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Four of the Most Magical Movies from Your Childhood Whether it was the enchanting characters, the memorable scenes or simply because it was the first film mum or dad took you to, these are the movies that have lelt the most lasting impressions over the decades. Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory “I loved it for two reasons. First, it showed a wonderful, loving extended family. I was fascinated by their kitchen setting and the little corner where the boy Charlie slept. Second, inside the chocolate factory was what all children dreamed of. The whole movie transported me from my childhood worries into a fairyland world.” —Margaret McKee Dumbo “For a kid who often felt like he didn’t fit in, and wasn’t good at anything, it was magical to see Dumbo discover his talent and become loved and celebrated.” —Lorraine Cormack “I loved Dumbo as it showed those who are bullied can win if they believe they can.” — Mary Madigan The Never Ending Story “It has to be the most magical movie from my era. The story has everything a young kid can ask for: a great story, a mythical flying dog and an interesting ending. Our family continue to watch it today.” —Aaron Elliott The Sound of Music “When I was young, movies were a treat, with lollies, friends and a canvas seat. There was a special one that I did adore, and many times I’ve gone back for more. The songs, the scenery and the storyline always transport me to another time. It is such a classic that my memories of it are so fantastic.” —Joanne Carter 【1】What does “Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory” concern? A.An adventurous trip. B.A fantastic world. C.A mysterious friend. D.An unexpected incident. 【2】Which movie may appeal to a child lacking confidence? A.Dumbo. B.The Never Ending Story. C.The Sound of Music. D.Willy Wonka& the Chocolate Factory. 【3】What does Aaron Elliott think of “The Never Ending Story”? A.It is full of unrealistic things. B.It meets all his expectations. C.It influences people of all ages. D.It is the most meaningful movie. |
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Just over a year ago I gave myself a challenge: give up spending on all but the essentials for a whole year. It hasn’t always been easy, but a year on I am wealthier and wiser. Embarrassingly, I have also realized just how much money I’ve wasted through mindless shopping and in the pubs and restaurants. Free of any financial worries, I was spending without thinking. Stuck in a cycle of consumerism, I was struggling in vain to spend my way to happiness. Giving up spending for a year was an extreme approach, but I wanted to taste extreme frugality, shake up my spending patterns and overpay my mortgage instead of shopping. I could continue to pay my bills, including mortgages, broadband, phone bill, charity donations, life insurances, money to help my family and basic groceries. It was not easy, especially in the first few months. There were lows, such as when I missed my favourite jazz concerts and hit films. There have also been some awkward moments when I’ve turned up to a friend’s house for dinner empty-handed. I did a lot of washing up at my friends’ houses in return this year. I did find new ways to live, however. Using sites such as Eventbrite I have been to film screenings, wine tasting evenings and theatre productions for free. Living in London I have a wealth of free cultural activities on my doorstep and I’ve been to more art exhibitions this year than ever before. I even managed a free holiday, cycling the Suffolk and Norfolk coast and camping on beaches. It’s something I’d never done before and probably wouldn’t have, were it not for the challenge. The last 12 months have taught me what things I really need. I can frankly say I’m happier now. I’ve gained confidence and skills, done things and met lovely people I wouldn’t have otherwise done or met. 【1】In the past the author wasted much money on the following EXCEPT . A.purposeless shopping B.basic groceries C.restaurants D.pubs 【2】What is the purpose of the author’s no-spending challenge? A.To change her former spending habits. B.To relieve financial worries. C.To pay off her mortgage as soon as possible. D.To donate more to local charities. 【3】What do we know about the author during her no-spending year? A.She did a lot of washing and cooking in pubs. B.She tried cycling and camping for the first time. C.She attended concerts and watched movies for free. D.She explored more cultural activities in London. 【4】How does the author eventually feel about her no-spending year? A.It’s discouraging. B.It’s challenging. C.It’s rewarding. D.It’s embarrassing |
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Winters were bitterly cold in my memory. You had to bundle up just to keep warm when you went outside. You were often cold, wet, slip on the ice, and you’d arrive home to an ice-cold house. And that would mean turning on the heating and waiting. It’s a miracle you didn’t get cold to the bone. Fortunately, things don’t have to be so challenging any more. Technology, engineering and design have advanced, giving us new solutions to old problems. It means dealing with winter needn’t be like skating on thin ice. With a smart thermostat (温度自动调节器), our homes can be warm when we need them to be. Many models feature smartphone apps that allow you to control temperature remotely, so we can warm up the house before we arrive home. According to techradar.com, Tado’s model features voice control, while the Nest “knows” your habits and automatically heats the home for you. Clothes have been given an upgrade, too. Electronic thermal jackets, sweaters and coats heat up when you turn them on. At the touch of a button, or through an app on our phones, the clothing produces heat from the equipment placed inside. Many models offer three levels of heating which stay warm for over 12 hours. Finally, there is the clothing for the head, Beanies and Earmuff, which feature speakers included in the fabric using Bluetooth technology so we can listen to our favourite music or, in some cases, have a phone call using the in-built microphone. All keep the head warm while avoiding a cold. For many, the thought of winter used to be enough to make their blood run cold. But using technology, life needn’t freeze up. With the right solutions, there’s no reason why winter can’t be really, really cool. 