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Citizen Science is a term used to describe non-specialist research and data collection carried out by private individuals, foundations and organizations using the power of the Internet to cooperate around the globe. Here we offer some remarkable examples of programs. Rozalia Project The Rozalia Project for a Clean Ocean is devoted to connecting people of all ages to their underwater world, to inspire them to be part of the plastic pollution solution by using underwater robots and sonar（声呐）as well as nets to locate and remove marine debris（废弃物）. Rosalia Project is committed to accurate data collection and working with sailors, fishermen, boaters, concerned citizens, schools, authorities and more to clean up and progress solutions to the marine debris crisis. Surfrider Foundation Among its many citizen science initiatives, Surfrider has a chapter-run program called the Blue Water Task Force, a water testing program designed specifically to fill in the data gaps left by agency programs to help with resource distribution in areas with the biggest concerns for public health risk. The Blue Water Task Force citizen science program tests approximately 25 surf spots and streams that discharge onto popular recreation sites. Hearts in the Ice Hearts in the Ice is an innovative（创新的）project launched in 2018 that will create global dialogue and social engagement around climate change in the Polar Regions. In August of 2019, citizen scientists Hilde Falun Strom and Sunniva Sorby moved into a 20-square-meter cabin（小屋）known as Bamsebu. The goal of the project is to show rapid climate change and what we can do to reduce the effects. Life at Bamsebu was broadcast and published via Iridium satellite through social media to scientists, school children, adventures, and interested citizen from around the world. 【1】For what purpose is Rozalia Project launched? A.To help people live a green life B.To warn people of climate change C.To deal with ocean plastic pollution D.To inform people of the underwater world 【2】Which of the following programs concerns polar areas? A.Rozalia Project B.Surfrider Foundation C.Blue Water Task Force D.Hearts in the Ice 【3】What do the programs have in common? A.They are all state-funded projects B.They help to improve public health C.They mainly focus on marine life protection D.They contribute to environmental protection |
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On my first day, my teacher, Mrs McKinley, stood me up in front of the class and introduced me. I looked around at all the faces and thought about how I would get to be friends with all these kids. I stood there, not listening to what Mrs McKinley was saying, but rather, daydreaming about having new friends and having parties with them. But during the first week of school, I sat by myself at the cafeteria. I got lost looking for the library. I was late for class. It was hard to adjust. Maybe this was not going to be a good school year. The second week got a little easier. But at lunch, I will sat by myself. I said to my parents that I didn't want to go back to school. "It's all right," they assured me. "You will have friends and you will have a good school year." The third week, a miracle happened. All of us were waiting for Mrs McKinley. She hurried in, with another new student! A girl by the name of Holli. Being a latecomer like me, Holli was seated at the desk next to mine. She barely made eye contact with me. When she finally looked my way, I gave her big smile. She shyly smiled back. As soon as the bell rang for recess, I showed her around. We found out we had a lot in common. We both moved around a lot. We talked over the entire lunch period without a break. Before we knew it, the bell rang and it was time to go back to class. By Christmas time, Holli and I were inseparable. We occasionally went to each other's houses after school. All of my hopes for the school year came true! 【1】How was the author when introduced to the class? A.Embarrassed B.Nervous C.Heart-broken D.Absent-minded 【2】Why did the author once want to quit school? A.She felt lonely in school B.She often got lost in school C.She couldn't keep up in study D.She was badly treated by others 【3】Which can replace the underlined word "recess" in paragraph 6? A.Meeting B.Supper C.Break D.Class 【4】Who changed the author's school life? A.Her head teacher B.Her new classmate C.Her parents D.Her boyfriend |
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While you visit the happiest place on earth, hope you don't hear these two phrases-or the tour might be about to turn into an unpleasant situation. Disney World and Disneyland are well-known for being the happiest places in the world, but sometimes, some bad things happen. When they do, staff have code words（暗语）to let other staff know what has taken place without destroying your perfectly happy day with terrible details. According to the New York Post, one of the code words you can hear a worker say at Disney World is "White Powder Alert", which means that guest has brought the ashes（骨灰）of dead relatives in order to make the happiest place on earth their final resting place. According to Susan Veness, author of Walt Disney World Hacks, this most commonly happens on the Haunted Mansion. This is illegal and can get those with ashes refused from Disney forever. The second Disney code word you never want to hear is "E-stop." This one is a bit straighter and isn't used just for Disney. In order to remain as perfectly clear in an emergency situation as possible, workers in most amusement parks use the same phrase. It means "Emergency Stop". If ride must be shut down due to sanitary（卫生的）issue-like someone getting sick or pouring ashes-or a safety issue, an E-stop is called and the ride is quickly shut down while park officials decide if the ride should be evacuated（疏散）immediately or simply paused for repair. No matter what code words are said, you will never want to hear a Disney cast member use these words. 