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You are standing in a hall packed with friends, family, colleagues and peers. You are about to walk onto the stage and address theme. You’re expected to say something meaningful and profound and everyone is hanging on your every word. You need to be clearly spoken, confident and calm, maybe even funny. How do you feel? If you’re shaking, sweating and looking for the exit, you’re normal. Most of us are scared of public speaking and yet, as a society, we’re becoming more obsessed with hearing what people have to say: we watch endless TED talks, download podcasts and screen hours of YouTube clips. Being able to address a crowd is no longer the domain of the brave—if you want to get ahead in your career, you need to master it. I’ve done enough public speaking to have picked up some tips and tricks, and these are the ones I rely on most. The most important thing is to prepare. You don’t have to write out your speech word by word but get the headline, three key points and the concluding sentence on paper and put bullet points under each. Then run through it and note which of your bullet points made it in and what you added. Adapt your notes and try again. Keep going until you have a structure. Now it’s time to watch yourself—yes, get out your camera and film yourself. This is how you will see the points that need work and where you can polish it up. Most of the information the audience will take away will be from your energy and your tone, a little from your words. Once you have sorted out the words, focus on how to exude(散发) the right energy—do you need confidence or humor? I go for confidence so, five minutes before a talk, I try to recall a success I’ve had. I focus on the details and aim to bring that feelings of competence to life. Finally, breathe. We cannot speak without breath, yet it is the first thing we let go of when we are nervous. Settle your breathing before you start. If you lose control of your breath in the middle, say “Let’s take a moment to think about that last point.” That gives you a pause to collect your breath. The only way to get over a fear of public speaking is to do it, again and again. You will have good and bad experiences but, if you do it enough, you’ll realize that, occasionally, it’s fun. 【1】According to the author, why is public speech important to the average? A.Friendships can be established through it. B.Public speeches can display our courage. C.There are more occasions for pubic speeches. D.It is beneficial to our way up the career ladder. 【2】Which of the following tips is recommended by the author? A.Preparing and writing down every detail. B.Displaying right energy during the speech. C.Watching famous films of public speeches. D.Telling key points and bullet points apart. 【3】What view does the author hold about public speaking? A.It creates more and more fun if we stick to practice. B.It is easier to practise at home than to perform outside. C.Experiences of public speaking can delight us sometimes. D.Attempts to give public speaking tend to fail in the end. |
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Cafes are everywhere these days，offering as many varieties of coffee as there are ways to have it served．And this leads to a range of prices，from cheap grab—and—go coffee，to the ultra—expensive artisanal coffee(匠人咖啡)．However，an increasing number of Western consumers are happy to pay a little more for their cup in order to ensure that it comes from an ethically(道德地)produced and sustainable source． At The Attendant，a cafe in east London，staff attempt to make customers aware of the story of the beans that they are drinking and the impact they are having by choosing to drink ethically．For a start，it can make coffee farmers better off，according to figures from the UN’s World Intellectual Property Organization(Wipo)．Ryan de Oliveria，The Attendant’s co-founder and chief executive，says the extra income allows farmers and their families to have a better quality of life．It also makes investing or reinvesting in their business possible． Wipo’s figures show smarter processing，branding and marketing make a huge difference to the growers and their communities．Technology now means that the beans can be tracked all the way from the farm to the cup．The research shows that for a pound(454g)of beans going to a supermarket，the export price is$1．45．Most of this goes to the farmer．The price almost doubles when the beans are he aded for large western coffee chains．But farmers exporting their beans to artisanal cafes make over $5 per pound．That’s because the coffee addicts who frequent these places are happy to pay more． It seems that it’s a win—win situation for the farmers，cafes and consumers．So much so that more established coffee businesses are jumping on the band wagon by buying up(并购)artisanal rivals who have already accepted this way of doing things．If that’s the case，then the future of coffee production looks a little fairer for all． 【1】What does paragraph 1 focus on? A. The varieties of coffee． B. The range of coffee prices． C. The popularity of artisanal coffee． D. The reason for customers to pay more for coffee． 【2】Where can you find the data that best support“growing artisanal coffee is beneficial”? A. In paragraph 1． B. In paragraph 2． C. In paragraph 3． D. In paragraph 4． 【3】What do the words“jumping on the band wagon”in the last paragraph probably mean? A. Making a large profit． B. Following the general trend． C. Gaining a good reputation． D. Avoiding the fierce competition． 【4】What’s the author’s purpose in writing the text? A. To advocate ethical coffee． B. To advertise coffee business． C. To help customers to save money． D. To introduce the art of processing coffee． |
