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8:30 PM Outlook Outlook is back with a new series of reports to keep you up to date with all that’s new in the world of entertainment. Stories go all the way from the technical to the romantic, from stage to screen. There will be reports of the stars of the moment, the stars of the future and the stars of the past. The director with his new film, the designer with the latest fashion, and the musician with the popular song are part of the new Outlook. The program is introduced by Fran Levine. 9:00 PM Discovery When a 10 -year –old boy gets a first class degree in mathematics or an 8-year- old plays chess like a future grand master, they are considered as geniuses. Where does the quality of genius come from? Is it all in the genes or can any child be turned into a genius? And if parents do have a child who might become a genius in the future, what should they do ? In this 30-minute film, Barry Johnson, the professor at School of Medicine, New York University will help you discover the answer. 10:00 PM Science/Health Is it possible to beat high blood pressure without drugs? The answer is “yes”, according to the researchers at Johns Hopkins and three other medical centers. After a study of 800 persons with high blood pressure, they found that after 6 months, those devoted to weight-loss exercise and eating a low-salt, low-fat food lost about 13 pounds and became fitter. Plus, 35% of them dropped into the “normal” category. This week, Dr. Alan Duckworth will tell you how these people reduce their blood pressure to a level similar to what’s achieved with Hypertension drugs. 【1】 From Outlook, you can get a great deal of information about _____________. A. famous stars B. story tellers C. film companies D. music fans 【2】 Who will be most probably interested in Discovery? A. Parents who want to send their children to a school of medicine. B. Children who are good at mathematics. C. Parents who want their child to become another Albert Einstein. D. Children who are interested in playing chess. 【3】According to the third text, which of the following has almost the same effect as Hypertension drug? A. Low-salt and low –fat food. B. Loss of thirteen pounds in weight C. Six months of exercise without drugs. D. Exercise plus a healthy diet. |
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The term “boomerang kids” refers to adult children who move back into their parents’ house after a period of living on their own. Traditionally, Americans expect to finish their schooling, get a job, and then move out of their parents’ home as soon as they become financially independent. Unlike in other countries where it is common for adult children to live with their parents until they marry, or even after they are married, in the U.S., adults living with their parents after graduating and getting a job is not the typical pattern. However, things may be changing. The current generation of young adults are being called the “boomerang generation” because the lack of jobs has driven many of them to move back in with their parents, after having lived on their own while in college or after getting a full-time job. Fewer parents are experiencing what we sometimes call an “empty nest”, a home where the adult children leave and only the parents remain. In a study conducted by the Pew Research Center in 2011, about 30% of people aged 25 to 34 reported that they had moved back with their parents at one time or another. While many of these adult children say that this is a satisfactory situation, with over 75% of these young adults saying they like their living arrangement, sometimes it’s not easy for the parents. 65% parents say that it is difficult to adjust to the return of their children, especially when deciding how much help to give them. How does this living arrangement affect the relationships between parents and adult children? About a quarter of the young adults say that their relationship with their parents has improved, a quarter say it has worsened, and about 50% say it hasn’t had any effect either way. 【1】What does the underlined phrase “boomerang kids” in Paragraph 1 mean? A.People who are adults but mentally childish. B.People who can save little money every month. C.People who live on their parents when they’ve grown up. D.People who take care of their parents by living with them. 【2】What’s the traditional pattern in America? A.Young adults live with their parents after graduation. B.Young adults find a full-time job with their parents’ help. C.Young adults go to college to get a degree. D.Young adults live on their own and support themselves. 【3】What may lead to the “boomerang generation” phenomenon? A.Parents’ overprotection. B.The tight employment market. C.Lack of life experience. D.Parents’ fear for the “empty nest”. 【4】Which statement about the study is TRUE according to Paragraph 4? A.About two thirds of the parents found it hard to live with their adult kids. B.All the kids in the study wanted to live with their parents. C.Roughly 30% of people moved back with their parents. D.65% of the parents gave financial aid to their kids. |
