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There are thirty-four bridges on the Thames River in London, the following are among the most famous ones. Tower Bridge Tower Bridge has stood over the River Thames in London since 1894 and is one of the finest, most recognizable bridges in the World. It is the bridge in London you may see in movies and on advertising writing for London. Tower Bridge is the only Thames Bridge that can be raised. It used to be raised about 50 times a day, but nowadays it is only raised 4 to 5 times a week. London Bridge The construction of the first stone London Bridge started in 1176 and finished years later. Houses and shops were once built on the bridge, which made the road so narrow that it was often jammed with people, horses and carts. A ‘keep left’ rule was made in 1733 to keep the traffic moving. This became the rule of the road in Britain. In 1757 the old bridge was pulled down and a new one was built in 1831. Interestingly, that one was pulled down again in 1967 but rebuilt in Lake Havasu City, USA, as a tourist attraction. The present London Bridge was opened in 1973. Millennium Bridge The Millennium Bridge is a bridge for walkers. It was built to connect the Tate Modern Art Gallery to the City and St Paul’s Cathedral (圣保罗大教堂) in 2000. Thousands of people rushed to see the new bridge. Almost immediately after opening, the bridge had to be shut because of the dangerous waving caused by too many visitors. It has now been reopened. The bridge is about 320 meters, costs 16 million pounds to build and only takes walkers. Westminster Bridge Westminster Bridge is a road and foot traffic bridge over the River Thames between Westminster and Lambeth. The present bridge, opened in 1862, is the second on the site and took the place of an earlier bridge opened in 1750. The British romantic poet, William Wordsworth, wrote a famous poem “Composed Upon Westminster Bridge” in the autumn of 1802. Want to know more about the bridges on the Thames River? Click here www.bridgesinbritain.com. 【1】Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage? A. The 1831 London Bridge is now in the USA. B. Tower Bridge is much less frequently lifted today than before. C. Cars and buses are not allowed to cross Millennium Bridge. D. Westminster Bridge is for walkers only. 【2】The Passage is most probably taken from a ________. A. school report B. website article C. teenage magazine D. science fiction 【3】What can we learn from the passage? A. William Wordsworth wrote many poems of the bridges on the Thames River. B. Millennium Bridge wasn’t built strong enough so that it had to be pulled down and rebuilt. C. That all the traffic is kept left in Britain was from a rule of an old London Bridge. D. Tower Bridge is the symbol of London because it is the first bridge on the Thames River. |
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When David Carter started to study art at The University of Texas (UT)at Austin in 1971, he had big dreams of becoming an artist or a writer. But his study came to a stop at 23 after he hurt his hand in an unpleasant event. He developed schizophrenia(精神分裂症) later and spent many years without a home. Carter liked to spend time around UT, because he dreamt of being able to continue his study in the university and becoming a writer. After running into Carter many times, UT student Ryan Chandler decided to interview him for a project for the Daily Texan, the student newspaper of UT. “I interviewed him on Austin’s homeless problems. After I heard his story, we kept in touch and really became friends. I learned he wanted to get back to UT, so I decided to help him,” said Chandler. “He had got 87 hours, very close to a degree. Now, with changing degree requirements, he only has 64 hours to go.” With the help of Chandler, who worked with the university office, Carter was assigned an adviser by UT’s College of Fine Arts. “It' s the greatest gift I’ve ever received,” Carter said. “He did what had to be done to get me back to school, and I couldn't have done it without him” After seeing a magazine article about Carter, a UT schoolmate decided to pay his tuition fees (学费)without telling Chandler his name. Doug Dempster, dean of the College of Fine Arts, said in a statement, “David Carter's decision to complete his degree is a testament (证明) to finishing well what was started, and stopped, even many years earlier. We welcome him back as we do many students each year whose education could not be completed easily. We’ re going to help him through his remaining course work.” 【1】Why did Carter stop studying in the university? A.He hurt an artist. B.He couldn’t afford his study. C.He got a strange disease. D.He had a hand injury. 【2】What was Chandler’s purpose in interviewing Carter? A.To do a project on homelessness. B.To know why he hung around UT. C.To make friends with a homeless person. D.To finish his homework on helping others. 【3】Which of the following words can best describe Chandler? A.Brave. B.Honest. C.Warm-hearted. D.Strong-minded. 【4】What can we learn from Dempster’s words in the statement? A.He encourages Carter to study hard. B.He supports students who never give up. C.He calls on other students to help Carter. D.He suggests other students learn from Carter. |
