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A dog spent the last four years of his life waiting a crossroad in the Thai city of Khon Kaen as if waiting for someone. People originally thought the dog had been abandoned, but then realized that he looked healthy, so people asked around about him. It turned out that the dog had indeed been spending most of his time around that crossroad, but a woman had been coming round regularly to bring him food and water. One day, while photographing the dog everyone called Leo, a reporter met the woman who had been taking care of him. She had come to drop off some food. After learning the story about the dog and the woman, the reporter decided to share the story on social media. The post soon went viral and the photos of Leo got shared hundreds of times. And the photos reached the eyes of Leo’s former old owner. Nang Noi Sittisarn, a 64-year-old woman from Thailand’s Roi Et Province, almost had a heart attack when her daughter showed her a photo of the beloved dog named BonBon she had lost during a car trip. When she learned that he had been waiting for her in the same spot for the last four years，her heart melted(融化). Auntie Noi told her daughter to drive her to where the dog was waiting. When she got there and called his name. BonBon，the poor dog started wiggling(扭动)his tail and came to her，but when she tried to take him home with her, he was unwilling to follow. She didn’ t want to force the dog to come with her so she agreed to leave him with his new master. However, she and her daughter will come to visit him regularly. 【1】Why did the dog look healthy after separation from his former owner? A.He walked around the crossroad constantly. B.He was kept at a woman’s home all the time. C.A local reporter brought him food and water. D.A woman looked after him on a regular basis. 【2】What does the underlined phrase “went viral” in paragraph 2 probably mean? A.Changed surprisingly. B.Spread quickly. C.Appeared gradually. D.Fell directly. 【3】How did Nang Noi Sittisam feel about the dog's waiting for her? A.Shocked. B.Regretful. C.Touched. D.Proud. 【4】What can we mainly learn from the story about the dog? A.Unbelievable success is worth waiting for. B.We should adjust ourselves to environments. C.We need to learn to be faithful and thankful. D.No one knows the result until the last minute |
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Scientists say a huge percentage of bird species are in danger because their habitats, or homelands, are disappearing. Traditional migration paths take birds through countries that are not protecting the places for birds to stop, rest and feed. The scientists studied the migration or flight paths of almost 1,500 species. They decided that 91 percent of them passed through dangerous areas. The major danger for migratory birds is development. Buildings and pavements have covered the places where birds stop and feed as they move from one part of the world to another. One of the scientists who worked on the study says “Many of these important places have been lost to land reclamation (开垦) because of urban, industrial and agricultural land expansion”. The problem, according to scientists, is that many of these small birds die along their migration paths because they don’t have a safe place to feed and rest. There is no place to restore their energy for the next part of their journey. Countries in North Africa, Central Asia and those along the coasts of East Asia are having the most difficult time in protecting land. The scientists say these countries do not have enough areas that are safe for birds. One species that doesn’t exist now is the Eskimo curlew. “Our world gets poorer every time we lose a species,” one of the scientists says. The researchers say countries need to work together and come up with safe stopping areas for birds that pass through their boundaries. For example, one country might have preserved safe zones for migrating birds. But a neighbor country might not. A bird might die. One scientist who is not connected with the report tells Los Angeles Times that while some habitats are changing, more work can be done to make urban areas safe for birds. He says small changes, like planting more native plants or keeping cats out of the areas birds would be likely to use, could make a big difference. 【1】What mainly caused the disappearing of birds’ habitats ? A.The decrease of awareness to protect birds. B.Natural disasters. C.Overuse of land by human beings. D.The rising sea level. 【2】What may be the main reason for many birds’ death on the way of migration? A.Exhaustion and hunger. B.Beast attack on the ground. C.Hunting of humans. D.The long journey. 【3】According to the last two paragraphs, how should we protect the migrating birds? A.By keeping fewer cats or dogs. B.By restoring their destroyed habitats. C.By helping change the birds’ migration paths. D.By preserving the ecological environments on their migration paths. 【4】What is the author’s purpose in writing the passage? A.To tell us a huge percentage of bird species are in danger. B.To analyze the reasons for disappearing of birds’ habitats. C.To offer some solutions to the problem of birds’ habitats. D.To call on people to protect the birds’ habitats. |
