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Here are some great people and their achievements. Mary Anderson — windscreen wiper Back on a freezing winter’s day in 1902, Mary Anderson was travelling by train through New York City. Snow was falling, forcing the driver to stop repeatedly and get out to clear it. Each time the door opened, Mary suffered a gust of sub-zero air. She had an idea: why not make some kind of a rubber blade that could be operated from inside the vehicle? And that’s exactly what she did. Josephine Cochrane — dishwasher The dishwasher dates back even earlier to the 19th century, and to the dinner parties thrown by a lady called Josephine Cochrane. As a frequent host, she wanted a machine that could wash dishes faster than people. Her response was to develop what was to become the first commercially successful dishwasher. Interestingly, innovation was in her blood: her grandfather had invented the steamboat. Stephanie Kwolek — Kevlar Kevlar is the lightweight fibre used in bulletproof vests. The material is used by millions every day and has saved countless lives. The super tough fabric is also used in objects ranging from gloves to airplanes. Incredibly, its strength-to-weight ratio(比强度) is five times higher than steel. Again, it was invented by a woman, the American chemist Stephanie Kwolek, in 1964. Grace Hopper — first compiler(编译程序) One of the most important inventions of the 20th century must surely be the computer programme. The world of programming is unbalanced in terms of gender. Men vastly outnumber women, and take home around 30% more pay than their female counterparts on average. But back in the 1940s and 1950s, women were at the forefront of this new field. Grace Hopper is credited with inventing the first compiler in 1952, which serves as the bridge between code and the binary(二进制的) ones and zeros understood by computers. 【1】What do the inventions mentioned in the passage have in common? A. Their inventors are all females. B. They were all invented in the 19th century. C. They were invented for the convenience of the inventors. D. They were the most important inventions at their times. 【2】What do we know about Josephine Cochrane? A. She invented the dishwasher as well as the steamboat. B. She was greatly inspired by her grandfather. C. It troubled her a lot to wash dishes after parties. D. She invented the dishwasher at the request of her guests. 【3】What can be inferred from the passage? A. Windscreen wipers came out earlier than dishwashers. B. Mary Anderson’s invention saved countless drivers’ lives. C. Grace Hopper is a pioneer in computer programme. D. Kevlar is five times lighter than steel. |
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My six-year-old son, Stephen, was in front of the TV and smiled. His favorite show was about to begin---a Phoenix Suns basketball game. “Ladies and gentlemen," the announcer’s voice was heard, “here is your starting lineup (首发阵容).” The arena (球场) darkened and the lights flashed when the players ran into the court to sing their team song. Stephen clapped and danced around. My wife Lorrie and I laughed. Stephen had been performing this for months. “One day I’m going to take you to a game, son,” I promised. About a year later, the construction company where I worked finished a project for a Suns player. One afternoon my boss called me. “The player has two extra tickets for tonight’s game! Just pick them up at my office,” he said. I picked up the tickets, but felt a little disappointed when I looked at the clock. Even if I had had a helicopter, we would never have gone to the arena in time for the player introductions. Stephen would miss his favorite part! I grabbed my key, got Stephen in my car and hit the road. “Lord,” I prayed, “I’d love to see the joy on Stephen’s face. Help us make it on time.” When I drove, it began to rain heavily. Suddenly, lightning flashed right near the arena! I turned on the radio to listen to the game. The announcer said there’d been a power failure at America West Arena. Everyone was fine, but there would be a delay until they got everything running. Finally, I parked the car and we walked in hurriedly to take our seats. I hoped that we hadn’t missed the introductions. The very moment we entered the arena, the lights darkened. The music started. “Ladies and gentlemen, here’s your starting lineup!” Stephen’s eyes grew wide. There wasn’t enough space for him to dance around, but I could tell that his heart was leaping more than his body was able to. Thank heaven, he hadn’t missed a thing. And neither had I. 【1】How did the author get the tickets? A. His boss bought the tickets from a Suns player for him. B. He bought the tickets from his boss. C. His boss gave him the tickets as a reward for his work. D. A Suns player offered the tickets for their work. 【2】Why did the author feel disappointed when he got the tickets? A. The game had already begun when he picked up the tickets. B. The arena where the game would take place was too old. C. It was too late for them to catch the beginning of the game. D. He had no way to get a helicopter to take his son to the arena. 【3】What might cause the delay of the game? A. The arena was too wet and dirty after the heavy rain. B. Lightning destroyed something at the arena. C. The audience did not come to the arena on time. D. The players came to the arena late because of the heavy rain. 【4】What did the author mean by saying “And neither had I”? A. He kept his promise to his son. B. He didn’t lose his job. C. He didn’t miss a great match. D. He felt his son’s joy. |