【1】Why do staff in Disneyland use code words? A.They try to make tourists have a good day B.They want to avoid quarrels with tourists C.Code words make communication easier D.Code words help tourists understand situations better 【2】What will happen if tourists bring ashes of the dead to Disneyland? A.Susan Veness will criticize them seriously B.Disneyland will refuse them a visit forever C.They will be driven to the Haunted Mansion D.They will get no place to rest in Disneyland 【3】How is "E-stop" different from "White Powder Alert"? A.It is used not only in Disneyland B.It isn't used in dangerous situation C.It is more difficult to understand D.It describes a more terrible situation 【4】What is the text mainly about? A.Attractive and magical Disney B.Some emergency cases in Disney C.Tips for having a good time in Disney D.Two unwelcome code words in Disney |
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Working on a farm and taking care of crops can be hot, time-consuming and difficult. Engineers have long wanted to build robots to lighten the load, which has proven no easy task. Robots that walk or roll along the ground can step the delicate plants heavily. Tarzan, however, could overcome the challenge. Jonathan Rogers is a robotics expert at the Georgia Institute of Technology. “When it comes to a farm environment, many robots tend to get twisted together or get stuck.” he said. “What's more,” he added, “it's very hard to leave them out for long periods without a human assisting them.” What if the robot could move above the crops? Jonathan Rogers said. “The animal-sloths move from tree branch to tree branch to avoid walking around on the forest ground.” Then his team set out to design a robot that could swing hand-to-hand along wires hung above a field. He named their invention Tarzan. Tarzan is not the first swinging robot. Mark Spong, robotics researcher at the University of Texas notes that some teams have built robots that do gymnastics or imitate mammals. But he says he admired Tarazan for its using swinging movement to save energy-and that the idea of building a wire structure to move around above crops. Rogers first predicted that Tarzan could help farmers monitor crops with sensors and cameras. But future versions could deliver water to particular thirsty plant or fertilize one that needs something nutritional. And adding a third "hand" could allow such a robot to harvest fruits and vegetables. Eventually the robot could move off the farm and into the city, helping deal with the traffic and security. 【1】What was the problem with robots before Tarzan? A.Lacking practical experience B.Causing damages to crops C.Being unable to work on rainy days D.Having heavy bodies and moving slowly 【2】What did Jonathan Rogers say about many robots? A.They tend to fight with each other B.They depend much on humans C.They are designed by farm experts D.They adapt to a farm environment quickly 【3】Which aspect of Tarzan impressed Mark Spong most? A.Its creative design B.Its flexible wings C.Its powerful engine D.Its low making cost 【4】What can we learn from the last paragraph? A.Tarzan can be used widely B.Tarzan will be cheaply available C.Tarzan has simplified farming greatly D.Tarzan will replace farmers gradually |
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Ways to Deal With Anxiety Everyone has feelings of anxiety, which is a normal reaction to stress. Things like tests, speaking in public and competing in sports can make us feel stressed. 【1】But at other times, anxiety can be harmful, especially when it prevents you from being able to focus. Here are ways to help manage it. Become a relaxation expert. We all think we know how to relax. But standing in front of the TV or computer isn't true relaxation. 【2】They may seem to relieve anxiety or stress, but it's a false state of relaxation that is only temporary. What the body really needs is a relaxation technique-like deep breathing, or yoga-that has a physical effect on the mind. 【3】 Want your mind and body to feel peaceful and strong enough to handle life's ups and downs? Get the right amount of sleep for your needs-not too much or too little. Eat well: Choose fruit, vegetables and whole grains for long-term energy. And exercise to send oxygen to every cell in the body so your brain and body can operate at their best. Connect with others. Spend time with friends or family. 【4】 If you feel worried or nervous about something, talking about it with someone who listens can help you feel more understood and better able to cope. Think positively. A great way to keep your minds off the worry track is to focus your thoughts on things that are good, beautiful and positive. 【5】 A.Connect with nature. B.Get enough sleep, nourishment, and exercise. C.The same is true for alcohol, drugs or tobacco. D.Allow yourself to dream, wish, and imagine the best that could happen. E.When anxiety or worry goes extreme, it may be sign of an anxiety disorder. F.Sometimes anxiety can be a good thing when it helps you deal with a tense situation. G.Doing things with those you feel close to deepens our bonds, allowing us to feel supported and secure. |
