1、Peter, as well as my other classmates, _____ going to attend a lecture next Sunday.
A.was B.is C.are D.were
2、One night, at about midnight, I ______ the sky for about an hour. The stars were shining like diamonds.
A.have watched
B.had watched
C.watch
D.watched
3、It is exactly ______ we behave ______has changed the world.
A.which; that B.how; that C.how; what D.what; that
4、The teachers_______ themselves in planning out the work of the coming semester.
A.occupied B.operated C.arranged D.employed
5、There are ______ flowers and trees shown in the park and_______ people go to have a look.
A.plenty of; much B.various; many
C.varieties of; various of D.quite a few; quite a little
6、Determined to be yourself, move forward, and free of shame, you will surely succeed _______ you once failed.
A.where
B.until
C.unless
D.when
7、On her son's arrival, she ______ her son's face as if she hadn't seen him for years.
A.noticed B.looked at C.scanned D.saw
8、 I want to tell you is the deep love and respect I have for my parents.
A.That
B.Which
C.Whether
D.What
9、I ______ to you at that time, but I didn’t know where you lived.
A. had written B. wrote
C. would write D. would have written
10、Our CEO _________ the bright future of our company, for every staff in it is outstanding and united.
A.is confident about
B.makes comments on
C.is concerned about
D.makes an effort to
11、This book gives a brief _______ of the history of the castle and details of the art collection in the main hall.
A.outline B.output C.operation D.organ
12、The school dining room ______ as a meeting place for teachers and students.
A.treats B.admits C.uses D.functions
13、—Why did he suffer failure again?
—It was his carelessness ________ ________it.
A.which, managed by B.that, resulted from
C.that, contributed to D.that, benefited from
14、The twin brothers look so alike that it is very difficult to tell one from .
A. other B. another
C. others D. the other
15、Experts say ________ to sunlight for too much time will do harm to one’s skin.
A. exposed B. having exposed
C. being exposed D. exposing
16、The conference ________ to discuss how to bring infections down to zero next week is of great significance.
A.to hold
B.having been held
C.to be held
D.being held
17、He refused to acknowledge ________ in the match, but in vain.
A. to defeat B. to be defeated
C. defeating D. being defeated
18、—Has ISIS, the most shameful terrorist group, already been wiped off the earth?
—I guess not, but I think it ought to ______ .
A.be done B.have been C./ D.have
19、I had hoped to take a holiday this year but I wasn’t able to ______.
A.get away
B.drop in
C.check out
D.hold on
20、It's said that our mental abilities begin to _______ from the age 27 after reaching the highest level at 22.
A.differ B.depress C.distribute D.decline
21、Smiling doesn’t ________ mean you’re happy. Sometimes, it just means that you’re strong enough to face problems.
A.fortunately B.eventually C.deliberately D.necessarily
22、—— How soon will the candidates get their university admissions?
—— It may take three weeks for all the applications to be ________.
A. withdrawn B. processed C. corresponded D. violated
23、Sadly, the child star became one of one-hit wonders that _______ occasionally, only to disappear without signs.
A.spring up
B.hang up
C.stay up
D.end up
24、 —Excuse me, but I want to use your computer to type a report.
—You _____ have my computer if you don’t take care of it.
A.shan’t B.might not C.needn’t D.shouldn’t
25、The superhero movie Avengers: Endgame topped Chinese mainland box office,Capernaum ___________ the second place.
A.took B.taken C.having taken D.taking
26、More and more frequently,classes,training for businesses,and personal development courses are offered online.【1】
Set a daily schedule.【2】 Additionally,setting starting and stopping points can make studying seem less frightening.Break down each subject and task into small parts and make a schedule to complete each of these smaller tasks.
Use a specific(特定的)study place.Set aside an area in your home only for study. 【3】 As a result,they will try to avoid too much noise.Additionally,it is easier for you to focus your attention on studying and avoid distractions(分心). If you find it impossible to study at home without distraction,try to find a good spot at a local library.Libraries are quiet,adequately lit,and free from distractions.