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A few years ago, I took a sightseeing trip to Washington, D.C.. Standing outside the Ronald Reagan Center, I heard a voice say, “Can you help me?” When I turned around, I saw an elderly blind woman with her hand extended. In a natural response, I reached into my pocket, pulled out all of my loose change and placed it on her hand without even looking at her. I was annoyed at being bothered by a beggar. But the blind woman smiled and said, “I don’t want your money. I just need help finding the post office.” In an instant, I realized what I had done. I judged another person simply for what I considered she had to be. I hated what I saw in myself. This incident re-awakened my belief in humility (谦逊), even though I’d lost it for a moment. The thing I had forgotten about myself is that I am an immigrant (移民). I left Honduras and arrived in the U.S. at the age of 15. I started my new life with two suitcases, my brother and sister, and a strong, serious-minded mother. Through the years, I have been a dishwasher, mechanic and pizza delivery driver among many other humble jobs, and finally I became a network engineer. In my own life, I have experienced many open acts of prejudice (偏见). I remember a time, at age 17 — I worked as a waiter, and I heard a father tell his little boy that if he did not do well in school, he would end up like me. I have also witnessed the same treatment of my family and friends, so I know what it’s like, and I should have known better. But now, living in my American middle-class lifestyle, it is too easy to forget my past, to forget who I am and where I have been, and to lose sight of where I want to be going. That blind woman on the streets of Washington, D.C., cured me of my blindness. She reminded me of my belief in humility and to always keep my eyes and heart open. By the way, I helped that lady to the post office. And in writing this essay, I hope to thank her for the priceless lesson. 【1】We can learn from the first two paragraphs that ________. A.the blind woman needed the money badly B.the author thought what he did to the woman was wrong C.the author was as poor as the blind woman D.The blind woman was annoyed with the author 【2】According to Paragraph 4, hearing the father’s words, the author was probably________. A.rather hurt B.very excited C.deeply moved D.greatly attracted 【3】According to the passage, the author probably agrees that one should ________. A.be nice to the elderly and the disabled B.treat others equally with love and respect C.try to experience different kinds of life D.reflect on one’s past as often as possible 【4】Which of the following can be the best title for the passage? A.Learn from your Past B.How my American Dream Comes True C.The Elderly Need Respect D.A Valuable Lesson in the Street |
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New Zealand plans to forbid foreigners to buy existing homes. The ban is expected to become law this year. It aims to slow the rising housing prices and protect New Zealanders interested in buying a home. The Labour Party government believes that foreign investors have pushed many possible first-time home buyers and families out of the housing market. Last year, housing prices across the country rose by 5.8 percent, to over $405,000. Housing prices rose even more in New Zealand’s capital city, Wellington. Price there rose by more than 18 percent over a 12-month period that ended in June 2017. The rising prices have pushed home ownership outside the reach of many possible buyers. One home owner told VOA he feels sorry for the younger generation. “I just believe the market has made it impossible for them to get into the housing.” Just 25 years ago, three out of every four New Zealanders lived in their own homes. Now the rate is 64 percent — and falling. The ban on forbidding foreigners to buy existing homes has yet to be approved. But the measure, called the Overseas Investment Amendment Bill, passed its first reading in parliament (国会)in December. Limiting foreign ownership of housing has been tried in other countries, including Switzerland, “ If foreign investors are looking to put their cash into New Zealand, if it then forces up the price of property, people cannot afford to live anymore.” says Norman Gemmell, chair of public finance at Victoria University. Critics say foreign investors have had only a small effect on the cost of housing. Low interest rates, limited supply and immigration have also driven up house prices. Housing prices continue to rise across the country. And for many New Zealanders, the dream of owning a home is as distant as ever. 【1】Which is the main factor of the high housing prices, according to the Labour Party government? A.Low interest rates. B.Investors at home. C.Immigration. D.Foreign buyers. 【2】What can we infer from the passage? A.Housing prices rose by over 18 percent over a year. B.The housing prices of the capital city rose the least. C.The rate of New Zealanders living in their own houses is decreasing. D.The country has witnessed the highest rise in housing prices up to now. 【3】According to the passage, the ban __________. A.has been approved in New Zealand B.will encourage foreigners to buy a house C.has been tried in other countries D.will make local people harder to own a home 【4】What does the passage mainly talk about? A.It is hard for the locals to buy a house in New Zealand. B.New Zealand will prevent foreign buyers from buying a house. C.The prices of houses in New Zealand have been rising sharply. D.There are many reasons for high housing prices in New Zealand. |
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How to Improve your Memory Most of us can lose our train of thought midway through a sentence but when you’re a stand-up comic (单口相声演员) , it can cause disaster— as comedian Billy Connolly knows. The 70-year-old Scot admitted the fact last week, and he now suffers from worrying about memory loss on stage.【1】His wife Pamela owes it to years of drinking in his early career. But absent-mindedness is not just about “senior moments”, says neuropsychologist Dr Iddon. “In a recent study of healthy adults, the average number of memory slips, like putting the coffee jar in the fridge, was around six per week, regardless of age, sex and intelligence,” says Dr Iddon. “【2】 ” Remembering is an active process and making the most of your memory involves paying better attention, planning and organising. 【3】 1. Exercise more. Several studies have shown that exercise is particularly good at improving memory. Exercise is also thought to encourage the growth of new brain cells in the hippocampus — an area of the brain important in memory and learning. 2.