In December 2018, a bunch of friends and I went to Europe to travel. Upon arrival in Vienna, we got the keys to the house from its owner. The
In Vienna, if anyone wants to copy a key, he or she is expected
The host asked us to give him 300 euros to cover the cost of a new set of keys. We made a complaint about it but we had to pay the money. So, hoping to get our money back, we decided to do some detective work
I wrote an email to the Sisi Museum in the middle of the night, wondering whether the staff had found them. Early in the morning, I received their reply, saying that they had not.
Though we saw many great
2 . I live in a town near Prague(布拉格), the capital of the Czech Republic. Besides cars, bikes are the most important
Some people
One sunny Sunday afternoon, I took my first cycling trip to a village nearby. I cycled for a while, alongside a river. But then, something happened: One of my tires
I didn’t give up though: One week later, I
It was already sunset when I
I believe many of us need a(n)
A.duty | B.notice | C.idea | D.means |
A.asks | B.tells | C.orders | D.allows |
A.hobby | B.surprise | C.deal | D.break |
A.wandering | B.flying | C.passing | D.jumping |
A.forget | B.think | C.regret | D.remember |
A.However | B.Besides | C.Therefore | D.Otherwise |
A.different | B.difficult | C.interesting | D.important |
A.frequently | B.recently | C.usually | D.rarely |
A.Even though | B.Now that | C.In case | D.As long as |
A.frightened | B.puzzled | C.worried | D.excited |
A.turned up | B.stayed up | C.went up | D.blew up |
A.arrange | B.support | C.walk | D.repair |
A.showed up | B.set off | C.watched out | D.called up |
A.nothing | B.something | C.everything | D.anything |
A.unpopular | B.strange | C.traditional | D.expensive |
A.hesitated | B.tried | C.decided | D.refused |
A.proud | B.peaceful | C.nervous | D.confident |
A.spirit | B.opportunity | C.ability | D.result |
A.poor | B.rich | C.free | D.busy |
A.study | B.surround | C.discover | D.create |
3 . It might seem like something from a science fiction movie, but scientists today are working on ways to combine certain kinds of bacteria with tiny robots. Scientists want to use these creations to improve the way we give medical treatment. They claim that drug therapy (疗法), disease diagnosis, and even surgery could be greatly aided by the use of nanobiotechnology. Nano-means “tiny”, and bio-means “life”. This tiny technology will use living organisms in combination with electronics.
Electronics makers already use tiny robots to build complex but very tiny circuits. Medical scientists want to use these robots to repair patients’ damaged organs or to direct medicines to affect specific cells. For example, tiny robots could be engineered to deliver chemotherapy (化疗) directly to cancer instead of to the entire body.
Existing electronics are the right size, but they lack practical use. Robots that can be built small enough to enter a person’s cells would be too tiny to move on their own. Therefore, scientists want to use tiny organisms such as bacteria to act as vehicles for the robots. The bacteria will be “driven” through the bloodstream by magnetic pulses (磁脉冲). Once the bacteria are in the correct locations, the robots will be able to do their jobs. In theory, these robots will cause less damage to the body than traditional methods of delivering medicines or performing surgeries.
Nanobiotechnology has yet to be put into practice, but many people already have concerns about its use. Some people worry about the ethic (道德标准) involved with controlling live organisms—and the possible side effects for their human hosts.
1. What does the second paragraph mainly talk about?A.The application of tiny robots. | B.The influence of tiny robots. |
C.The operation of tiny robots. | D.The origin of tiny robots. |
A.Cheaper medicine. | B.Less harm to the body. |
C.Longer life expectancy. | D.Faster performance of surgeries. |
A.can locate he bacteria. | B.are driven by medicine. |
C.can act as vehicles. | D.are carried by bacteria. |
A.A computer textbok | B.A life magazine |
C.A science magazine | D.A biology textbook |
4 . The world that we live in is beautiful because it’s made up of people from a diverse set of backgrounds and cultures.
During this time, our multicultural world is embraced and celebrated for all of the variety and joy it brings. Can you imagine a world where everyone looks the same, has the exact same hobbies and interests, and even eats the same thing for breakfast, lunch and dinner?
To put it simply, our diversity and inclusiveness (包容性)are our biggest strengths. We’ll all profit from a more diverse, inclusive society, understanding, accommodating, even celebrating our differences, while pulling together for the common good. As such, Global Diversity Awareness Month is a great chance for us to learn more about the beliefs, values and customs of other cultures.