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Slowly but surely, we’re moving closer and closer to 5G world. From smart-home security to self-driving cars, all the internet-connected devices in your life will be able to talk to each other at lightning-fast speeds with reduced delay, Objectively speaking, the fastest 4G download speeds in the U. S. top out at an average of 19.42 Mbps. But by comparison 5G promises gigabit (千兆) speeds. “5G is one of those signs, along with artificial intelligence, of this coming data age,” said Steve Koenig, senior director of market research for the Consumer Technology Association. “The self-driving vehicle is a great emblem of this data age, and that is to say, it is a sign of time, because with one single task, driving, you have massive amounts of data coming from the vehicle itself, and a variety of sensors are collecting a lot of information to model its environment as it moves. It’s pulling in data from other vehicles about road conditions down the lane. It could be weather information, but also connected infrastructure (基础设施) construction. There’s lots of data behind that task, which is why we need high speed. Augmented reality glasses and virtual headset haven’t yet broken the mainstream, but tech companies are joyfully betting that these devices will eventually replace our smartphones. With 5G, that could actually happen. This is notable because companies such as Apple are reportedly developing AR glasses to assist — or perhaps even replace — smartphones. Ericsson stated at February’s Mobile World Congress how smart glasses could become faster and lighter with a 5G connection, because instead of being weighed down with components, the glasses could rely on hardware for processing power. But don’t get too excited. There’s still a lot of work to be done in the meantime, including various trials to make sure the radios play nicely with hardware and infrastructure construction so 5G isn’t concentrated only in big cities. 【1】What does the author want to stress in Paragraph 1? A. The lighting-fast speed of 5G. B. The expectation of 5G world. C. The difference between 4G and 5G D. The internet-connected devices in our life. 【2】What does the underlined word “emblem” in Paragraph 2 mean? A. Exhibition. B. Success. C. Symbol. D. Explanation. 【3】We can infer from the text that ________. A. 5G world won’t come without AR glasses B. 5G helps to create the artificial intelligence vehicle C. Apple company is developing AR glasses worldwide D. Tech companies will face the fact that smartphones may be replaced 【4】What will the author probably tell us next? A. How to fully expand 5G coverage. B. Smart glasses will become faster and lighter. C. Why 5G isn’t concentrated in big cities. D. The importance of infrastructure construction. |
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Some people will do just about anything to save money. And I am one of them. Take my family’s last vacation or example. It was my six-year-old son’s winter break from school, and we were heading home from Fort Lauderdale after a weeklong trip. The flight was overbooked, and Delta, the airline, offered us $400 per person in credits to give up our seats and leave the next day. I had meetings in New York, so I had to get back. But that didn’t mean my husband and my son couldn’t stay. I took my nine-month-old and took off for home. The next day, my husband and son were offered more credits to take an even later flight. Yes, I encouraged - okay, ordered them to wait it out at the airport, to “earn” more Delta Dollars. Our total take: $1,600. Not bad, huh? Now some people may think I’m a bad mother and not such a great wife either. But as a big-time bargain hunter, I know the value of a dollar. And these days, a good deal is something few of us can afford to pass up. I’ve made a living looking for the best deals and exposing the worst tricks. I have been the consumer reporter of NBC’s Today Show for over a decade. I have written a couple of books including one titled Tricks of the Trade: A Consumer Survival Guide. And I really do what I believe in. I tell you this because there is no shame in getting your money’s worth. I’m also tightfisted when it comes to shoes, clothes for my children, and expensive restaurants. But I wouldn’t hesitate to spend on a good haircut. It keeps longer, and it’s the first thing people notice. And I will also spend on a classic piece of furniture. Quality lasts. 【1】Why did Delta give the author’s family credits? A.They had early bookings. B.They took a later flight. C.Their flight had been delayed. D.Their flight had been cancelled. 【2】What can we learn about the author? A.She rarely misses a good deal. B.She seldom makes a compromise. C.She is very strict with her children. D.She is interested in cheap products. 【3】What does the author do? A.She’s a housewife. B.She’s a writer. C.She’s a media person. D.She’s a business woman. 【4】What does the author want to tell us? A.How to expose bad tricks. B.How to reserve airline seats. C.How to make a business deal. D.How to spend money wisely. |
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Do you ever wish you could change something about your body? If so, you're not alone. 【1】But when you get stuck on what you don't like, it can really bring down your self-esteem (自尊).So, want to look and feel your best? Here are some ways: Accept your body Nobody’s perfect. Everybody wants to be liked and accepted just as they are. Don't body-shame yourself. When you say something negative about your own body, it hurts your self-esteem. 【2】It hurts just as much as if someone else said it. Be kind and respect yourself. Like your body Find things to like about your looks. Maybe you like your hair, face, or hands. What about your shape, shoulders, or legs? Your eyes or your smile?【3】If you get stuck, think of what your good friends like about how you look. Accept those things and let yourself feel good. Take care of your body Eat healthy foods. Learn what foods are good for you, and how much is the right amount. Eating right helps you look your best. When you treat your body right, you feel good about yourself. Be active every day. Your body needs to move to be strong, fit and healthy.【4】 You can run, walk, swim or dance. Pick activities you like and have fun. Keep to a healthy weight. 【5】Always talk to your parents or doctor first. But don’t try to diet on your own. Your doctor can suggest ways you can stay at a weight that’s right for you. A.Attend to your body’s needs. B.Tell yourself what you like and why. C.You can be active by playing a sport. D.Pay attention to something you can change. E.Lots of people feel unhappy with some part of their looks. F.Being a healthy weight helps you feel good about your body. G.That’s true whether you say it out loud or think it to yourself. |
