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Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria is one of the world’s finest botanic gardens, and a leading destination for nature, culture and science. Melbourne Gardens is an inner-city oasis with breathtaking landscapes and stunning plant collections. Enjoy views of this splendid 38-hectare garden in comfort with a ride on the Garden Explorer. Tram: Route 3,5,6, 16, 64, 67 or 72 to stop 19 Open: Daily, 7. 30am until sunset Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria, Melbourne Gardens Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne Tel: 03 9252 2429 Website: rbg. vic. gov. au St Kilda Esplanade Market Come and find your treasure and shop handmade goods at Melbournebest outdoor market by the sea. Set against the backdrop of St Kilda Beach, our vibrant makers' market features more than 150 unique stalls of handcrafted artwork, jewellery, clothing, as well as a foodie zone. It's an inspiring weekly destination for Melburnians and tourists alike. The market runs from Luna Park all the way to Fitzroy Street, and is a great place to start when exploring St Kilda. Tram: Route 3a, 16 or 96 to stop 138 Open: Every Sunday from 10am Upper Esplanade, St Kilda Website: stkildaesplanademarket. com. Au Melbourne Star Observation Wheel Located in the city’s waterfront zone of Docklands, Melbourne Star is the perfect way to start your Melbourne visit. Hear stories of the city's origins and its place in the world while taking in Views stretching up to 40 kilometres. Special Offer: Present this ad for 20 % off full-price general admission tickets Open: Daily; May-Aug, 11am to 7pm; Sep-Apr, 11am to 10pm； Christmas Day, 1pm to 10pm. Last flight departs 30 minutes before closing time Last ticket sales 45 minutes before closing time Tram: Route 35, 70 or 86 to stop D11, free from CBD 101 Waterfront Way, Docklands Tel: 03 8688 9688 Website: melbournestar. Com Puffing Billy Railway Loved by locals and visitors from around the world, Puffing Billy is Australia's favourite steam train. Experience the historic train as it travels through the Dandenong Ranges, located only one-hour east of Melbourne. An authentic open-carriage train journey with trains departing from Belgrave and Lakeside stations. Tours are offered by all major day-tour operators. Train: Belgrave Line to Belgrave Station Open: Daily except Christmas Day 1 Old Monbulk Road, Belgrave Tel: 03 9757 0700 Website: puffingbtlly. com. au 【1】What is the feature of Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria? A.It’s not open every day. B.It’s specially designed. C.It’s far from the city. D.It’s quite large in size. 【2】If you go to Melbourne Star Observation Wheel in October, you should buy your ticket no later than ______. A.6. 15pm B.6. 30pm C.9. 15pm D.9. 30pm 【3】You cannot take tram to go to ______. A.Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria B.St Kilda Esplanade Market C.Melbourne Star Observation Wheel D.Puffing Billy Railway |
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When I was first married to my wife, I lived and worked in Ontario, moving from small town to big city as I pursued my career as a radio broadcaster. We have two sons, both of whom were born in Toronto, but they moved, with us, to Ottawa when they were quite young. They grew up there, and then, chasing their own careers, they also moved. One went to Canada's east coast near a city called Halifax and the other headed to the west coast to Vancouver. We had a dilemma; we were left in the middle. At the time I was still working and my job was in Ottawa. However, as we began to consider retirement we wondered where we should spend our final years. We couldn't be close to both of our children and there was no telling when they might again relocate. For several reasons we settled on a small town on Vancouver Island. At least we were close to one of them. However, he had his sights set on Hollywood and, when an opportunity presented itself, he left Canada and headed south. I helped him move. So, there we were, and still are, in our little west coast town. We love our little corner of paradise but we have paid a price. We have not been there for some important events such as the births of two of our grandchildren. We have missed watching each of them grow up; we have missed the normal, noisy households that have young people in them. Our home, while very comfortable, is also very quiet. Every fall we travel to see the children. We usually fly, first to California to see our son Scott and spend a week or more with him trying to catch up on everything we've missed. Then, usually in November, we make the even longer trip east across Canada to see Travis and our grandchildren, who are now teenagers, actually into their twenties. They seldom come to visit us. The distances are just too great and it is costly. Fortunately, both our boys are doing well and our grandchildren are growing up straight and tall. We love all of them and we are secure in the knowledge that they love us but the reality is that they don't need us. We have done our jobs and, at least in theory, we can sit back, relax and enjoy the time remaining to us. They have also missed having a set of parents and grandparents around. Life has been good for our family but we have all paid a price. 