3 . 本周英语课上讨论的主题是“克隆技术的利弊”。请你根据以下信息写一篇短文，与同学们分享：
1. 克隆技术是科学发展的一种成果；
2. 是否应该鼓励克隆，人们意见不一；
3. 应该谨慎利用，扬利避害。
注意：
1. 词数：120左右；
2. 可适当增加细节。
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4 . 上周末你和父母参观了2011西安世界园艺博览会(International Horticultural Exposition 2011 Xi’an China)，收获颇多。请你根据下列提示，写一篇80词左右的英语微博，以便让更多的人分享你的快乐。
1. 这是一届园艺盛会，给人以美的享受；
2. 不仅欣赏到各种各样的园艺和建筑(architecture)，而且还了解了西安的历史和文化；
3. 希望更多的人去参观这届园艺博览会，去享受这视觉盛宴（feast for the eyes）。
注意：可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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5 . Things you may not know about Grain Buds

Grain Buds(小满), the 8th solar term of a year in traditional Chinese lunar calendar, begins on May 21 this year and ends on June 4th.     1    . In China, the 24 solar terms were created to guide agricultural production. But its culture is still useful today to guide people's lives through many aspects. Let's see what we can do during the "Grain Buds" period.

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Because of increasing rainfall during the Grain Buds, rivers are full of water, which gives rise to great tasting fish and shrimps. This is a good time to enjoy them. It is also a good season to eat mulberries as they are becoming black. People in Ningxia Hui autonomous region like to eat the blended herb of the common sow thistle(苦荬菜), which tastes savory and helps people feel refreshed.

Tips on health   

High temperatures and humidity are common during the Grain Buds period. The increase in temperature over this season may also give rise to many kinds of skin diseases.     3    . Walking, jogging and practicing tai chi are popular.

Key period for flower management

This time is a good period of the quick growth of flowers.     4    , which makes caring for your garden even more important. People need to trim and fertilize the flowers as well as weed the garden. Flowers need a lot of water and extra care to stay healthy.

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People in Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces celebrate this season as the birthday of the silkworm deity(蚕神). Farmers also tend to the field by planting green Chinese onions in Shandong and harvesting vegetables in Zhangye, Gansu.

A．A good time for eating fish

B．A good time for eating seasonable food

C．It is also important to exercise during the hot summer days

D．It is also a season when plant diseases and pests are at an all-time high

E．It means that the seeds from the grain are becoming full but are not ripe

F．People in different regions of China have some other different activities during this time.

G．Grain Buds leads people's lives through foods, cultural ceremonies, gardening and even healthy living tips.

7 . Dear son,

We are upon the first anniversary of a shocking killing. Last May, outside of a grocery store in Minnesota, George Floyd — a Black man — was slowly, casually murdered by a White police officer. Floyd's daughter, Gianna, is the same age as you. I know that Floyd certainly didn't choose to “sacrifice”, as one government officer said, his life to the cause of racial justice, leaving her daughter fatherless. Sometimes, when I look at your beautiful face, I think of that little girl and my heart breaks.

My son, you came into my heart almost seven years ago as a gift. You were lucky enough to be born in a country where dreams can come true, so they say, and I hope that this will be the case for you. But you were also born inside Black skin and sadly, that is still a burden to bear in today's America. Every day I pray for strength so that I may help you to carry that burden, make you proud of who you are, and teach you how to face the challenge of racism.

More than anything else, I pray that I will be able to keep you safe. No child should have to know this, but you will meet individuals who will not see you as human because of the color of your skin. Some of them will even be the very people who have promise to protect and serve you, and they can be police.

Since 400 years ago, Black and brown people have been fighting, first for our freedom and now for equality. Our ancestors did not live to see their efforts rewarded, but sometimes something shocking happens will bring change in its wake. Sadly, that something is often the murder of someone who looks like you.

Your father

1. What led to the death of George Floyd?

A．It was a natural death.	B．He had a heart attack.
C．He was killed by a white policeman.	D．He chose to sacrifice to the cause of racial justice.

2. What can we infer from the text?

A．The son is nearly 8 years old now.

B．The father feels heart-breaking for the girl’s ordinary appearance.

C．The father thinks it very safe to be a black person in America.

D．Americans still have a long way to go to remove racial prejudice.

3. What is the author’s attitude towards racial justice?

A．Optimistic.

B．Pessimistic.

C．Neutral.

D．Indifferent.

4. What social problem in America does the letter mainly talk about?

A．Orphans’ upbringing.	B．Sever racial discrimination.
C．Children’s education.	D．The dangerous living environment.

8 . College is an exciting time and place for young adults, but it can also be unsettling. Thankfully, there are plenty of books to help your child make a smooth transition to living independently and exploring the world of higher education. Here are some fantastic stories and resources to help your teen get ready for college.

Every Body Looking

Going to college means that Ada will be living away from her family for the first time in her life. The distance gives her anxiety, but breathing room, too. She has the opportunity to reflect on her upbringing, her family’s expectations, and what she wants for herself.

Paying for College

College is expensive, but there are ways to ease the financial burden. This essential guidebook will help you identify ways to increase your financial aid, find scholarships, and minimize college costs.

