微信扫一扫
随时随地学习
随时随地学习
1、—Gosh, I feel I have messed up my whole life.
—Cheer up. Things will _______.
A．hold out
B．work out
C．stand out
D．set out
2、 —Sorry for being latethis morning.
—Never mind. The weather was terrible and many people ______ the bus.
A. miss B. will miss C. missed D. have missed
3、While most of western festivals enjoy great popularity worldwide, Halloween is something of a ________ festival in England as camps are divided as its appeal.
A. confidential B. controversial
C. conservative D. conventional
4、 I ______ to reach the manager for the last two hours but the line is always busy.
A. tried B. have tried C. had tried D. have been trying
5、To the couple’s great surprise, the house was in a mess as if ______.
A. breaking into B. having broken into
C. broken into D. being broken into
6、______ exercising is a good way to keep fit, you shouldn’t overdo it at the beginning.
A. As if B. As long as C. In case D. Even though
7、Looking back on his youth, he finally realized that his pain taking effort in Senior Three his bright future.
A.shaped B.had shaped C.was going to shape D.was to shape
8、The style of the campus is quite different from ______ of most Chinese universities where visitors were amazed by the complex architectural space and abundant building types.
A. that B. one C. the one D. those
9、I’m afraid there might have been an audience of about 100,000 watching his live concert in Bird Nest last night, ________?
A. weren’t there B. didn’t there
C. haven’t there D. hadn’t there
10、I would line up my __________ on this windowsill(窗台) and play.
A.toives B.toyes C.toies D.toys
11、— Why not buy a second-hand car first if you don't have enough money for a new one?
— That's a good .
A.saying B.question C.suggestion D.account
12、The teaching of Confucius________ ancient Chinese wisdom, influencing Chinese life and thought for centuries to come.
A．respects
B．rescues
C．replaces
D．represents
13、I like your products very much ________ quality but I think the price is too high.
A．in charge of
B．in place of
C．in terms of
D．in spite of
14、I can still remember my childhood life,_________it was so long ago.
A.if only B.as though C.even though D.in case
15、You can’t imagine the suffering the explorers________ during their trip in the horrible desert without ample water and food.
A. stimulated B. ultimated
C. underwent D. reinforce
16、The coach, together with his players, __________ to the party held last Friday night, aiming to celebrate their win in the match.
A.was invited B.were invited C.has been invited D.have been invited
17、There are a great number of attractions in Tianjin, ______ I like the Ancient Cultural Street best.
A．which
B．where
C．among them
D．among which
18、--- How messy it is! Kevin, can I come in?
--- Oh, I'm so sorry. The house____.
A. is being cleaned B. has been cleaned
C. is cleaning D. was cleaned
19、He would have been willing to accompany me________him how important it was to me.
A.if I have told B.had I told C.should I tell D.if I could tell
20、Our village is making efforts to _________its development pattern to promote green growth.
A.squeeze B.compromise C.transform D.differentiate
21、 One Story is a non-profit literary organization, devoted to celebrating the art form of the short stories and supporting the writers who write them. If you're skilled at short stories and want to join us, pay attention to the following.
Submission Periods: Jan. 15th — May 31st / Sept. 1st — Nov. 14th.
What Kinds of Stories Is One Story Looking for?
One Story is seeking literary fiction. Because of our format, we can only accept stories between 3,000 and 8,000 words. They can be in any style and on any subject as long as they are good. More importantly, we are looking for stories that leave readers feeling satisfied.
Does One Story Accept Published Material?
No. One Story is looking for previously unpublished material. However, if a story has been published in print outside of North America, it will be considered. Stories previously published online on blogs, personal websites, or online literary magazines will not be accepted.
Does One Story Consider Translations?
Yes. Please include the name of the original author and language, as well as the name of the translator on the first page of your submission.
How Do I Submit to One Story?
We have an automated system for you to send us your work. It will securely send our editors your story and email you a confirmation that it has been received. To use the automated system, you need to have a One Story account. You already have one if you have subscribed to One Story or One Teen Story, joined our mailing list, or submitted a story to either magazine. When you are ready to submit, please visit our Submission Manager.
【1】One Story judges whether a work is good mainly based on ______.
A.its name. B.its originality.
C.editors’ comments. D.readers’ response.
【2】What should you do when handing in your work?