【4】 The biggest mistake made by students who want to study online is not using a reliable,fast internet service.This is important to get all the necessary documents,course schedules,and other information throughout the class.
Avoid non-study websites.Don't let temptation(诱惑)to visit social media,check email,and click the latest top ten list turn your attention away from studying.Set a time limit for yourself.Use a timer to track time spent on non-course websites,and limit yourself to five minutes at a time【5】
A.Make sure your internet connection is reliable.
B.It's also important to step away every so often.
C.Studying at the same time every day helps you focus.
D.This lets people know you are studying when you're there.
E.If you're new to online studying,here are some tips for you.
F.If you need a little extra help,there are a number of websites and apps that can help.
G.It's good to take breaks,but make sure you know how long you're pending on breaks.
27、 Have you read this before? 10% of life is made up of what happens to you. 90% of life is decided by how you react. That is the 90/10 Principle. You really have no control over 10% of what happens to us, but you determine the other 90%.
Let’s use an example. You are eating breakfast with your family. Your daughter knocks over a cup of coffee onto your business shirt. You severely scold your daughter and she breaks down in tears. After scolding her, you blame your wife for placing the cup too close to the edge of the table. A short verbal battle follows. You storm upstairs and change your shirt.
Back downstairs, you find your daughter has been too busy crying to finish breakfast and she misses the bus. You rush to the car and drive your daughter to school. After a 15-minute delay and throwing $60 traffic fine away, you arrive at the school and your daughter runs into the building without saying goodbye.
After arriving at the office 20 minutes late, you find you forgot your briefcase. Your day has started terrible. As it continues, it seems to get worse and worse. You look forward to coming home, yet when you arrive home, you find a small wedge in your relationship with your wife and daughter.
Why did you have a bad day? Did the coffee cause it? Did your daughter cause it?
Here is what could have and should have happened.
Coffee splashes over you. Your daughter is about to cry. You gently say, “It’s ok honey, you just need, to be more careful next time”. Grabbing a towel you rush upstairs. After grabbing a new shirt and your briefcase, you come down in time to look through the window and see your child getting on the bus. She turns and waves. You arrive 5 minutes early and cheerfully greet the staff. Your boss comments on how good the day you are having.
Notice the difference? Two different scenarios. Both started the same. Both ended different.
【1】According to the text, what happens after the coffee incident?
A. The mother gets to work late. B. The couple have an argument.
C. The father has a traffic accident. D. The daughter finishes breakfast soon.
【2】Why does the author use the example?
A. To prove the 90/10 principle. B. To compare different attitudes.
C. To give advice on self-control. D. To show the importance of harmony.
【3】What does the underlined word “wedge” in Paragraph 4 probably mean?
A. Improvement. B. Wound. C. Disadvantage. D. Change.
【4】According to the text, what leads to the different endings?
A. Your coffee. B. Your family. C. Your experience. D. Your reaction.
28、Facts about fevers
You wake up one morning, and your head feels like burning. Right away, you think, “Oh, no! I have a fever!” However, when you take your temperature, you see that it's only 37.2.【1】 Or, do you? From the standards in use for a long time, a fever starts at 38. Some doctors now don't agree with that, though. 【2】It's the same for normal body temperatures.
They argue that everyone's normal body temperature isn't 37℃. It's 36.6 to 38℃ for kids and 36.1 to 37.2℃ for adults.【3】 Besides, people's body temperatures don't stay the same all the time.
When your body temperature is around 38℃, you have a fever.【4】Fevers show that the body is doing its job. It's fighting the bad viruses and bacteria in your body. The body attacks them by turning up the heat. That way, it's harder for the viruses and bacteria to make copies of themselves. When their numbers decrease, the fever does, too.
【5】So, let them do their jobs and don't treat them. Instead, try to find the cause and treat that. If the fever reaches 39.4C or higher, call your doctor. Do the same if the fever lasts longer than three days. Fevers fight to protect us, so they're our friends, not our enemies.
A.It means you have a fever.