【1】What do the underlined words “bundle up” mean in Para.1? A.Fix an air conditioner. B.Take a hot bath. C.Dress up. D.Put on more clothes. 【2】How does electronic thermal clothing work? A.It needs to be warmed up before being used. B.The equipment placed inside the clothing produces heat. C.The thermostat heat up automatically when the temperature is low. D.It keeps warm for over 12 hours after being charged for an hour. 【3】Which of the following is NOT true? A.With technology, it takes only half an hour to warm up houses after users arrive home . B.Tado’s model can be controlled by saying something to it. C.With the in-built microphone, Beanies and Earmuffs users can have a phone call. D.Bluetooth technology is used in the clothing for the head. 【4】What’s the best title of this passage? A.A Smart Thermostat B.Ways of keeping warm C.A Modern winter D.An unpleasant winter |
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These days scientists have been looking beyond diet and lifestyle to genetic factors when it comes to long life. The small village of Molochio in Calabria, Italy, has a population of about 2,000. And of these, there are at least eight people over a hundred years old. Researchers ask people about the secret of their long life. The answer is mainly to do with diet and is almost always the same, “I eat a lot of fruit and vegetables.” “A little bit, but of everything.” “No smoking, no drinking.” Eric Topol is one researcher who questions the received wisdom, saying,“ There must be genes that explain why some people are protected from the harmful genes that affect the aging process.” In one small region, Ecuador, there are a number of people with a genetic condition called Laron syndrome (综合症), which limits a person’s growth to a little more than a meter, but seems to protect them against cancer. Those with Laron syndrome live longer than the rest of their families. Meanwhile, on the Hawaian island of Oahu, there’s a completely separate group of Japanese-American men who are particularly long-lived. And it turns out that they have a variant (变异) of the same gene as the Laron syndrome group. Back in Calabria, scientists have been trying to work out exactly how much of the local longevity (长寿) is due to genetics and how much to environmental factors. Researchers built the family trees of the 100-year-old people. They looked at family information from the 19th century to today. They conclude that there are genetic factors that give health benefits to the men—a surprising result because generally, in Europe, women over a hundred years old outnumber (超过) men by five to one. 【1】What can we learn about the research into the long life? A.It has found out new factors recently. B.It looks mainly at people’s diet. C.It has denied traditional ideas on longevity. D.It has linked people’s lifestyles to their genes. 【2】What does Eric Topol think of the diet for a long and healthy life? A.It is reasonable. B.It is doubtful. C.It is worth studying. D.It is common sense. 【3】Why are the scientists interested in Laron syndrome？ A.It affects the rest of a family. B.It helps people grow healthily. C.It is hard to cure. D.It is connected with long life. 【4】What can we infer from the last paragraph about the research into long life in Calabria? A.The idea of genes isn’t supported. B.More women lives longer than men. C.Genes and environment work equally. D.There is an unexpected longevity pattern. |
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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。 Teenagers are especially likely to suffer loneliness. Here are some suggestions for speeding a recovery from loneliness. Reach out to others, but start small. A smile and a friendly greeting for the student behind you in line at the cafeteria won’t make you best friends. 【1】 It also can make it easier to interact the next time. Find a safe place to make connections. If going to the school dance makes you feel like you just don’t belong, try joining a special-interest group. Maybe it’s the drama club or the marching band 【2】 . Find other ways of making connections. Lonely people hunger for acceptance and friendship. Sometimes feeling accepted and liked comes more easily when you do something for others. 【3】 Teach a child in reading. Take notes for a disabled classmate. You might be surprised at the connections you make after reaching out in these ways. 【4】 Loneliness is an absence of quality friendships, not of a particular quantity of friends. That’s why it’s important to know how to select a friend. The best friendships are those based on similar values and attitudes. You get what you expect, so expect the best. If you expect others to be friendly, you will behave in similar ways. 【5】 It goes away as teens learn how to find their way through their social world and connect with others. A. But it will make you both feel pretty good. B. So consider becoming a volunteer. C. Some teens aren’t so adaptable, however. D. Encourage people to be friendlier to you. E. Choose the right people. F. For most young people, loneliness is only temporary. G. Look for a group that allows you to ease in gradually. |