【1】What's the dilemma ( Pa. 1) to the author and his wife? A.The situation where they were not happy about their sons' absence. B.The fact that they were unwilling to separate from their sons. C.The fact that they were not yet prepared for retirement at that time. D.The situation where they couldn't decide which son to live with. 【2】The reason why the author says they have paid a price is that ______. A.they have lost lots of money because of his retirement B.they have to pay a large sum of money to their sons C.they have been absent from their children's life D.they have to afford very expensive fare to visit their sons 【3】Why do not the authors grandchildren visit them regularly? A.They are quite occupied with their homework. B.It's not easy for the kids to visit their grandparents. C.They don't need their grandparents any more. D.The weather of winter in Canada is very awful. 【4】What is the best title for the text? A.A Price to Pay B.Suffering Separation C.Love Actually D.Hidden Emotions |
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Many people believe that there is one form of their language that is more correct than others.They may believe for example that British English is more correct than other varieties; or that written English is more correct than spoken English; or that standard spoken forms are more correct than dialect forms. Often this belief is supported by reference books to grammars, usage guides or dictionaries: if something goes against a rule in a grammar, or if the word isn’t in the dictionary, it “must be wrong”. Since the reference books are most often based on observation of the standard written language (and not by a grammar book in the sky) , the argument is really circular: these books will naturally describe standard usage, because that is what they are for; but this does not mean that there is anything wrong with other kinds of usage that are less often described. A better way of looking at things is to say that usage is “correct in its place”. Standard American English is correct in America, British English is correct in Britain, spoken grammar is accepted in casual speech, and formal written grammar is employed in formal writing. The only forms that are wrong in all contexts(语境) are learners’ errors. For example: I have forgetting the your address, or One of your chairs are broken. This means there is no answer to the question: “What kind of English should learners study?” It depends on their purposes. For many learners, the best model is one or other of the two main standard varieties : British or American English. Neither of these is “better” than the other, and they are both used and understood worldwide. People are also worried by language change. If younger people “break” the rules that older people have learnt, or use language in new ways, older people often feel disturbed: they are concerned that younger people no longer know their grammar, and that the language is going downhill. This is a needless worry: change is natural and inevitable, it cannot be stopped, and it does not generally affect a language’s efficiency as a communicative tool. A great deal of modem English grammar would have been wrong three hundred years ago, and will perhaps be wrong again three hundred years from now. 【1】Why does the author think “the argument is really circular” (Pa.1) ? A.Learners are always confused by the reference books. B.Usages not mentioned in the reference books are not necessarily wrong. C.Nobody can challenge the authority of the reference books. D.Some wrong usages can be found in the reference books. 【2】What is the main idea of Paragraph 2? A.There is no “standard English”. B.American English is better than British English. C.A learner should master all the distinctions of different English. D.The differences between British English and American English. 【3】The underlined word (Pa.3) can be most probably replaced with________ . A.unbelievable B.uncountable C.unacceptable D.unavoidable 【4】What is the author’s attitude towards the changes of English? A.Disturbed. B.Cautious. C.Optimistic. D.Aggressive. |
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Some creative people see colours when they hear different sounds. Others see colours when they see words and numbers printed in black and white. These interesting people are called synaesthetes, and what they experience is called synaesthesia. ① . A study at the University of Sussex is finding out how learning to see sounds as colours or think of letters in colour could improve your IQ and memory. Study leaders Dr. Daniel Bor and Dr. Nicolas Rothen have been working on memory for a number of years. They want to see which parts of the brain do different jobs. Dr. Bor says that carrying out these tests has given them the opportunity to find out more about how we use different kinds of memory. ② . He explains that Professor Simon Baron Cohen, of the University of Cambridge, was largely responsible for beginning the modem science of synaesthesia in the 1980s. His tests showed that synaesthesia was real, and this made lots of scientists in different places want to do similar research. Information chunking Dr Bor based his latest research around something scientists already know a lot about — “chunking”. He