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When a laptop or smartphone battery starts losing its power，the only options are to buy an expensive replacement，or just keep it plugged in all the time．But a woman Mya Le Thai may have found the answer to this problem． Thai was frustrated that the batteries for her wireless devices degraded(降级)over time，until they failed to charge fully．She did not like having to keep her laptop connected to an electrical outlet to keep it powered on．So，she decided to do something about that problem．At first，she and her team at UC Irvine thought about inventing a new battery．But as they experimented，Thai discovered something that might permit lithium—ion(锂离子)batteries to last forever． Lithium-ion batteries power most wireless devices．Over time，the batteries lose the ability to hold a charge．Most of these batteries have a life span of about 7,000 charging cycles before they die．One of the reasons lithium—ion batteries degrade is their use of nanowires to carry electricity．Nanowires are extremely thin．A human hair is thousands of times thicker，for example．Nanowires are extremely efficient carriers of electricity，which makes them useful in batteries． But，Thai had a theory—the nanowires might last longer if covered with a gel(凝胶)．She and her team tested this theory．“It was a long process and a lot of work，”Thai said．The team tried many coverings for the wires．PMMA，a type of plastic，was one of them．The nanowires were coated with PMMA and cycled through charges 200，000 times．The PMMA-coated nanowires showed no evidence of damage．The results suggest that batteries could last forever，without losing charging ability． Thai hopes to continue her research to understand why this gel works so well and to see if any other gel could create better results and she is enjoying the publicity about her discovery．She said she never expected her research to get media coverage．“It’s kind of cool,”she said．“I'm really glad people are showing interest in my work and not just in the work itself，but also in technology and energy．” 【1】Why did Mya Le Thai work on lithium-ion batteries? A. She disliked the batteries for her laptop． B. Her team were assigned to invent a new battery． C. Many people thought batteries were too expensive． D. The batteries would soon lose the function to charge fully． 【2】What can we infer about nanowires? A. They last only 7,000 charging cycles． B. They are too weak to carry electricity． C. They are not suitable to use in batteries． D. Their thinness is a cause of batteries degrade． 【3】What might be Thai and her team’s breakthrough? A. Coating nanowires in gel． B. A new kind of battery． C. New materials for batteries． D. A new way of charging batteries． 【4】What may be the best title for the passage? A. The options of batteries for wireless devices B. A woman invents a life—long battery. C. Mya Le Thai discovered Nanowires D. The reasons for batteries degrading |
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China will green light Internet medical services conducted by medical institutions as part of a broader push to promote Internet Plus Healthcare, those at a State Council executive meeting chaired by Premier Li Keqiang decided. Medical institutions will be allowed to provide online diagnostic services for some common and chronic diseases in patients’ follow-up visits to their doctors. The top levels of hospitals will be encouraged to provide online services, including consultations (会诊), reservations and test result inquiries. As China joins the ranks of middle-income countries, the demand for health services has increased accordingly. Internet Plus Healthcare can help reduce the problem of inaccessible and expensive public health services that have long been a big concern for the general public. One decision coming out of the meeting says the intelligent review for health insurance will be applied and the one-stop settlement will be advanced. The real-time sharing of prescription and drug retail sales will be explored, as well. “We must waste no time in pushing forward the measures once the decisions made.” Li said. “In recent years, top-level hospitals in major cities have seen steady increases in the number of patents. Medical bills have become a heavy burden on families and high-end medical resources still fall short of meeting the growing demand of the public.” To solve the problem, a two-pronged (双管齐下的) approach must be taken. One is to establish medical partnerships to strengthen cooperation between major hospitals and community clinics. The other is to bring forward Internet Plus Healthcare to promote the sharing of quality medical resources. The government will see to it that long-distance healthcare services cover all county-level hospitals. So more efforts will be made to ensure that high-speed broadband network will be extended to cover medical institutions in urban and rural areas. Dedicated internet access services will be set up to meet the needs for long-distance healthcare services. 【1】According to the text, which of the following services won’t a patient enjoy online? A. Receiving a medical operation. B. Asking doctors for advice after the test. C. Several doctors discussion about the disease. D. Making an appointment with a doctor in advance. 【2】Why is the demand for health services increasing in China? A. The expense of medical care. B. The recognition of health insurance. C. The improvement of people’s life quality. D. The inconvenience of hospital equipment. 【3】What does Li mean by saying “We must waste no time in pushing forward the measures”? A. The bills are impossible to afford. B. The situations are urgent to improve. C. The measures are perfectly worked out, D. The hospitals are unwilling to admit patients. 【4】What can be the suitable title for the text? A. Modern Hospitals B. Online Healthcare on its Way C. No More Burden for General People D. Wide Applications of Internet Service |
