taking part were doing a one-mile race, and 10 races were planned over the weekend. There seemed to be a mix of open-water enthusiasts alongside complete beginners—which is precisely the aim of the swims, to get as many people as possible completing their own challenge. The oldest woman competing was 77, taking part in the two-mile race, alongside a man who last year had swum in every one-mile race. I had chosen the third one-mile race of the day. There were over 600 people in my race. We were taken through an acclimatization area, a children’s paddling pool-sized part of the lake where we moved in to feel how cold the water was. “Not too bad” was everyone’s thought! Then we headed out towards the middle of the lake. We’d been warned that the first 100 metres would be really rough. However, somewhere near the 750m mark I was still waiting for the calm; it felt more like swimming in the sea than a lake. I tried to focus on my breathing and technique, and just keep going. As I approached the 400m-to-go mark my lower right leg became painful. I recalled overhearing people talking about how they kept swimming through the pain, so I tried. But it didn’t work. I began to feel the entire leg tight and painful. I didn’t want to stop, so I bent my right knee and just kicked with the left leg. Finally I saw the finishing post, and I just concentrated on getting there—still one-legged. My finishing time was 38 minutes 25 seconds but that didn’t matter—the atmosphere was fantastic and everyone felt a sense of achievement, whatever their time. I’m hooked, and want to give it another go. I’ve already signed up for my next open-water swim. 【1】How did the author feel before the race? A. Scared of the most challenging race. B. Disappointed by the difficult conditions. C. Concerned about the other swimmers in the race. D. Determined to be as tough as the people around her. 【2】Why does the author mention the two people in Paragraph 2? A. To stress the importance of the race. B. To praise the experienced swimmers. C. To show the wide range of the participants. D. To introduce the various events of the race. 【3】The author suggests in Paragraph 4 that ______. A. the race would cause breathing problems B. the race became harder than she had expected C. it was really necessary to prepare for tough swims D. it would have been easier if she had taken others’ advice 【4】What does the author talk about in the last paragraph? A. Her confidence in her own ability. B. Her pride in having swum so quickly. C. Her eagerness to repeat the experience. D. Her surprise at having managed to finish. |
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Training the Brain People who can accomplish unbelievable tasks, such as memorizing thousands of random numbers in under an hour, state that they just have normal brains. Some memory superstars compete in Olympic-like World Memory Championships. These mental athletes, or MAs for short, can memorize names of dozens of strangers in a few minutes or any poem handed them. Ed Cooke, a 24-year-old MA, explains they see themselves as participants rescuing the long-lost art of memory training. These techniques existed not to recall useless information, but to cut into the brain basic text and ideas. A study in the journal Nature examined eight people who finished near the top of the World Memory Championships. The scientists examined whether their brains were fundamentally different from everyone else’s or whether they were simply making better use of memorizing abilities we all possess. They put the MAs and control subjects into brain scanners and had them memorize numbers and photographs. The result surprised everyone. The brains of the MAs and those of the control subjects were indistinguishable. On every test, the MAs scored in the normal range. However, when the scientists examined what part of the brain was used during a memory activity, they found the MAs relied more heavily on areas in the brain involved in spatial memory. MAs offer an explanation: anything can be fixed upon our memories and kept in order by constructing a building in the imagination and filling it with pictures of what needs to be recalled. Dating back to the fifth century, the building is called a memory palace. Even as late as the fourteenth century, when there were copies of any text, scholars needed to remember what was read to them. Reading to remember requires a different technique than speed reading. If something is made memorable, it has to be repeated. Until relatively recently, people read only a few books intensively (细致地) again and again, usually aloud. Today we read extensively, usually only once and without continuous focus. So the great difference is the ability to create impressive pictures in mind and to do it quickly. Using memory palaces, MAs create memorized pictures. For example, recombine the pictures to form unforgettable scenes such as the ways through a town. One competitor used his own body parts to help him memorize a 57,000-word dictionary. Anyone who wishes to train the mind needs first to create fantastical palaces in the imagination. Then they should cut each building into cubbyholes for memories. In a short amount of time, they will notice improvement with remembering things. To keep the skill sharp, MAs deliberately empty their palaces after competitions, so they can reuse them and they recommend that beginners do the same. 