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One evening, Catherine was at home as usual. As her ________ swung between what she was going to do with her life and their dinner plans for the evening, she was ________ by an urgent call from her sister “Get over here! Turn on NBC and check these guys out. They are just like you…” One Facebook message and a phone interview later, Catherine _______ herself on a bus with 8 strangers in the middle of the desert heat of Utah, picking up rubbish and ______awareness about zero-waste and climate change. With a deep _______ of the environment and a desire to make a _______, Catherine, Davey, and a group of ________“environmental pick-up artists” went on a coast to coast road side rubbish pick-up. As they walked, sometimes only ______ 0.9 miles in an entire day, they ______ and steadily made their way across the United States for three years, picking up a total of 201,678 pounds of rubbish. Catherine and Davey ________ with us ________ stories of hope and inspiration that fueled their efforts to continue their journey. After spending weeks ________ how she would have enough ______ to fly home for their two-week spring break, Catherine found a blank, unidentified envelope ________ with $850 cash in the desert. Just enough to get her home and back. After their bus _______ outside of Denver, they ________ got help and arrived in Yosemite National Park three weeks later, just in time for the “Yosemite Facelift” where________from all over the state came together with the ________ of cleaning up rubbish all over the park. Being at the right place at the right time became almost normal, and they realized that much of what they ______ was more than just a coincidence. Together, their team learned to simply ________ themselves to their task and enjoy the journey. 【1】A.hands B.balance C.thoughts D.position 【2】A.bothered B.interrupted C.moved D.frightened 【3】A.found B.cheered C.learned D.taught 【4】A.abandoning B.shaking C.raising D.hiding 【5】A.pride B.trust C.fear D.love 【6】A.difference B.promise C.mistake D.plan 【7】A.self-corrected B.self-discovered C.self-repeated D.self-described 【8】A.driving B.covering C.riding D.fixing 【9】A.slowly B.secretly C.helplessly D.frequently 【10】A.heard B.shared C.wrote D.read 【11】A.useful B.helpful C.amazing D.disappointing 【12】A.worrying about B.replying to C.depending on D.meeting with 【13】A.time B.food C.money D.room 【14】A.marked B.supplied C.decorated D.filled 【15】A.set off B.broke down C.headed for D.held on 【16】A.gradually B.unexpectedly C.obviously D.easily 【17】A.members B.reporters C.tourists D.volunteers 【18】A.purpose B.question C.decision D.lesson 【19】A.introduced B.evaluated C.experienced D.examined 【20】A.turn B.limit C.compare D.devote |
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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。 Over the years, teens have invented remarkable things that solve problems and change the ways people do things. 【1】 (take) fourteen-year-old Eliott Sarrey from France for example. He is the 【2】 (invent) of Bot2Karot, a gardening robot that can take care of a small vegetable garden. The robot 【3】 (control) by an app on a smartphone. It helps people grow and take care of vegetables. It also saves water and makes gardening easy for people 【4】 are very busy or have difficulty getting around. Brooke Martin is 【5】 animal lover who missed her dog when she was away. She also knew that her dog suffered 【6】 stress when its owner left. So Brooke invented icPooch when she was just twelve years old. It lets pet owners check on their pets from anywhere in the world by 【7】 (use) a tablet or a smartphone. This award-winning design also allows owners 【8】 (make) full use of their smartphone camera to have a video chat with their pets. It has another function, too. Touching the drop cookie button on their screen, owners can 【9】 (easy) give their pets a treat. Dogs and owners must be grateful to Brooke for this invention. Kids all over the world find ways to solve problems every day. Maybe next time you have a problem, you will come up with the next 【10】 (wonder) idea. |
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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（∧），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：在错的词下划一横线，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限一词。 2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。 This morning, I found it was snowing heavily. Attracting by the beautiful sight, I decided to go out to take some photo. The snow finally stopped at noon, and I couldn't wait go outside with my camera. As I walked on the path in the front of our building, I saw a boy suddenly slip in the ground. It was at the moment when I realized what I should do. Immediately, I returned home to get a broom but started to sweep the path. It was so a hard job that I sweated a lot. An hour late, the thick snow was cleared away. My neighbors all smiled and give me thumbs-up. I felt very happy that I had done something for my neighborhood. |
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假定你是李华，你校近期将举办汉服表演秀（Hanfu show）。请你给你校交换生Tina写一封电子邮件，邀请她参加。内容包括： 1、活动目的； 2、演出时间、地点； 3、演出内容。 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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