B.Mild fevers don't last long.
C.So, you don't have a fever.
D.Fever does great harm to your body.
E.Women also have a higher number than men.
F.Many people think it's a bad thing, but it's not.
G.They feel our ideas about fevers are wrong and too old.
29、Paper route
A paper route is one of the most common tried and true ways to earn money, and has been the first job for many kids over the decades.
Pros:
First, if your child rides his bicycle every morning during deliveries, he will be getting a great workout while he is earning money. Second, paper deliverers have the freedom to do their route as quickly as they want, in the order that they want; and they don’t have to dress up to do it!
Cons:
Unpredictable Weather: your child will be facing adverse(不利的) weather conditions.
Early Morning Hours: newspapers have to arrive early, many times by 5:00 in the morning. But your children might have to be up as early as 2: 00 a. m. to get the papers out on time.
Collecting Money: It can be intimidating(令人胆怯的 ) for some children to ask strangers for money.
What Kids Can Learn About Money (by doing a paper route):
Paper routes depend on punctuality of the paper delivery. Your child will learn to deliver the papers by a specified time each morning.
Family business
If you own your own business, you can hire them to work for your family business.
Pros:
Since you will be the employer, you can make changes to their schedule if you need to. In addition, your child will work for you, so you’ll always know where he is and be able to keep an eye on him.
Cons:
Variability: depending on your line of work, you may not have enough work to keep your child busy consistently.
Limited for Children: If you don’t have your own business, but like the idea, you may want to ask friends, neighbors, or relatives you know who might want to hire some additional help.
What Kids Can Learn About Money (by working for the family business):
Working for the family will give your children a direct line of communication when they want to talk. Give them the opportunity to discuss pay rates with you. Introduce them to negotiations to agree on a fair rate.
【1】What are the advantages of paper routes, according to the passage?
A.They are safe and have a flexible schedule.
B.You just work in the morning and can get a great workout.
C.You don’t have to wear a uniform or work in your spare time.
D.You will get exercise and have the freedom to work the way you want.
【2】What is the advantage of parents having their children work for the family business?
A.They can change their children’s schedule as they want.
B.They can ensure the safety of their children.
C.It makes them busy, so they don’t have time to work.
D.it will help children develop the spirit of enterprise.
【3】Which of the following is TRUE about the two jobs mentioned above?
A.Children have to arrive at 5: 00 am to prepare the newspapers on a paper route.
B.Parents approve of children asking strangers for money on a paper route
C.Working for the family business can increase the communication between parents and children.
D.Only children whose parents own a business can work
30、Childhood curiosity can last a lifetime and I learned this from my son, Bill. When he was very young, I often took him to the ____ He loved to read and often needed to ____ the books he’d read in order to borrow more books.One unintended _____ of his nonstop reading habits was that he even ____ at the dinner table. His mother, Mary, and I did our best to ____ him that, on certain social _____ , reading while dining with others was not a good thing.
Every summer the teachers at his school ____ give the students a reading list, and there was a contest to see who could read the most books. He was so ____ , and he always wanted to win. And he often ____ .But the main reason why he read so obsessively (着迷地) was that he was so ____ . He didn’t just want to learn about ____ things. He wanted to learn about everything.
We helped ____ his curiosity in every way. ____ an unfamiliar word came up in conversation, we’d turn to the ____ , looking up the word, and reading the definition aloud. Thus my son came to realize that if you have a question, the ____ exists somewhere. All you have to do is ____ it.
Bill remains as much of a ____ today as when he was a child, and he seems to _____ everything he reads. He’s often ____ to share what he’s learned with the next person he meets. He ____ reads at the dinner table, though — which is a good thing because the books he’s attracted to now are increasingly unappetizing (引不起食欲的): The Eradication of Infectious Diseases, Mosquitoes, Malaria & Man, and Rats, Lice, and History.
