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One August many summers ago, I was fishing down a small stream. I did not know when the two sparrows discovered me. In the bush beside me, they were deeply upset, spreading their wings, repeating over and over a rough single note. When I stopped fishing, they flew to another bush upstream. I thought that perhaps they had new babies somewhere nearby and wanted to lead me away from them, but as I had no intention of harming them, I continued my fishing. Immediately the two sparrows came back, fluttering before my face. I stopped again to watch them. Once more they flew to a bush upstream, but the minute I faced downstream again, they were back around my head. Not until then did it come to me that maybe they wanted me to go with them rather than lead me from something. As soon as I started going in their direction, they fluttered on, much less noisily now. I followed them for perhaps a hundred feet until they came to rest in another bush. I looked where they were looking. There, its tiny leg caught in a crack of a tree stem, hung a baby bird. It hung totally lifeless. I went up, carefully got the little body out and held it for several minutes cupped in my hands. Finally its eyes opened and the stretched leg moved. Both the sparrows had already come close to me. They had obviously no fear of me. I put the baby bird on a branch near its parents and released it only when I saw it take hold of the branch. I went back to my fishing, but nothing that happened during the rest of the day was as exciting as my meeting with the sparrows. Few things that have happened to me have moved me more since then. 【1】The two sparrows fluttered beside the author noisily to _______. A.lead him upstream for more fish B.seek his help for a trapped baby bird C.warn him of the hidden danger in the bush D.direct his attention away from their new babies 【2】From Paragraph 5 we can learn that _______. A.the bird parents were too tired to take care of the baby bird B.the author was extremely careful so as not to hurt the baby bird C.the baby bird was dying because it had been injured by a branch D.the bush was not safe so the author had to hold the baby bird in his hand 【3】What moved the author so much that afternoon? A.His saving the life of a baby bird. B.His discovering the fearless sparrows. C.The sparrows’ deep concern for their baby. D.The sparrows’ unique way of communication. |
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You’ve got to get an early start tomorrow, but you’re not sleepy yet. Blame your brain, at least in part. Yet that same brain is still under construction. And much of that important work takes place while you sleep. Here’s what’s happening and why it matters. Today’s lifestyle is one reason for late bedtimes. Many teens don’t finish with after-school activities, part-time jobs, dinner, and homework until 10 p.m. or later. Add in some time for relaxing, especially time for screens, and bedtime may not roll around until 11 p.m. or nearly midnight. In response, the brain cuts back melatonin（褪黑素）, a hormone that promotes sleep. Even without modern technology, though, teens change their daily cycle for sleeping, waking, and various other activities. The rest of the world doesn’t change, however. So most teens must head to school before they’ve gotten the 8.5 to 9. 5 hours of sleep recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics. And that’s a serious public health problem. For one thing, lack of sleep makes it harder to pay attention. When studies compared teens who had earlier and later school start times, they found that those who had more time to sleep did better in class. They also suffered fewer accidents in sports, driving, and other activities. Lack of sleep could also hurt mental health. Studies have found an inverse correlation（负相关）between teens’ amount of sleep and depression and other mental illnesses. As sleep time went down, the risks for the mental illnesses went up. Beyond that, teens lacking in sleep report more relationship problems and feelings of inadequacy. Lots of issues remain for sleep researchers to explore. For now, though, studies are clear：Teens’ brains need sleep. 【1】Teen’s lifestyle today most likely leads to _______. A.the change of daily cycle B.the rise of melatonin release C.the growth of relaxing time D.the decrease of technology use 【2】With the amount of sleep decreasing, teens may experience _______. A.poorer concentration B.lower illness risk C.stronger relationship D.greater emotional change 【3】The author probably supports the idea that _______. A.sleep issues are extremely hard to solve B.school time is generally impossible to adjust C.enough sleep is clearly beneficial to teens’ health D.the brain is chiefly responsible for teens’ sleep problems |
