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While it's the books that make a library, being in lovely surroundings may provide inspiration and help you to work a little bit harder. Here are some of the coolest libraries of the world. The Library of Birmingham - Birmingham, U. K. The new Library of Birmingham is said to be not only Britain's biggest public library, but also the largest in Europe. Designed by Dutch architects, this replacement for the Birmingham Central Library was opened in 2013 and has a wealth of resources within its walls, including adult and kids' libraries, music collections, a Shakespeare Memorial Room, and even a gym. Gardens crown the roof, while the changing seasons bring variations in the shadows and reflections inside. The National Library of France Paris, France The National Library of France, which now contains an astonishing collection of 30 million, dates back to the14th century and this royal library was set up at the Louvre Palace by King Charles V. The library was moved to Rue de Richelieu in 1868, with major design work carried out by French architects Henri Labrouste and, following his death Jean Louis Pascal. Here, the reading rooms are elegance themselves. There are more than just books to be found. The State Library of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia The public State Library of New South Wales holds the honor of being the oldest institution of its kind in Australia. It was originally set up as the Australian Subscription Library in 1826，but it wasn't until 1942 that its permanent home was ready. Designed by Sydney architect Walter Liberty Vernon and completed in 1910, the magnificent sand-stone Mitchell Wing is one of the architectural highlights. Seattle Central Library---Seattle, Washington, USA Seattle Central Library's distinctive design ensures it stands out. Architect Rem Koolhaas is one of the names attached to its design. Architects sought to envelop the 11-storybuilding with “a layer of transparency”, using a skin of glass and metal. The public library houses about 1.45million books and other things, as well as more than 400 computers available for public use. The building, which opened in 2004, was included on the American Institute of Architects' list of Americans' 150 favorite structures in 2007. 【1】Which of the following libraries has the longest history? A.Seattle Central Library. B.The Library of Birmingham. C.The National Library of France. D.The State Library of New South Wales. 【2】What can you do in the Library of Birmingham? A.Take some exercise. B.Act in a play. C.Attend a concert. D.Enjoy new technology. 【3】What do the National Library of France and Seattle Central Library have in common? A.They have computers available. B.They were moved to a new place. C.They won awards for architecture. D.They were designed by more than one person. |
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I decided to ski to the North pole. It was after I saw an advertisement in newspaper looking for people to join a team to ski 350 miles to the North Pole. Back in 1996, there had never been woman from the UK who had accomplished this challenge, I wondered what it would be like to survive in temperatures cold enough to freeze your flesh in seconds, so I sent off for the application form. The application form full of pictures of male explorers arrived. The words “Are you man enough for the ultimate challenge?” made me angry and even more deter-mined to get on the team. Over 500 individuals applied for a place in the team, and the selection process included physical and psychological tests designed to pick the best group. In one test, there was a huge rope ladder we had to climb, and I froze at the top because I have a fear of heights. I thought my hopes were fading as most other applicants sailed past, leaving me behind. But two others helped me over, and later I found out that the organizers were not looking for amazing individuals, but great team players, and this moment had shown them who would take care of others in the team. I had revealed (显示) my weakness, and in a place like the Arctic, you have to be yourself, as there is nowhere to hide. These personalities of asking for help and showing weakness are necessary for women to master. I realized that by being myself, I could succeed. I was selected for the team. I realized that I could achieve more than I ever imagined. More importantly, by sharing my story with others, I could inspire them to take a step into the new world and reveal more of their abilities. 【1】How did the author react on seeing the advertisement? A.She got cross. B.She was uninterested. C.She got frightened. D.She was determined. 【2】What did the organizers view as the most important in the selection of new hands? A.Spirit of teamwork. B.Personal quality. C.Individual ability. D.Courage to challenge. 【3】What does the author think of women's showing weakness? A.Shameful. B.Beneficial. C.Merciful. D.Disturbing. 【4】What's the intention of the author in writing this passage? A.To inspire us to prepare for our future goal. B.To advise women how to turn to others. C.To encourage people to explore the unknown. D.To make suggestions to her team members. |
