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New Releases A Quiet Place Part II PG-13 | 97 min | Following the events at home, the Abbott family now face the terrors of the outside world. Forced to venture into the unknown, they realize the creatures that hunt by sound are not the only threats lurking beyond the sand path. Director: John Krasinski | Stars: Emily Blunt, Millicent Simmonds, Cillian Murphy, Noah Jupe Promotions: N/A. Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga PG-13 | 123 min | When aspiring musicians Lars and Sigrit are given the opportunity to represent their country at the world’s biggest song competition, they finally have a chance to prove that any dream worth having is a dream worth fighting for. Director: David Dobkin | Stars: Will Ferrell, Rachel McAdams, Dan Stevens, Mikael Persbrandt Promotions: Early Bird Shows—$5.50 shows on weekdays before 12 a.m. Hamilton PG-13 | 160 min | Based on the real life of one of America’s foremost founding fathers and first Secretary of the Treasury, Alexander Hamilton, it is captured live on Broadway from the Richard Rodgers Theater with the original Broadway cast. Director: Thomas Kail | Stars: Lin-Manuel Miranda, Phillipa Soo, Leslie Odom Jr., Renée Elise Goldsberry Promotions:Family Fun Tuesdays—$4.99 Tuesdays deals on movies, laser tag, VR, food & drinks all day. No Time to Die PG-13 | 163 min | James Bond has left active service. His peace is short-lived when Felix Leiter, an old friend from the CIA, turns up asking for help, leading Bond onto the trail of a mysterious villain（坏人）armed with dangerous new technology. Director: Cary Joji Fukunaga | Stars: Ana de Armas, Daniel Craig, Léa Seydoux, Ralph Fiennes Promotions:From September 19th to November 1st, enjoy it in a SAFE environment, every Saturday and Sunday. Relax in our spacious auditoriums and see the movie on the BIG screen for just TWO DOLLARS. 【1】Which will you probably choose if you are short of time? A.Hamilton. B.No Time to Die. C.A Quiet Place Part II. D.Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga. 【2】When can you get the lowest price for the second movie? A.At 7 a.m. on Sunday. B.At 8 a.m. on Monday. C.At 9 p.m. on Saturday. D.At 10 p.m. on Tuesday. 【3】What kind of movie could be No Time to Die? A.Horror. B.Action. C.Comedy. D.Romance. |
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Yawning is something we all do—maybe because we’re bored carrying out tedious tasks or because we’re tired. Sometimes, just seeing other people yawn can set you off. But is this biological function really contagious, and why do we do it in the first place? Many of us think we open our mouths when we yawn to take in more oxygen, but in fact it appears there is no clear biological reason. A new research suggests it might be because yawning cools the brain down and prevents it from overheating, much like the fan in your laptop. This might be why we’re more likely to feel drowsy and yawn in warm temperatures. What is clear is that we yawn more when we’re exhausted and ready for a nap, and we can’t control when we do it—once we start, there’s no stopping us! But it’s also true that yawning is a very contagious behaviour. John Drury, a researcher from Sussex University, told the BBC that “dogs yawn when their owners yawn. Animals yawn to each other. It happens whether you want to or not.” His research into this cognitive behaviour found that there is a connection with our social group and how close we are to the people in it. If we identify with the person who exhibits the behaviour, we are likely to copy it too. Other researches by the University of Nottingham in 2017 found similar results. They asked volunteers to watch other people yawn. They found their ability to resist yawning when others around them yawned was limited. And the urge to yawn was increased when people were told they couldn’t. They also found, when using electrical stimulation(刺激), that they were able to increase people’s desire to yawn. These findings, they say, could be useful because it could help treat other conditions like Tourette’s, which involve the same area of the brain. 【1】According to the new research, why are we more likely to yawn in warm temperatures? A.Because we need to breathe more oxygen. B.Because we are more likely to feel tired. C.Because we need to make the brain cooler. D.Because we are more likely to feel bored. 【2】What does the underlined word “contagious” probably mean? A.Powerful. B.Infectious. C.Similar. D.Influential. 【3】What will happen when people are told not to yawn? A.They will have stronger desire to yawn. B.They will immediately stop yawning. C.They will yawn less than before. D.They will yawn more lightly. 【4】Where is this text most likely from? A.A novel. B.A diary. C.A magazine. D.A handbook. |
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The annual award scheme run by the James Dyson Foundation announced the UK national winners of 2020 edition on Thursday. The Tyre Collective will receive £2,000 in prize money to develop a tool that cuts down on pollution by capturing tyres’ particles(微粒). Every time a vehicle moves, micro-plastic from tyres is released—small enough to account for up to 50% of PM2.5 pollution from road transport and 10% of all PM2.5 by 2030. The device invented by the team is fitted to the wheel and uses electrostatics(静电学) to collect up to 60% of all particles, which, once captured, can be recycled for new tyres or used for other applications like 3D printing and soundproofing. A recent research from the Norwegian Institute for Air Research shows that, over 200,000 tons of micro-plastic from tyres end up in oceans and other remote areas of the world each year. “Roads are a very significant source of micro-plastic to remote areas, including the oceans.” lead researcher Andreas Stohl told The Guardian. According to DEFRA, tyre-wear accounts for nearly 50 percent of global road transport particulate emissions(排放物) and it is the second largest micro-plastic pollutant in oceans (after single-use plastic). The team is made up of students from the Imperial College London and the Royal College of Art. “We are passionate about the environment and trying to make a meaningful impact on society.” they said. And Siobhan Anderson, leader of the Tyre Collective, added, “We’re excited about having the backing of such a prestigious award and we’re looking forward to continuing this journey and developing our innovation further.” 