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At present, animated (动画) films are popular with us. Most of them rely heavily on computer technology. But this magical world — where witches (魔法师) cast spells and castles float in the sky — is brought to life by hand, Nevertheless, Hayao Miyazaki is referred to as Japan’s Walt Disney and considered by many to be the world’s greatest living animator． This month, the 72-year-old Miyazaki announced his retirement. The Japanese animator has directed 11 animated full-length films over the past four decades, including the Oscar-winning Spirited Away (《千与千寻》) and his latest release, The Wind Rises (《起风了》), which tells the life story of a man who designed Japanese World War II fighter planes． Just as The Wind Rises shows, Miyazaki is well-known for his obsession with flight, especially human flight. Other attractive aspects of Miyazaki’s films include his themes of environmental protection and the horrors of war. Miyazaki’s work is also famous for its lack of clearly defined good and evil characters. He sees the 21st century as a complex time when old standards need to be re-examined. As a storyteller, he is an inventor of fairy tales full of mystery. In the Miyazakian universe, wizards (巫师) turn into birds of prey; young girls are transformed overnight into 90-year-old women; greedy parents are changed into pigs; and shooting stars become fire demons (恶魔). People attribute Miyazaki’s success to his long pursuit of his hand-drawn technique, although in an interview with CNN he called himself an “extinct species” in the age of digital animation. A recent television documentary on the making of The Wind Rises showed a disappointed Miyazaki throwing a pile of drawings into the trash. He is said to have redrawn thousands of frames of the much-praised Princess Mononoke (《幽灵公主》) when they did not meet his standards. But his huge attention to detail has earned him the respect of the entire animated film world. Even John Lasseter — head of Pixar, the famous US computer animation studio — once called Miyazaki “one of the greatest filmmakers of our time”. 【1】What can we know about Miyazaki’s film The Wind Rises? A. It was put on a long time ago. B. Miyaznki was once unsatisfied with some of the drawings. C．It describes environmental protection. D．It is an Oscar-winning film. 【2】What does the underlined word “obsession” mean in paragraph 3? A. Hatred. B. Enthusiasm. C. Envy. D. Sympathy. 【3】What makes Miyazaki earn the respect of the entire animated film world? A. His emphasis on detail. B. His pursuit of the hand-drawn technique. C. His dependence on computer technology. D. His definition of good and evil characters. |
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To my Charley on his wedding day: I know you think these notes are silly. I have watched you wear a long face over the years when I give them to you. But understand that sometimes I want to tell you something and I want to get it just right. Putting it down on paper helps me do that. I wish I had been a better writer, I wish I had gone to college. If I had, I think I would have studied English and maybe my vocabulary would have improved. So many times I feel I am using the same words over and over. Like a woman wearing the same dress every day. So boring！ What I want to say to you, Charley, is that you are marrying a wonderful girl. I think of Catherine in many ways like I think of Roberta. Like a daughter. She is sweet and patient. You should be the same with her, Charley. Here is what you are going to find out about marriage: you have to work at it together. And have to love three things. You have to love 1) Each other. 2) Your children (when you have some). 3) Your marriage. What I mean by that last one is, there may be times that you fight, and sometimes you and Catherine won’t even like each other. But those are the times you have to love your marriage like a third party. Look at your wedding photos. Look at any memories you’ve made. And if you believe in those memories, they will pull you back together. I’m very proud of you today, Charley. I am putting this in your tuxedo pocket because I know how you lose things. I love you every day！ Mom 【1】Why did the mother write the letter to Charley? A.To congratulate her son. B.To give him some advice. C.To show her pity. D.To talk things through. 【2】Why did the mother write the letter to Charley? A.To congratulate her son. B.To give him some advice. C.To show her pity. D.To talk things through. 【3】What kind of feeling is mainly revealed in the letter? A.Regret. B.Pride. C.Care. D.Complaint. 【4】What is implied about Charley in the letter? A.He is forgetful. B.He is patient. C.He is boring. D.He is worried. |
