| 1. | 详细信息 | ||||
Looking to have a rest after the working days? Check out to see if the following events are in your area!
|
|||||
| 2. | 详细信息 |
|
It was only after her death from Bright's disease on May 15, 1886 that Emily Dickinson enjoyed recognition for her poetic accomplishme. A limited volume of her works appeared in 1890, but it was Thomas H. Johnson's release of her complete body of poetry that made her works receive real acclaim. He published 1,775 of her poems in 1955 in a volume entitled The Poems of Emily Dickinson. Emily Dickinson was born in Amherst, MA in 1830. The Dickinson family was well known in the community for their contribution to politics and education. Dickinson lived most of her life with her grandfather who was famous for having founded the Amherst Academy in 1814 and later Amherst College in 1821. Emily Dickinson led a reclusive life, but her childhood was a happy one. She had the privilege of being educated at some of the most outstanding women schools in her time and devoted herself to reading all kinds of books. It was during her college years that Emily started writing. Some of her poems were published with the help of her female friends. However, the first serious attempt at having her poems published failed for her being rejected by The Atlantic magazine. This led the self-conscious poetess to believe that the public would never care for her works, and thus she never attempted to have any of her works published again. After the Civil War, Dickinson withdrew from society and had little contact outside of Amherst. Dickinson was very concerned with the subject of nature. Her writings are complex, and for many years scholars have searched for romantic inspiration, but have not yet understood her works. What is clear, however, is that her works can't just simply describe something in terms of a narrative style. Without doubt, Dickinson's works have greatly influenced and continue to influence modern poetry. In her time, her writing style was unique given that it included the use of dashes and capitalized nouns. None of her works rhymed, and she used unusual comparisons when referring to events and situations. This unconventional method of writing has made her one of the most innovative poets of the 19th century. 【1】Which of the following best explains "acclaim" underlined in the first paragraph? A.Approval. B.Enthusiasm. C.Reference. D.Apology. 【2】What did Dickinson do during her childhood? A.She practiced writing with the help of her friends. B.She passed her poems to magazines. C.She spent much time on politics and education. D.She studied in good schools. 【3】What do we know about Dickinson's poems? A.They are easy for readers to understand. B.They make much difference to modern poetry. C.They inspire modern naturalists to study nature. D.They rhyme well and include many comparisons. 【4】What can be the best title for the text? A.Causes of Emily Dickinson's Failure B.Features of Emily Dickinson's Poems C.A Brief Introduction to Emily Dickinson and Her Works D.Reasons for Emily Dickinson's Becoming World Famous |
|
| 3. | 详细信息 |
|
Italian Joseph Caspar Mezzofanti was said to have spoken more than 38 languages fluently at the time of his death in 1849, a skill that would have been useful in today's globalized economy. Unfortunately, when it comes to the high school Spanish lesson in the decades, most people nowadays have remembered that there is nothing more complex than "Donde esta la biblioteca". So we set out to uncover what's involved in learning a foreign language and which methods work best. Some advertisements say that some language learners believe they're just a 15-minute audio tape away from becoming UN interpreters. But experts say these get-fluent-fast programs are a complete sham. "Actually, there is hardly a shortcut that can do that," says Dekeyser, a professor of second language acquisition at the University of Maryland. "The only way to learn a language is to make quite a bit of effort on a daily basis." Many experts agree that the ideal learning method for language learners really depends on the individual. "Find the method that works for you and stick with it," says Simcott, a polyglot who has professionally worked in over 14 languages at once for the British Foreign Service. "If audio works for you, do audio. If you like taking classes, do classes. But remember to keep practicing every day." However, not all people are created equal. Some may have talent for language learning, but it doesn't mean they can passively await fluency "Practice is an effective learning method," says Davidson. "The more time that you spend during the day speaking your second language, the better at it you're going to be." Learning from multiple people is also a good way, especially when you are attempting to cultivate a native accent, "When you are exposed to a lot of people, you get a much better sense of what the sound of word is supposed to be." says Davidson. "You avoid exposing yourself to what could be features in one individual's speech patterns." 