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Three Ways to Self-fund College The idea that parents should pay for their children’s college education is a nice one, but it’s far from a reality for many students. 【1】 Whatever the case may be, it’s time to take a good look at your options for funding college on your own. Turn over every stone. If you’ re not a straight-A genius who could easily win college scholarships, there’s good news:【2】 Check out these popular College Confidential threads to see which awards average and above-average students are aiming at. Are your parents retirees? Are you a first-generation student? Is your family attached to any church or community groups? (Seriously, there are scholarships for all those things.) The secret to scoring major cash is following every possible source of funding. 【3】 Instead of going straight to a four-year institution, many students are choosing to start out at an affordable community college and transfer later.【4】 If these are options that could work for you, just be sure you have a solid plan in place, and don’t let yourself get sidetracked from your goal of earning a college degree. Take what you can get. Remember that not all valuable contributions are monetary（与钱有关的. It’s time to sit down with your parents and have a serious talk about other expenses they might be able to help you with.【5】 You can save several thousand per year on housing. What about books, meals, and other expenses? Even relatively small savings can be a huge leg up in the long run. A．Take an alternative route. B．You don’t need to be a genius to qualify for scholarships. C．If they’re fine about letting you live at home, that’s great. D．Think about if you can afford a price of around $10,000 per year. E．Recent studies show a widespread lack of understanding of the real cost of college. F．Similarly, some choose to take a year or two off after high school to save up as much as possible. G．Some parents believe the responsibility of paying for college should fall on the person seeking a degree— that’s you. |
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______ from endless homework on weekends, the students now find their own activities, such as taking a ride together to watch the sunrise. A.Freed B.Freeing C.To free D.having freed |
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If we improve its package, the product will surely ______ when introduced to the market. A.get off B.come out C.catch on D.break away |
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When we are acting as leaders, the act of apology is carried out not only at the level of the individual but also at the level of the institution, a performance ______ every expression matters and every word becomes part of a record. A.which B.that C.where D.what |
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I realized that the villagers who had gathered around me were arguing as to ______ should have the honour of receiving me as a guest in their house. A.whom B.who C.what D.which |
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As soon as he comes back，I’ll tell him when________ and see him. A.you will come B.will you come C.you come D.do you come |
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______ to the gift was a note on which he expressed his appreciation for our reception during his stay here. A.Being attached B.Attached C.Attaching D.Having attached |
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How come every kid today is meant to be a champion for something _____ we know every kid can’t be a star? A. in case B. as if C. when D. unless |
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It is said in the book that Thomas Edison （1847-1931）______ the world leading inventor for sixty years. A.would be B.has been C.had been D.was |
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Lewin was interested in taking research beyond books and looking at how it could ______ real social change. A.bring up B.bring about C.bring in D.bring out |
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John as well as the other children who ______ no parents ______ good care of in the centre at present. A.has; is taken B.have; are taken C.have; is taken D.has; are taken |
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But for the fact that he ______ the truth, he ______ for a week's imprisonment. A.didn't know; would be punished B.hadn't known; might have punished C.didn't know; would have been punished D.hadn't known; could be punished |
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—I have no idea what made the students so excited and crazy. —______ it have been their team’s victory in the finals? A. Must B. Could C. Would D. Should |
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______ the severe traffic pressure, many city authorities have started to restrict the use of private vehicles. A.By means of B.In terms of C.With regard to D.In response to |
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--- Mary, what do you think of the soup I cooked especially for you? ---______, but it tastes too oily. A.My fault B.Forget it C.Excuse me D.No offence |
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— what are you going to do with the flaw in the vase? — I can either send a new one to you by express mail or ______ compensate you at a proper price. A.artificially B.abundantly C.alternatively D.aggressively |
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My brother and I were in Orlando Florida to witness our first Space Shuttle Launch. The Discovery Was Scheduled to soar at 10:14 AM on a blue sky September day I'd seen it _______so many times on television, _______ now I was only minutes away from seeing it launch. And it's the final demonstration of the nature of success: Success Takes _______ Like a Rocket. Standing close to the Space Shuttle drives home one _______ point — the Shuttle is the height of a 15-story building — it weighs 4.5 million pounds — and NASA is trying to lift it 200 miles off the ground. On TV the accomplishments look so much _______ , so much easier. Crowds of people are standing around with you to watch the Shuttle go. The countdown begins through the small _______ of hundreds of portable radios ail tuned to the NASA station. Ifs enough to get your heart _______ out of your chest. When time is up, the _______ booster rockets are lit up and the eight explosive bolts followed. The first things you see are large white steam clouds exploding away. Through the _______ . you see the fire power. Then the Space Shuttle begins to inch off the pad and climb its way ________ . Thousands upon millions of pounds of push can ________ lift the shuttle at all. But with ever increasing ease, the shuttle ________ up and roars into the sky, headed into space attaining a speed of over 17,000 mph. It is within the first two minutes to launch the Space Shuttle ________ the great success lesson is ________. Fact: 85% of the shuttle's fuel is consumed ________ the first 2 minutes just to get the 15-story super structure to its orbital altitude. And that's exactly ________ success takes off: The first steps you take towards launching a successful career are the hardest and will require an enormous ________ of energy—a great big ________. However, If you persist through the ________ period, which can seem almost ________ for quite some time, everything gets easier and easier and your results get bigger and bigger. 