【1】What do we know about the collected particles? A.They are polluted. B.They are soundproofing. C.They can be used again. D.They can produce electricity. 【2】What contributes to half of global road transport particulate emissions? A.Plastic from tyres. B.Factories in remote areas. C.Poor road conditions. D.Industrial emissions. 【3】What can we infer from the last paragraph? A.The members are from the same school. B.The team will keep working on the invention. C.The team won the most prestigious award. D.The leader will take back the award. 【4】What is the best title for the text? A.Tyre Production Responsible for Air Pollution B.Less Tyres’ Particles, Better World C.Best Invention to Reduce Ocean Pollution D.Award-Winning Device Reduces Pollution From Tyres |
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Jason had trouble making out what his friend was saying in noisy bars, but when he got a hearing test, the result was normal. Recent research may have found an explanation for problems like his, something called “hidden hearing loss”. Scientists have been finding evidence that loud noise damages our hearing in a formerly ignored way. It may not be immediately noticeable, and it does not show up in standard hearing tests. But over time, Harvard researcher Charles Liberman says, “it can rob our ability to understand conversation in a noisy setting. It may also help explain why people have more trouble doing that as they age. And it may lead to constant ringing in the ears.” To understand Liberman’s research, we should know just how we hear. When sound enters our ears, it’s picked up by so-called hair cells. They change sound waves to signals that are carried by nerves to the brain. People can lose hair cells for a number of reasons—loud noise, some drugs or aging—and our hearing degrades(退化) as these hair cells are lost. That loss is what is picked up by a standard test called an audiogram that measures how soft a noise we can hear in a quiet environment. Liberman’s work suggests there’s another kind of damage that doesn’t kill off hair cells, but leads to experiences like Jason’s. The connections between hair cells are called synapses(突触)，and a given hair cell has many of them. Animal studies suggest you could lose more than half of your synapses without any effect on how you score on an audiogram. “But it turns out,” Liberman says, “that losing enough synapses damages the message the nerves send to the brain, removing details that are important for selecting conversation out from background noise.” “It’s as if there’s a big screen showing a picture,” he says, “but as more and more of its bulbs go black, it gets harder and harder to realize what the picture shows.” One encouraging indication from animal studies is that a drug might be able to stimulate nerves to regrow the lost synapses, according to Liberman, who holds a stock in a company that is trying to develop such a treatment. 【1】Why is the problem called “hidden hearing loss”? A.Because the problem is difficult to notice in a noisy setting. B.Because no causes of the problem have been found. C.Because something deep in the brain causes the problem. D.Because the problem was hardly mentioned before. 【2】What are bulbs compared to? A.Audiograms. B.Synapses. C.Hair cells. D.Nerves. 【3】Which of the following may Liberman agree with? A.Most aged people have ringing in their ears. B.Loud noise can damage a person’s brain. C.Loud noise affects people’s memory. D.Hidden hearing loss can be treated. 【4】The passage mainly tells us that . A.loud sound may affect our hearing in a more unobservable way B.the number of people with hidden hearing loss is increasing C.researchers have found a way to test hidden hearing loss D.people are advised not to work in a noisy environment |
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Quite a few people choose certain kinds of food to stay slim. In fact, food can do more than that. Not only does a healthy diet help control your waistline, but smarter food choices may also help ward off symptoms of depression. 【1】. Fish is one healthy food that can help fight depression. Fish plays a role in many traditional regional diets, such as the Mediterranean, Norwegian, and Japanese diets. Try eating a 3-ounce serving of fish two or three times a week. 【2】. Fruit is rich in vitamins, minerals, and micronutrients, making it a great choice for those with a sweet tooth. Eat a wide array of vegetables, with lots of leafy greens and high-fiber root vegetables. It is suggested that higher vegetable intake reduces depression risk. When you’re feeling blue, a carrot might be the last thing on your mind. 【3】. Research published in May 2013 in Psychopharmacology looked at the mood and cognitive benefits of drinking hot cocoa every day for a month. 【4】. Chocolate contains a type of antioxidant(抗氧化剂) called polyphenols(多酚), which are thought to boost mood. A cup of caffeinated(含咖啡因的) coffee could boost your mood, both short and long term. 【5】. Also it can provide a social mood boost if you’re at a coffee bar. A.Chew on them and you feel better B.Those who had more of it were calmer C.However, it may help deal with low mood D.Some foods are helpful in lifting the mood E.In the short run, it delivers immediate refreshment F.The way that food reduces health risks is highly complex G.The more fruit you eat, the lower your risk of depression |