The College Wellness Guide

Your child’s first year of college will be exciting but stressful, too. Stress can have negative impacts on their emotional, physical, and mental well-being. This wellness guide will help your child identify their stressors, find ways to stay healthy at college, and get help if they need it.

College Admissions During COVID

We’re living in unusual times, and it has affected the college admissions process. This guidebook contains the latest information about applying to college during the pandemic(流行病). Whether you’re applying to test-optional schools or considering taking a gap year, this book has answers to your most pressing questions.

1. Who are the books designed for?

A．College teens.	B．College teachers.
C．Parents.	D．Medical majors.

2. Which book will you choose if you are under great pressure?

A．Every Body Looking	B．Paying for College
C．The College Wellness Guide	D．College Admissions During COVID

3. What is the text mainly about?

A．Recommendation of books.

B．Introduction to college life.

C．Guide for problems to meet in college.

D．An advertisement of a bookstore.

9 . The national outpouring of grief(悲痛) at the death of two legendary academicians(院士)over the weekend, as if people had lost beloved members of their own families, offers much food for thought.

At 1:02 pm on May 22nd, 2021, liver surgeon Wu Mengchao, 99, died in Shanghai. He is known as the founder of hepatobiliary surgery(肝胆外科) in the country and was the teacher of roughly 80 percent of the nation's experts and doctors specializing in liver surgery today. Wu operated on thousands of patients, and saved at least 16,000 lives. Five minutes later in Changsha, Hunan province, agricultural scientist Yuan Longping died at the age of 91. He was known as the father of hybrid rice who helped lift the nation out of hunger.

With their dedication to science and commitment to the people, the two devoted their lives to saving lives and improving people's livelihoods. Together with generations of their students, they not only made a big difference to the lives of the Chinese people, but also many living in other developing and least-developed countries.

Wu insisted that medical science is humanity while Yuan's lifelong dream was always to enable the Chinese people to fill their own bowls with rice. What makes Wu and Yuan great is not only their achievements, but also their shared attachment to the people. The public's spontaneous(自发的) outpouring of grief at their deaths, which has been rare in the country for decades, shows how much their down-to-earth dedication to improving people's lives touched hearts throughout the country.

Yuan and Wu are just two representatives of the large numbers of scientific workers that have devoted their lives to their research, giving the country's people-centered development principle with more practical meaning. The country needs more scientists to inherit and carry forward their spirit. Even those in other walks of life can draw inspiration from the two academicians' commitment to their dreams, care for the people, and unconcern about material enjoyment, so as to make the best of what life grants for themselves and others.

1. Which two fields do the Wu Mengchao and Yuan Longping specialize in?

A．Education and agriculture.	B．Medicine and social science.
C．Education and social science.	D．Hepatobiliary surgery and agriculture.

2. What does the underlined word “dedication” in Para 3 mean?

A．devotion

B．influence

C．exploration

D．respect

3. Why did the academicians’ death grieve the whole nation?

A．Because the modern Internet helped to spread the news.

B．Because Wu and Yuan are well known over the country.

C．Because people think it necessary to follow the sorrowful trend.

D．Because they made great contributions and shared selfless love to the people.

4. What’s the best title for the text?

A．A sorrowful weekend

B．Let their scientific spirit live on

C．Two great academicians passed away

D．The great contributions of two great scientists

10 . Rome can be pricey for travelers, which is why many choose to stay in a hostel (旅社). The hostels in Rome offer a bed in a dorm room for around $25 a night, and for that, you’ll often get to stay in a central location (位置) with security and comfort.

Yellow Hostel

If I had to make just one recommendation for where to stay in Rome, it would be Yellow Hostel. It’s one of the best-rated hostels in the city, and for good reason. It’s affordable, and it’s got a fun atmosphere without being too noisy. As an added bonus, it’s close to the main train station.

Hostel Alessandro Palace

If you love social hostels, this is the best hostel for you in Rome. Hostel Alessandro Palace is fun. Staff members hold plenty of bar events for guests like free shots, bar crawls and karaoke. There’s also an area on the rooftop for hanging out with other travelers during the summer.

Youth Station Hostel

If you’re looking for cleanliness and a modern hostel, look no further than Youth Station. It offers beautiful furnishings and beds. There are plenty of other benefits, too; it doesn’t charge city tax; it has both air conditioning and a heater for the rooms; it also has free Wi-Fi in every room.

Hotel and Hostel Des Artistes

Hotel and Hostel Des Artistes is located just a 10-minute walk from the central city station and it’s close to all of the city’s main attractions. The staff is friendly and helpful, providing you with a map of the city when you arrive, and offering advice if you require some. However, you need to pay 2 euros a day for Wi-Fi.

1. What is probably the major concern of travelers who choose to stay in a hostel?

A．Comfort.	B．Security.
C．Price.	D．Location.

2. Which hotel best suits people who enjoy an active social life?

A．Yellow Hostel.	B．Hostel Alessandro Palace.
C．Youth Station Hostel.	D．Hotel and Hostel Des Artistes.

3. What is the disadvantage of Hotel and Hostel Des Artistes?

A．It gets noisy at night.	B．Its staff is too talkative.
C．It charges for Wi-Fi.	D．It’s inconveniently located.