【1】
A.school
B.office
C.library
D.museum
【2】
A.return
B.store
C.talk
D.pick
【3】
A.advantage
B.discovery
C.explanation
D.consequence
【4】
A.play
B.read
C.study
D.laugh
【5】
A.convince
B.promise
C.inform
D.advise
【6】
A.issues
B.services
C.occasions
D.duties
【7】
A.could
B.would
C.should
D.might
【8】
A.sincere
B.crazy
C.positive
D.competitive
【9】
A.went
B.failed
C.did
D.proved
【10】
A.curious
B.confident
C.diligent
D.excellent
【11】
A.simple
B.past
C.any
D.some
【12】
A.protect
B.develop
C.examine
D.follow
【13】
A.Until
B.If
C.Though
D.Because
【14】
A.teacher
B.newspaper
C.partner
D.dictionary
【15】
A.person
B.book
C.answer
D.matter
【16】
A.find
B.use
C.tell
D.ask
【17】
A.speaker
B.reader
C.maker
D.user
【18】
A.imagine
B.believe
C.create
D.remember
【19】
A.eager
B.afraid
C.careful
D.sure
【20】
A.now and again
B.at all time
C.no longer
D.just now
31、Seven years ago, our daughter, Alle Shea, was born. All of our family were excited with the new arrival. After she was given to me by a nurse from the delivery room, I _______ her cautiously, wondering how_______ life was.
However, our joy_______ for just several seconds. We noticed that she was crying weakly and refused to _______. We went to have the doctor check on her health. After the _______, the doctor told us our daughter was_________with the rare bone disease called Osteogenesis Imperfecta (成骨不全症). At birth Alle Shea’s skull looked like a_________ egg on the x-rays.
Watching my daughter _________was the greatest pain. After being terribly tortured(折磨)for a long time, my wife and I_________take our five-week-old daughter off life support, by far the most__________decision of our life. The day Alle was leaving us, we were able to take her outside on the hospital deck and hold her in our arms until she __________.
We had two ________ that day: we could have let the sadness overtake us, or we could turn it into a __________. Since that day, my wife and I have worked ________ volunteering our time hosting special events, and talking to others about Osteogenesis Imperfecta(OI). We even________ hospitals to join us and this is the battle we are still________. Over the seven years, we have __________ thousands of hours. In February of 2015 we __________ OI Care for You program. Ever since, we have been sending stuffed animals to children with OI. Each present brings them a smile and__________. Many OI families thank us for doing what we do and giving them another way to show __________ for a family member with OI.
【1】
A.held
B.pulled
C.lifted
D.pushed
【2】
A.surprising
B.unforgettable
C.miraculous
D.mysterious
【3】
A.left
B.lasted
C.stopped
D.waited
【4】
A.smile
B.speak
C.sleep
D.walk
【5】
A.cure
B.examination
C.experiment
D.treatment
【6】
A.born
B.equipped
C.filled
D.infected
【7】
A.fried
B.boiled
C.opened
D.cracked
【8】
A.suffering
B.yelling
C.sleeping
D.tolerating
【9】
A.hurried to
B.refused to
C.had to
D.longed to
【10】
A.delightful
B.painful
C.powerful
D.regretful
【11】
A.grew up
B.calmed down
C.gave in
D.passed away
【12】
A.choices
B.opportunities
C.reasons
D.decisions
【13】
A.blessing
B.positive
C.disadvantage
D.difficulty
【14】
A.tirelessly
B.aimlessly
C.carelessly
D.helplessly
【15】
A.allowed
B.instructed
C.contacted
D.forced
【16】
A.winning
B.enjoying
C.fighting
D.overcoming
【17】
A.wasted
B.volunteered
C.saved
D.donated
【18】
A.started
B.controlled
C.invented
D.delayed
【19】
A.solution
B.success
C.comfort
D.life
【20】
A.support
B.envy
C.pride
D.gratitude
32、 Last year I went on holiday to Spain. But _______, after two days in Madrid, I started to get severe ________ pain. I was in such suffering that I went to the local hospital for a(n)_______.