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Cli-Fi refers to ＂climate fiction＂; it is a term invented by journalist Dan Bloom. These are fictional books that somehow or someway bring real climate change science to the reader. What is really interesting is that Cli-Fi books often present real science in a believable way. They become fun teaching tools. There are some really well known authors such as Paolo Bacigalupi and Margaret Atwood. A list of other candidate Cli-Fi novels was provided by Sarah Holding in the Guardian. What makes a Cli-Fi novel good? In my opinion, it has to have some real science in it. And it has to get the science right. Second, it has to be fun to read. When done correctly, Cli-Fi can connect people to their world; it can help us understand what future climate may be like, or what current climate effects are. One thing that is hard to imagine is the future. What will the world be like decades from now when Earth temperatures have continued to rise? What will agriculture be like? What will coastal communities be like? It is also hard to imagine what living a subsistence agriculture life is like, today. What happens to lives and communities when the rains change, or don’t come at all? What would that world look like? One recent example of Cli-Fi literature is South Pole Station by Ashley Shelby. In this book we follow Cooper Gosling, who is traveling to a research location on Antarctica to create paintings. Yes, an artist is sent to live with researchers and crew — with funding from the National Science Foundation. After arriving at the South Pole, Cooper has to become acquainted with the strange social system that exists there. Ashley writes the book in such a way that you actually feel you are huddled(拥挤) in the cold with her and her co-workers. 【1】What makes Cli-Fi books so attractive? A. They are about real climate change. B. The climate change described in them seems true. C. They are a great help to teaching on campus. D. The books are written by famous authors. 【2】What does the author think of the future? A. It is desirable. B. It is frightening. C. It is unbelievable. D. It is uncertain. 【3】What does Cooper Gosling go to Antarctica to do? A. Go sightseeing. B. Do research. C. Paint pictures. D. Gain knowledge. 【4】The social system existing at the South Pole that Cooper has to face ____________. A. is unusual B. is complex C. is unfair D. is colorful |
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Western conservation groups are seeking stricter laws to deal with trade in endangered wildlife, but Dr. Paul Jepson warns that this isn’t the best solution. He highlights the case of the Bali starling (八哥). Bringing in tougher laws created unexpected outcomes, which contributed to the bird’s extinction in the wild in 2006. He said that the traditional law enforcement (执行) approach that outlawed (宣布……非法) ownership of the Bali starling in the 1980s and 1990s increased rather than reduced the demand for wild-caught Bali starlings. The bird has become a popular gift among the rich of Indonesia, who can gain more status by owning one. Instead, a case-by-case analysis might be needed. Last year, he said, a bird association set up a network of breeders (饲养者) among the owners of Bali starling on the island of Java. By introducing a “crowd-breeding” model, it transformed the bird into a species whose price and source of supply were publicly known. This lessened the status of keeping such birds and thereby reduced their profitability to black market suppliers. Another case was on Nusa Penida, an island southeast of Bali. A Balinese conservation group planned to release starlings on the island. Critics tried to block the plan, saying the island was outside the birds’ native zone. Eventually, the Governor of Bali came up with a proposal. The starlings were given to a local temple as a ceremonial offering before they were released. This gave the Bali starling status as a “sacred bird”, giving them protection under customary laws. Now the released starlings established a breeding population on Nusa Penida. Dr. Jepson commented, “I do not want to criticize the international approach seeking tighter law enforcement, but this case study shows we should not oversimplify how we respond to the problem of the wildlife trade. There is a growing body of evidence that shows more different approaches are sometimes needed to fit with the local social and political realities. We should tailor solutions on more of a case-by-case basis.” 【1】What might speed up the wild Bali starling’s extinction in 2006? A. The bad natural environment. B. The side effect of strict protection laws. C. The debate over the wildlife trade. D. The popularity of the bird in the world. 【2】Why was the “crowd-breeding” model introduced? A. To block the strict laws passed by the government. B. To cut off the supply to the black market. C. To make the Bali starling less profitable. D. To increase the demand for the Bali starling. 【3】What can we know about the case-by-case analysis? A. It implies there’s more than one way to solve a problem. B. It advocates stricter law enforcement. C. It has attracted close attention of conservation groups. D. It is acknowledged as the best solution to illegal wildlife trade. 【4】What is the best title for the text? A. Stricter enforcement is needed for the biodiversity of Indonesia B. The Bali starling comes back to Nusa Penida C. Cutting off the market for the illegal wildlife trade D. Tougher laws to reduce wildlife trade are not enough |
