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You’ve probably visited the Tian’anmen Gatetower—the landmark building of Beijing，but you may not have heard of Kuai Xiang．Along with him，the following remarkable architects all took the center stage at their times． Kuai Xiang(1399—1481) Tian’anmen Gatetower is universally considered the brainchild of Kuai Xiang．By following in the footsteps of ancient homebuilders，he successfully presented the Emperor Judy with a grand wooden structure which has stood the test of time for almost 600 years．Visitors are also hooked on its delicate paintings. Ieob Ming Pei (1917-present) His motto is：Traditions should be sealed in glass boxes at museums．He is always struggling with innovation．Although under grilling from French conservative critics，he still planted a glass pyramid into the courtyard of the Louvre．His other works include John F．Kennedy Library，Beijing Fragrant Hill Hotel and Suzhou Museum． Zaha Hadid(1950-2016) In 2004，she became the first woman to win the Pritzker Architecture Prize，the Nobel Prize for architecture．She used tricks to maximize available space．Her fluid-style works pioneer the concept of micro-living. The curves(曲线)of Guangzhou Opera House perfectly match the rise and fall of its surrounding buildings，forming a unique view． Meng Fanchao (1959-present) Many people dismissed the building of a mega bridge as a pipe dream，but Meng Fanchao turned this into reality by building Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge．This longest cross-sea bridge，when viewed afar，looks like a dynamic dragon braving the rolling waves of Lingding Sea． 【1】What can we infer about Kuai Xiang? A. He never follows traditions． B. He lacks financial support． C. He is a successful architect． D. He likes delicate hooks． 【2】What’s Ieoh Ming Pei’s attitude towards creation? A. Positive． B. Uncaring． C. Subjective． D. Disapproving． 【3】What do Zaha Hadid and Meng Fanchao have in common? A. They emphasize the use of space． B. They set a remarkable record． C. They like following others’opinions． D. their works meet with a boycott． |
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Along the coast of Cornwall, the UK, by the white beaches near St. Austell, a superhero stands tall. What is this superhero’s weapon of choice? She has two, actually: in one hand, a large recycling bag, and in the other, a heavy-duty litter picker. Meet Pat Smith, the 71-year-old eco-warrior also known as “Action Granny”. Pat set herself a task to clear the plastic from 52 beaches in Cornwall and Devon. The former teacher jumped into action after watching a film called A Plastic Ocean, which described the range of plastic pollution damaging the world’s oceans and killing sea life. “It was really life-changing for me,” says Pat. “Until that point, I hadn’t realized there was a problem with plastic in the ocean. I went home from the theater and was really bothered. We have been consuming so much plastic that we are causing an ocean crisis. I said to myself, ‘I’ve got to do something about it.’” From January 1 until December 31, 2018, Pat cleaned one beach every week. Yet even with the year over and her task completed, she hasn’t stopped. Pat is also picking up litter – and so are her children in the playground. “My daughter-in-law said last week that she had organized a litter-picking activity in the playground with other children. That just shows you that when people are exposed to what you do, they are very likely to follow in your footsteps.” Joining Pat today is Marta, a research fellow at the Basque Center for Climate Change, who has travelled from Spain to Cornwall to show support for Pat’s action. She also explained her intention of cooperation to Pat. As an environmentalist herself, Marta knows how important it is to work hand in hand, and she would like to show her sincerity. 【1】What made Pat decide to clean beach plastic? A.Her title as a superhero. B.Her using too much plastic. C.Her previous job as a teacher. D.Her watching A Plastic Ocean. 【2】What do we know about Pat’s litter-picking action? A.It needs urgent support. B.It has its own limitations. C.It’s a time-consuming thing. D.It is influential among her kids. 【3】Why did Marta go to Cornwall? A.To ask for support from Pat. B.To advocate Pat and work together with her. C.To raise people’s awareness of climate change. D.To show the importance of protecting the environment. 【4】What can be a suitable title for the text? A.A retired teacher’s war on plastic waste B.The cooperation between Pat and Marta C.A considerate granny and national superhero D.A granny’s study on climate change |
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We all experience “oh crap” moments. Running into the person you canceled a date with — while you’re on another date. Realizing you hit “reply all”on an e-mail that you’d do anything to have back. Whatever the situation, the first thing you probably do is freak out. Everybody does. While many of us think that we’re cool in a crisis, science tells us that we seldom are. At the moment we need to be keenly aware of our surroundings, our attention can tunnel in on the scariest thing in the scene, leaving us unaware of the other sights, sounds, and even smells around us. Armed robbers go unidentified because witnesses remember little more than the guns. Our ability to remember the things we do notice also becomes compromised; we can be told something, and two seconds later we’ll forget. And we jump to conclusions. When we’re freaked out, we’re anything but at our best. These normal human reactions can be reversed. Once you calm down, you’ll face the most routinely ignored challenge of any crisis situation — identifying what the crisis is really about. We tend to misdiagnose problems because we don’t practice for them. Do