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It is good to get in touch with your inner child from time to time，and obviously some people are willing to pay big money for the chance to do so in a proper environment．A Brooklyn-based adult preschool is charging customers between $333 and $999 for the chance to act like a kid again． At Preschool Mastermind in New York adults get to participate in show—and—tell，arts—and—crafts such as finger paint，games like musical chairs and even take naps．The month-long course also has class picture day where the adults are expected to have a field trip and a parent day． 30-year-old Michelle Joni Lapidos，the brain behind the adult preschool，studied childhood education and has always wanted to be a preschool teacher．She’s always on the lookout for new ways to get people in touch with the freedom of childhood．A friend encouraged her to start the mastermind course instead． According to Candice，her blogger friend，Preschool Mastermind gives adults a chance to relearn and master the things that they failed to understand as children．“I realized all the significances of what we learn in preschool，”said founder Michelle Joni，“People come here and get in touch with their inner child．It’s magical．We are bringing ourselves back to another place，another time with ourselves when we are more believing in ourselves，more confident and ready to take on the world.” “One person’s here because they want to learn not to be so serious．”Michelle said．“Another's here to learn to be more confident.” She explained that most of the classes were planned．However，Joni added that while the planned activities were fun，it was often the spontaneous(自发的)moments that attracted students．“It’s the things you don’t plan for，the sharing between friends and learning from each other.’’ 【1】What is the purpose of Preschool Mastermind? A. To give adults a chance to return to childhood． B. To help parents understand their children better． C. To provide practical training courses for teachers． D. To introduce some ways of playing with children． 【2】What is mainly discussed about Preschool Mastermind in Paragraph 2 ? A. Its customers． B. Its activities． C. Its environment． D. Its schedule. 【3】According to Candice，people come to this program to________. A. enjoy freedom of thinking B. realize their childhood dreams C. discover their inner abilities D. figure out childhood puzzles 【4】What do we know about Michelle Joni? A. She used to be a preschool teacher． B. She likes to make plans in advance． C. She founded Preschool Mastermind． D. She gained confidence by sharing． |
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I was born on the 17th of November 1828, in the village of Nam Ping, which is about four miles southwest of Macao, and is located on Pedro Island lying west of Macao, from which it is separated by a channel of half a mile wide. As early as 1834, an English lady, Mrs. Gutzlaff, wife of a missionary to China, came to Macao. Supported by the Ladies’ Association in London for the promotion of female education in India and the East, she immediately took up the work of starting a girls’ school for Chinese girls, which was soon followed by the opening of a boys’ school. Mrs. Gutzlaff’s comprador (买办）happened to come from my village and was actually my father’s friend and neighbor. It was through him that my parents heard about Mrs. Gutzlaff’s school and it was doubtlessly through his influence and means that my father got me admitted into the school, It has always been a mystery to me why my parents should put me into a foreign school, instead of a traditional Confucian school, where my big brother was placed. Most certainly such a step would have been more suitable for Chinese public opinion, taste, and the wants of the country, than to allow me to attend an English school. Moreover, a Chinese belief is the only avenue in China that leads to political promotion, influence, power and wealth. I can only guess that as foreign communication with China was just beginning to grow, my parents hoped that it might be worthwhile to put one of their sons to learning English. In this way he might become an interpreter and have a more advantageous position to enter the business and diplomatic world. I am wondering if that influenced my parents to put me into Mrs. Gutzlaff’s school. As to what other sequences it has eventually brought about in my later life, they were entirely left in the hands of God. 【1】How was the author admitted to Mrs. Gutzlaff’s school? A. Through his father’s request. B. Through his father’s friend’s help. C. Through his own efforts at exams. D. Through Mrs. Gutzlaff’s influence. 【2】Why did the author’s parents put him into an English school? A. It met with Chinese public opinion. B. An English school was more influential. C. He could become a successful interpreter. D. Foreign trade with China was developing fast. 【3】What did the author think of his parents’ decision to put him into an English school? A. It was skeptical. B. It was wonderful. C. It was thoughtful. D. It was mysterious. 【4】What does the underlined word “sequences” in the last sentence probably mean? A. Results. B. Orders. C. Series. D. Progress. |