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How to Be Healthy and Happy We all want to be healthy, happy, free of stress and more productive in life. 1. Get enough sleep. It not only keeps you healthy but also you will be happier. It is said that “Early to bed, early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise.” 【1】 2. Drink plenty of water. 【2】 The benefits of water are amazing. Water helps keep your skin clear, leaving you feeling happier and better about your body. Water is just simply an amazing source in itself for your overall health. Try to drink 8 glasses a day. 3. Smile and laugh. Don’t get sad over small problems or take any joke seriously which hurt you. Instead, if you feel so hurt, you prefer to stay away from that friend. 【3】 Respect your friend from a good perspective. Smile and laugh all the time and you will be happy. 4. 【4】 Help your mom do the dishes, help out your dad in the kitchen, clean your room, or do anything that could help your family. It will not only make them love you more, but you will feel happy knowing you have done good even if you moved out twenty years ago and are a father yourself. 5. Have goals. Always believe you can achieve. If you can dream it, you can achieve it, no matter what. 【5】 Organization plays a very important role in achieving goals, so organize yourself. A. Help out your family. B. Don’t get in touch with him/her. C. So make sure you go to sleep earlier. D. Of course keep goals and dreams realistic. E. Water is good for everything in your body. F. The majority of our body is made up of water. G. However, don’t show him that you don't like him. |
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One day when I was 15 years old, I had some friends over to hang out. While we were making food in the ________, my brother came in. He ________ his beef next to my thick one and said, “Courtney, your beef is bigger than mine. You don’t need to eat; you’re already fat enough.” Then he walked out, laughing. _____ comments on my physical appearance were nothing new. Something inside me ________ to his idea that my legs were unacceptable, and that became the last day that I ever willingly wore ________ until I was 30 years old. For the next 15 years, I spent summer after summer roasting in long pants. But then I ________ Ragen Chastain, and she changed everything. I couldn’t believe that this woman who, like myself, almost ________ 300 pounds was so ________ and happy in her own skin. I listened ________ she shared her own journey to recovery and self-love. She talked about how amazing our bodies are, just by ________ of the things they do every day-like ________,pumping blood to every ceil, blinking and walking.. Walking! I was suddenly aware of how foolish I’d been for so long. There’re people who are born ________ legs, or who lack properly working legs, or who ________ their legs, and I’d been ________ my perfectly strong, healthy, beautiful legs in ________ because I had allowed someone to ________ me that they weren’t good enough. The next day, I bought three pairs of shorts and a sundress and spent the entire summer letting my legs see the sun and feel the ________. The next time anyone comments on your body in a ________ way, look them straight in the eye, smile and say, “If what you see ________ you so much, feel free to practice the ancient art of looking somewhere else.” That’s Ragen’s original, but I don’t think she’ll mind ________ you use it. 【1】A. classroom B. kitchen C. bedroom D. dorm 【2】A. offered B. devoted C. placed D. organized 【3】A. Unpleasant B. Eventual C. Regretful D. Skeptical 【4】A. took up B. got down C. gave in D. tried out 【5】A. shirts B. shorts C. trousers D. socks 【6】A. asked B. related C. approved D. met 【7】A. possessed B. corresponded C. opposed D. weighed 【8】A. typical B. energetic C. explicit D. genetic 【9】A. as B. because C. unless D. though 【10】A. feature B. character C. means D. gender 【11】A. shopping B. swimming C. breathing D. applauding 【12】A. with B. despite C. without D. within 【13】A. waste B. lose C. reject D. keep 【14】A. hiding B. using C. doubting D. blaming 【15】A. surprise B. ruins C. astonishment D. shame 【16】A. advise B. convince C. persuade D. educate 【17】A. breeze B. warmth C. taste D. freeze 【18】A. positive B. negative C. different D. specific 【19】A. abandons B. distributes C. bothers D. benefits 【20】A. since B. until C. although D. if |
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阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（不多于3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。 We were studying Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet in the class. Each of us 【1】 (require) to play a scene from the play, and I 【2】 (joke) asked to play the nurse. How the classmates responded aroused my interest. They thought I, a guy, couldn’t play the nurse. But I decided I was going to be the 【3】 (good) nurse to explode on the stage of the class. That fateful week, I imprinted the lines of the nurse in my head. On the day of the 【4】 (perform), I walked onto the stage, 【5】 (dress) in my grandmother’s Italian suit, and poured my heart and soul 【6】 the scene. 【7】 look of astonishment on my classmates’ faces was all I needed to realize what school 【8】 (mean) to me. School was a place 【9】 I could explore unknown areas of my mind and uncover new ideas about the world. Perhaps this realization had never shown 【10】 (it) before, because I never been brave enough to uncover it. |
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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。 Good morning, everyone! Today, I’d like to talk about culture shock. Perhaps you think studying in different country is something sounded very exciting. It is a new experience, where brings the opportunity of discovering amazed things. It also brought a feeling of freedom. Despite of these advantages, therefore, there are also some challenges you will face. You may have difficulty adjust to quite different things. To be exactly, culture shock is a feeling of anxiety, uncertainty and confusion felt by people when you first arrive in another country. |
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假定你是李华，为了提高市民的环保意识，倡导垃圾分类，你校志愿者社团将组织部分志愿者到鸠兹广场参加志愿者活动。请你用英语给你的好友Tom写一封电子邮件，邀请他一同前去。内容包括： 1. 活动时间：2. 活动内容：3. 交通工具。 注意：1. 词数100左右； 2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Dear Tom, ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua |
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