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Pale Horse, Pale Rider Katherine Anne Porter was a celebrated American journalist, essayist, short story writer and novelist. Her works deal with dark themes including justice and the unforgiving nature of the human race. Pale Horse, Pale Rider（ 1939）is her short novel set during the influenza pandemic（流感大流行）of 1918, which killed five times as many Americans as did World War I. Its main character, Miranda, is a young reporter who falls in love with a soldier； the book's fever-dream style captures the experience of the disease. The Andromeda Strain Michael Crichton was one of the most successful novelists of his generation. The Andromeda Strain（ 1969 ）is his best-selling techno-thriller that begins when a military satellite crashes to the earth and releases an organism that kills almost everyone in a nearby small town. Then things get bad. Love in the Time of Cholera Gabriel Garcia Marquez was a major Latin-American author of novels and short stories, a central figure in the so-called magical realism movement in Latin American literature. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in literature in 1982. Love in the Time of Cholera ( 1985 ) is his great Colombian authors attractive tale of a 50-year courtship, in which lovesickness is as stubborn as disease. u My best, " he said of it. " The novel was written from my soul." The Road Cormac McCarthy is an American novelist and playwright. The Road (2006) is his beautifully written, Pulitzer Prize-winning novel set after an unspecified extinction event has wiped out most of humanity. An unnamed man and a boy travel on foot toward a southern sea, having to avoid cannibals(食人者)and despair. The Road is a specially moving story1 of a journey. 【1】What can be inferred from the first two books mentioned in the text? A.They're the bestsellers. B.They're fairly tales. C.They're about disasters. D.They're non-fiction. 【2】Which book is written by the author who couldn't think highly of it too much? A.Pale Horse, Pale Rider B.The Andromeda Strain C.Love in the Time of Cholera D.The Road 【3】Who wrote the book that described an adventurous journey? A.Katherine Anne Porter. B.Michael Crichto. C.Gabriel Garcia Marquez. D.Cormac McCarthy. |
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I'm Alice. When 1 was young, my mother made the same dish five nights a week because we were low on cash. She boiled potatoes, carrots, and sometimes, other vegetables on the kitchen stove. Only small amounts of the roast beef that she cooked once a week were added to the bowls. She called it stew(炖菜). I would hear other children talk about hamburgers, fries, and milkshakes from fast food restaurants, which were expensive at the time. I wished we could eat like that once in a while, but my parents couldn't afford it. But I look back and I think how blessed I was. My mom took the time to prepare the stew nearly every night. Her portions were right——focusing on the vegetables and not on the meat——and we weren't eating the fat and salt we would have had in take-out food. I had a lot fewer head colds and flus than my classmates then. If 1 did get sick, I'd be home for a day or two, not a whole week like many of them. Though I became ill more often in my thirties, I have to admit I'd been eating lots of fast food, making up for not getting it as a child. But when I went back to prepare homemade meals without those extra fat and salt, I started to feel healthier. Today I often find myself enjoying a bowl of my mother's stew. I realize how lucky I was to have a mother who would like to take the time to prepare the slew for her family five evenings a week. That stew was made with love and it has left me with a memory that will warm me forever. 【1】Why did Alice's mother cook the stew nearly every night when she was young? A.Because it was a balanced meal. B.Because it was their favorite. C.Because it was easily cooked. D.Because it might cost less. 【2】What is the author's purpose of writing paragraph 4? A.To show us how to cook the stew. B.To explain the effects the stew has on her. C.To tell us how great her mother is. D.To warn us of the danger of fast food. 【3】Which of the following can best describe Alice's mother? A.Caring B.Strict. C.Humorous. D.Cautious 【4】What is the best title for the text? A.My Mothers Daughter B.My Unforgettable Childhood C.Grateful for the Stew D.Serving Food and Kindness |
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Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work with zoo or aquarium animals? Kylene, an animal care specialist from Sea World San Diego, who cared for the African penguins at SeaWorld for many years. Over the past several years, the South African penguins have been on the decrease in numbers. A hundred years ago, there were about 1 million African penguins, but since then their population has decreased to under 100 ,000. Scientists predict the population could fall as low as 50 ,000 over the next 20 years if we don't do anything. Some scientists think the changing ocean temperatures have caused the penguins1 food supply to disappear. Humans have also disturbed the penguins ' wild habitat and collected their eggs. And humans have also been collecting guano (the waste passed from the sea birds' bodies) , which can be added to the soil to make plants grow more successfully. As a result, humans damage their natural nest-digging sites. Without the piles of guano the penguins used to build their nests, they've been forced to nest on open ground. Some other scientists think the slight increase in air temperature on the islands has had an impact on the penguins' success rate of hatching their eggs. No matter what the reason is, South African penguin population is falling, and scientists need to find a way to stop the decline. Working with other zoos in the country, Kylene did what she could to help protect the South African penguins. Through Kylene's efforts and the efforts of the people like her at many penguin conservation organizations in South Africa, these little penguins have a chance for a better tomorrow. 