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I took a job as a receptionist for a veterinarian (兽医) almost five decades ago. As an enthusiastic animal lover, I couldn’t bear to see any creature in pain. At the end of my first week, we are closing the office for the day__a young man ran up to us holding a severely injured Doberman puppy in his arms and__us to save his life. The doctor and I ran back into the __ room. The vet worked__for what seemed like hours, stitching ( 缝 合 ) him back together again. That was the easy___. The puppy had broken multiple___, including his spine (脊柱). Even if he survived the next few days, we were quite sure he would never__again. That day forever changed my life. The veterinarian guided me, and I became his assistant in all things___. One of my first jobs was to give that Doberman puppy daily physical care. I remember__his tiny legs to try to keep his muscles from becoming___. Weeks later, to my relief, he could use his legs again. Fast-forward about a year. I walked into the clinic's waiting room and called the name of the next client. Suddenly, a huge Doberman who had been standing__with his owner on the opposite side of the room broke loose and__toward me. I found myself pinned__the wall with this magnificent dog standing on his legs, his front paws on my shoulders,__my face with joyful and abundant kisses! I still tear up in amazement at the display of love and__the dog had for me that day all those years ago. 【1】A.when B.because C.if D.while 【2】A.leading B.sending C.forcing D.begging 【3】A.large B.operating C.waiting D.empty 【4】A.peacefully B.tirelessly C.crazily D.immediately 【5】A.part B.factor C.medicine D.accident 【6】A.positions B.teeth C.bones D.legs 【7】A.move B.walk C.bark D.eat 【8】A.difficult B.medical C.deadly D.meaningful 【9】A.moving B.squeezing C.feeling D.twisting 【10】A.fatter B.drier C.harder D.weaker 【11】A.nervously B.painfully C.quietly D.seriously 【12】A.rushed B.slipped C.fought D.sat 【13】A.into B.for C.against D.by 【14】A.touching B.hitting C.lightening D.washing 【15】A.relief B.comfort C.ease D.gratitude |
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阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。 A kind of insect gets its name for the body shape, which resembles a long stick. Such an amazing 【1】 (appear) helps it successfully hide from predators(捕食者) in the branches of trees. These creatures 【2】 (call) stick insects. Often called walking sticks, they live on every continent except Antarctica. They can be smaller than an inch or longer than 【3】 18-inch ruler. There are some other ways stick insects use to defend 【4】 (they). Some can hit attackers with their spiny legs. Others spray something in no time 【5】 burns an attacker’s eyes. And some just taste bad. The Peruvian stick insect is one of them. This stick insect is 【6】 (easy) to see because it has red, yellow, and black markings than others. These bright colors are a warning to predators, who know it discharges something with an unpleasant smell when 【7】 (attack). Stick insects are mostly nocturnal, which means they are active at night, when they spend their time eating leaves. Darkness makes it harder for most predators 【8】 (discover) them. However, darkness doesn’t protect stick insects 【9】 one super set of insect hunters, insect-eating bats. These bats use echolocation(回声定位) to find yummy bug dinners. And stick insects are 【10】 (absolute) on the menu as something these bats want to eat! |
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假定你是李华，红星中学环保社团负责人。受邀在全市介绍你校环保社团的发展，请写一篇发言稿。内容包括：1. 社团宗旨；2. 社团活动；3. 环保倡议。 注意：1. 词数80左右；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3. 开头和结语已为你写好。 Ladies and gentlemen, I’m Li Hua, from Hongxing Middle School. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Thank you! |
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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。 Several years ago, I was living in New York and working for an airline, so I never got back home for Christmas. My Christmas was happy too with some other colleagues around. But in my heart, I was sad because I couldn’t stay with my family. Sometimes my colleagues would say our Christmas was filled with tears. But this Christmas was different. I was lucky. I had the whole day off, which meant I could stay with my family on Christmas Eve. When Christmas miming came, I awoke to a small hand rubbing my face. “Dad. Merry Christmas!” was all my younger son had time to say. He seemed to be racing against time. I knew he was hunting for gifts with his brother eagerly. I got downstairs just to see the two little boys’ faces as they looked at the pocket rockets Santa Claus had left them. I realized that the real Christmas was for the children who had deep belief in the amazing power of Santa Claus. At first, their fingers went almost shyly over their toys. When their inspection (检查) had been completed, the two boys ensured that the gifts were really delivered by Santa Claus and they dragged everything into the center of the living room. Delight flooded the room. As their mother began giving out gins, I smiled to myself, wondering how my unexpected gifts this year would be received. With so many Christmas spent outside, I had prepared so many gifts for my children and together with my wife I hid them in several secret places. But the children were excellent detectives and they found all of them. They were happily opening packages constantly thanking considerate Santa Claus for his kindness and ability to know their desires. But had not received a single one. I knew they had forgotten my existence with my absence from their Christmas these years. 注意： 1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右； 2.续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好。 Paragraph 1： I had to admit that my disappointment was growing steadily. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: Suddenly my wife walked up to me. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
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