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根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 请把对应答案填涂到机读卡上，E涂AB; F涂AC; G涂AD。 Every single human being on this planet has a path and purpose to fulfill, whether they realize it or not. 【1】 List what you love and connect the dots. 【2】 It may not make sense at first, but all of the things you enjoy doing are part of your path in one form or another, so grab a pen and a piece of paper and start writing. Once you have your list, take a step back and see how all these brilliant pieces might connect to the work you are meant to do. Identify what you do with ease. Often our passion and purpose are staring us right in the face, but it’s so natural to us that we don’t think anything about it. 【3】 Just because they are easy for you doesn’t mean that’s the case for everyone else. By identifying what comes naturally to you, you have the ability to build on your strengths and help others in ways you never thought possible. 【4】 Finding your passion is directly related to doing the things that light you up and set your soul on fire. If you love to teach, run, and host live events, then please, do them all! Who says your life purpose has to be just one thing? You are meant to experience life and all that it has offered. Ask others to help. If you are still feeling stuck in finding your passion and purpose in life, it might be time to ask others for help. It can be difficult for you to see where you truly shine because you are simply too close to connecting the dots on your own. Friends, family members and professionals have a view that you don’t. 【5】 A. Do what makes you happy. B. Find what you do with ease. C. Don’t overlook the things that are easy for you. D. They can help you to see things within yourself. E. You cannot count on others to help you completely. F. Here are ways to find your passion and purpose from now on. G. Identifying the things you love is the best way to find your passion and purpose. |
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Eating fast food makes people impatient even when they are not short of time, a new study claims. Students in the study became _______ even when shown the logo of burger chain McDonald’s so quickly on screen that they could not _______ it. Researchers say that daily exposure to fast food brands could have a subliminal (潜意识的) effect on _______ making people hurry regardless of whether they are pushed for time. They conclude: “Our experiments suggest that the _______ goal of saving time embedded in fast food may have the unexpected consequence of causing hurriedness and impatience.” Thinking about fast food increases _______ for time-saving products. “More _______, we found that the mere exposure to fast food symbols reduced people’s willingness to save and led them to prefer immediate _______ over greater future return, finally harming their economic interest.” Student volunteers were quickly shown six logos from fast-food chains — McDonald’s, Burger King, KFC, Subway, Wendy’s and Taco Bell. They could not consciously see what they were but the subliminal effect was _______. Their reading speed was measured before and after seeing the logos and it was significantly faster afterwards. Participants also preferred time-saving products like three-in-one skincare treatments rather than _______ versions after seeing the logos. When asked weather they would accept a small sum of money immediately or a larger amount in a week’s time, they again chose __________ reward after being exposed to the brands. Researcher Chen-Bo Zhong, assistant professor of organizational behaviour at Canada’s Toronto University, said: “Fast food represents a culture of time efficiency and immediate __________ The problem is that the goal of saving time gets activated upon exposure to fast food __________ whether time is a relevant factor in the context. “__________, walking faster is time-efficient when one is trying to make a meeting, but it’s a sign of impatience when one is taking a walk in the park.” “We’re finding that the mere exposure to fast food is __________ a general sense of hurriedness and impatience. When I sit in a fast food restaurant, I find myself gobbling (狼吞虎咽) my Big Mac down at this incredible speed even though there is no __________ at all.” 