explains that this is a way of breaking large pieces of information into smaller units, to make it easier to remember. When I give you my phone number, 01274737215, you probably remember it as 012 74 73 72 15, or something similar. If you can remember 012 and the first 74, you can remember the rest. You can get some amazing benefits from chunking. This is really important for understanding synaesthesia. Dr Bor says that synaesthesia adds extra information to things that are difficult to remember, such as letters and numbers, or extra colours. This helps us remember things better. ③ . “All these signs are pointing towards synaesthesia being connected to greater abilities to do certain things, certain jobs,” says Dr. Bor. “So, the study began as a way to test that.” They developed the study from an idea by Dr. Nicolas Rothen who had trained people for ten minutes a day for a week. The results were not huge, but they were interesting. They used those ideas in the study and they did see strong benefits. ④ . They discovered that, after training, people were able to pass the normal synaesthesia tests, and their IQ jumped up about 12 points! As Dr. Bor says, “Synaesthetes are really pleased and proud that they get a memory advantage and they see the world in this extra special way.” 【1】The proper title of each part for the passage should be ______. a. Amazing results b. The beginning of a science c. Training in Synaesthesia d. Studying memory A.①-d ②-b ③-c ④-a B.①-d ②-c ③-d ④-b C.①-b ②-d ③-d ④-c D.①-b ②-d ③-c ④-d 【2】What role did Professor Cohen play in the study of synaesthesia? A.Finding out the secret of memory. B.Offering guidance on how to improve memory. C.Inspiring other scientists in the same field. D.Setting up a branch to study synaesthesia. 【3】According to the passage, what is “chunking” ? A.Using high-technologies to improve our memory. B.Linking something to other things which are similar. C.Employing smart methods to progress our study. D.Dividing large amounts of information into smaller ones. 【4】As Dr. Bor says, by conducting the tests they will know better about ______. A.sounds B.memory C.IQ D.colours |
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Every student knows the importance of taking notes in class. But the skill of note-taking isn't only used in school. Adults need to take notes in meetings or training sessions for work. So here are some tips to help you develop this critical skill. • Begin with the date and the topic of the class. This may seem obvious, but you could forget easily. It will help you keep your notes organized. •【1】Trying to write down everything the speaker says will only exhaust and frustrate you. Instead, listen for the key ideas the person wants to communicate. • If the speaker uses a PowerPoint, you may not need to copy the slides. Ask if the PowerPoint will be available afterwards. 【2】 Or you can take a picture with a phone. Also, the PowerPoint or a document with notes may be available before the class or meeting. If so, print it out so you can write notes on it. • Think about whether you want to take notes by hand or with a computer. Writing notes by hand has been shown to help you remember things better. But with a computer, it will be easier for you to organize your notes. 【3】 Write notes by hand first, and then type them up as part of your review. • Consider different note-taking strategies. 【4】Another strategy is to write an outline with details indented under the points they support. • Look over your notes again after taking them. This will give you the chance to add any information that you didn't set down.【5】Do it before you forget anything. This extra review will also increase your chances of remember what you wrote. Note-taking is a practical skill, so it's important to practice doing it well. A.Strike while the iron is hot. B.Focus on the most important points. C.Compared to notes, textbooks are not that essential. D.Perhaps the best strategy combines the two approaches. E.You should bear in mind that never push yourself too hard. F.If so, you can focus on writing what the speaker says instead. G.If you’re a visual learner, consider drawing a chart or picture. |
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Getting Even “Want to go to the pool tomorrow?” Rosa asked Stephanie during class break. Rosa and Stephanie did everything together. They_______the school bus together. They sat together during lunch. They took dance lessons together. They were best friends. Most of the time. Sometimes, though, when Stephanie was with other friends, she ignored Rosa or treated her like a(n) _______, even though they were the same age. Rosa and Stephanie had played together since they were babies, but sometimes Stephanie didn’t _______ like a friend. Today was one of those times. "Sorry,” Stephanie said. "Toni and Vanessa and I are going.” She smiled, but it wasn’t her _______ smile. She walked away to _______ Toni and Vanessa, and Rosa was left _______alone. After school, at dance class, Stephanie talked and giggled (咯咯地笑) with the other dancers as they stretched(拉伸) in front of the mirror. Rosa wanted to join them, but she still felt too _________. Then she noticed Kiara, the new girl. Rosa joined her and began stretching, too. Kiara smiled, and Rosa smiled back. Rosa