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The second little pig was unlucky. He built his house from sticks. It was blown away by a wolf, which quickly ate him up. His brother, by contrast, built a wolf-proof house from bricks. The fairy tale could have been written by a salesman for the construction industry, which strongly favours brick, concrete and steel. However, in the real world it would help reduce pollution and slow global warming if more builders copied the wood-loving second pig. In 2015 world leaders meeting in Paris agreed to move towards zero greenhouse-gas emissions（排放）in the second half of this century. That is a tall order, and the building industry makes it even taller. Cement-making alone produces 6% of the world’s carbon emissions. Steel, half of which goes into buildings, accounts for another 8%. If you count all of the energy that goes into lighting, heating and cooling homes and offices, the world’s buildings start to look like a serious environmental problem. Governments in the rich world are now trying to promote greener behavior by requiring developers to build new projects to “zero carbon” standards（标准）. From January 1st 2019 all new public buildings in the European Union must be built to “nearly zero-energy” standards. All other types of buildings will follow in January 2021. Governments in eight further countries are being advised to apply the similar standards. These standards are less green than they seem. Wind turbines and solar panels on top of buildings look good but are much less productive than wind and solar farms. And the standards only count the emissions from running a building, not those let out when it was made. Those are thought to account for between 30% and 60% of the total over a structure’s lifetime. 【1】Why is the fairy tale mentioned at the beginning of the passage? A.To inform builders of salesmen’s trick. B.To remind readers of a childhood fairy tale. C.To persuade the builders to copy the second pig. D.To attract readers to a problem of the building industry. 【2】What does the underlined word “that” refer to in Paragraph 2? A.To reduce pollution. B.To construct taller brick buildings. C.To slow global warming. D.To reach zero greenhouse-gas emissions. 【3】What is the author’s attitude toward the “zero carbon” standards? A.Confident. B.Supportive. C.Doubtful D.Unconcerned. 【4】What can be a suitable title for the text? A.Brick Houses to be Safer B.Wood Buildings to be Greener C.The “Zero Carbon” Standards D.The Paris World Leader meeting |
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At some point in our life, it is likely that everyone will be required to speak to a small or large audience. 【1】 Apart from this, the need for public speaking can arise in our day-to-day life, be it speaking at a family event or maybe speaking at a debating competition or for a class assignment. 【2】 It will help you gain preference over others in a competitive environment. Public speaking also involves good communication and persuasion skills which are highly valued in all areas. Improving your public speaking skills can strengthen your self-confidence. You can put your points forward clearly and quickly, and inform, motivate and win over an audience. Leadership skills are also greatly reflected in a good public speaker. Often people are afraid of speaking in public. We think that the audience judges us by the way we speak, which is why public speaking leaves a person anxious and nervous. 【3】 First, you need to be clear about what you want to speak about and what points you want to focus on. 【4】 Also, many videos by great speakers can be found online. Watch them and you will notice their skills, ways of speaking and what makes them good speakers. 【5】 Make sure to practise in front of the mirror. It will help you to focus on your hand movements and you can examine yourself. Through these techniques and practice, you can master the art of public speaking even though it looks tough in the beginning. A.It is important to prepare your speech with clear thought. B.The beginning of your speech should be the most powerful. C.It will calm your nervousness and help you focus on the audience. D.Of course, any task is incomplete without practice including public speaking. E.Actually, if you can master public speaking, it will make your life much easier. F.However, this fear can be overcome with different techniques and regular practice. G.From hosting events to making school reports, public speaking is an essential part in life. |
