1. What are the speakers mainly talking about?
A.Buying a present. |
B.Attending a concert. |
C.Planning a birthday party. |
A.See a movie. |
B.Read a novel. |
C.Meet up with Jane. |
1. 野生动物的现状;
2. 如何保护野生动物;
3. 总结,表达心愿。
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1. 词数100左右;
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3 . In 2011, artist Grimanesa Amorós stepped off a boat made of totora reeds (芦苇) onto an island—also made of totora reeds — in the northwest portion of Lake Titicaca. It’s home to one of the world’s most innovative achievement of human engineering: the Uros Islands.
The man-made floating islands, which are home to the native Uros people, are created by putting layers upon layers of totora roots and reeds. This water-resistant plant grows in the lake and is the lifeblood of the Uros community. It is used to make boats, houses, roofs, mattresses (床垫) and more. The plant is also eaten and serves as medicine, and its flowers are used to make tea.
However, the Uros weren’t always dependent on the totora. More than 500 years ago, the growing Inca Empire began to invade the Uros’ mainland villages. To beat this threat, the Uros began to build the islands, which could be launched deep into Lake Titicaca, away from danger. Hundreds of years later, there are now about 120 of these constructed islands, with around 1,300 people living on them.
To build the islands, the Uros first gather large blocks of totora roots. Multiple blocks are pulled together, and the roots and reeds mix naturally to form a layer about 1 to 2m thick. The totora reed is laid on top of this floating base. The Uros use a long tool to reach deep down into the water and cut the plant above the base. Then, the reeds are dried in the sun for one to four weeks and bundled (捆绑) together using a rope. Once dried, totora reeds are placed in alternating directions on top of the root blocks and become the ground that the Uros walk and build their homes on.
Today, urban influences are evident on the islands: Solar panels power bedroom lights and small TVs; a radio station operates on the main island. It’s evident that these modern changes and tourism have changed the Uros’ life on the lake. One thing remains certain, though. As long as there is totora growing at Lake Titicaca, the islands’ rooted foundation will stay the same.
1. Which word can best describe the role totora reeds play in the Uro’s life?A.Essential. | B.Symbolic. | C.Protective. | D.Sustainable. |
A.To develop tourism. | B.To maintain their lifestyle. |
C.To escape from enemies’ attack. | D.To be separated from the world. |
A.The key to selecting building materials. | B.The procedure of building the islands. |
C.The difficulty of living on the island. | D.The method of spotting reeds. |
A.Fancy Lifestyles of the Uros | B.Innovative Building Materials |
C.Floating Homes on Lake Titicaca | D.A Must-see Tourist Attraction of Lake Titicaca |
4 . A five-year-old dog named Kelsey has been praised as a hero for helping to save the life of her owner who slipped in the snow and broke his neck.
The man, Bob, was alone when he left his farmhouse on New Year’s Eve to collect firewood.Expecting a journey of only several meters, Bob was wearing just long johns (衬裤), a shirt and slippers when he went outside, although the temperature was around -4℃.
After the accident, he was unable to move in the snow. Fortunately, Kelsey came to his assistance.
“I was shouting for help, but my nearest neighbor is about 400 meters away, and it was 10:30 p. m.,” Bob explained. “By the next morning, my voice was gone and I couldn’t yell for help, but Kelsey didn’t stop barking.”
Kelsey’s companion kept him warm by lying on top of him. She licked his face and hands to keep him awake. “Kelsey kept barking but never left my side,” Bob recalled. “I knew I couldn’t give up and that it was my choice to stay alive.”
Bob spent 20 hours in the freezing cold. When he finally lost consciousness, his dog kept barking. Finally, hearing the barking, Bob’s neighbor discovered him at 6:30 p. m. on New Year’s Day and called the emergency services at once. When Bob arrived in hospital, his body temperature was below 21℃. However, doctors were surprised to find that he didn’t have any frostbite (冻疮). They believed it was because of Kelsey’s determination to keep him warm. Dr. Chaim Colen, the doctor who treated Bob, said, “His dog really saved him.He was very fortunate.”