tried not to check the_______to see if Stephanie had noticed. T hope she feels _______. Rosa thought. The next morning, when Rosa boarded the bus, Stephanie was waiting in their ________ seat. Stephanie quickly ________ her backpack to make room for Rosa. But Rosa walked past her and ________ into the empty seat next to Kiara. “How does it feel now?” Rosa thought. On the bus ride, Rosa mentioned she loved swimming. “Me, too,” Kiara said, “My dad said he’d take my brother and me to the________tonight. Maybe you can come with us tonight. I'll ask my dad. ” “That would be fun.” said Rosa. When they stepped off the bus, Stephanie was ________ on the sidewalk. “Did you ________want to go swimming tonight?” Stephanie asked Rosa. “Here’s my ________. ” Rosa thought. She said, “Kiara and I are going together.” She smiled. Stephanie nodded and looked at her feet. Rosa’s heart sank and her ________ began to burn. Why didn’t she feel happy? Getting even is what she’d wanted, wasn’t it? “I could walk away with my new friend and not look back.” Rosa thought. But it was too ________ . She had already seen Stephanie’s face. Getting even didn’t feel the way she’d________. It didn’t feel good at all. “Um,” she said instead, “maybe we could all go together. ” Stephanie ________, “I’d like that!” Rosa smiled. " Kiara, meet my friend Stephanie. ” 【1】A.drove B.rode C.mended D.designed 【2】A.enemy B.teacher C.thief D.kid 【3】A.act B.pretend C.appear D.defend 【4】A.happy B.smart C.nice D.pretty 【5】A.hug B.convince C.join D.welcome 【6】A.swimming B.dancing C.dreaming D.standing 【7】A.bored B.upset C.interested D.curious 【8】A.book B.phone C.mirror D.lesson 【9】A.left out B.taken in C.worn out D.frowned on 【10】A.lucky B.comfortable C.super D.usual 【11】A.offered B.put C.removed D.hid 【12】A.rushed B.slid C.dashed D.broke 【13】A.school B.cinema C.pool D.park 【14】A.lying B.waiting C.wandering D.weeping 【15】A.still B.even C.ever D.once 【16】A.ambition B.competition C.achievement D.chance 【17】A.hands B.eyes C.knees D.cheeks 【18】A.late B.fake C.amusing D.stupid 【19】A.behaved B.expected C.explored D.developed 【20】A.brightened B.whispered C.apologized D.signaled |
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阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。 Good morning J My name is Sarah Williams. It’s an honour to be here and to share with you the story of how music has had an impact 【1】 my life. Have you ever faced a time when things looked dark and you had no hope at all? Two years ago, I was told I had a serious disease which was difficult 【2】(cure) . My body ached all the time and thus I thought I didn't have longer to live. I was very afraid and I felt so alone and 【3】(discourage) . Then one day, I had to go through a two-hour medical treatment. The doctor wanted me to relax, so he had me listen to some music, and one of the 【4】( song) was "Happy”. The song made me feel so much better 【5】 from then on I began to listen to music all the time. John A Logan said, "Music is the medicine of the mind.” And it's true. Music helped me recover. Music gave me happiness. When I listened to music, it made my spirits fly like a kite in the wind. Music gave me 【6】( strong) and brought me relief. It was the rock I leaned on to become strong and to get through 【7】(this) hard times. Moreover, music gave me hope and 【8】sense of satisfaction. It became my best friend. It spoke words of encouragement to the deepest part of my being. Of course, I hope none of you have to go through the same kind of suffering that I 【9】 （do） . At the same time, we all go through 【10】（ vary） periods when we feel sad or alone. During those times, music can help you in the same way that it helped me. I hope all of you will somehow begin to treasure music and make it a part of your life. Thank you! |
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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，错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。 增加:在缺词处加一个漏词符号（∧) ）,并在该句下面写出该加的词。 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仅限一词； 2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。 My favourite English novel is Pride and Prejudice, which author is Jane Austen. In this novel, there is a girl called Lizzy and rich gentleman named Mr. Darcy. At first, they don't like each other, especially Lizzy. She thinks Mr. Darcy is rather proud and had done something cruel, so she hates Mr. Darcy. Thus, Mr. Darcy, somehow, falls in love about her and proposes to her. To her surprise, Lizzy refuses, because she has made up her mind that she will never marry with a man no matter how rich he is unless she truly loves him. Later, Lizzy realizes what Mr. Darcy is very kind and not proud at all. She hates him just due to her prejudice. Maybe you can guess the end of this novel: they get marry and lead a happy life. It's said Pride and Prejudice is the most popular English novel in the world. If you haven't read it, I strong recommend it to you. |
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假定你是李华，你的美国朋友Richard来信询问你大学想选择学什么专业，请给他回信，内容包括： 1 .你想学的专业； 2.你为什么想学这个专业； 3.你为实现自己的目标做了哪些努力。 注意：1.词数100左右； 2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Dear Richard, __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua |
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