No sooner had I arrived than I was ________to a small room, and I had not been waiting too long________ a surgeon came to examine me. He didn't speak English and I only spoke a few words of Spanish. He ________that I had to remove my clothes and he gave me one of those funny hospital gowns (罩衣) which hardly ________anything.
He then asked me in Spanish if I was embarrassed. "Si, unpoco (Yes, a little)", I replied with my face turning red. You see, not only did I feel embarrassed at ________ my clothes in front of a stranger but also this _________stranger was an extremely handsome man. He looked at me as though I was out of my________ and then he quickly ________ down the passage.
I was beginning to ________what had happened to him when he suddenly reappeared, this time with a group of ________students, and again asked the same question in Spanish. Now I was feeling ________, and shouted in English, "Yes, I'm extremely embarrassed. I think you would mind too if you had to talk to a crowd of strangers with almost no clothes on." Then a female doctor in the group ________ my arm gently and ________ in perfect English, "I think I see the problem. My___________ wants to take a photograph of your back﹣an X﹣ray﹣so he wants to know if you are ________a baby. You see, embarazada means pregnant in Spanish."
No sooner had she told me this than I realized the ________of the misunderstanding. We all had a laugh, ________ I must admit that I felt rather stupid as well.
【1】A. unfortunately B. unwillingly C. unbearably D. unusually
【2】A. arm B. back C. muscle D. stomach
【3】A. appointment B. operation C. visit D. examination
【4】A. invited B. carried C. shown D. welcomed
【5】A. before B. since C. after D. until
【6】A. urged B. said C. inquired D. gestured
【7】A. hide B. cover C. find D. expose
【8】A. putting down B. putting on C. taking off D. taking away
【9】A. unique B. particular C. awkward D. aggressive
【10】A. mind B. idea C. heart D. sight
【11】A. slid B. waved C. screamed D. disappeared
【12】A. find B. know C. wonder D. see
【13】A. medical B. physical C. experienced D. amateur
【14】A. better B. upset C. strange D. dull
【15】A. seized B. removed C. squeezed D. held
【16】A. stated B. shouted C. whispered D. prayed
【17】A. colleague B. staff C. patient D. student
【18】A. delivering B. defending C. wanting D. expecting
【19】A. result B. cause C. problem D. effect
【20】A. as B. when C. although D. since
33、 In modern society loneliness can be seen as a social phenomenon and people can experience loneliness for many reasons. It is a very common, though normally temporary, _______ of a breakup, divorce, or loss of any important long-term relationship. In these cases, loneliness may result both from the loss of a specific person and from the _______ from social circles. The loss of a significant person in one’s life will typically initiate a grief response; in this situation, one might feel lonely, even while in the company of others.
Loneliness may also result from any socially disruptive (破裂的) event, such as moving from one’s home town into _______ communities leading to homesickness. Loneliness can also occur in places with low population densities in which there are comparatively few people to _______.
There are many different ways used to _______ loneliness. The first step that most doctors recommend to patients is therapy. Short term therapy typically occurs over a period of ten to twenty weeks. During therapy, emphasis is put on understanding the cause of the problem, _______ the negative thoughts, feelings, and attitudes resulting from the problem, and exploring ways to help the patient feel connected. Some doctors also recommend _______ therapy as a means to connect with other sufferers and establish a support system. It may take several attempts before a suitable anti-depressant medication is found. Some patients may also develop a resistance to a certain type of medication and need to _______ periodically.
Another treatment is animal-assisted therapy. Studies and surveys indicate that the presence of animal companions such as dogs, cats, rabbits, and guinea pigs can _______ feelings of loneliness or depression among some sufferers. Beyond the companionship the animal itself provides there may also be increased opportunities for ________ with other pet owners. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention there are a number of other health benefits associated with pet ownership, such as lowered blood pressure. In addition, some other alternative approaches may include exercise, dieting, etc, which many patients find have a ________ effect on relieving symptoms. Results of a study also suggest that correcting maladaptive social cognition (认知) offers the best chance of ________loneliness.