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The biggest challenge faced by travelers especially those who like to have a hiking trip is how to ensure a steady supply of clean clothes. Now, thanks to a great invention called Scrubba Wash Pack, that worry may be a thing of the past. The portable washing machine was invented by Ash Newland in 2010, while planning to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro. Struck by the limited packing space, he got inspiration from traditional washboards to create a bag that could be used to clean clothes. Then he gave up his career as a lawyer and focused on perfecting the bag’s design. By 2012, the bag was ready for the public. It weighed only 180 grams and required very little storage space, making it perfect for anyone wishing to travel light. Not surprisingly, the bag worth 55 dollars was an instant hit with travelers, university students and even passengers. However, Newland was not satisfied. He still saw a disadvantage with his invention – dirty clothes had to be carried around in a separate bag! The recently introduced Scrubba Wash Pack solves that problem. In order to make the pack active, dirty clothes are placed inside the bag along with two to three liters of water. The bag is then shut tightly to ensure all air is squeezed out and the clothes are massaged (揉搓) for a few minutes. After a quick wash, they are clean and ready to be dried. According to Newland, the pack can clean anything from jeans to smelly socks! What’s even more amazing is that with a capacity to hold 13 liters of water, it can be used to wash more clothes at a time. The best part is that the 99-dollar pack that will be available for sale later this year, only weighs 300 grams and is completely foldable, making it easy to store when it’s not in use. With the Scrubba Wash Pack, wandering through foreign cities searching for a washing shop, or paying for washing machines may soon be a thing of the past! 【1】What aroused Ash Newland’s desire to create the Scrubba Wash Bag? A.Travelers’ requirements. B.His own experience. C.His dream of invention. D.A traditional washboard. 【2】Why wasn’t Ash Newland satisfied with his former invention? A.The bag was not convenient enough. B.The bag was not popular with travelers. C.The bag couldn’t wash more clothes at a time. D.The bag couldn’t be folded up. 【3】Which word can best replace the underlined word in paragraph4? A.Blown. B.Pushed C.Figured. D.Run. 【4】It can be inferred that the improved Wash Pack ______. A.will lighten the burden on housewives B.will replace the traditional washing machines C.will be widely used by more travelers in the future D.can encourage more people to travel a long distance |
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Some high school students think it useless to receive higher education. 【1】 If you’re one of them, think again. Here are some reasons why you should go to college and receive a good education there. 【2】 We take that knowledge later on to build our careers after graduation. More knowledge will be gained after you start working, but without education, that job will not be within easy reach. Knowledge leads to knowledge. While limited within the walls of the educational places, we openly explore other cultures of the world! 【3】 Other cultures have valuable things to share, enriching our own. Education also makes us want to travel and exchange with various cultures, getting more experience. When there’s a recession (衰退) in the economy, those who attended college will be more likely to find a new job than those who only finished high school and have a limited skill set. The more education you have, the more chances you will get to improve the quality of your life as you have a better job and earn a higher salary. When you’re skillful and knowledgeable, you gain access to people of similar backgrounds and tastes. 【4】 Good networking can benefit you a lot in your later life. 【5】 You can talk about ideas and events instead of just other people and what’s on sale in stores. An educated person doesn’t gossip (说闲话), having a preference to discuss ideas and listen to what other people have to say. A.Therefore, they choose not to go to college. B.We come to know that ours is not the only culture. C.There is a negative side to earning a good education too. D.A good education makes you a more interesting person. E.It means a good education leads to excellent networking. F.Schools and universities are the first places to get knowledge. G.It has long been understood that an education can lead to long-term financial success. |
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I’d planned to spend my weekend in the sun, enjoying flowers outdoors. But that was ____ the pair of disgusting crows (乌鸦) arrived. Out of nowhere, they had set up their base ____ in our backyard. We first ______ our feathered enemies on Friday morning. It was early, and the sound the birds made ______ through our neighborhood. I figured they’d ______ soon. But, no. They were getting louder and probably ______ my neighbors nearly as much as us with the noise. I admit I got a little ______. Then, on Sunday afternoon, I saw our dog Quatchi staring at something on the ground. I went to ______ and found a small coal-black bird in the grass. Its eyes were milky, and it stayed perfectly ______ as my dog walked towards it. Only when Quatchi ______ his nose to its head did it walk away. I ______ the dog inside and came back with my camera. It never occurred to me that the young would be hanging out on the ground, growing and gaining ______ as its parents guarded it from above. The second I saw this little creature I ____ the crows. To be honest, I’ve never been much of a bird person. And I wish they’d chosen another backyard. But I’m also ______ that I got to see this little bit of nature unfold up close. It’s pretty amazing. The experience has also ______ my desire to create a beautiful backyard garden that attracts lots of bees, butterflies, and yes, birds. They are welcome here. 