1. 学习中国古诗词的意义;
2. 学习中国古诗词的建议;
3. 表达愿望和祝福。
注意:1. 词数100左右;
2. 可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
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2 . Sometimes trees can be a little too respectful of one another’s boundaries. Or maybe they just stop growing when they get too close. The phenomenon is called crown (树冠) shyness-the tops of individual trees do not touch each other, creating a visible gap between the tree crowns.
Experts aren’t exactly sure why the naturally occurring phenomenon happens, but they’ve been studying it for decades and have a few theories. In 1955 a biologist Putz noticed that the trees, which grow close together, can rub against each other when the wind is strong enough. The resulting abrasion (磨损) helps form and maintain the shyness gaps. In 1986, this theory was backed up by Dr. Miguel Franco, who noticed that the branches of Picea sitchensis and Larix kaempferi trees suffered physical damage during abrasion, which killed the leading branches. The presence of broken tips at the points where branches meet lends support to the abrasion theory.
However, one Malaysian scholar suggests that shyness gaps result from the influences individual trees have on one another. Trees cannot move, so if they have nearby neighbors, they are forced to compete for resources, especially light. According to this theory, each tree forces its neighbors into a pattern that maximizes resource collection and minimizes harmful competition. Trees grow in the direction of light, so branches would naturally try to avoid other plants that could shade them or prevent their growth, creating a gap between the tree crowns.
Another possible reason for crown shyness is to prevent the spread of harmful insects, which could eat the tree’s leaves. Still someone believes the best scientific explanation so far is that the leaves of the tree release certain chemicals to stop other trees from growing too close.
The answer could be just one of the above, or a combination of more. But some species have been adapted to take advantage of crown shyness to grow into shapes that go well with nearby trees and therefore economic profits can be maximized out of the phenomenon.
1. What is crown shyness according to the text?A.A behavior exhibited by insects in the crown of trees. |
B.A disease that affects the leaves of certain tree species. |
C.A phenomenon where trees grow taller than surrounding ones. |
D.An occurrence where crowns of trees avoid touching each other. |
A.Supportive. | B.Critical. | C.Tolerant. | D.Uncertain. |
A.The blowing wind effect. | B.The release of a special chemical. |
C.A natural way of shade avoidance. | D.An adaptation to stop insect spreading. |
A.A further explanation of the theoretic framework. |
B.Supporting evidence for the research conclusions. |
C.A reasonable doubt about the research implications. |
D.Practical application of crown shyness phenomenon. |
The China Cultural Center in Paris hosted the “Nihao! China” Lantern Festival Culinary (食物的) Night at the Jardin Acclimatation amusement park in Paris on
Guests also
The “Nihao! China” Lantern Festival Culinary Night served
1. 人物简介;
2. 尊敬或爱戴的理由。
注意:1. 写作词数应为80个左右;
2. 请在答题卡的相应位置作答。
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1. What is the main topic of the talk?
A.Different educational systems around the world. |
B.The disadvantages of much homework. |
C.Children’s mental health. |
A.2nd grade. | B.3rd grade. | C.4th grade. |
A.Canada. | B.Finland. | C.The US. |
A.The school should give children no homework. |
B.The school should improve kids’ performance. |
C.The school should work with parents. |
1. What is the woman doing?
A.Interviewing an Olympic gold medal winner. |
B.Training a group of athletes. |
C.Attending a competition. |
A.Swimming. | B.Running. | C.Boxing. |
A.Talk to his fans. | B.Accept an award. | C.Meet with his coach. |
7 . On the morning of Jan. 21st, 2023, I was taking the subway to work as usual. A quiet subway ride felt like a mini
One day, I put down my phone and started writing
In July, my “
Part of the
A.activity | B.carriage | C.adventure | D.vacation |
A.nervous | B.temporary | C.precious | D.unforgettable |
A.apology | B.invitation | C.cheer-up | D.thank-you |
A.hosted | B.witnessed | C.attended | D.missed |
A.better | B.calmer | C.funnier | D.heavier |
A.resource | B.shortage | C.idea | D.awareness |
A.person | B.colour | C.theme | D.letter |
A.seven | B.twelve | C.thirty | D.thirty-one |
A.neighbour | B.family | C.trip | D.food |
A.requiring | B.identifying | C.encouraging | D.contacting |
A.gentle | B.responsible | C.considerate | D.honest |
A.shaped | B.filled | C.drawn | D.developed |
A.Luckily | B.Surprisingly | C.Finally | D.Hopefully |
A.writing | B.addressing | C.printing | D.reading |
A.out of | B.owing to | C.free from | D.up to |
A.struggling | B.thinking | C.hesitating | D.progressing |
A.moving | B.calling | C.stepping | D.looking |
A.task | B.magic | C.concept | D.praise |
A.reuniting | B.fighting | C.reconnecting | D.exchanging |
A.useful | B.important | C.frequent | D.necessary |
As a game of
Appearing over 4,000 years ago in ancient China, Go was first introduced into Japan during the Sui and Tang Dynasties and into Europe in the 19th century. To date, it
The traditional game of Go also boasts a number of legends about its origin. It’s said that Emperor Yao became very disheartened when his son behaved
It is
Wu Qingyuan, a Chinese Go legend,
Go can take
9 . A complete chicken egg estimated to be around 1,700 years old is believed to be the only of its type in the world, after scientists found it still had liquid inside.
