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Visiting Washington, D.C. is not a waste of your time and money. There are many destinations in Washington, D.C. that you can include in your journey, which make your travel to this great city worth your time and money. Here are some notable attractions that the city can offer. Smithsonian Institution It is the image of 19th sandstone called Castle. This is an institution that has got more than nine museums. A one-day tour is not enough to cover it all. The best places to visit are Air and Space Museum and Museum of Natural History. Jefferson Memorial This place houses the 19-foot statue of America’s third president. In addition, there are some writings in the wall like Declaration of Independence and some Jefferson’s writings. Michel Richard Citronelle This famous chef got a restaurant at the heart of Washington, D.C. He prepares wonderful dishes to dignitaries who frequent this place. It is not only about attractive menu, but the service is professional. The multi-course is accompanied with wine. The restaurant’s wine cellar houses thousands of bottles. Mandarin Oriental This is a taste of Asia in the district. The hotel amenities (设施) are world class with pool and spas. The restaurant shows the city’s view on a flat screen TV and the rooms have Internet access. The White house It should not be missed. It is one of the most significant buildings in the city. Its architecture is grand and suits the city’s landscape. There are guided tours that you can join in. Twins Jazz If you want to enjoy jazz music, this is the place to be. You can hear grassroots musicians play. The food is also good. 【1】What can you visit in Smithsonian Institution? A.Castles. B.Museums C.Statues D.Restaurants 【2】What can you do in Michel Richard Citronelle? A.Taste Asian food. B.Cook delicious dishes. C.Enjoy good food and service. D.Swim and enjoy free Wifi. 【3】Which of the following is your best choice as a music lover? A.Jefferson Memorial B.Mandarin Oriental C.The White House. D.Twins Jazz |
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A robot created by Washington State University (WSU) scientists could help elderly people with dementia and other limitations live independently in their own homes. The Robot Activity Support System, or RAS, uses sensors (传感器) equipped in a WSU smart home to determine where its residents are, what they are doing and when they need assistance with daily activities. It navigates (定位) through rooms and around obstacles to find people on its own, provides video instruction on how to do simple tasks and can even lead its owners to objects like their medication or a snack in the kitchen. “RAS combines the convenience of a mobile robot with the activity detection technology of a WSU smart home to provide assistance in the moment, as the need for help is detected,” said Bryan Minor, a postdoctoral researcher in the WSU School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. Currently, about 50 percent adults over the age of 85 need assistance with everyday activities such as preparing meals and taking medication and the annual cost for this assistance in the US is nearby $2 trillion. With the number of adults over 85 expected to triple by 2050, researchers hope that technologies like RAS and the WSU smart home will relieve some of the financial pressure on the healthcare system by making it easier for older adults to live alone. RAS is the first robot researchers have tried to apply to their smart home environment. They recently published a study in the journal Cognitive Systems Research that shown how RAS could make life easier for older adults struggling to live independently. “While we are still in an early stage of development, our initial results with RAS have been promising,” Minor said. “The next step in the research will be to test RAS’s performance with a group of older adults to get a better data of what video reminders and other performances they have regarding the robot.” 【1】What plays a key role in RAS serving the elderly? A.Sensors B.Videos. C.Signal lights D.Head size 【2】What can we learn about RAS? A.It is the first robot used in daily life. B.Its function remains to be tested. C.It can locate people and do any task. D.It can cook for owners on its own. 【3】What’s Minor’s attitude toward the future of RAS? A.Doubtful B.Negative C.Optimistic D.Uncertain 【4】What would be a suitable title for the text? A.Elderly People Leave the Nursing Home. B.Smart Home Tests First Elder Care Robot C.RAS, the First Robot to Make Home Smart. D.Older Adults Have Benefited from RAS a Lot. |
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Slowly but surely, we’re moving closer and closer to 5G world. From smart-home security to self-driving cars, all the internet-connected devices in our life will be able to talk to each other at lighting-fast speeds with reduced delay. Objectively speaking, the fastest 4G download speeds in the US top out at an average of 19.42Mbps. But by comparison 5G promises gigabit (千兆) speeds. “5G is one of those heralds (使者), along with artificial intelligence, of this coming data age,” said Steve Koenig, senior director of market research for the Consumer Technology Association. “The self-driving vehicle is a great emblem of this data age, and that is to say, it is a sign of time, because with one single task, driving, you have massive amounts of coming from the vehicle itself, and a variety of sensors are collecting a lost of information to model its environments as it moves. It’s pulling in date from other vehicles about road conditions down the lane. It could be weather information, and also connected infrastructure (基础设施) constructors. There’s lots of data behind that task, which is why we need the high speed. And virtual reality glasses and headsets haven’t yet broken the mainstream, but tech companies are joyfully betting that these devices will eventually replace our smartphones. With 5G, that could actually happen. This is notable because companies such as Apple are reportedly developing AR glasses to assist — or even replace — smartphones. Ericsson stated at February’s Mobile World Congress how smart glasses could become faster and lighter with a 5G connection, because instead of being weighed down with components, the glasses could reply on hardware for processing power. But don’t get to excited. There’s still a lot of work to be down in the meantime, including various trials to make sure the radios play nicely with hardware and infrastructure construction so 5G isn’t concentrated only in big cities. 