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Learn to meet challenge My classmates called me "the alien". As a young boy, I _______ from a serious skin disease, which filled my arms with scars. The true _______ of my condition, however, was social: I lived a life of loneliness. Doctors predicted that I would never fully recover, but my parents encouraged me to hope for the future. I therefore took a（n）_______ role in fighting against my disease, trying many medication and herbs, and my health _______ greatly before I graduated. Years later, like my personal battle against disease, I learnt a great deal about _______ by overcoming difficulties. I joined the Culture Club as a Special Event Director. I _______ a group of six students in organising various activities. I was the most advanced ESL student among the group, so I considered myself the most capable. But I quickly learnt my _______. While preparing for our first presentation, I was strict with my team members and often refused their _______. I performed most of their tasks myself, allowing them to _______ me only with small details. As result, the presentation was not very successful, which __________ me, and I spoke of it to the club's director. She responded that she __________ my ability to succeed in the future. This comment filled me with __________, for I realized that I had never trusted my own team members. Although they were weak in English, they had many valuable talents. I immediately __________ my policy, allowing my team members to choose the tasks and complete them on their own. For our programme, we had many meetings, which gave __________ to many good ideas. I learnt what true leadership is. My experiences __________ improved my ability to handle challenging situation. 【1】A.judged B.suffered C.prevented D.separated 【2】A.pain B.sign C.value D.meaning 【3】A.important B.different C.leading D.active 【4】A.developed B.improved C.increased D.removed 【5】A.ability B.quality C.leadership D.friendship 【6】A.taught B.found C.managed D.followed 【7】A.mistake B.method C.effort D.right 【8】A.desires B.talents C.ideas D.tasks 【9】A.remind B.guide C.show D.help 【10】A.discouraged B.disturbed C.encouraged D.educated 【11】A.adopted B.admired C.trusted D.tested 【12】A.surprise B.delight C.pride D.hope 【13】A.deleted B.changed C.regretted D.considered 【14】A.birth B.hand C.gift D.rise 【15】A.instantly B.indirectly C.unusually D.undoubtedly |
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阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 John Henderson, 106, and his wife Charlotte, 105, from Austin, Texas are the oldest living couple on Earth. They have 80 years of 【1】（marry）. The couple, who met each other in 1934 while studying in the University of Texas, married in 1939. When 【2】（ask）about their years together, Charlotte said. "We have always cared for each other. It is just one of those things that 【3】（natural）comes to us." Longhorn Village, the senior living community【4】 the Hendersons live, helped the couple celebrate their anniversary by 【5】（throw）huge party. At the party, the two lovebirds 【6】（surprise）by a 1920s car, similar to the one John used to drive to impress Charlotte when they first met. The couple's grandson said, "They are 【7】 wonderful couple and are glad to chat 【8】 others to share stories of the past. They have been living healthy and 【9】（energy）life. Since 84 years ago, they 【10】（attend）at least one football game a year. "I am thankful for life itself and being able to live full life," said John. |
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假定你是李华，美国交换生John刚来你校就读，但是他朋友很少，感觉非常孤独，希望得到同学们的帮助。你听说后决定用英语给他写一封信沟通一下。内容要点如下： 1.表示关心 2.就如何交朋友给出自己的建议 3.邀请John来家里做客 注意：词数80左右；可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数 Dear John, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours Li Hua |
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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。续写的词数150左右 Robert and Henry were two friends in the same class. They always played together and went home together. One day, Robert and Henry were going home from school. On turning a cornner, Robert cried out, “A fight! Let’s go and see!” “No” said Henry. “Let us go home quietly and not meddle with (管闲事) this quarrel. We have nothing to do with it and may get into trouble. Also our parents are expecting to have dinner with us together and I don’t want them to worry about me.” “You are a coward (懦夫), and afraid to go,” said Robert, and off he ran. Henry went straight home, and in the afternoon went to school as usual. But Robert had told all the boys that Henry was a coward, and they laughed at him a great deal. From then on, they looked down on Henry and didn’t want to play with him together. Henry was sad but he wasn’t angry with Robert for his rude behaviour, because he knew that they misunderstood him, and that they ought to be afraid of nothing but doing wrong. Thus, he just ignored the other boys’ laughter and continued to go to school and study as well. However, Robert didn’t invite Henry to go home together with him anymore. Instead, he had some other boys who also thought Henry was a coward. Every day after school, they didn’t go home directly but went to the river or somewhere to play games and had a lot of fun. A few days later, Robert was bathing with his new friends in a river, and got out of his depth. He struggled and cried for help, but he failed. The boys who had called Henry a coward got out of the water as fast as they could, but they did nothing to help him. Paragraph 1 It seemed as if Robert would be dying. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2 Thus, Robert’s life was saved. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
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