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The world’s oceans are some of the most interesting and breathtaking places on the entire planet. A lot of these oceans have witnessed a variety of disappearances and other mysteries, most of which cannot and have not been explained by modern science. Here are some interesting unsolved sea mysteries of the world. USS Scorpion In February 1969, the USS Scorpion, an American submarine, departed from Norfolk, Virginia, on its way towards the Mediterranean. The crew had almost a decade of experience, and yet the sub disappeared and broke into pieces on the sea floor. There were 99 men aboard the sub, all of whom lost their lives. Baltic Sea Sub In the later half of 2014, a mysterious vessel( 大 船 ) was spotted by Swedish citizens, many of whom described it as a Russian submarine, in the Baltic Sea. The military spent much time in investigating, but found no sign of the mysterious sub. The search was named “the hunt for Reds in October.” Bermeja Island During the 1970s, Bermeja Island served as a bit of a marker for Mexico and their economic zone. Around 20 years later, the island disappeared without any sign. Along with the island, numerous important documents about major oil reserves also went missing. Gulf of Mexico Shipwreck In 2001, ExxonMobil was laying pipeline in the Gulf of Mexico when they ran into a shipwreck around 2,600 feet under the surface. Upon exploring the shipwreck, archaeologists believed it to be a terrible spell, as something would constantly go wrong when they went down to explore. SS Edmund Fitzgerald Lake Superior is so large that it behaves like an inland ocean, including terrific storms. In November 1975, one such storm struck the vessel SS Edmund Fitzgerald, which was headed to Detroit. The Fitzgerald disappeared after communications were lost. A week later, a sonar( 声呐) ship found the vessel 500 feet under the water. Not one body was found, though. 【1】Why does the author think of USS Scorpion as a mystery? A.Because 99 men died aboard the sub. B.Because it lost its way towards the Mediterranean. C.Because the sub still sank even with experienced crew. D.Because there is no information of the unknown sub. 【2】What do Baltic Sea Sub and Gulf of Mexico Shipwreck have in common? A.Both are highly put on a bad spell. B.Both the names of the vessels are unknown. C.Both are found on the beaches. D.Both are said to be Russian vessels. 【3】Which mystery is different from the others? A.SS Edmund Fitzgerald B.Bermeja Island C.Gulf of Mexico Shipwreck D.USS Scorpion |
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At first, Michael Surrell didn’t see the black smoke or flames shooting from the windows of his neighbors’ home. He and his wife had just parked the car when they got a call from one of his daughters: “The house next door is on fire!” He went to investigate. “The baby’s still in!” one of the women cried. Though the fire department had been called, Surrell, aged 64, immediately ran inside. “The baby” was 8-year-old Tiara Roberts, the woman’s granddaughter. The thick smoke burned his eyes, and made it impossible to breathe. The conditions would have been harmful to anyone, but for Surrell, who has a lung disease, they were life-threatening. After a few minutes in the smoke-filled house, he ran outside to catch his breath. “Where is Tiara?” he asked desperately.“The second floor.” her aunt shouted back. Taking a deep breath, he went in a second time. Still unable to see, Surrell fell to his knees on the hot wood floor, feeling around for any sign of the girl. Finally, he got Tiara who wasn’t breathing. He fought through the smoke and ran blindly into the blackness. The next thing he knew, he was at the front door, then outside. Surrell put Tiara down and started CPR. Soon Tiara opened her eyes and took a breath on her own. Their eyes met. Surrell hugged her tight and said, “Uncle’s got you.” Soon after, his throat closed off. Surrell woke up in the hospital a couple of days later, having suffered severe burns to his windpipe and the upper portion of his lungs. As a result, he took extra medication that helped open his airways. “It’s a small price to pay,” he said. “I’d do it again in no time and won’t give it a second thought.” 【1】When did Surrell first know his neighbor’s home was on fire? A.When his daughter phoned him. B.When he parked his car. C.When he heard people calling for help. D.When he saw the smoke. 【2】Why did the author say the conditions were deadly to Surrell? A.Because the smoke was too thick. B.Because the smoke burned his eyes. C.Because the building would fall apart. D.Because Surrell had a lung disease. 【3】What does the author think of Surrell? A.enthusiastic B.brave C.energetic D.aged 【4】What’s the best title of the passage? A.A big fire in the neighborhood. B.A baby stuck in the burning building. C.A man risking his life to save a girl. D.An unexpected accident. |
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Jo Cameron, a 71-year-old Scottish woman, has never needed to take painkillers after seeing the dentist and can eat spicy chilies without any discomfort. She thought little of it until she sought treatment for an ankle problem at the age of 65. Doctors were astonished to find that she experienced no pain despite severe worsening in her ankle. A year later, she said she felt no pain after experiencing what's typically a very painful operation on her hand for osteoarthritis(关节炎). She doesn’t take any medication and is fit and active, with no medical conditions apart from arthritis. Her doctors decided to analyze whether her lack of pain sensitivity was due to genetics and found it was caused by a mutation(突变) in a previously unidentified gene. Researchers found Cameron had two obvious mutations in her genetic makeup, one in the FAAH gene and the other in what the scientists dubbed (复制) FAAH-OUT, which has been little