【1】What is the first paragraph mainly about? A.A right security of 5G. B.The super speed of 5G. C.A potential dream of 5G. D.The present world of 5G. 【2】Which of the following can replace the underlined word “emblem” in paragraph 2? A.exhibition B.explanation C.sponsor D.symbol 【3】What do some tech companies expect of virtual reality glasses? A.They will be heavier than present ones. B.They will process power on their own C.They will serve people instead of smartphones. D.They will bring a big fortune to teach companies. 【4】What will the author tell us in the next paragraph? A.How to fully expand 5G coverage. B.How to effectively reduce 5G trials. C.How to nicely operate 5G hardware. D.How to widely construct 5G big cities. |
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From Madrid to Buenos Aires to Panama City to Lisbon, President Xi Jinping has tirelessly promoted the building of a community of shared future for mankind, and the Belt and Road Initiative(倡议) as a means to achieve that. But all don’t see it that way. While some are quick to see its positive potentials, other countries insist on viewing it skeptically. There have been the usual doubts about the intention behind, although the mysterious threat they speak of is one they seem unable to explain clearly. To some of them, it is a vague assumption that investments from China are potential “debt traps” that call for extreme caution or “threats to national security”. That is why the business combinations involving Chinese companies which would be mutually( 相互地)beneficial have hit the rocks. The Chinese telecommunications technology giant Huawei, for instance, has found the doors to the 5G telecommunications markets of advanced countries closed to it on “national security” grounds. Likewise, the European Union has agreed on a framework regulating foreign investment(投资 ) particularly those from China on the same account. Even as Chinese and Portuguese leaders discuss bilateral( 双边的)cooperation under the Belt and Road, there is no lack of concern about “Chinas influence”. But existing EU rules do not forbid Lisbon from seeking such a partnership. If Lisbon sees no harm from foreign investment, no outsider is in a position to prevent it from making a choice in its own best interests. Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa has reminded EU decision-makers of his country's desire for foreign investment, and advised the latter to avoid taking “the path of protectionism”. It was a timely reminder. Facing the challenges in today, s world, China and the countries that have embraced the Belt and Road are convinced it is the way to common development and the world’s lasting peace and stability. 【1】Some countries that hold a negative attitude towards the Initiative mainly doubt its______ A. power B. mystery C. intention D. potential 【2】What does the underlined part “hit the rocks” in Paragraph 3 mean? A. Fallen Into a trap B. become a hit C. made a difference D. failed to work out 【3】It can be learned from the passage that________ A. Huawei has caused serious security problems abroad B. the EU will take relatively strict measures on Chinese investment C. the Road and Belt Initiative has gained much popularity for “China’s influence” D. China's investment in Portugal has been extremely smooth 【4】What is the authors attitude towards Portuguese Prime Ministers advice A. Negative. B. Positive. C. Doubtful. D. Unclear. |
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Get Help When You Need It Sometimes even though you are paying attention in class, studying for tests, and doing your homework, certain classes seem too hard. What upsets many people is that they work harder and harder as they fall further and further behind.【1】If you need extra help, the most important thing to know is that there is nothing embarrassing about it. No one is expected to understand everything, and people have very different learning styles. 【2】 He or she may be able to work with you before or after school and explain things more clearly. You might also be able to get some help from another student. If there’s someone you like who’s a good student, think about asking that person if you can study together. This might help. 【3】Lots of people understand something perfectly without being able to explain it. Another option for extra help is a tutor, either after school, on weekends, or in the evening. You’ll need to talk to an adult about this because it costs money to hire a tutor. Tutors sometimes come to your home, but there are also tutoring centers across the country. A tutor may have broad knowledge of many things or may be trained just one subject. 【4】 The advantage of having a tutor is that it gives you the opportunity to ask questions directly and work at your own pace. If you're interested in a tutor, check the Internet or the yellow pages of your phone book, or get a referral from a teacher, a friend, or a classmate who has a tutor. 【5】Often college students will tutor high school students in their areas of study to help cover the costs of school. A.Sometimes people put off study. B.The first place to turn for help is your teacher. C.Good study techniques begin in the classroom as you take notes. D.Naturally, this makes them hate a class and everything to do with it. E.However, keep in mind that this might not get you the results you need. F.And if you live in or near a town with a college or university, you may find tutors there. G.Tutors work with you one on one, helping review and further explain things taught in the classroom. |