A.Include your creative inspiration. B.Register an account beforehand.
C.Write a short recommendation for it. D.Attach your private information to it.
【3】What type of writing is this text?
A.A story review. B.A magazine advertisement.
C.A submission guide. D.A magazine introduction.
22、Sachin oza always seemed to catch whatever cold and flu germs were flying around. Despite being only in his mid-thirties, he felt out of shape and out of sorts. He realized that if he didn’t make some changes, his immune function would continue worsening with age. “I have a family background of diabetes, high cholesterol, and heart disease,” adds Oza. “I had to take action.”
But Oza’s lifestyle stood in the way. He clocked long days working in finance in London, with little opportunity to be active or focus on his well-being. His commute from his home in Orpington, Kent, to the office was stressful and time-consuming, and he was spending far too many hours stuck behind his desk.
Oza’s increasingly sedentary (久坐不动的) lifestyle had repercussions. In addition to catching bugs easily, he lacked energy, his body ached, and he felt lethargic. “My immune system was really weak,” recalls Oza. “I knew that I shouldn’t be feeling this way before even hitting 40.”
So he began a 15-year journey to examine his health fully. He conducted some changes to his diet, introducing more raw fruits and vegetables and cutting down on junk food. He started going for runs and began regular training, resistance training, and stretching. He also became interested in mindfulness, practising deep-breathing and meditation.
Now 49, Oza feels like a new man. “I catch colds far less frequently than before,” he says. His aches and pains have eased, his stress levels are lower, and he sleeps soundly. “I no longer wake up in the early hours, which has made a huge difference in how I feel.”
There are many factors affecting the immune system that we can’t control — ageing weakens our immune function, for example, and we have individual genetic differences that affect how we deal with diseases.
【1】What was the barrier for Oza to make changes before?
A．His immune system.
B．His family background.
C．His unfavourable lifestyle.
D．His weak health situation.
【2】What does the underlined word “lethargic” mean?
A．Puzzled.
B．Sleepy.
C．Unconfident.
D．Energetic.
【3】How has Oza regained health?
A．By taking a 15-year journey.
B．By giving up his job in London.
C．By eating raw fruits and vegetables.
D．By changing diets and keeping training.
【4】What do you think of Oza according to his experience?
A．Busy.
B．Determined.
C．Intelligent.
D．Dull.
23、 Joshua Plotnik and his colleagues carried out the tests on six 12-45-year-old Asian elephants living in the grounds of a hotel in northern Thailand. The buckets containing the seeds were not clear enough to see through and had a lid with small holes to let the smell out. In experiments, the elephants chose the greater quantity of seeds in each pair, regardless of the quantity of seeds presented. The accuracy of the prediction was better when the difference between each pair increased.
This is thought to be the first time that an animal is able to use its sense of smell to make a simple calculation of whether one of two quantities is more or less than another-the most basic form of math.
Many animal species have shown an ability to tell apart between more and less when presented with different amounts of food. But they have used vision to discriminate. Dogs have been unable to show they can perform the same trick in tests of their abilities to smell.
For an elephant this ability could be very important. Elephants often travel long distances to find better-quality food and water, which can differ according to seasonal availability, changes to their environment, and a risk they could be attacked by humans. The best performers were able to get it right more than 80 per cent of the time.
The scientists suggest that male elephants are better at the task because they need to eat more food, making it more important that their sense of smell is keener. Males also have to sniff out females in heat over long distances in order to reproduce.
They say that while elephants do use vision, particularly in close contexts where they react to each other’s body language, they use it mainly to match their more powerful senses-hearing, smell and touch.
That elephants have a powerful sense of smell is perhaps unsurprising. They have more genes related to smell than any other animal: 2,000 compared to around 800 for a dog.
【1】What special ability do elephants have?
A.Use their trunks to find different smells.
B.Distinguish between more and less food.
C.Smell the differences of food quality.
D.Per form the basic math calculation.
【2】What does the underlined word “discriminate” mean?
A.Choose. B.Indicate.
C.Measure. D.Distinguish.
【3】Why do elephants often travel long distances?
A.To find where the better food is.
B.To find where humans wait to attack them.
C.To find where the environment has changed.
D.To find where they can adapt to the climate.
【4】What is the best title for the text?