【1】We can learn from Paragraph 2 that a mental athlete ______. A. owns a brain that is larger in size B. shows a gift in mental ability tests C. uses the memorizing technique better D. depends less on the areas that control spatial memory 【2】Why does the author mention “speed reading” in Paragraph 3? A. To discuss the memorizing technique in the fifth century. B. To give the reason why people read only a few books carefully. C. To explain the text fourteenth century scholars had to remember. D. To compare the type of reading nowadays with that of earlier times. 【3】What can be inferred from Paragraph 4? A. There is a variety of unforgettable scenes. B. Memory palaces can be quickly forgotten. C. Impressive pictures are in actual buildings. D. One person probably has 57,000 body parts. 【4】What does the underlined word “cubbyholes” in the last paragraph probably mean? A. Small spaces. B. Blacks holes. C. Technical skills. D. Different numbers. |
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Puppy Food A puppy (young dog) is a precious addition to any family. The excitement of bringing home a little furry friend will always live in our memories. Like all of us, though, your puppy must have adequate nutrition right from the start to make certain that it'll have a long and healthy life. 【1】 You might ask yourself what is the best for your new pet with all of the different varieties on the market in all of their attractive packaging. Some dry food produced specially for puppies is the best for the development of their teeth. 【2】 Contrary to the belief of many first-time puppy owners, it is not always the best idea to purchase food that is too high in calcium(钙), protein, and vitamin levels.【3】 In addition, a high intake of calcium is associated with bone disease in large-breed dogs. If you have a "small-breed" puppy, you can buy that kind of food. It is not a good idea to feed the food you eat to your puppy frequently, as your puppy may become selective about food.【4】 Some people think that dog biscuits and other treats are fine, but they should not be a main part of puppy's diet. Young puppies should be fed three times a day. Each puppy is unique, however, so feeding them twice a day is acceptable. After ten to twelve weeks of age, feed your puppy twice per day. Allow your puppy to eat as much as he would like in fifteen minutes.【5】 If you let your puppy eat too much or too often by keeping food accessible at all times, he may become overweight and have health problems as an adult. Like humans, your puppy will not enjoy the food any longer if it is there at all times. A. Pick up the dish with the remaining food. B. Proper food is a basic necessity for your puppies. C. Remember to give your puppy the food he would like to have. D. It can also cause an upset stomach due to an unbalanced diet. E. A further benefit is that it is less expensive than the canned food. F. One example is that extra helpings of nutrients do harm to digestive organs. G. It's good to provide the extra nutrients a puppy needs until he grows larger. |
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“I can work for the rest of today,” the boy answered. “I'll work all night, until dawn, and I'll clean every piece of crystal in your shop. ___________, I need money to get to Egypt tomorrow.” A.In vain B.In advance C.In return D.In accordance |
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The old man opened his cape, and the boy was ___________ by what he saw. The old man wore a breastplate of heavy gold, covered with precious stones. A.recognized B.revealed C.charged D.struck |
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He dressed in his Arabian clothing of white linen, bought especially for this day. He put his headcloth in place and ____________ it with a ring made of camel skin. Wearing his new sandals, he descended the stairs silently. A.secured B.perceived C.packed D.conquered |
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The Englishman could not ____________ his excitement. He canceled all his commitments and pulled together the most important of his books, and now here he was, sitting inside a dusty, smelly warehouse. A.establish B.remark C.accomplish D.contain |
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They were men who had ____________ their entire lives to the purification of metals in their laboratories; they believed that, if a metal were heated for many years, it would free itself of all its individual properties, and what was left would be the Soul of the World. A.transmitted B.transformed C.dedicated D.assigned |
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In his pursuit of the dream, he was being constantly __________ to tests of his persistence and courage. So he could not be hasty, nor impatient. A.demonstrated B.appointed C.subjected D.reminded |