【1】What has happened to the South African penguins over the past years? A.The penguin population has greatly declined. B.They've begun to lose the habitat completely. C.They have done great harm to the natural environment. D.They have been hunted by humans for money-making. 【2】What does the third paragraph mainly about? A.The importance of penguins' return. B.The causes of penguins' decrease. C.The efforts of some scientists. D.the necessity of penguins' existence. 【3】What is guano used for by humans? A.The food supply. B.The building materials. C.The good shelter. D.The farming fertilizer. 【4】What is the author's attitude towards the future of the South African penguins? A.Worried. B.Doubtful. C.Hopeful. D.Uncertain. |
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The way of greeting someone comes in different forms. Kissing and hugging are normal in some European and Arab countries. Maoris in New Zealand greet each other by rubbing against their noses. However, the most common physical way of greeting people nowadays is handshake. It has become so ubiquitous that you may never have thought about its origins. It's like a part of human nature. The modern handshake as a form of greeting is hard to trace. The Quakers are traditionally seen as originators. But as Dutch sociologist Herman Roodenburg——the chief authority for the history of handshaking一wrote in his publication A Cultural History of Gesture, "More than in any other field, the study of gesture is one in which the historian has to make the most of only a few clues. " Another well-known evidence of the early tradition of shaking hands took place in the early 17th century. A Scotsman living in England, named James Cleland, suggested that the practice of the u good old Scottish shaking of the two right hands” should be observed, instead of things like bowing down to everyone's shoes and kissing hands. If you ask why shaking hands is the most preferred way of greeting over other gestures, the most well-known explanation is that handshaking prevents the right hand from holding a weapon. In the 19th century it was argued that shaking hands without removing gloves was quite rude and required an immediate apology. Shaking hands seems like a gesture that has been around forever. However, in 1880's France, a society had been formed to abolish the handshake as a 'vulgar" English novelty. And now in the US that gesture may fall away in favor of the fist hump. While the fist bump is a cooler way to greet someone, the reason may have been more practical. According to survey participants, they did not want to shake hands because they were afraid of catching and spreading germs（细菌）. 【1】Which of the following can best explain "ubiquitous” underlined in paragraph 1 ? A.Curious. B.Obvious. C.Common. D.Shallow. 【2】What does paragraph 2 mainly discuss about the modern handshake? A.The importance. B.The history. C.The feature. D.The classification. 【3】Why did people shake hands using right hands according to the most famous explanation? A.For convenience. B.For politeness. C.For enjoyment. D.For safety. 【4】What can be inferred from the last paragraph? A.Everyone doesn't fall in love with the handshake. B.The root of handshake is lost in the sands of time. C.It might seem like shaking hands is an ancient custom. D.A handshake is among the most common ways to greet others. |
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When it comes to health, everyone wants the best for themselves and their families. You can help prevent the spread of COVID-19 by seeing the latest information from the WHO. What is COVID-19? 【1】 Many countries have seen cases of COVID-19 and several have seen outbreaks. Experts in China and some other countries have succeeded in slowing or stopping their outbreaks.【2】You can reduce your chances of being infected or spreading COVID-19 by taking some simple measures: 【3】 Why? When someone coughs or sneezes they spray small liquid droplets（飞沫）from their nose or mouth which may contain virus. If you are too （dose, you can breathe in the droplets, including the COVID-19 virus if the person has the disease. Make sure you and people around you, follow good respiratory hygiene （呼吸卫生）.This means covering your mouth and nose with your tissue when you cough or sneeze. Then handle the used tissue immediately and wash your hands. Why? 【4】 By following good respiratory hygiene,you protect the people around you from viruses such as cold , flu and COVID-19. Stay home if you feel unwell. If you have a fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical attention and call in advance. Follow the directions of your local health authority. Why? National and local authorities will have the most up to date information on the situation in your area. Calling in advance will allow your health care provider to quickly direct you to the right health facility. 【5】 A.Droplets spread virus. B.People can catch COVID-19 from others who have the virus. C.What can I do to protect myself and prevent the spread of disease? D.However, the situation is unpredictable so check regularly for the latest news. E.Maintain at least 1 metre distance between yourself and anyone who is coughing. F.It is a infectious disease caused by the most recently discovered coronavirus. G.This will also protect you and help prevent spread of viruses and other infections. |