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Greenberg was a lucky guy to enter Columbia University on full scholarship. But just before junior year, Greenberg's____changed. One day his vision "____up" and later he was diagnosed (诊断)with glaucoma (青光眼). Then doctors operated on Greenberg's eyes. ____, the surgery didn't work. Greenberg was going blind. He was so____ that he refused to see anyone. As Greenberg' s best friend, Arthur persuaded Greenberg to go back to Columbia and______to be his reader. Arthur read _____to him every day， taking time out from his own study, and Greenberg______scoring straight A's. Still, he was______about getting around alone and relied on his friend. Then, one afternoon, Greenberg and Arthur went to Midtown Manhattan. When it was time to go back to campus, Arthur said he couldn’t_____him because of an appointment. Greenberg______They argued, and Arthur walked off, _____Greenberg alone in Grand Central Terminal. Greenberg, who was completely______, stumbled (蹒珊)through the rush-hour crowd. He took a shuttle train west to Times Square, and then transferred to an uptown train. Four miles later, he _____at the Columbia University stop. At the university's gates, someone______him. "Oops, excuse me, sir." Greenberg______the voice. It was Arthur's. Greenberg's first reaction was ___, but in the next second, he realized what he had just______-and realized, too, who had made it possible. _____, Arthur had been with him the whole way, using one of the most______strategies. Blindness doesn't make Greenberg fail to appreciate the______of life. He always says he is the luckiest man in the world. 【1】A.faith B.attitude C.fortune D.reputation 【2】A.lit B.cleared C.steamed D.cheered 【3】A.However B.Moreover C.Therefore D.Otherwise 【4】A.shy B.selfish C.desperate D.nervous 【5】A.learned B.pretended C.happened D.offered 【6】A.letters B.textbooks C.newspapers D.magazines 【7】A.imagined B.ended up C.carried on D.considered 【8】A.tentative B.confident C.excited D.curious 【9】A.accompany B.rescue C.comfort D.abandon 【10】A.explained B.apologized C.compromised D.panicked 【11】A.consulting B.finding C.leaving D.serving 【12】A.tired B.amused C.satisfied D.confused 【13】A.got off B.pulled over C.looked around D.ran away 【14】A.turned to B.knocked into C.shouted at D.quarreled with 【15】A.raised B.lost C.controlled D.recognized 【16】A.pleasure B.anger C.relief D.sorrow 【17】A.achieved B.questioned C.ignored D.missed 【18】A.Gradually B.Finally C.Obviously D.Strangely 【19】A.complex B.familiar C.defensive D.brilliant 【20】A.magic B.truth C.wisdom D.beauty |
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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 Dr．Barone has helped many kids smile who were born with defects(缺陷)，including me．She did my first operations when I was a baby，which were the most important and 【1】 (effect)． I don’t remember the first two operations very well．but I do recall 【2】 third．Dr．Barone was kind and eased me into the process．She let me choose my sleep medicine， 【3】 (make)sure that I was okay．I recently saw a picture of me before my operation，and I know 【4】 a big job she did． Dr．Barone 【5】 (operate)on people with all types of birth defects．She also goes to other countries where people cannot afford this treatment and helps them 【6】 free． Many people benefit from her new ways 【7】 (invent)to fix birth defects of the head and face．She has won many awards．A few of the most recent 【8】 (be)Best Doctors in America 2013-2014，America’s Top Plastic Surgery，and many others． Dr．Barone was my doctor when I was a kid，and even though I was 【9】 (probable) just another patient to her，to me she was 【10】 (much)than just my doctor．She was and is my hero，and she gave me back my smile． |
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文中共有10处错误，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：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（^）。并在其下面写出修改后的词。 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．每处错误及修改均仅限一词; 2．只允许修改10处,多者（从第11处起）不记分。 Today all the students in my school had a heat discussion about if we students should wear school uniforms or not. 80% of the students thought wearing school uniforms will prevent students express their individual characteristic. However, 15% of them think it can help some students stop focusing on showing off his clothes. The rest, about 5%, don’t take the issue serious. They are only concerned that whether they can get high grades. As for me, I’m one of the 15%. I think wearing school uniforms can be vital importance in creating a sense of school identity but it also encourages students to feel like part of the school. |
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假定你是李华。近日有网友在推特贴出了中国大妈带领美国大妈在新泽西大跳广场舞的照片，你的美国朋友 David 看过后，很想了解中国流行的广场舞（square dance）的相关情况。请你用英语给他写封回信，要点包括： 1)广场舞跳的时间、地点、参与人员等； 2)广场舞流行的原因； 3)广场舞的缺点。 注意： 1)词数 100 左右； 2)可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯； 3)开头语和结束语已为你写好。 Dear David, I am writing to tell you something about the square dance in China. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua |
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