【1】What do the words "are a complete sham" in paragraph 2 mean? A.Remain to be improved. B.Are completely scientific. C.Remain to be confirmed. D.Are totally false. 【2】Which do Simcott and Davidson both attach importance to? A.Advanced learning tools. B.Constant practice in learning language. C.The talent for language learning. D.Suitable learning surroundings. 【3】What can we learn from the text? A.It is easy to learn a foreign language for Italians. B.It is difficult to learn Spanish for most people today. C.Joseph Caspar Mezzofanti contributed to the development of language. D.Joseph Caspar Mezzofanti was both an economist and a language expert. 【4】What is the text mainly about? A.The importance of learning a second language. B.Some problems faced by language learners. C.Some views and advice on language learning. D.The necessity for people to learn a second language. |
|
| 4. | 详细信息 |
|
In our twenties, we find it funny when we can't remember our neighbor's cat's name or a handsome actor who starred in a famous movie. In our thirties, we jokingly call it "brain freeze". In our forties, we laugh it off as a "senior moment" and follow up with one of these old-age jokes. But the reality is that there comes a point when being forgetful stops being funny and starts to seem a bit dreadful. You think, "Am I losing it?" Or worse, "Is this a sign of Alzheimer's disease (老年痴呆症)?" Well, don't worry. The fact that you recognize your own forgetfulness may be a very good sign, at least in terms of the possibility of your developing Alzheimer's disease (AD). The researchers in a new study show that it's not forgetfulness but not being aware that we're forgetful that we should fear. The researchers began with the assumption that one common feature of Alzheimer's disease is a damaged awareness of illness. And they wanted to prove their theory that the lack of awareness can be used to predict whether someone with "mild cognitive (认知的) damage" will progress to full-on AD. For the study, "mild cognitive damage" was defined as someone whose mental state was considered healthy but who had either complained of memory loss or had suffered objective memory loss. The researchers used existing data for 1,062 people between the ages of 55 and 90 that had been recorded over a 12-year period. The data included brain scans, which the researchers used to look for visual signs of reduced glucose uptake (葡萄糖吸收). It is an objective marker of the sort of reduced brain function that goes along with AD. As expected, glucose uptake was reduced in those with AD. What the researchers also discovered was that glucose uptake was reduced in those with mild cognitive damage who also showed evidence of reduced illness awareness. Finally, the researchers found that those who had reduced illness awareness were more likely to develop AD than those without. 【1】What can be implied from paragraph 1? A.Old people are most afraid of getting Alzheimer's disease. B.The memory of the young is better than the old. C.People can be forgetful at different ages. D.It's a rare phenomenon when young people forget something. 【2】What statement does the researchers in the new study agree with? A.Recognizing forgetfulness doesn't mean developing Alzheimer's disease. B.Illness awareness has nothing to do with Alzheimer's disease. C.Being aware all the time is a fearful thing. D.Realizing forgetfulness must be a sign of developing Alzheimer's disease. 【3】What can be a sign of developing Alzheimer's disease? A.Reduced uptake of glucose. B.Realizing others' forgetfulness. C.Having higher intake of glucose. D.Expected increase in brain function. 【4】From which is the text probably taken? A.Science fiction. B.A chemistry book. C.A health brochure. D.A science research. |
|
| 5. | 详细信息 |
|
About a half-million quakes rock the earth every day. People don't feel most of them because the quake is too small, too far below the surface, or deep in the sea. Some, however, are so powerful that they can be felt thousands of miles away. 【1】But you can prepare for the unpredictable with a family safety plan, emergency kit and supplies and act properly when facing it and the disasters it brings. 【2】On one hand, make sure you have a fire extinguisher, first aid kit, a battery-powered radio, a flashlight and extra batteries at home. Learn first aid and learn how to turn off the gas, water and electricity. On the other hand, make up a plan of where to meet your family after an earthquake. 【3】Do fix them to the wall or the floor. Pay attention to what you can do during an earthquake. Stay calm! If you're indoors, stand against a wall near the center of the building, stand in doorway or crawl under heavy furniture (a desk or table). Stay away from windows and outside doors. 【4】Stay away from buildings considering something might fall off the building or the building could fall on you. Take some useful measures after an earthquake. 【5】Provide first aid for anyone who needs it. Check water, gas, and electric lines for damage. You should stay out of damaged buildings. Be careful around broken glass. Wear shoes to prevent cutting your feet. Be careful of chimneys-they may fall on you. A.Stay indoors before an earthquake. B.Check yourself and others for injuries. C.Maybe you think the earthquake can be predictable. D.Some actions matter to you when an earthquake is coming. E.That's to say, earthquakes can happen anytime or anywhere. F.Don't leave heavy objects on shelves because they'll fall during a quake. G.If you're outdoors, stay in the open away from power lines or anything that might fall. |