【1】A.after B.when C.until D.before 【2】A.organization B.camp C.business D.trap 【3】A.accepted B.drove C.discovered D.invited 【4】A.traveled B.flew C.ran D.flowed 【5】A.sing B.fight C.fall down D.quiet down 【6】A.attracting B.annoying C.frightening D.amusing 【7】A.excited B.amazed C.curious D.desperate 【8】A.prevent B.defend C.explore D.assist 【9】A.cold B.enthusiastic C.still D.friendly 【10】A.touched B.threw C.pointed D.connected 【11】A.awarded B.locked C.praised D.fed 【12】A.strength B.pity C.advantage D.freedom 【13】A.hated B.respected C.admired D.forgave 【14】A.pitiful B.grateful C.painful D.careful 【15】A.discouraged B.ensured C.strengthened D.proved |
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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。 Imagine you are thinking about attending a college, and you find a school you would like 【1】 (attend) . So you go to the school’s website to find information about admission process. Time goes by and you still do not have the answers. You almost feel like giving up. But then 【2】message appears on your computer. It 【3】 (say) something like: “How can I help?” Writing back to the website, you try to explain 【4】 (you) problem. Then, almost immediately, the person with whom you are in contact provides the information you are seeking. In fact, you are not 【5】 (actual) communicating with a school official. You are in contact with a computer program, or chatbot. This might sound strange，but chances are this would not be the first time you have communicated with a computer program without knowing 【6】. In recent years, chatbots 【7】 (become) a common tool for banks and large companies around the world. Having human beings available to answer people’s questions can be costly, requiring many workers. And in most 【8】 (case), employees can only work a set number of hours in a day, 【9】 (increase) the amount of time customers wait for a response. So not just companies, 【10】 a growing number of colleges and universities have also begun using chatbot technology. |
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假定你是李华，新年来临，校学生会拟举办英语歌曲大赛。请你以学生会的名义在英语校报上刊登一则通知。要点如下： 1.比赛的目的与内容； 2.时间与地点； 3.其他信息（报名方式与截止时间等）； 4.欢迎踊跃参加。 注意： 1.词数80左右； 2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯 3.信的开头已为你写好 Notice ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Student Union |
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阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。 David and Roy decided to go for a bicycle ride with three other students: Robert, Helen and Betty. But Robert’s father couldn’t afford to buy a bike for him. So they were going to borrow one for him. The students had planned to meet at 8 o’clock. But Robert, Helen and Betty were half an hour late, for they had to come a long way since they found the bridge over the stream had been washed away. When they told the bad news to David and Roy, David said nothing and kept silent for a moment. After a while, an idea came into his mind. “Do you think we could rebuild it?” All of them agreed and started to consider this seriously. They decided to rebuild the bridge before they went for the bicycle ride. Betty said she could ask her brother to make a plan for them. The biggest problem was to get enough wood. The next day they visited nearly every house in the village. Mr. Robinson agreed to supply the wood so long as they did the work. Several people promised to give money if they could build a new bridge because it was a short cut for them. The students worked for nearly a week under Mr. Robinson’s guidance. At the end of a week of hard work, the bridge was completed. They all agreed to ask Mr. Robinson to officially open the bridge. “He has helped us most,” David said. “And tomorrow morning we can go around to all the houses,” added Roy, “and tell the people that the bridge will be officially opened at six o’clock. Then we can remind them about their promises about money,” Roy added. “But we don’t really want that, do we?” said Robert. “Yes,” said Helen. “We need it and I think we should collect it.” She glanced quickly at the others, who nodded. The next day, the students visited all the houses again. They were surprised when they saw how pleased the people were with them. By two o’clock they had collected over a hundred dollars. By five o’clock, unknown to Robert, they had spent it. 注意：1. 所续写短文的词数应为150左右； 2. 应使用5个以上短文中标有下划线的关键词语； 3. 续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好； 4. 续写完成后，请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。 Paragraph 1： At six the students gathered at the bridge. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2： David turned to Robert and said, “We have a surprise for you!” ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
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