1 . Before this COVID-19 pandemic, family vacations were simple. They consisted of a trip to Disneyworld, a week at a resort, or perhaps a booking on a cruise line that every family member was excited about, The only thing many had to worry about was forgetting the passports or a child forgetting the toothbrush or losing the favorite toy somewhere between the airport and the hotel. Now, the days of vacations look completely different and for those who have taken one during the pandemic, many things have changed.
Many families have routine (例行的) vacations that they take every year and this year. But due to the pandemic, many vacations didn’t happen as planned, So, vacations were put on the back burner and weren’t taken until much later in the year and for many people, change in their work lives allowed this. With more parents working from home and more kids taking part in homeschooling at home, families found going on vacation became much easier without the physical need to be somewhere else. This was also the year that many people remembered that they’re surrounded by nature. Rather than booking the typical vacation to the most-visited destinations or popular theme parks, many people-families especially-chose the lesser-crowded destinations. This meant that more families chose vacation activities such as camping, preferring to connect with nature rather than walk the busy streets. This also meant that vacation rentals (租用的房屋或汽车、设备等) were up in popularity and even in popular destinations, such as beach towns, The possibility of small crowds didn’t stop some families due to the fact that they rented the whole place.
It now looks like these changes might be here to stay, at least for some time longer, before the world returns to a state of normality.
1. What is the author’s purpose in writing the first paragraph?A.To reach a conclusion. |
B.To make a comparison. |
C.To introduce a new topic |
A.Completely ruined. |
B.Out of the question. |
C.Put aside for the time being. |
A.They preferred to take part in physical activities. |
B.They wanted to avoid the crowds while travelling |
C.They made careful preparation before the vacation |
A.They may continue into the future. |
B.They’ll bring families closer together. |
C.They might not last longer than expected. |
Shanxi Party chief has owed the
The past decade has marked a watershed (分水岭) in the province’s development, as its coal-based economy—still a key driver and accounting for 29.2 percent of national coal production last year—becomes increasingly powered by different economic engines, including industries such as the manufacture of
By making improvements to
At present, Shanxi produces 34.46 percent of its electricity from wind, solar energy and other non-fossil sources, and
3 . We were on our way! In Wyoming we would have a new home. It was 1980 and my husband Gary and I were driving to Wyoming with our kids. After driving all day, we were hungry. So we stopped at a restaurant to have dinner.
After the dinner, we were on our way again. Suddenly our car hit ice on a bridge. As soon as the car started to slide. Gary touched the brakes (刹车) but failed to control the car. We were thrown from side to side against the guardrails (护巴). It took some time before we slid to a stop, but unfortunately our car was totally destroyed.
Only minutes later, a car stopped by and the driver asked how he might help, With his help, my husband was able to have our car taken to Rapid City. Then he drove us to a hotel in the city. He made sure we were safe before he said good night and left. The next morning, the driver returned and drove us to find our car so that we could take back our valuables. He lost at least half a day of work, all for a family he had never met and would never see again.
With no car, our family finally arrived in Gillette, where we had no friends. Though we were a little lonely, we all felt lucky and thankful to the amazing stranger whose service made such a difference to our family.
1. Where was the writer’s new home?A.Rapid City. | B.Wyoming. | C.Gillette. |
A.Before the dinner. | B.During the dinner. | C.After the dinner. |
A.An old friend. | B.A stranger. | C.A family member. |
A.Lucky. | B.Amazed | C.Unlucky. |
4 . Wudang Mountain is in Shiyan City, Hubei Province.
By Air
There is no direct flight to Mt. Wudang Scenic Area. But flights from some big cities such as Beijing, Guangzhou and Xi’an can reach to the Laohekou Airport (90km from Wudang Mountain), Xiangfan Airport (180km from Wudang Mountain), and Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (500km from Wudang Mountain). The nearest airport is in Shiyan, which is only one hour away, but officially the airport is also known as Shiyan Wudangshan Airport.
No. 316 national high way and No. 209 national high way go through Wudang District. And people can take a bus to Wudang Mountain from Shiyan, Danjiangkou, Xiangyang, or Wuhan.
By Train
Inside Wudang Mountain there is a superb shuttle bus transport system.
A.By Bus |
B.You can get to all the major tourist spots by bus |
C.There is a direct train from Wuhan to Shiyan |
D.And flights from Wuhan, Guangzhou, Lanzhou, Shanghai are common |
E.Land transport to reach there is more convenient and developed, by rail or road |
5 . In the 1950s, a plastic surgeon (整形外科医生) by the name of Maxwell Maltz began to notice that many of his patients took about 21 days before they got used to seeing their new face after an operation-like a nose job, for example.
These experiences finally led Maltz to publish a book in the 1960s, in which he stated that “ it requires a minimum of about 21 days for an old mental image to disappear and anew one to become clearer”. The book sold more than 30 million copies and is still in print today.
This “2l days” figure has been repeated countless times ever since. It has been republished in thousands of self-help books and TV shows.
There’s a problem though. The “21 days” time window for strengthening changes inhabit is less a statistical fact and more like a myth.