the thinking ahead of time so you can just find the solution when it’s showtime. This is why flight attendants suggest you find the closest exit before you depart — so you don’t have to go exit shopping after the plane has caught fire or is sinking into a river. Performing in a crisis is becoming more important for all of us, for two reasons. Back in the good old days, the reliability of most anything we used or did was far less than it is today. Now think about what happens to our preparedness as the possibility of something bad happening shrinks. Unless we practice what hardly ever happens, our ability to respond when it does happen tends to slip away. Reliability can kill you. Also, the systems we use today are more complex. There are seldom moving parts in plain view that allow us to see when things are about to go wrong. When complex systems lack transparency (透明度,显而易见), serious situations can “come out of nowhere.” We should all learn to breathe, recognize the situation, and carry out the plan that we were smart enough to prepare well in advance. 【1】What does the underlined phrase “freak out” mean? A.Be at one’s best. B.Calm down gradually. C.Run away immediately. D.Panic or be scared. 【2】Why do armed robbers go unidentified? A.Because the witnesses jump to conclusions. B.Because the witnesses focus on their scariest thing. C.Because the witnesses forget what they have been told. D.Because the witnesses are keenly aware of the surroundings. 【3】Why is it more important for us to perform in a crisis today? A.Because of less reliability and less complexity. B.Because of more reliability and more complexity. C.Because of worse transparency and less preparedness. D.Because of better transparency and more preparedness. 【4】What would the passage suggest doing in case a fire breaks out? A.Taking a deep breath and dialing 119. B.Staying cool and ignoring the challenge. C.Calming down and remembering the situation. D.Performing escaping and rescuing beforehand. |
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Recently, I was in San Diego and decided to take my two children down to the beach one day. One morning, as we were walking toward the ocean, we saw a group of surfers marching with intention. They stood on a board, riding a wave of water, which seemed like nothing short of magic. 【1】 I couldn’t help stopping them during the break and asking, “What is the key to being a good surfer?” Their response taught me that riding the waves of the ocean on a surfboard is a lot like riding the waves of life. According to them, the first thing is that you have to get the right board. 【2】 There are different levels of the boards and all the choices should be made based on your size, level of experience and goals. Then one of the guys said, “Next, it’s the ability to pop back up.” The moment a wave hits you, if you don’t pop back up and balance yourself, you won’t get the chance to ride the next wave. 【3】 However, it’s about popping back up quickly after you’ve been knocked off your board. 【4】 Together with other surfers, you can get feedback about what you’re doing right and what you’re doing wrong. While you’re struggling, you can observe what other surfers are doing. 【5】 When you’re struggling to stay on the board in the waves of life, they can repeatedly knock you down. If you observe and learn from others’ successes, you will gain more opportunities of standing up and marching on. A.Finally, you should never surf alone. B.I was really fascinated by their surfing. C.You can’t be a good surfer without much practice. D.One of the said he was a full-time coach in a surfing club. E.Adaptability is not about staying up the whole time and never failing. F.That’s because it determines everything before you even get in the water. G.After hearing what these surfers said, I understand that success always leaves clues. |
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Last week, my grandfather was explaining his favorite words, “Nothing is very easy.” Yesterday, I happened to notice a bumblebee in the living room. I thought ______ the bee would take no more than five minutes. But an hour later, the bee remained there. All that had ______ was that the living room was in a mess and that I felt ______ and had to lie on the sofa to take a breath. I did not expect to waste an hour on such a tiny ______, but suddenly I understood what my grandfather meant. It is not only ______ that we tend to underestimate – we have to bear other unexpected ______. We often imagine everything can work in our ______, but we seldom think of all the ______ things that could affect us. However, it is important to remember that your day or week or year might not ______ as planned, and that is completely ______. It is absolutely acceptable to feel challenged – ______ at a task you thought was ______ -- because that is part of life. If you can realize that nothing will ever be easy, then life might seem slightly easier to ______. In middle school, I thought high school might be easier since I could choose the classes I wanted to take. In high school, I thought college might be easier because I could have a schedule best suited for myself. Yet each time, I was both wrong and ______. After realizing that school wouldn’t (and shouldn’t) be easy, I found myself with a more positive attitude and improved my ______. 【1】A.removing B.observing C.keeping D.chasing 【2】A.changed B.happened C.existed D.compensated 【3】A.unsafe B.uneasy C.dull D.dizzy 【4】A.space B.room C.insect D.pet 【5】A.importance B.effect C.power D.time 【6】A.costs B.causes C.pressure D.burden 【7】A.mind B.turn C.view D.favor 【8】A.strange B.unpleasant C.natural D.funny 【9】A.continue B.fly C.go D.come 【10】A.dangerous B.normal C.different D.unfair 【11】A.usually B.even C.therefore D.instead 【12】A.simple B.complex C.important D.urgent 【13】A.evaluate B.overcome C.manage D.stay 【14】A.selfish B.uncertain C.tired D.disappointed 【15】A.appearance B.responsibility C.performance D.reputation |