Nevertheless, loneliness can sometimes play an important role in the ________ process. In some people, temporary or prolonged loneliness can lead to notable artistic and creative expression, for example, as was the case with poet Emily Dickinson, and numerous musicians. This is not to imply that loneliness itself ensures this creativity, ________, it may have an influence on the subject matter of the artist and more likely be present in individuals ________creative activities.
【1】A.type B.concern C.consequence D.evidence
【2】A.withdrawal B.absence C.disappearance D.presence
【3】A.informal B.uncertain C.relevant D.unfamiliar
【4】A.turn to B.interact with C.long for D.share with
【5】A.release B.observe C.monitor D.treat
【6】A.reversing B.directing C.measuring D.pursuing
【7】A.long-term B.sightseeing C.patient D.group
【8】A.quit B.evolve C.switch D.exercise
【9】A.confirm B.protest C.enhance D.ease
【10】A.socializing B.interfering C.comparing D.coping
【11】A.historic B.restorative C.decisive D.permanent
【12】A.promoting B.enhancing C.reducing D.striving
【13】A.creative B.musical C.artistic D.poetic
【14】A.however B.therefore C.rather D.otherwise
【15】A.restricted to B.engaged in C.concerned about D.altered by
34、课文填空
Yet, some people are【1】 They claim that surfing the Internet is a waste of time. They make the 【2】 that children spend too much time chatting and playing games instead of 【3】 on their school work. However, a recent survey conducted in the USA shows that 80 per cent of Internet users 【4】 it mostly to search for answers to questions. The second most common use of the Internet, for 79 per cent of Internet users, is to find out information about hobbies. These statistics prove that gathering information is the 【5】 use for the Internet.
35、Directions: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one word more than you need.
Knowledge is free on the Internet at a small but 【1】 number of colleges and universities. About 160 schools around the world now put free course materials on the web to the 【2】. Recent additions in the United States 【3】 projects at Yale, Johns Hopkins and the University of California, Berkeley.
Berkeley said it would offer videos of lectures on YouTube. Free videos from other schools are 【4】 at the Apple iTunes store.
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) became an early 【5】 with its Open Course Ware project, first 【6】 in 2001. Free lecture notes, exams and other resources are published at ocw.mit.edu. Many exams even include the answers. Today, Open Course Ware offers materials from 1,800 undergraduate and graduate courses. These 【7】 from Physics to Political Science. Visitors can learn the same things as MIT students learn. But as the site points out, Open Course Ware is not an MIT education. Visitors receive no credit toward a degree. Some materials from a course may not be available, and the site does not provide 【8】 with teachers. Still, MIT says that the site has had forty million visits by thirty-one million visitors from almost every country. Sixty percent of the visitors are from outside the United States and Canada. Students and educators use the site, including students at MIT. But the largest number of visitors, about half, are self-learners.
Some professors have become well-known around the world as a result of 【9】 online. Walter Lewin, a physics professor at MIT, is 【10】 popular. Fans enjoy his entertaining lectures. MIT Open Course Ware now includes materials for high school. The aim is to improve education in Science, Technology, Math and Engineering.
36、根据句意填空
In the USA, the Amish-a Christian group-are famous because they drive 【1】 instead of cars, do not use TVs or refrigerators, and do not have personal telephones. Many people assume the Amish must have 【2】 reasons for their many rules, but this is not true. In truth, whenever a new technology is introduced, the Amish meet and discuss its advantages and disadvantages. They then vote on whether they will accept it. The Amish 【3】 cars because they like having 【4】 communities where everyone lives close together. They have no TVs or refrigerators because their homes do not have electricity-they do not think it is necessary and 【5】 dealing with strangers, such as the people who work at the electric company.
37、Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.
Expressions about water are almost as common as water itself. But many of the expressions using water have unpleasant meanings.
The expression “to be in hot water” is one of them. It is a very old expression, which can be 【1】 back to 500 years ago. The expression is used to mean being in trouble. One story says it got that meaning from the custom of throwing extremely hot water down on enemies attacking a castle.