In 2009, researchers at the University of College London led by Phillippa Lally examined changes in the habits of 96 people over a 12-week period, Each person had to choose a new habit they wanted to internalize (使内在化) and reported each day on whether or not they had performed an activity related to the behavior and how routine it felt. After 12 weeks, the study came to a close and the researchers used statistical methods to interpret the data they had gathered, Their assessment blew Psycho-Cybernetics out of the water, showing that the time it took to form a new habit ranged from 18 to 254 days.
1. How did Maxwell Maltz set the “21 days” figure?A.By asking questions. |
B.By observing his patients |
C.By counting his days |
A.It’s out of date. | B.It’s a best seller. | C.It’s widely criticized |
A.It’s hard to understand. |
B.It’s set by a patient |
C.It lacks scientific research. |
A.How Long It Actually Takes to Make or Break a Habit |
B.How Much Maxwell Maltz’s Book Influenced the World |
C.How Long Scientists Can Correct the Mistakes in Discovery |
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2.推荐该老师的原因;
3.祝愿她拜师成功。
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3.可以适当增加细节, 以使行文连贯
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Wuhan is a city with both an ancient history
Starting here,
The uprising voice of the Revolution of 1911 was
8 . Four Bike-Friendly Cities
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
With more bikes than people, the city is structured with cyclists in mind. Low-speed limits in the centre limit the impact of cars, while bike racks on public transport make it easy to travel long distances, Rental shops are everywhere. The terrain (地热) is famously flat, and an online bike route planner makes it easy.
Berlin, Germany
With over 1, 000 km of bike paths, the vast majority of which are protected lanes. It’s no wonder Berliners love to get around by bike. For the traveller, the major sights are within easy reach on a bicycle. The “Call A Bike ”share system allows you to simply lock the bike to any fixed object and call in a code to “return’ it.
Paris, France
Home to the Velib’ public bike sharing system that has over 20, 000 bikes, and with 500 km of bike paths, Paris cyclists can enjoy the city safe from motorists. A Velib’ stationis almost always within sight, or just around the next corner.
Tokyo, Japan
Despite being home to one of the most expansive public transport networks on the planet, Tokyo residents still cycle in large numbers. Though the extent of bike lanes is limited, safe drivers ease the tension between car and cyclist. Unique automatic underground bike parking garages are provided when you need to store your bike.
1. What is special about the city Amsterdam?A.There are free bikes everywhere. |
B.There are more bikes than people. |
C.There is a public bike sharing system. |
A.Hiring bikes. | B.Repairing bikes. | C.Buying bus tickets |
A.Tokyo. | B.Paris. | C.Berlin. |
9 . Last week my youngest son and I visited my father at his new home in Tucson Arizona. My earliest memories of my father are of a tall, handsome, successful man devoted to his work and family, but uncomfortable with his children. As a child I loved him, as a schoolgirl and young adult I feared him and felt bitter about him. He seemed unhappy with me unless I got straight A’s and unhappy with my boyfriends if their fathers were not as “successful” as he was. Whenever I went out with him on weekends, I used to struggle to think up things to say, feeling on guard.
On the first day of my visit, we went out with one of my father’s friends for lunch at an outdoor café. We walked along that afternoon, did some shopping, ate on the street table, and laughed over my son’s funny facial expressions. Gone were my father’s critical (挑剔的) air and strict rules. Who was this person I knew as my father, who seemed so friendly and interesting to be around? What had held him back before?
The next day, my dad pulled out his childhood pictures and told me quite a few stories about his own childhood. Although our times together became easier over the years, never felt closer to him at that moment. After so many years, I’m at last seeing another side of my father. And in doing so, I’m delighted with my new friend. My dad, in his new home in Arizona, is back to me from where he was.
1. In the writer’s earliest memories, how was her father?A.Fat. | B.Successful. | C.Kind. |
A.He did not love his children. |
B.He expected his daughter got straight A’s. |
C.Their fathers were not as “successful” as he was. |
A.He seemed unhappy with her. |
B.He became gentle and friendly. |
C.He was still strict and critical. |
A.Her father’s apologies. |
B.Her father’s funny facial expressions. |
C.Her father’s childhood pictures and stories. |
10 . Charles George Courtney was a British tourist. He stayed at the Korumar Hotel DLuxe in Aydin, Turkey, every year for
Taskin Dasdan, who has worked as a bellboy(宾馆的行李员)in the hotel for 31years, struck up a
We,
When Charles
“He treated us as if we were part of his own
But never in his wildest dreams did Taskin think he would get a
Although the exact amount of money left to Taskin is
A.vacation | B.advertisement | C.performance |
A.quarrel | B.friendship | C.competition |
A.find | B.question | C.treat |
A.So | B.However | C.Therefore |
A.loved | B.ignored | C.hated |
A.package | B.suitcase | C.money |
A.returned | B.died | C.hid |
A.shocked | B.pleased | C.moved |
A.considerable | B.little | C.whole |
A.specially | B.hardly | C.especially |
A.team | B.family | C.class |
A.brought out | B.sent away | C.contributed to |
A.ticket | B.call | C.passport |
A.tourist | B.cyclist | C.violinist |
A.uncertain | B.unpopular | C.unknown |