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When our ancestors were peasants in the earliest days of agriculture, the daily schedule was: work in field all day, eat midday meal in field, continue working in field. Today, after centuries of human advancement, it goes something like: work in coffee shop all day, buy and eat lunch there, continue toiling away on laptop until the sun sets. Though it may seem like the tech boom and gig economy(临时工经济) led the way in this modern mobile work style, working and dining have always been intertwined. In major cities like New York, Washington D.C., Sydney and Hong Kong, restaurants are changing into official co-working spaces during off-peak hours. Dr. Megan Elias, director of the gastronomy program at Boston University, says food and business have been linked since as far back as the ancient Sumer (who established civilization as we know it around 4000 B.C.) “What we think of as street food has always been part of human civilization,” she says. “There have always been marketplaces where humans came together to conduct some kind of business — like trading grain, trading animals or building houses. As long as there have been marketplaces, people have been eating at them while also doing business.” The first example of a brick-and-mortar “restaurant” came during the merchant economy in the 15th and 16th centuries, according to Elias. During this stage in European, African, and East and South Asian history, inns allowed merchant businessmen to rest — and of course, eat — throughout their travels. During the colonial era of the 1600s and 1700s, concrete examples of American restaurants emerged as “Coffee Houses”. Coffee Houses were places that had newspapers, which at the time were very small and commercial," author and social historian Jan Whitaker explains. Coffee houses remained tradesman staples throughout the early 19th century, with simple menu items like rolls and meat pies. More “grand meals,” as Elias calls them, were still taking place within homes for non-traveling folk. But, when the U.S. began industrializing in the 1840s and people stayed near workplaces during the day, eating establishments popped up around factories. “Industrialization of the city is also restaurantization of the city,” Elias says. “Places sprung up to serve a business lunch crowd and an after-work dining crowd again, still doing business.” 【1】How does the author mentioned our ancestors in paragraph1? A.To make comparisons B.To present figures. C.To raise questions D.To give examples 【2】When did restaurants begin to provide not only eating but sheltering? A.around 4000 B.C. B.in the 15th and 16th centuries. C.During the 1600s and 1700s. D.In the early 19th century. 【3】What can we learn about Coffee houses? A.Newspapers were produced there first. B.The food served there was limited at first. C.They were especially popular around factories. D.It was a perfect place for entertainment and eating. 【4】What can be best title of the text? A.the function of eating out. B.The slow formation of the modern city. C.the evolution of the restaurant. D.The age of more work, less eating. |
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The new garbage sorting regulation has taken effect in Shanghai starting from July 1. Many citizens are still confused about the classification of the four different types of trash. Thankfully, authorities have released an official guideline to explain the new rules. The guideline, published by the Shanghai Greenery and Public Sanitation Bureau, provides a rather clear definition on the four kinds of waste: recyclable waste, harmful waste, household food waste and residual (剩余的) waste. Harmful waste, as the name suggests, includes various poisonous materials like used batteries, light bulbs, out-of-date medicines, paint and pesticides. Household food waste — which is translated to “wet trash” in Chinese — refers to food leftovers, rotten food, pet food, fruit peels, remains of TCM herbs (中药) and flowers. Paper, plastic, glass, metal and textiles (纺织品) are counted as recyclable waste. The definition of residual waste is a little confusing. Anything that is not listed above belongs to this category. As specific as the new guideline is, residents still have a hard time sorting trash correctly and are finding it challenging to memorize them all. For instance, both plastic bottles and bubble tea or coffee cups are plastic materials. However, the former falls to the category of recyclable waste and the latter belongs to residual waste. To save the hassle, some netizens have come up with their own way to sort trash. “We should do this from a pig’s angle,” commented one netizen. “Those edible (可食用的) for pigs are household food waste. Those even pigs don’t want to eat are residual waste. If a pig consumes something and dies of it, then something must be harmful waste. Those that can be sold and the money we gain can be used to purchase pigs are recyclable waste.” The new regulation came into effect on July 1. Those who do not sort their trash properly will be fined RMB 200. 【1】What do the old coats that you want to throw away belong to? A.Harmful waste. B.Wet trash. C.Recyclable waste. D.Residual waste. 【2】What is the common point of “wet trash”？ A.They can be broken down easily. B.They all come from plants. C.They all have bad smells. D.They all have poisonous materials. 【3】What is the tone of the netizen like? A.Serious. B.Humorous. C.Delightful. D.Uncertain. 【4】What does the passage mainly talk about? A.The four sorts of garbage are forbidden in Shanghai. B.Shanghai garbage sorting enforcement begins. C.People are still confused about garbage sorting. D.The netizens in Shanghai support the garbage sorting policy. |
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Hunger Is Good for You Hunger is a feeling of discomfort or weakness caused by lack of food. It is accompanied by the desire to eat.【1】 You eat when you feel hungry. It’s this feeding process that has led to some of the many health problems we’re experiencing today. Food timing, portion (份量), and quality contribute to weight gain. You see, the body loves predictability. 【2】 That’s why an eating schedule is necessary for weight loss. 【3】 Think of a newborn baby. It breastfeeds every 3 to 4 hours around the clock. That’s a perfect example of structured eating. Unfortunately, despite having a 3-meal-a-day eating format, not everyone sticks to this. If you decide to lose weight, it’s necessary for you to add stru6_e to your eating habits—eat all meals and snacks at the same time every day similar to a newborn baby. As your body begins adapting to the new structure, you’ll experience hunger pains. 【4】 Instead, wait it out, stick to your schedule and let the body adapt. You’11 be pleasantly surprised to notice hunger disappearing over 2 to 5 days. Where does hunger go? During the 2 to 5 days, hunger readjusts and it gets easier to plan. If you give in during the readjustment period, you’11 be stuck at always being hungry, losing weight. Creating the eating schedule will work wonders food. 【5】 However, 80% of your weight loss。 A. Do remember not to panic. B. Exercising is good as well. C. What is an eating schedule? D. Proper eating helps with your health. E. What’s the easiest way to control hunger? F. It loves predicting perfectly portioned, well-timed meals. G. However, short-term hunger is great, especially if you’re trying to lose weight . |