Being in “deep water” is almost the same as being in “hot water”. When you are in deep water, you are in a difficult 【2】. Imagine a person who cannot swim being thrown in water over his head. You are in deep water when you are facing a problem that you do not have the ability to solve. The problem is too deep. You can be in deep water, for example, if you invest in stocks in complete 【3】 of the stock market.
"Water over the dam" is another expression about a past event. It is something that cannot be 【4】. The expression comes from the idea that water that has 【5】 a dam cannot be brought back again. When a friend is 【6】 by a mistake she has made, you might tell her to forget about it. You say it is water over the dam.
Another common expression, "to hold water," is about the strength or weakness of an idea or opinion that you may be arguing about. It probably comes from the way of testing the 【7】 of a container. If it can hold water, it is strong and has no holes in it. If your 【8】 can hold water, it is strong and does not have any holes. If it does not hold water, then it is weak and can not be 【9】.
"Throwing cold water" also is an expression that deals with an idea or 【10】. For example, you want to buy a new car because the old one has some problems. But you wife "throws cold water" on the idea, because she says a new car costs too much
38、假如你是李华,你的英国笔友Peter对于中国粉丝给国外明星取昵称的行为非常感兴趣,比如说“卷福”、“霉霉”、“小李子”、“寡姐”等。请你给他写一封邮件,介绍一个你认为最喜欢的中文昵称。内容包括:1. 中文昵称的含义;2. 中英文名字在含义或发音等方面的关联;3. 粉丝起该昵称的原因。
注意:1. 该昵称可用中文或拼音表示;2. 邮件词数在80词左右。
Benedict Cumberbatch | Taylor Swift | Leonardo DiCaprio | Scarlett Johansson |
卷福 | 霉霉 | 小李子 | 寡姐 |
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39、阅读下面短文,根据其内容写一篇60词左右的内容概要。
These days, football is one of the most popular sports in the world. Given that Neil Armstrong wanted to take a football to the Moon, we could even say that it is also the most popular sport out of this world! The history of the game goes back over two thousand years to Ancient China. It was then known as cuju(kick ball), a game using a ball of animal skins with hair inside. Goals were hung in the air. Football as we know it today started in Great Britain, where the game was given new rules.
That football is such a simple game to play is perhaps the basis of its popularity. It is also a game that is very cheap to play. You don't need expensive equipment; even the ball doesn't have to cost much money. All over the world you can see kids playing to their hearts 'content with a ball made of plastic bags; just like Pele did when he was a boy.
Another factor behind football's global popularity is the creativity and excitement on the field. It is fun enough to attract millions of people. You do not have to be a fan to recognize the skill of professional player-how they use their bodies to pass, score and defend can be amazing to see-or to feel the excitement of a game ending with a surprising twist.
What's more, football has become one of the best ways for people to communicate: it does not require words, but everyone understands it. It breaks down walls and brings people together on and off the field. Take, for example, the famous football game on Christmas Day 1914. World War I had broken out months before, but British and German soldiers put down their guns and played football together-one moment of peace to remember during years of conflict.
“Some people believe football is a matter of life and death, ...... “said Bill Shankly, the famous footballer and manager. “I can assure you it is much, much more important than that.” This might sound funny, but one only has to think about the Earth to realize that our planet is shaped like a football.
40、假定你是李华,高考因受到疫情影响而推迟,你和美国网友Sam原定从今年6月30日开始的互助语言学习的计划受到影响。请你给他写一封邮件,说明相关情况。内容包括:
1. 表达歉意;
2. 说明原因;
3. 提出调整后的新方案。
注意:
1. 词数100左右;
2. 可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
参考词汇:疫情 COVID-19 outbreak
Dear Sam,
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Yours
Li Hua
41、假定你是李华,本周末你市体育馆内将举行一场中国国际太极表演赛。你校国际交换生Jack对中国武术很感兴趣,你特发邮件向他介绍相关信息,内容包括:
1.表演的时间和地点;2.表演的内容;3.表达希望。
注意:1.词数80左右:2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
参考词汇:功夫Kung Fu;太极Tai Chi