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When someone asks you who your favorite hero is, you probably say Spiderman or maybe Captain America. If I’m being _________honest, my first and favorite hero is my dad. Since before I was born, my dad always knew he was going to _________ me with all his heart. All the sacrifices, _________ decisions, and sleepless nights he spent, were all for _________. I remember learning about how my dad came to this country looking for a better life for the _________ generations, knowing there were risks. Learning about how he _________high school to work to support his family, not knowing how it would _______ him in the long run. He did all that for me, _______ maybe he didn’t know it then. My being born was the _______ thing that ever happened to him, and he even wrote me a letter! I remember times when I would ________ him up in the middle of the night, asking him for piggy back rides, and he would do it even if it was after a __________ day. My sister was born on October 4, 2008. That day our __________ changed. She was sick. The doctors only gave her a month to live. I ________ couldn’t understand anything but the fact that my parents were ________. She went through so much in a year, three organ transplants and ________hospitalizations, during which my dad assumed the role of my mom. My poor mother was by my sister’s side the __________ time. I did ________ with my dad, from sleeping in his bed because I was scared, to going to work with him every single day. This went on for years. When I was in elementary school, I ________ Batman, because that was, and still is, my dad’s favorite superhero. ________, my father has the magic power to make me feel happy and joyful, even if I’m mad. He makes me feel safe, warm, and loved. He is my ________. Although sometimes I may get angry or moody, I will always love him. 【1】A.hardly B.sometimes C.completely D.often 【2】A.love B.leave C.feed D.educate 【3】A.easy B.tough C.final D.right 【4】A.the country B.the family C.me D.himself 【5】A.hopeful B.past C.graceful D.future 【6】A.dropped out of B.went to C.ran away from D.set up 【7】A.benefit B.affect C.destroy D.impress 【8】A.if B.because C.though D.once 【9】A.last B.worst C.first D.best 【10】A.pick B.recover C.take D.wake 【11】A.beautiful B.long C.magic D.meaningful 【12】A.life B.attitude C.relationship D.dream 【13】A.always B.still C.also D.already 【14】A.mistaken B.mad C.sad D.sorry 【15】A.multiple B.reasonable C.skillful D.rare 【16】A.entire B.spare C.relaxing D.working 【17】A.nothing B.anything C.something D.everything 【18】A.hated B.laughed at C.liked D.wrote about 【19】A.Hopefully B.Similarly C.Unfortunately D.Irregularly 【20】A.friend B.model C.example D.superhero |
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阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Science and Technology Thanks to science and technology, we now live conveniently in houses 【1】 (furnish) with modern household appliances; we can travel a long distance in the fraction of a second on planes, trains and cars 【2】 (comfortable). Science and technology 【3】 (bring) us too many benefits so far. Take online services for example. We don’t have to wait for hours in queue to pay bills, withdraw money, or book hotels. All of these can be done at home, 【4】 is really time-saving and labor-saving. A wide range of 【5】 (product) can also be purchased online and then delivered at your doorstep and 【6】is true that our way of living has been revolutionized and the lives of millions of people have been changed due to science and technology. 【7】, many problems also arise with the 【8】 (develop) of science and technology. The environment is being polluted, resources are being over-exploited, and people suffer from great psychological pressure due to the fast pace of life. Therefore, science and technology, viewed as 【9】 two-edged sword, presents us with both conveniences and troubles. But shall we give up eating for fear of choking? It’s high time we took action to make 【10】(good) use of science and technology than now. |
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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。每处错误仅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。 Wusheng Express is a newly established express company in Shanghai, specializing in hire people with hearing loss. Li Liang was among the first employees to work in company. He hadn’t done delivery works before, so he started learning with practice. To the beginning, he rang the doorbell many times because he can not hear the door open. When he got complaints from customers, he could tell it when customers was saying something unpleasantly from their facial expressions. When this happened, Li and his colleagues would lower his heads and avoid to looking at each other. They signed to comfort each other. They hoped the company could provide which they needed for them. |
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假定你是李华，从网上得知一个国际中学生组织将在中国举办冬令营，欢迎各国学生参加。请写一封邮件申请参加。内容包括： 1）自我介绍； 2）参加目的； 3）希望成功。 注意：1）词数100左右； 2）可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯； 3）邮件开头和结尾已为你写好。 Dear Sir or Madam, ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Sincerely, Li Hua |
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