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He was more certain of it than of anything in the world. He had been told by his parents and grandparents that he must fall in love and really know a person before becoming ________. A.fascinated B.concerned C.committed D.exhausted |
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“Go and speak to the tribal chieftains,” said the camel driver. “Tell them about the armies that are ________.” A.responding B.settling C.wandering D.approaching |
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The stranger _________ the sword from the boy's forehead, and the boy felt immensely relieved. But he still couldn't flee. A.nourished B.stretched C.withdrew D.entertained |
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“When a person really desires something, all the universe conspires to help that person to realize his dream,” said the alchemist, _________ the words of the old king. The boy understood. Another person was there to help him toward his destiny. A.signaling B.echoing C.forecasting D.recalling |
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请根据提示，用单词的正确形式填空。 【1】The new movie is a s_____________ that has everyone excited. 【2】Sarah was r_____________ to hear that her check didn't bounce. 【3】Don't b_____________ follow the crowd. Think for yourself! 【4】I love nature movies that are meant to be a s_____________ of images and sound. 【5】The c_____________ author will do a book-signing at the library this evening. 【6】Tom was so tired after work that he c_____________ on the floor as soon as he got home. 【7】Mark is very m_____________, so don't always expect him to be friendly. 【8】Whenever I p_____________ over something small, my friends help me to relax. 【9】All of the employees seem to like the company's f_____________ president more than the current one. 【10】Gina's first job was b_____________ her neighbor's child. 【11】If you want to apply for a job, please s_____________ an application. 【12】Many m_____________ like to buy their movie tickets online. 【13】The office will be closed t_____________ while construction is going on. 【14】My family r_____________ our dog when she was a puppy. 【15】Debby's most cherished p_____________ was her mother's wedding ring. 【16】Some people say that kindness is a u_____________ language. 【17】Everyone agreed that they were greatly i_____________ by Morissette's brilliant music and singing. 【18】Beijing Opera is a national t_____________ of China. 【19】During festivals, people are d_____________ in beautiful costumes, skipping back and forth to the rhythm of drums. 【20】The museum is holding an e_____________ of Picasso's work. 【21】Paper cuts which show the Chinese c_____________ for double happiness are often used to celebrate weddings. 【22】An important f_____________ of Van Gogh's paintings is their bright colors. 【23】A_____________ to the old stories of Iceland and Norway, Eric the Red was forced to leave Iceland because he had committed a murder. 【24】Dolphins are animals of high i_____________ and they can communicate. 【25】Promoting using public transport is a good s_____________ to the problem of traffic jam. 【26】Some government d_____________ are responsible for finding where the pollution comes from and punishing people who have broken the law by causing pollution. 【27】Some people say it is better to be healthy than w_____________. 【28】During the polar summer of 1910-1911, both teams organised food bases in p_____________ for their journeys the next year. 【29】The porter will carry your l_____________ to your room. 【30】Growing up, my girls loved to dress up and p_____________ they were princesses. 【31】Even if you are not as enthusiastic about butterflies as we are, we still ________________（强烈推荐参观这个物馆）. 【32】__________________________(完全沉浸在……中) a French speaking environment was a valuable learning experience. 【33】If you __________________________(使井然有序成为一种习惯), your situation will change sooner rather than later. 【34】He said the movie kept the best of the original, while __________________________(增加了一些新的元素). |
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翻译句子 【1】夕阳的色彩分外夺目。 【2】他到山顶的旅行让他收获的是整个城市的美丽全景。 【3】在尝试某种新东西之前，采取必要的预防措施是很重要的。 【4】只有三个人到达了顶峰。 【5】太阳正从地平线上升起。 |
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语法填空 Moon Day 【1】 (celebrate) on July 20 every year. Moon Day 【2】 (mark) the first human landing on the moon that 【3】(occur) on July 20, 1969. Ever since 1969, Moon Day 【4】(celebrate) in the US to mark one of the greatest achievements in human history. One way to celebrate Moon Day is to make something about the moon, like cutting paper moons. You can also bake cookies and cut them in the shape of the moon. Also consider learning some facts about the moon on this occasion. Exploring the moon on Google Moon 【5】(be) a great idea to get familiar with our natural satellite. It is especially important that we celebrate Moon Day with children. In this way, children can learn about what 【6】(happen) on July 20, 1969, and 【7】(understand) the importance of this event in the future. |
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假设你是红星中学的高一学生李华，你刚刚做了一个关于“保护海洋“的科学课题，你给英国朋友Jim写信向他介绍相关内容： 1. 目前海洋面临的问题 2. 问题出现的原因 3. 解决措施 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
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