【4】 So if a joke is learned in the presence of a particular smell, that same smell may arouse the memory for that joke.“ More simply, when in an exam, I advise my students to imagine the place in which they were revising as a reminder,” says Andrew Johnson, memory specialist and lecturer in psychology. 3. Drink more milk. Scientists asked 972 people to fill in detailed surveys on their diets and to complete eight difficult tests to check their concentration, memory and learning abilities.【5】 A.Learn more jokes. B.Connect the memory with the environment. C.To make matters worse, sometimes he cannot remember his lines. D.In fact, it was the younger, busier people that were the most absent-minded. E.Luckily, there are some strategies to help you avoid those embarrassing moments. F.The best way to strengthen a memory is to go through the information before sleep. G.Adults who often consumed dairy products did far better in memory tests compared with those who rarely did. |
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It was 15 years ago that one of the most upset things in my life happened. In a clean, clinical room, my best friend was dying in my arms. His eyes, dark brown and trusting, would soon ________ forever. Heartbroken, I said, “Flash, you ________ so much happiness to me. I will do something good as a(an) ________.” Flash came into my ________ when I was nine. From the moment my parents brought this cute dog home, he ________ my family with joy. Then, ________ happened. My mum was diagnosed with (被诊断出) breast cancer when I was 11. Then my grandma, who was my strength, ________ for lung cancer. My sister ________ Crohn’s Disease and while being tested, suffered a heart attack. I was being bullied at school and started to ________ classes and avoid seeing people. Flash soon gave me all the comfort he could offer. There were times when I felt there was no________, but a pair of brown eyes and loving face would somehow ________ me. I knew he was ________ there for me. I knew he understood. Now after 15 years, Flash was ________. I thought doing charity work was the best reward for him. I ________ in a non-profit organization in Southampton and contributed about 3,500 hours to ________ children with special needs, which completely changed my life. I learned to love the ________ I had been on, and even accept the ________ bits. I still miss Flash. It was he that had somehow ________ me to help others. Flash’s death was one of the ________ moments of my life. But it was also an inspiring moment that ________ me in the best possible way—forever. 【1】A.open B.fade C.shine D.close 【2】A.told B.brought C.saved D.owed 【3】A.reward B.award C.bonus D.relief 【4】A.world B.room C.mind D.power 【5】A.helped B.protected C.filled D.decorated 【6】A.wonders B.stories C.disasters D.mistakes 【7】A.went away B.passed away C.died away D.flew away 【8】A.developed B.caused C.noticed D.gained 【9】A.pass B.skip C.take D.enjoy 【10】A.use B.time C.money D.hope 【11】A.annoy B.ease C.lift D.change 【12】A.frequently B.sometimes C.always D.hardly 【13】A.aging B.deserted C.missing D.gone 【14】A.searched B.volunteered C.competed D.performed 【15】A.talking about B.meeting with C.caring for D.bringing up 【16】A.earth B.street C.holiday D.journey 【17】A.fantastic B.difficult C.awkward D.pleasant 【18】A.trained B.forced C.inspired D.persuaded 【19】A.fullest B.saddest C.tiniest D.craziest 【20】A.explained B.admitted C.transformed D.described |
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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。 Jane felt sweet in the drive-through line at Heav’nly Donuts. Just the day before, a stranger ahead of her in line had generously paid for her coffee. “The gesture made such 【1】 big difference in my day,” says Eileen. She had recently lost her job as a doctor’s assistant, and money was tight. But Eileen was inspired 【2】 (pay) the $12 bill of the family in the car behind hers. What she didn’t know was that her 【3】 (kind) would set off a chain reaction. In two and a half hours, 55 drivers paid for the order of the person behind 【4】 (they). All the doughnut shop’s【5】 (employee) had seen this before. This Heav’nly Donuts, in fact, 【6】 (know) as a special place, the customers of 【7】 are considered as the “best in the world”. But, even so, the workers were amazed that the shop had more than doubled its previous record by the end of the day. Now working 【8】a chemist in a lab, Jane visits Heav’nly Donuts every Saturday morning, 【9】(pick) up a coffee and paying for the order of the customer behind her. “Actually, I wish I had started this deed much 【10】 (early).” She said. |
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| He provided his _____________(解释) for being late, which I thought was not convincing at all.(根据汉语提示单词拼写) | |
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| There are three conference rooms _____________(配备) with a screen, a projector and microphones. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) | |
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| _____________(好奇的) about this fascinating type of architecture, I started to look for more references. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) | |
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| Although we have been through this challenging disaster, the President still expresses _____________ (乐观) about the future of our country. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) | |
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假如你是光明中学学生李华，你市红十字协会正在招聘英语志愿者，主要职责是在机场对入境的外国人进行新冠肺炎的防护宣传。请你写一封信，应聘该职位。要点如下: 1. 写信目的； 2. 自我介绍(性格、能力、经验等)； 3. 表达希望。 注意:1.全文不少于100字； 2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯; 3.开头已给出。 参考词汇:新冠肺炎 COVID-19 红十字协会 the Red Cross Dear Sir/Madam, My name is Li Hua, a student from Guangming Middle School. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours sincerely, Li Hua |
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