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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。 The most important rule of the road concerns which side to drive on. A large number of accidents in the world happen for this reason, with more and more people 【1】 (choose) car hire as the way to drive in a foreign country. Famous actor Matthew Broderick 【2】 (catch) up in a bad collision when he rented 【3】 vehicle in Ireland because he forgot that they drive on the opposite side of the road. Most areas of the world which 【4】 (previous) were British colonies still drive on the left hand side of the road, Australia, India, and South Africa 【5】 (include). Most European countries drive on the right hand side apart 【6】 Cyprus, Ireland, Malta and the United Kingdom. Guyana is the only country in South America 【7】 drives on the left. Generally speaking, about two thirds of the countries in the world drive on the right such as, the USA, China and Russia. Canada used to drive on the left but changed to the right to make border crossings with the USA more 【8】 (manage). The 【9】 (explain) for driving on different sides of the road is historical. British horse riders used to ride on the left hand side of the road, thus keeping their right arm free to offer greetings to 【10】 (passer-by). But in the USA Teamsters decided to start driving on the right so that they could see the passing wheels of other wagons. |
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| Any one a___________ to separate Hong Kong from China will be blamed by us. (根据首字母单词拼写) | |
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| He posted a passage on his website on April 7, which r____________ to Wuhan’s lockdown as a “model” for other countries. (根据首字母单词拼写) | |
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| The establishment of joint ventures with local companies and i____________ is a good way for Chinese companies “going global” to reduce costs. (根据首字母单词拼写) | |
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| On Thursday after the explosion, p____________ residents cracked open windows and called or texted warnings to each other. (根据首字母单词拼写) | |
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| Legends and myths about the ginseng (参) root are popular among the older generation, since it r___________ an energetic man. (根据首字母单词拼写) | |
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| Attending musical events is a p___________ (永久的) way of living for Finnish people, especially for the retired. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) | |
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| Chen, the resident, recalls ___________ (邂逅) with Xi in the 1990s－a time when Xi was showing keen interest in the ancient mansions in Sanfang Qixiang during his trips to the neighborhood. (根据汉语提示填空) | |
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| They have to face other difficulties, such as the lack of parental influence because they leave to work in cities, domestic violence, struggling single parents, and ________ (青少年) emotional struggles. (根据汉语提示填空) | |
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| With 21 years of research and development, the drug is the first hypoglycemic (降血糖的) drug of TCM approved in China in 10 years, with completely independent _________ (知识的) property rights. (根据汉语提示填空) | |
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| Jeremy Corbyn, leader of the main opposition Labour Party, __________ (指责，批评) the government’s sentencing policies. (根据汉语提示填空) | |
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假定你是李华，得知美国外教Jack最近经常头痛，西医疗效不佳。请你给他写一封电子邮件，推荐中医治疗。 内容包括: 1. 中医的优点； 2. 期待他早日康复。 注意: 1. 可以适当增加细节，使行文连贯； 2. 词数80词左右，信的开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。 Dear Jack, I am sorry to know you are being troubled by headache but cannot recover after taking the medicine. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Best wishes, Yours, Li Hua |
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阅读下面短文，根据其内容写一篇60词左右的内容概要。 It is clear that young people are now renting at record rates, yet the appetite to make a house a home remains equally high. While picking out the perfect color for the living room or putting down new carpets might have been important decorative choices for their parents, young people are increasingly finding more temporary solutions to the challenge of making a rental home look fantastic without annoying their landlords. For some young renters, personalizing a home can come down to affordable, stylish additions. Houseplant sales have increased almost 50% in the US over the last three years, and mass market retailers such as Zara, ASOS and H&M have all recently launched homeware ranges, focusing largely on smaller items like vases, cushions and candles that are easy to be included into an already furnished space. Some businesses are now even offering to equip homes with pay-per-month furniture, with everything from sofas to houseplants up for rent. This gives landlords the opportunity to attract renters with fashionable decorations rather than old sofas and mismatched furnishings, as well as offering renters the opportunity to personalize their own temporary space. “I think that in all industries personalized yet accessible, affordable services are very popular,” says Rhiannon Smith, a spokesperson for plant rental company The Plant Library. “People want things to feel good, without having to think too much about it or pay too much for it. I’d expect it’s a section that will be very popular and continue to grow.” |
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