【1】A.lift up B.rise up C.go up D.raise up 【2】A.and B.therefore C.but D.however 【3】A.Up B.Off C.In D.Over 【4】A.unforgettable B.invalid C.unstable D.ineffective 【5】A.greater B.smaller C.bigger D.smoother 【6】A.workers B.actors C.rockets D.speakers 【7】A.striking B.knocking C.beating D.hitting 【8】A.front B.side C.overhead D.bottom 【9】A.mist B.steam C.smoke D.gas 【10】A.downward B.upward C.forward D.outward 【11】A.hardly B.nearly C.mostly D.exactly 【12】A.takes B.makes C.Picks D.warms 【13】A.which B.who C.that D.as 【14】A.present B.apparent C.ordinary D.absolute 【15】A.beyond B.below C.within D.above 【16】A.when B.how C.why D.where 【17】A.enquiry B.qualification C.competence D.consumption 【18】A.pull B.push C.pressure D.principle 【19】A.theory B.launch C.circulation D.orbit 【20】A.useless B.careless C.wireless D.priceless |
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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。 As the pandemic (大流行病)progresses worldwide at 【1】 unprecedented (史无前例的)speed, a lot more people are restricted to their house including millions of school kids. Good news came that J.K Rowling, the author of world's best-selling Harry Potter series, 【2】(allow) teachers around the world to post videos of 【3】 (them) reading aloud from the "Hany Potter", books while schools are closed 【4】 of the coronavirus outbreak. Rowling and her agents The Blair Partnership 【5】 (announce) in a Friday post that they are relaxing the usual copyright 【6】 (permit). Educators can upload videos of them 【7】 (read) the texts from the seven "Harry Potter", books onto schools' secure networks or influential 【8】 (education) platforms until the end of the school year. The UN statistics 【9】 (official) released on March 【10】 (show) that over 850 million children, or half of the world's student population, were missing out on classes due to coronavirus fears. |
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根据句子的意思及首字母或中文提示，写出相应的英语单词。 【1】It's u______ that such a small girl should have so much knowledge about computer. 【2】We'll have to p ______ the meeting until next week. 【3】We were s ______ up into several groups to hold discussions. 【4】Emotional and mental problems a______ from a physical cause deserve our attention 【5】Questions of this kind v______ my privacy and I am not willing to answer them. 【6】We cannot______ (声称)to have made success in fighting against the virus before it disappears in all countries. 【7】Through day search, rescuers a______ all hope of finding any more survivors. 【8】Smokers are likely to become a ______ to nicotine, and they may find it difficult to give up smoking. 【9】Customers prefer buying superior quality products at a r______ price. 【10】That a child could read at the age of one would indeed be a strange ______ (现象) 【11】Most people s______ to the view that Chinese medicine Plays a vital part in combating against COVID-19. 【12】You have the ______（潜力）to become a champion. 【13】I only found out his information v______（通过）his brother. 【14】She always keeps a dictionary at hand for easy r ______ 【15】When giving a description, you should be s ______ and give a lot of details, so that your meaning will be clear. |
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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。续写的词数应为150 左右。 Jack, a clerk at the local bank, was wandering alone on the street. It was a cold, silent winter night. His mind was on his wife Linda, who had been in a car accident two months ago and was now lying in a hospital bed, waiting for more money for her operation. Jack had sold everything he had, and he had tried his best to borrow money from all the people and banks he could. But the real world is cruel. A large amount of money was still needed. To Jack, it would mean a great deal of suffering to see his wife die without any help. "I have only one option left," Jack said to himself. Then he went to the bank, his workplace, again. For several days, he observed the bank and planned a theft. The next day, he went to work as usual. Everything seemed normal: he joked with his workmates and helped his clients as he always did. But no one noticed that he had brought a bigger suitcase to work, instead of the small one he always carried. At 5:00 pm, the bank closed, and the clerks and the guards had all gone home. However, at that moment, Jack was in the bathroom, He first cut the lines of the alarms and monitors with tools from his new suitcase. He was all too familiar with the equipment since he had been working there for 8 years and had been studying the security system for the past 30 days. Using a special key and some other tools, he then easily opened the doors of the safes, The bank's security system wasn't very good, which allowed Jack to take a lot of money. Several minutes later, Jack left the bank with a heavy bag filled with money. 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，每段的开头语已成为你写好； 4. 续写完成后，请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。 Paragraph 1: After Jack had been gone from the bank for a while, the alarms began to ring. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: But the most unlucky man was the manger of the bank, an old man. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
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