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My friend Annette and I decided to go to Livermore to attend a regional Science Fiction Writer's Conference. We were taking a mini vacation together and couldn't have been more _________ .The weather forecast was _________ high winds and rain, so we arrived early as planned. We even had good _______ to be able to get our room before the standard afternoon check-in. But the wind and rain made staying in the only _______ after we arrived. As lunchtime approached, we _________ burgers by a phone app. The food-delivery app _________ a forty-five-minute _________ time. Forty-five minutes came and went, then an hour, and then another hour. We had to cancel the _________. The hotel manager _______ a restaurant that had great hamburgers. However, getting there by taxi, we ____________ it was closed due to the bad weather. And our driver had already left by the time we read the "closed' ____________ We stood outside the building on that miserable day, trying to decide what to do next. Of course, the____________ was easy : Just order another taxi. I began ____________ in my purse for my phone, but it wasn't there J Soon, I realized I had ____________it in the taxi. The driver was long gone, and so was my ______________, which was only a week old! I don't know ____________ it never occurred to us to call my cell phone to see if the driver had found it! After eating in another fast-food restaurant quickly, our second driver pulled into the parking lot of the hotel. What I saw next __________ me. Could it be? It was true. The first and the same ____________ By contacting my mother, he found me and my hotel. It was a miracle （奇迹），an absolute miracle. Finding that phone in an unfamiliar place was ____________ I couldn't believe such __________ existed in Livermore. Now we can't wait to pay it forward! 【1】A.worried B.interested C.excited D.moved 【2】A.guessing B.predicting C.imagining D.intending 【3】A.luck B.welfare C.connection D.support 【4】A.dream B.freedom C.approach D.option 【5】A.gave away B.decided on C.carried on D.put away 【6】A.promised B.determined C.concerned D.devoted 【7】A.transportation B.journey C.wait D.queue 【8】A.bill B.attention C.invitation D.order 【9】A.suggested B.named C.explored D.admitted 【10】A.recognized B.discovered C.observed D.argued 【11】A.permit B.sigh C.sign D.bargain 【12】A.reason B.belief C.question D.solution 【13】A.fixing B.digging C.burying D.thinking 【14】A.left B.forgot C.regretted D.thrown 【15】A.license B.purse C.phone D.ticket 【16】A.how B.where C.when D.why 【17】A.amazed B.spotted C.combined D.beat 【18】A.reminder B.manager C.driver D.receiver 【19】A.strange B.unbelievable C.modern D.artificial 【20】A.admiration B.consideration C.reward D.kindness |
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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。 Air purifiers （净 器）do more than clean the air in your house. It is one of the best 【1】（tool）that can improve your sleep. However, only clean air purifiers can help you sleep 【2】（ peaceful）.Air purifiers 【3】 blocked filters （滤 网）may produce a loud noise. That will never make you fall asleep. Instead, it will wake the person 【4】 is trying to sleep in the next room. Make sure you clean the filters of the air purifier frequently so that they don't just purify the air, but also avoid 【5】（ produce） any uncomfortable noise. At the same time, check them frequently to ensure that they 【6】（be）inproper working order. You can either clean the filters alone or ask a professional to do it for you. For DIY cleaning, you can go online and search for【7】（ person） care user manuals （指南）to know 【8】to take apart the filters and clean them. It is possible to use a vacuum cleaner to suck the dust【9】（ attach ）to the filters. For some air purifiers, the filters can【10】 （take） out. You can clean them using liquid soap, and put them back in the purifier again. |
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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（A ），并在其下面写岀该加的词。 删除:把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。 修改:在错的词下画一横线，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。 There are a lot of examples of strong-willed figures having achieved success, one of which was Theodore Parker. When young, he helps his parents work on their farm. He seldom went to school, and he managed to gain his knowledge by teaching himself in his spare time. His wish was to be admit to Harvard University. As result, he made his dream to come true. Final he became an influential person in American history. It was his strong will what contributed to his success. This example indicates that a strong will is essential if you want to make achievements in our studies or work, or indeed in other aspect of our lives. |
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假定你是李华，在伦敦一所学校交换学习。得知你所在学校将举办为期一周的中国文 化周活动，你给该活动负责人Chris写一封电子邮件询问有关事宜。内容包括： 1.活动时间； 2.活动内容； 3.表达参与意愿。 注意：1.词数100字左右； 2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Dear Chris, ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours sincerely, Li Hua |
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