【1】A.hungry B.stressful C.anxious D.timid 【2】A.recognize B.investigate C.diagnose D.recall 【3】A.motivation B.appearance C.emotion D.behaviour 【4】A.common B.unconscious C.primary D.temporary 【5】A.preferences B.implications C.ingredients D.intentions 【6】A.naturally B.strikingly C.fortunately D.personally 【7】A.gain B.proof C.respond D.attention 【8】A.concealed B.imposed C.edited D.marked 【9】A.separate B.special C.expensive D.original 【10】A.potential B.constant C.intense D.instant 【11】A.cultivation B.resistance C.satisfaction D.awareness 【12】A.in terms of B.on account of C.regardless of D.with respect to 【13】A.In other words B.On the contrary C.For example D.In addition 【14】A.promoting B.assuming C.insulting D.assessing 【15】A.chance B.sense C.rush D.harm |
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阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式 On June 8th, much of the world observes United Nations World Oceans Day. The idea is to remind people 【1】 important the world's oceans are to all life on Earth, to celebrate their 【2】 (beautiful), and to bring attention to the influence human activity has 【3】the oceans.This year, the theme is “Our Oceans, Our Future”, with special emphasis on finding solutions to plastic pollution, and preventing marine litter for a 【4】 (healthy) ocean and a better future. The world's oceans cover nearly three 【5】 (four) of the Earth's surface, and contain 97 percent of our planet's water. They produce over half of our oxygen, help regulate our climate, absorb carbon dioxide, and support the greatest 【6】 (abundant) of life on our planet. Nearly half of all species on Earth depend on the oceans for survival, and for many of the rest, 【7】 (include)for people, the oceans improve the quality of life. The oceans are also indispensable to the world's economy, 【8】they are key to transportation and recreation. And over 95 percent of the underwater remains 【9】 (leave) unexplored, it is nearly a certainty 【10】their depths may hold the cure to many a disease, the resolution to many a problem. |
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假如你是红星中学高三（1）班的学生李华，你参加高校招生英语面试，请根据以下提示用英语做自我介绍。 1.性格特点； 2.兴趣爱好； 3.擅长科目； 4.未来专业意向。 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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阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使其构成一篇完整的短文。 “I hate them! I really hate them!" shouted Tom angrily. Tara and Mike looked at their friend.They couldn't believe it.He was really furious! “Andy is OK now," said Tara, trying to calm Tom down. The three friends were in the park after school.They were talking about their friend Andy.Andy was the youngest in the class and today two bullies (欺凌者) pushed him against a locker and hurt him.Andy fell and cut his head.Now he has five stitches (缝针) in his forehead. Their school was a nice, peaceful place until Brian and Mark arrived a few months ago.Brian and Mark were bullies and their favorite trouble spot was the locker room.That morning their victim was Andy, maybe because he was smaller and younger than everyone else in the class. The teachers knew that there were some bullying incidents at school.But most kids didn't want to report the incidents.So bullying at their school wasn't an“official" problem. During the incident Andy cut his head.As soon as the bullies saw the blood, they disappeared.Andy called for help and a teacher came and took him straight to the hospital.But Andy didn't tell the teacher about the bullies.When the head teacher asked him, he simply said,“I fell and cut my head" “Brian and Mark must pay!" repeated Tom.He was walking around in circles and hitting the palm of his left hand with his right fist.“Can't you see? You are behaving like the bullies," Tara said sadly.Mike looked at Tom, too, and he knew Tom very well, Tom hated violence.“bullying is not cool,”said Mike, waving his arms like he was dancing.“We have to tell someone about this," said Tara.“Andy was hurt." But right now, Tom had other things on his mind.He not only hated the bullies but also hated violence.He was in a dilemma一he wanted to fight Brian and Mark but he didn't want to fight with the bullies by violence. 注意: 1.所续写短文的词数应为150 左右: 2.续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好。 Paragraph1: “What can we do?" Tom and his friends decided to find a way out.___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph2: The three friends started to put their anti-bully plan into practice._______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
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