There is no doubt that diversity and inclusiveness make our world a better place.
A.There are many ways we can celebrate diversity. |
B.How can we make the world a better place to live in? |
C.What can possibly be a better way to celebrate that diversity? |
D.Respect for world diversity is the key to bridging the differences. |
E.It’s our unique differences that make the world so wonderful and interesting. |
F.What’s important is that we reach out to other people and appreciate those differences. |
G.In this way, we can open our mind to new ideas and ways of thinking to better our society. |
5 . In school, we' re taught word repetition is bad and that we shouldn't use the same word over and over again in the same piece. It gives the impression that we have a severely limited vocabulary.
Later on, however, we' re sometimes told that it's better to use the same word repeatedly. With dialogue, some novel-writing professors recommend using "said" with each comment instead of replacing it with synonyms(同义词)(whispered, responded, etc.). Word repetition is also an emotional appeal strategy for speeches and sales, because people remember and respond to things they hear multiple times.
So which way is right?
The answer is, "It depends.” If you're writing for school, it's not a very good idea to use the same word constantly. If you're writing dialogue that you want to keep moving at a fast pace, using mostly “said” can help do that because "he said” and "she said” more or less fade into the background. They don't take much time or attention for the readers, so they can skip over and focus on the dialogue. However, this isn't a hard-and-fast rule. You might rely on “said” for one scene and mix in a bunch of synonyms for another.
Repeating a word can also provide emphasis, and it's really good for sales. Think about commercials and how they re-use specific words to make sure that those words stick in your memories. The trick to this method, however, is that you have to make sure other words aren't repeating the same way. Otherwise, the repetition loses its power.
In the end, it comes down to personal taste and the effect you' re trying to achieve. As Shakespeare said, "there is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so." You may need to repeat the same word every time. You may need to mix it up with synonyms. You may need to do both at the same time for different ideas. And the decision may change completely by what you're trying to do.
1. Why should you avoid repetition in your school essay?A.It would get readers angry if you did that. |
B.Teachers thinks less of your vocabulary. |
C.Essays are graded by your vocabulary. |
D.Readers hate to read simple words over again. |
A.Limiting the writing speed. |
B.Speeding up the reading process. |
C.Putting more emphases on backgrounds. |
D.Highlighting the writer's vocabulary. |
A.Word repetition should be kept from being used in any way. |
B.The more word repetitions, the better effect they have. |
C.Repeat specific words but do the rest in another way. |
D.Make sure that each word is repeated in the same way. |
A.What Effect Can Repetition Have on Novels? |
B.Why does Poetry Use Repetitions? |
C.Is Word Repetition Good or Bad? |
D.How Is Word Repetition Used in Ads? |
6 . Polish Olympian Maria has generously auctioned(拍卖)off her Tokyo Games silver medal to raise funds for a baby's lifesaving operation.
When Maria heard about 8-month-old Miloszek's battle for survival, she felt it a must to do something to help. The baby had a serious and rare heart disease. His condition was badly worsening, and he was in need of immediate surgery. His parents sought funds to cover the cost of his transportation and medical care for the complicated surgery at Stanford University Medical Center in the United States.
As a cancer survivor, Maria knows what it is like to fight the disease. She overcame bone cancer and a shoulder injury to make her comeback and compete at this summer's Tokyo Olympic Games. Her hard work paid off, earning her first medal.
Athletes make enormous sacrifices to have an opportunity to compete at the Olympic Games, and winning an Olympic medal is every athlete's dream. Maria treasured what the medal represents. However, she decided her medal was more valuable at auction if the raised funds could help save a child's life.
Maria stated in her social media auction announcement that Miloszek's fundraising already had a good head start. It was at the halfway point of reaching its goal of $390,000. That was thanks to the family of a recently deceased young boy who generously donated the funds originally meant for their son. Maria hoped her Olympic silver medal would take the fundraising across the finish line.
Zabka, a popular Polish supermarket chain, won Maria's silver medal auction with a bid of $125,000. Zabka's owners gracefully declined to accept the silver medal and returned it to Maria. They stated they were grateful for the opportunity to contribute to such a good cause.