|
| 6. 完形填空 | 详细信息 |
|
On February 4, 2009, I flew from eastern Russia across the Atlantic to America. One week after my _____, I stepped in Anne Frank Elementary for the first time. With shaky knees and sweaty hands, took my first _____towards assimilation (同化). I would almost give in to many _____in my way: my peers' tease of my quiet, broken English and my disability to be _____in English class. I spent every free minute learning grammar or vocabulary, desperately _____to learn English quickly I dreamed of the day when my _____would be heard and understood. Two years after arriving in America, I _____in front of 300 students and teachers, and heard my clear voice _____sixth-grade vocabulary at traditional American spelling bee (拼字比赛). One Friday afternoon, my teacher pulled me aside, asking me to _____my class in the annual spelling bee. That day I couldn't _____to tell my mother the news. I made myself a promise to study 15 words every morning, so when the _____was finally at hand, no anxious thoughts would _____my performance. Every day for the next three weeks, I woke up an hour earlier to study before school. _____, didn't win the 2011 spelling bee championship, but this seemingly small step gave me _____. From then on, with every small hurdle _____, the negativity of those around me faded and my belief in myself _____greatly. Last summer, as the student coordinator of Team Myanmar in the International Communications and Negotiations Simulation, I began each meeting with _____, conveying my opinions clearly and letting my voice sound _____. Eight years later, I can say that the shy little girl who first stepped off the plane into an unfamiliar world has _____In her place stands a young woman who _____difficulties with a calm smile and firm steps. 【1】A.arrival B.recovery C.graduation D.search 【2】A.training B.measure C.picture D.step 【3】A.dreams B.demands C.troubles D.ambitions 【4】A.easygoing B.outstanding C.flexible D.elegant 【5】A.wanting B.refusing C.forgetting D.pretending 【6】A.voice B.plan C.story D.record 【7】A.passed B.stood C.relaxed D.disappeared 【8】A.teaching B.copying C.spelling D.practicing 【9】A.test B.interview C.recognize D.represent 【10】A.wait B.expect C.try D.promise 【11】A.award B.prize C.competition D.punishment 【12】A.expose B.block C.prove D.support 【13】A.Meanwhile B.Interestingly C.Therefore D.Unfortunately 【14】A.excuse B.explanation C.courage D.opportunity 【15】A.felt B.expanded C.compared D.overcome 【16】A.exchanged B.decreased C.broke D.grew 【17】A.confidence B.patience C.reluctance D.anger 【18】A.strange B.natural C.familiar D.complex 【19】A.returned B.remained C.changed D.appeared 【20】A.describes B.defeats C.observes D.fears |
|
| 7. | 详细信息 |
|
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。 You know where your 【1】(look) come from-for example, you may have your mother's nose or your father's eyes. But what about things that we cannot see, like your gift 【2】music? Is this something that you learned or are your abilities and personality characteristics 【3】(determine) by your genes? What makes an individual behave in a certain way and display certain talents? Scientists are not clear about what the answer to this question. They have 【4】(variety) answers. Those 【5】support the "nature" theory believe that humans are programmed genetically to behave in certain ways as to culture and upbringing. On the other hand, we have the "nurture (养育)" theory, which in fact 【6】(prove) that a person's behavior and personality are developed by 【7】(educate) and experience. There is evidence 【8】(support) both of these theories and the debate remains to be resolved. It seems most probable that both theories have 【9】(they) correctness and that nature and nurture each play 【10】part in making us who we are. |
|
| 8. 改错 | 详细信息 |
|
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。 When my mom drove me home yesterday afternoon, I saw little cat standing on the middle of the road. It seemed very hungry and it was also in great dangers because there were many cars, buses and trucks running on the road. I felt very sadly and I asked my mother that I could bring it home. Although she was afraid of that the cat was dirty, she agreed. However, when I got out, the poor little animal were not there. I was told that it had taken home by the warm-hearted person already. I breathe a sigh of relief. Animals are our good friends and we should care much about it. |
|
| 9. 书面表达 | 详细信息 |
|
假定你是李华，为了提高英语阅读能力，想寻求美国朋友Peter的帮助请你给他发一封电子邮件，内容包括: 1. 介绍你最近学习英语的情况； 2. 请求他给些建议并推荐英文杂志； 3. 表达谢意。 注意: 1. 词数100左右； 2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
|