studied by scientists. In a case study published Thursday, researchers explained the discovery could help guide new treatments for a range of conditions, from post-operative pain to anxiety. The study said that Cameron's mother and daughter appeared to perceive pain normally. However, her late father had little need for painkillers, and her son reported having some degree of pain insensitivity, but not to the same extent as her. “Now that we are uncovering how this newly identified gene works, we hope to make further progress on new treatment targets,” Cox said. “We need to learn from people who are suffering from pain but also those who are less sensitive to pain,” said Keogh, who is also the director at the university's center for pain research. “The implications of these findings are of great value,” said Dr. Devjit Srivastava, who diagnosed Cameron. “One out of two patients after surgery today still experiences severe pain, despite all advances in painkiller medications,” he added. “The findings point towards a novel painkiller discovery that could potentially offer post-surgical pain relief and also accelerate wound healing. We hope this could help the 330 million patients who have surgery globally every year.” 【1】How did Cameron find she was lack of pain sensitivity? A.By seeing a dentist B.By eating chilies C.By taking painkillers D.By seeking treatment 【2】What does the underlined word “perceive” mean? A.understand B.know C.feel D.see 【3】What can we conclude from what Keogh said? A.More than one person is less sensitive to pain. B.They have made great progress in this gene. C.Their study merely focuses on the treatment targets. D.They are uncovering the secrets of mutation. 【4】From the view point of Dr. Devjit Srivastava, we can know _______ . A.The findings have discovered a new painkiller. B.Patients who have operations no longer suffer pain. C.The findings may be important to discover a new way to relieve pain. D.Most patients after surgery today still suffer great pain. |
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The summer is so hot and sticky, why would we want to sweat even more by exercising? Or is it just I who think like that? Sweat and clothes sticking to our bodies as we move make exercise seem rather uncomfortable. What can be done to fix it? Researchers at MIT have come up with a solution. They’ve developed a workout suit with flaps that open as the wearer begins sweating. As the person cools off, the flaps shrink until they assume their original position. Sounds cool, sounds practical. These flaps are lined with live, microbial ( 微生物的)cells. These cells can detect when the body is heating up too much, and in response, expand. It’s just as if they were working within any other organism, recognizing patterns of heating and cooling, then responding appropriately to maintain body temperature. It seems kind of strange to have living cells (that aren’t your own) on you, right? Not to fear, these cells have been believed safe. Plus, there’s a material in the suit that helps the flaps/cells hover ever so slightly above the exerciser's skin. The flaps start opening as soon as people start feeling warm and sweaty, and the bit of space between the suit and the skin helps develop that feeling of cool and refreshing air as they move. For more information about flaps, click here. According to Gadgetify.com, researchers have also been working to apply this technology to running shoes as well. Moisture-responsive workout clothing has the potential to revolutionize sport fashion industry. People can stay drier, cooler and fresher at the end of the workout, which sounds better than leaving the gym with a trail of sweat and a red face. It’s possible that the comfort of these suits can make people enjoy exercising more and exercise with more intensity. 【1】What’s the purpose of the first paragraph? A.To introduce the topic. B.To show his dislike of summer. C.To give an example. D.To tell of his dream. 【2】What can’t be learned from the passage? A.When a person doesn’t sweat, the flaps will come to its original position. B.The flaps themselves can float slightly around the exerciser’s skin. C.When a person sweats, the flaps will expand. D.The flaps are essential to cooling exercisers down. 【3】What’s mainly talked about in the last paragraph? A.The influence of the technology. B.The efficiency of the technology. C.Different reviews on the technology. D.Author’s attitude to the technology. 【4】Where does the essay come from? A.Magazine B.Newspaper C.Brochure D.Website |
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An obstacle usually refers to a difficulty or problem that prevents you from achieving something. Whether it was in your past, or you’re presently facing an obstacle, we all have to deal with it. Some people avoid obstacles or deny their existence. Others let obstacles control them, and they feel defeated. Your attitude towards obstacles will define the outcome of whether you rise from the challenge, or remain stuck in it. 【1】 Obstacles give you purpose Sometimes obstacles can reset your goals. You might have always had a particular way of doing things, or wanted to pursue certain goals; but when you’re faced with setbacks or difficulties, you’re forced to re-think, and re-examine your path. 【2】. Or, you may concentrate on something that you otherwise wouldn’t have if not for the particular setback. By having to overcome an obstacle, you’ll be fulfilling a purpose, rather than just going through the motions. Obstacles Prepare You for the Unexpected 【3】. Even though obstacles can bring out many negative emotions in us, such as frustration, anger, or sadness, it’s important to realize that they don’t stop you from reaching our intended goals. Instead, they, in a way, give you time to stop and think if perhaps there is a new and better path to take and what you can prepare for what will happen along the way. 【4】 Obstacles whether you like them or not are unavoidable. Life will never stop throwing you new obstacles. So, the best thing to do is know how to better see and deal with these obstacles, and transform them into opportunities for self improvement. The more you’re able to see obstacles as being an advantage to your life, the better you’ll be at managing them. 【5】. It will make you constantly change and adapt to new situations, allowing you to grow into a better version of yourself. A.Obstacles make you enjoy a challenge. B.Your obstacle may throw you off track for a bit. C.Obstacles shift your perspective. D.Obstacles serve as guides for where to go next. E.You may end up focusing on something new and exciting. F.Here are some more great things to love about obstacles. G.Accepting obstacles will benefit you a lot. |