1. Which of the following best describes Miloszek's disease?A.Common. | B.Urgent. |
C.Incurable. | D.Infectious. |
A.She was a gold medalist in Tokyo Olympics. |
B.She survived lung cancer in the past. |
C.She didn't think much about her medal. |
D.She had great sympathy for Miloszek. |
A.Dead. | B.Missing. |
C.Generous. | D.Friendly. |
A.Maria. | B.Miloszek. |
C.Zabka's owners. | D.A young boy. |
I have a neighbor we call "Happy". I have never seen her angry at anything and never heard her say a harsh (苛刻) word to anyone or about anyone. They always have a positive attitude
Happy and her husband Ben. 70, have a huge garden on which they spent many happy hours together working. Most of the neighbors watched interestingly as Ben doubled the size of
One day last month was the time
By 9:00 am, there were nine of us in the garden picking
Well, in
8 . Developing strong study skills as a high school student not only allows you to earn better grades in high school, but also to prepare you for college. The sooner you start to build your study skills, the more good habits you’ll create for your future study.
1. Boost brain power
2. Develop concentration
Set focused study time for nothing but school work. Create a quiet study zone that includes a phone-free environment for studying.
3. Develop organizational skills
Find a convenient location for putting all your school learning papers, books, and homework assignments in place. That way you’ll be better prepared for the coming lectures and thus better follow the teachers.
4.
Be sure to effeciently write down what you listen to in class. You don’t need to write down everything said, just the important points. You may have to take down keywords, dates, names and fill in the details later if you are having trouble getting down enough. Learning to organize and denote(表示)things in a clear visual way is also very helpful in taking good notes.
A.Being organized can save you a lot of time and allow you to have more efficient(高效)class. |
B.You can have a rest after using your brain too long. |
C.Develop good listening skills |
D.That’s why it’s important to build good study skills early. |
E.Make sure you are eating healthy food and getting enough rest. |
F.Develop note taking skills |
G.When you are studying, try to clear your desk and just keep some study necessities. |
9 . Four Tips to Improve Your English Communication Skills
There are many tips, tricks, and techniques to improve communication skills.
Slow down your speaking speed
In a way, this will take the pressure off too. When you learn a new word, try to memorize a couple of sentences that contain it.
Learn to listen
When speaking in a foreign language, you might be so focused on what you are saying and whether it’s correct or not, that you forget to listen to what others are saying. This is a big mistake as they might be using the exact words or grammar you’ll be needing later on. It’s an important resource to you at the time of speaking to someone.
We also need to keep in mind the fact that communication is a two-way process. Not only does it make you seem uninterested-even rude—if you don’t ask questions, you might also end up being the one who has to do all the talking.
A.Learn to reduce pressure |
B.Learn sentences, not only words |
C.I don't want to trouble you with too much information. |
D.Therefore, pay attention to what’s being said around you. |
E.You might be a fluent speaker when it comes to your mother tongue. |
F.If you always ask questions, you will make other people feel important. |
G.Questions will keep the conversation on and show interest in others’ opinions. |
10 . When I was a teenager I took part in a six-week summer learning program-Upward Bound at a college. It helped disadvantaged kids get a
I was gangly (身材瘦长的),
In this life we all
A.notice | B.taste | C.wish | D.book |
A.taught | B.escaped | C.searched | D.attended |
A.jobs | B.ideas | C.activities | D.speeches |
A.break | B.sleep | C.task | D.experiment |
A.found | B.donated | C.lost | D.repaired |
A.eating | B.gaining | C.weighing | D.sharing |
A.heavier | B.slower | C.cleaner | D.taller |
A.advantage | B.skills | C.interest | D.spirits |
A.nervous | B.delighted | C.determined | D.curious |
A.hide | B.catch | C.follow | D.protect |
A.hurt | B.mattered | C.worked | D.grew |
A.shouting | B.promising | C.proving | D.apologizing |
A.crying | B.pushing | C.laughing | D.talking |
A.cheek | B.arm | C.ear | D.hand |
A.willingly | B.frequently | C.gradually | D.personally |
A.confirmed | B.stated | C.represented | D.planned |
A.focus on | B.deal with | C.pick out | D.cut off |
A.courage | B.forgiveness | C.confidence | D.honesty |
A.knowledge | B.mistake | C.pain | D.calmness |
A.attitude | B.covering | C.greeting | D.smile |