A.Elephants can do simple math puzzles
B.Elephants can “count” with their trunks
C.Elephants can smell the quality of food
D.Elephants can use vision to communicate
24、Amazing Benefits of Listening to Music
If you love listening to music, you’re good company.【1】.
★Music makes you happier.
When you listen to music, your brain releases a special matter. It biologically causes listeners to feel emotions like happiness, excitement and joy. So the next time you need an emotional increase, listen to your favorite tunes for 15 minutes.
★【2】.
Listening to music you enjoy decreases levels of the stress in your body. This is an important finding since stress causes many illnesses and diseases. To stay calm and healthy during a stressful day, turn on the radio.
★Music helps you sleep better.
A study showed that students listening to classical music for 45 minutes slept better than students who did nothing. If you’re having trouble sleeping, try listening to a little Bach or Mozart before bedtime.
★【3】.
Softening the lighting and music can lead people to consume fewer calories and enjoy their meals more. If you’re looking for ways to reduce your appetite, try dimming the lights and listening to soft music the next time you sit down for a meal.
★Music strengthens learning and memory.
Researchers discovered that music can help you learn and remember information that you have forgotten better.【4】. Memorize these results. You now have a strategy to study more effectively for your next test.
★Music raises IQ and school performance.
Research shows that taking music lessons predicts higher school performance and IQ in young children.【5】.
A.Music helps you eat less.
B.Music lowers stress and improves health.
C.Participants who were musicians learned better with light music.
D.Musical training can help raise our IQs and even keep us sharp at old age.
E.Here are amazing scientifically-proven benefits of being hooked on music.
F.Recent research shows that listening to music improves our mental well-being.
G.To help your children achieve academic excellence, encourage them to sing or learn to play an instrument.
25、 Pam Bales made her way on snow-covered Jewell Trail. She noticed a single set of________made by a pair of sneakers. Following the tracks, she________a corner and saw a man sitting________. He stared blankly with sneakers on.
"What is your name?" She asked. No________.
It was obvious that nothing was________for him. For convenience, she gave him a name "John". She pulled the warm layers onto his________, pouring warm drink into his mouth. Over the next________, John began to move his limbs and speak. He told her he had had enough of life and that she should continue on________him. Bales would have none of it. "That is not an option. John. We still have the________part to go, so get up and keep going!"
Slowly he stood, and she felt an overwhelming sense of________.
A week later, Bales' rescue group received a letter. It read: "I hope this________the right rescuer. On Sunday October 17, I went up my favorite trail to end my________. Conditions were horrible and I said to the lady I met to________me and get going, but she wouldn't.________, she treated me with confidence and the impression that I________ . With what had been going wrong in my life, I didn't matter to me,________I did to her. At some point in our lives, all of us have found ourselves walking helplessly. For lack of emotional________and safety, we've sought that place off trail, hoping to find some way to________our struggles.________, some do follow through. Still, many are able to quietly self-rescue. Others,________, are rescued by people like her."
【1】A.holes B.layers C.patterns D.footprints
【2】A.rounded B.avoided C.overcame D.located
【3】A.fearless B.tireless C.still D.comfortably
【4】A.response B.wonder C.use D.action
【5】A.commanding B.competing C.connecting D.confusing
【6】A.hands B.head C.body D.bag
【7】A.second B.minute C.hour D.day
【8】A.for B.without C.to D.with
【9】A.toughest B.most important C.farthest D.best
【10】A.relief B.responsibility C.surprise D.purpose
【11】A.wins B.searches C.reaches D.predicts
【12】A.hike B.journal C.relation D.life
【13】A.help B.leave C.reach D.forgive
【14】A.However B.Instead C.Therefore D.Otherwise
【15】A.loved B.remembered C.struggled D.mattered
【16】A.because B.if C.and D.but
【17】A.depression B.warmth C.anxiety D.experience
【18】A.hold on to B.break free of C.put up with D.face up to
【19】A.Sadly B.Deliberately C.Excitedly D.Amazingly
【20】A.as usual B.beyond question C.for example D.like me
26、假定你是李华，得知外教Mr. Smith喜欢中国传统文化，想邀请他到你家过端午节。请给他写一封信，内容包括：
1. 时间；
2. 一同过节的家人；
3. 活动。
注意：1. 词数80左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
邮箱： 