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Haze Mabry has been working as a cleaner at Pike County Elementary School for 13 years. Students and teachers in this school decided to do something extra special last week to _______ Mabry, or “Mr. Haze” as he's known at the school, for his 80th _______. Reading teacher Lori Gilreath who has worked with Mabry for 10 years said they _______ the celebration for weeks and that keeping the plans _______ was a challenge since Mabry works from 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. They _______ a “birthday throne” for him on the school's stage and lined the walls _______ photos of Mabry with the kids and other decorations with the _______ “80 years loved, 80 years blessed”. The students also _______ 80 reasons why they loved Mr. Haze. On the day before the _______ , they turned Gilreath's classroom into a secret art center to finish the ________. Mabry said he ________ her moving some tables around in the lunchroom, but he didn't give it much ________. Next morning, they led Mabry on a parade through the school and the more than 750 students, ________ and staff members lined the halls, shouting ________ “Mr. Haze! Mr. Haze!” “It really surprises me and I feel ________. All little kids are giving me cards, ________ and hugging me. It's ________ else, you know,” Mabry said. “It's a/an ________ experience.” Aged 80, Mabry said he likes to keep a busy ________ and loves the kids. “________ I'm able to work,” he said, “I think I'll work.” 【1】A.excite B.surprise C.frighten D.shock 【2】A.event B.festival C.birthday D.workday 【3】A.worked on B.called on C.reflected on D.came on 【4】A.special B.practical C.secret D.necessary 【5】A.grasped B.indicated C.expected D.made 【6】A.with B.on C.for D.under 【7】A.mark B.content C.concept D.theme 【8】A.answered B.listed C.developed D.confirmed 【9】A.competition B.graduation C.celebration D.tradition 【10】A.agenda B.preparations C.principle D.dream 【11】A.observed B.noticed C.ignored D.admitted 【12】A.option B.idea C.opinion D.thought 【13】A.managers B.visitors C.teachers D.parents 【14】A.amazingly B.positively C.cheerfully D.sadly 【15】A.touched B.interested C.relaxed D.convinced 【16】A.running up B.running into C.running after D.running out 【17】A.anything B.something C.nothing D.everything 【18】A.recognizable B.unforgettable C.respectable D.admirable 【19】A.coincidence B.commitment C.schedule D.recovery 【20】A.As long as B.As for C.As far as D.As to |
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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。 It’s now been over two decades since scientists in Scotland successfully cloned a sheep and named the newborn Dolly. In the years since, the technology that powers cloning 【1】 (advance) slowly but steadily. Recently, scientists in China have cloned two bouncing baby monkeys, theoretically 【2】 (open) the door for the cloning of humans. 【3】 , the researchers stress that they have no intention of cloning humans. They think that the general public and the government will not allow the extension of 【4】 (apply) of these methods from non-human primates to humans. Instead, the ultimate goal is to create cloned monkeys that can be used to test new treatments for diseases 【5】 (associate) with human genes. The research is greatly 【6】 (benefit) to the medical development. The monkeys, both female, are named Zhong Zhong and Hua Hua, from the word “Zhonghua”, 【7】 meaning is “Chinese nation”. They were produced 【8】 (effective) using some of cloning techniques that created Dolly 22 years ago. The researchers plan to continue improving the technique 【9】 (call) somatic cell nuclear transfer to increase the efficiency of cloning. The same technique has been used to clone 23 different mammal 【10】 (species) so far, including sheep, mice, cattle, pigs, cats and dogs. |
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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（Λ），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：在错的词下面画一横线，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。 We can only imagine how tough it has been to follow the rules on social distancing, especially when sun is out. We should be thankful because so many millions of people across this country have been done the right thing continuously - millions going through the hardship of self-isolation - faithful, patiently, with thought and care for others as well as for ourselves. In the past several months, we have had seen the personal courage not just of the doctors and nurses and of everyone. Many people keep risk this deadly virus to support the infected area, especially the medical staffs. It is thanks for that courage, that devotion, that duty and that love which our country has been unbeatable. We will defeat this novel coronavirus together. |
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假如你是李华，一周前在某实体商店买了一件运动衫，洗了之后，严重掉色，并且缩水。去店铺和店员交涉，店员态度恶劣。请就此事给该店总经理写一封投诉邮件。内容包括： 1.投诉原因。 2.你的要求。 注意：1.词数100左右； 2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
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