It was discovered during a dig in Aylesbury in Buckinghamshire between 2007 and 2016, with researchers saying at the time that it was a “genuinely unique discovery”. During the course of the dig, archaeologists broke three other eggs which released a “terrible smell”, but a fourth egg remained undamaged. It is the only complete egg ever found dating back to the Roman times.
Now, a micro scan has found that the egg still contains the yolk (蛋黄) and egg white, and it is believed to be the only complete egg from that period. The recent work has been carried out by conservator Dana Goodburn-Brown, who took the egg for further analysis at the University of Kent.
Edward Biddulph, senior project manager at Oxford Archaeology, who oversaw the dig, said, “It produced an amazing image that indicated that the egg, apart from being complete — which is incredible enough — also held its liquid inside. We were absolutely blown away when we saw the contents in there, as we might have expected them to have leaked out.”
It has also been taken to London’s Natural History Museum, where Douglas Russell, the senior director of the museum, was consulted about how to conserve the egg. Mr Biddulph said, “As we found out when we visited the Natural History Museum, it appears to be the oldest known example in the world.”
The egg is now being housed at Discover Bucks Museum in Aylesbury while work continues to discover how to extract (提取) the inside without breaking the delicate shell.
“There is huge potential for further research and this is the next stage in the life of this remarkable egg,” Mr Biddulph said.
1. Why was Edward Biddulph shocked at the egg?A.It was badly preserved. | B.It could be blown away. |
C.It kept liquid contents inside. | D.It was still good enough to eat. |
A.The egg will be broken for further study. |
B.The egg will be on display in the museum. |
C.More studies will be carried out about the egg. |
D.More efforts will be put into studying the egg shell. |
A.The Secret of an Ancient Egg Has Been Revealed |
B.An Ancient Egg Reveals the History of Buckinghamshire |
C.An Egg Is Said to Be the Oldest Complete One in the World |
D.An Amazing Egg Is Still Full of Liquid 1,700 Years Later |
A.A news report. | B.A biology essay. |
C.A technical invention. | D.A geographical discovery. |
10 . There’s nothing more frightening than feeling adrift (漂浮着) and out of control — now imagine if you were a six-year-old girl in the ocean!
When a little girl recently was swept out to sea on a raft (橡皮艇), her father frantically ( 拼命地) called for a(n)
At one point, the little girl appeared to
“It was emotional,” Alex Thomson, brother-in-law to the Butlers, said. “If anything, it was extremely rewarding
In the time it took them to
“Seeing her jump around and kiss her mom was really
A.shelter | B.lifeguard | C.organizer | D.instructor |
A.Still | B.Otherwise | C.Moreover | D.Instead |
A.boating | B.surfing | C.swimming | D.walking |
A.unpleasant | B.unfortunate | C.successful | D.medical |
A.notice | B.care | C.refuse | D.insist |
A.give up on | B.break away from | C.get along with | D.stand up for |
A.put off | B.switch off | C.show off | D.fall off |
A.excited | B.disappointed | C.terrified | D.embarrassed |
A.waited | B.continued | C.pretended | D.happened |
A.healthy | B.silent | C.modest | D.calm |
A.once | B.until | C.because | D.though |
A.call | B.reach | C.remind | D.stop |
A.hesitating | B.expecting | C.struggling | D.intending |
A.celebration | B.search | C.need | D.memory |
A.ready | B.found | C.trapped | D.safe |
A.recognize | B.assist | C.join | D.welcome |
A.shocking | B.confusing | C.amazing | D.challenging |
A.symbolism | B.wisdom | C.intention | D.outcome |
A.survived | B.drowned | C.volunteered | D.appeared |
A.inspired | B.forgiven | C.repaid | D.honored |