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A parent’s hopes for 2030 When 2010 arrived, my son was only a year old—tiny._______，the master of a few basic words, but still mostly the baby we'd _______into the world. Now my baby has grown into an _______—tall, strong,stout, and smart, a(n) _______ of Akira Kurosawa samurai movies. A _______from now, in 2030, he will be an adult. I expect the next 10 years to fly by, and be filled with _______. As 2020 begins. I am thinking about the kind of world my son will_______ and experience. I _______ for him, and for all the young people of his age. So I have several _______for the world my son and his generation will live in： I hope we finally get__________about climate change. Polar ice is melting. The oceans are __________ . The question is __________whether we can stop climate change，but whether we ‘re willing and able to do anything to __________ it. I’m not sure what a warming planet will__________ for my son's life. I suspect it means he will live in a world where nations and groups __________ limited resources like clean water and food, which means that the danger of climate change won't come just from rising oceans, but from other humans competing for control over what’s __________ The world is always going to be full of __________about how to solve the challenges we face. I hope，too，that my son’s generation learns to __________justice—but to do so with big heart and humility，recognizing our common humanity(人性）even with people who __________ us. The world of 2030 won’t __________ itself. We are creating it now, so my final wish is that we build the kind of world we actually want our children to live in. 【1】A.special B.generous C.intelligent D.dependent 【2】A.welcomed B.raised C.grown D.congratulated 【3】A.athlete B.adolescent C.artist D.engineer 【4】A.director B.author C.lover D.reader 【5】A.month B.century C.year D.decade 【6】A.questions B.experience C.danger D.change 【7】A.create B.notice C.face D.shake 【8】A.worry B.sacrifice C.provide D.arrange 【9】A.plans B.methods C.hopes D.choices 【10】A.particular B.serious C.optimistic D.enthusiastic 【11】A.drying B.rising C.growing D.cooling 【12】A.for sure B.as usual C.no longer D.till now 【13】A.slow B.record C.complete D.oppose 【14】A.mean B.obtain C.share D.seek 【15】A.pick up B.fight over C.turn down D.take part 【16】A.finished B.continued C.started D.left 【17】A.aims B.examples C.disagreements D.results 【18】A.escape B.express C.seek D.affect 【19】A.differ from B.agree with C.refer to D.call for 【20】A.blame B.admire C.prove D.build |
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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。 The number of chinstrap penguins in some colonies in western Antarctica 【1】 (fall) by as much as 77 percent since they were last surveyed in the 1970s, say scientists studying the impact of climate change on the remote region. The chinstrap penguin, 【2】 (name) after the narrow black band under its head, inhabits the islands and shores of Antarctic oceans and feeds on krill( 磷虾). It is the dramatic declines 【3】 catch the attention worldwide. A study, published by the United Nations meteorological agency, states that heat-trapping greenhouse gases—carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide - have reached an unprecedented level in the atmosphere, 【4】 contributes to global warming. Researchers discovered that between 1979 and 1990, Antarctica shed 【5】 average of 40 billion tons of ice mass annually. Climate changes are turning into a severe situation, 【6】 (impact) marine and land ecosystems. China, as a big country, plays an important role in environmental protection. It aims not only to get rid of the environmental challenges domestically but also to help other parts of the world achieve 【7】 (they) climate goals. Investment in China on renewable energy accounts 【8】 45% of total global investment. Since 2014, China has invested 【9】 (heavy) in the wind and solar PV projects in the regions along the Belt and Road. Faced with this situation, every country should raise the 【10】 (aware)of environmental protection. |
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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。 My mom is really concerning with the health of everyone in our families. In order to make surely all of us are in good health, and she makes specific plans for us. For example, every morning, my dad has to have the bowl of egg soup while I had to eat an apple. My dad don’t like the soup and I don’t enjoy apples. I tell my mom that if we’re forced eat things, we may become ill. But he insists on us eating healthy food. Understanding her good intentions, I eat all the food what is provided by Mom with appreciation. |
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假定你是李华，你和同学根据英语课文改编了一个短剧。给外教Miss Evans写封邮件，请她帮忙指导。邮件内容包括：1.剧情简介; 2.指导内容; 3.商定时间地点。 注意：1.词数100左右；2.结束语已为你写好。 Dear Miss Evans, I am Li Hua._____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours sincerely, Li Hua |
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