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Timmy and Sarah loved playing the piano. One day, their teacher had some exciting news. There was a _______ coming up and they both had the chance to play _______ for the first time. Timmy and Sarah were _______, looking at each other with a mix of excitement and _______. Before the performance, they practiced harder and _______ their pieces. Then the big _______ arrived. As they sat in the audience, they were both extremely anxious. _______ Timmy’s name was announced. His mum looked at him with expectation, but he _______ in his seat. “Come on Timmy, it’s your turn,” she said _______. But he shook his head and ________ to go up. The mother looked up at the stage and signaled to the teacher, ________. Timmy wouldn’t be ________ today. The teacher moved to the next name on the ________, “Sarah will now play for us.” “Oh dear,” Sarah thought, terrified. She ________ and slowly made her way up to the piano on the stage. Her legs and fingers ________, she made a few small mistakes. She wanted to jump off the stage so quickly at the end that she almost forgot to ________. But she did it ________ fears! Then after a few months, another opportunity came. Timmy, again, could not be drawn from his seat in the audience ________ Sarah walked up to the stage with slightly more confidence than last time. If you allow fear to ________ you once, it will be more likely to have a hold over you. But if you have the ________ to take action, you will feel more and more confident. 【1】A.meeting B.case C.concert D.lecture 【2】A.with ease B.for fun C.on schedule D.in public 【3】A.wide-eyed B.long-faced C.absent-minded D.broken-hearted 【4】A.joy B.relief C.guilt D.horror 【5】A.copied B.produced C.perfected D.wrote 【6】A.order B.day C.feast D.party 【7】A.Finally B.Hopefully C.Gradually D.Actually 【8】A.lay B.sank C.smiled D.watched 【9】A.ashamedly B.disappointedly C.encouragingly D.understandingly 【10】A.hurried B.stopped C.planned D.refused 【11】A.cautious B.curious C.grateful D.helpless 【12】A.playing B.standing C.singing D.listening 【13】A.list B.wall C.stage D.poster 【14】A.danced B.jumped C.sighed D.yawned 【15】A.aching B.shaking C.relaxing D.swinging 【16】A.bow B.greet C.nod D.hug 【17】A.for lack of B.in spite of C.on account of D.by means of 【18】A.if B.once C.since D.while 【19】A.blame B.defeat C.cheat D.push 【20】A.courage B.chance C.freedom D.right |
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语法填空 Janet went down the long set of 【1】 (stair), surrounded by people. She held onto the rail, anxiety growing gradually for this was her first time taking the subway. 【2】 everyone seemed to think it was normal. Soon she reached the platform 【3】 other passengers stood and waited. A bell 【4】 (ring) a couple minutes later, and a voice came over the loudspeaker, saying that they should step back and wait. The lights of the approaching train rapidly grew 【5】 (close). Things were getting interesting. The train whistled past the passengers, slowing to a stop 【6】 the end of the platform. The doors slid open, and a crowd of people exited. With those people 【7】 (rush) out, the new passengers hurried onto the train. Janet went with them. The doors shut moments later, and the 【8】 (friend) voice came over the loudspeaker inside the train, warning them 【9】 (stand) back from doors. Janet grabbed onto the nearest pole, since there were no seats for her. She looked around the crowded train and supported 【10】 (she) as the train began to move along. After a few minutes, she smiled, enjoying the ride. It was actually pretty fun after all! |
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假如你是李华，你的朋友Charlie邀请你下周五去他就读的国际学校参加文化交流活动，并就中国饮食文化做简要发言，但你因故不能参加，请根据以下要点写一封信： 1. 表示歉意； 2. 说明理由； 3. 另荐好友。 注意： 1. 词数80左右； 2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
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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。 We often think how fast we learn something is a function of how smart we are. If your brain is absorbing material quickly, you are intelligent; if not, your IQ is worryingly low. But science shows small changes of the format（格式）you use to read — like those between audiobooks（有声读物）and physical books — can make a huge difference to how fast we learn. Audiobooks have plenty of advantages. You can enjoy them anywhere, even when you are in the car or taking a walk. Less fluent readers often find them more convenient and absorbing. But according to the latest research, if your goal isn’t to pass the time in traffic or in the gym, but instead to learn something difficult, you should certainly choose a physical book. A 2010 study found that those who read a story from a book remembered details and the order of events better than those who listened to it and therefore performed much better on a quiz after. Why can physical books help us understand learning materials better? Two factors are likely at play. First, most of us read more slowly than we listen, and when you’re trying to absorb new information, being slower tends to be better. Second, physical books offer visual clues that help our brains organize and understand new information. Things like chapter breaks, subheadings, and lists aid us in making sense of the material and understanding how it fits together. You lose all that when you go the audio route. So the bottom line is simple: If you want to get some light reading during a trip or a workout, obviously pick audio. However, if you want to make it as easy as possible to learn something hard, be aware of audio’s limitations and seriously consider choosing good old-fashioned reading instead. You might be surprised how fast you follow the material. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
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