Bob said he was very grateful to both Dr. Colen and his Kelsey. “They saved my life. They are truly heroes!”
1. What happened to Bob on New Year’s Eve?A.He left his dog alone in his farmhouse. |
B.He was praised for saving a dog owner. |
C.He broke his neck and couldn’t move. |
D.He heard his neighbor’s shouting for help. |
A.To keep warm. |
B.To stay alive. |
C.To keep Bob awake. |
D.To seek help from others. |
A.Helpful. | B.Fortunate. |
C.Grateful. | D.Friendly. |
A.A Neckbreaking Accident |
B.The Magic Night |
C.Warmth on a Winter’s Night |
D.Determination to Keep Alive |
5 . In China, tea has become an important part of everyday life for thousands of years. As the tea-processing methods and tea culture have evolved over the years, tea sets have also changed to meet the practical and cultural needs.
During the Tang Dynasty(618~907AD), tea leaves were traded across the country and Asia. For the convenience of transportation and storage, tea leaves were pressed into bricks. To prepare tea, drinkers had to cut them into small pieces and boil them in heat-resistant teapots.
By the Song Dynasty(960-1279), drinkers started to turn the hard bricks into powders (粉末) that could be whipped (搅打) in a cup with boiled water. This whipped tea is most commonly associated with Japanese tea ceremonies today.
By the 1500s, tea bricks gave way to the form of rolled leaves. This innovation led to the invention and use of teapots as we know them today. These teapots originally came from the Yi Xing region of China and were soon copied throughout the world. Then Japanese teapot-makers moved the handle from the side to the top of the teapots.
Tea finally reached Europe in the 1600s, along with the necessary tea sets made in Japan and China. As English teapot-makers began to adapt the tea sets to their country men’s tastes, they eventually added a handle to the tea bowl because of the English habit of drinking hot black tea, which was consumed at higher temperatures. The size of teacups also grew to accommodate milk and sugar in their tea.
By the early 1900s, innovations in tea drinking became an American affair. The most revolutionary one was the tea bag, which was accidentally commercialized by Thomas Sullivan. He had been sending customers tea wrapped in silk bags. Rather than take the leaves out of the bags, as Sullivan intended, the customers put the bags into their teapots instead. Not only did the tea bags push the teapot back to the sidelines of tea service, they were also too large for teacups and led to the modern practice of drinking tea from mugs.
1. Which was used to make the whipped tea in Japan?A.Rolled tea leaves. | B.Freshly picked tea leaves. |
C.Powdered tea leaves. | D.Loosely pressed tea leaves. |
A.Tea bags and mugs. | B.Tea bowls with handles. |
C.Heat-resistant teapots. | D.Teapots with top handles. |
A.Customers are very creative. | B.Innovations are relatively easy. |
C.Marketing strategy is critical. | D.Good ideas can be born by accident. |
A.The Development of Tea Sets | B.Varieties of Tea Leaves |
C.Various Tea-making Methods | D.The Spread of Tea Trades |
6 . How to Deal with Exam Stress
The exam season can bring on levels of stress and burnout that can do harm to your studies. Here are some handy tips on how to manage your anxiety.
Take regular breaks in fun things
Even the most intense exam timetables will allow a little time for a study break. This can include20-minute breaks and longer activities that you can look forward to. Going out for dinner with friends, going to the cinema, or anything that you like doing in your spare time, will take your mind off exams.
Exercise and go outdoors
One of the worst things about the exam season is that it seems to occur just as the weather brightens up.
While it is helpful to discuss topics with fellow students and often to revise together, try not to compare other people’s revision to your own. Chances are you’re doing just fine, and listening to other people talk about what they’ve learnt will only stress you out.
Speak to someone
If the stress gets to a point where it affects your day-to-day life, try to speak to someone about it. Your university or school should have a service where you can speak to people about your concerns.
A.Don’t revise alone |
B.Don’t always listen to others |
C.The stress is not what you need right now |
D.They will be able to offer more advice on how to manage it |
E.It seems that nothing is more impossible than sitting down and revising |
F.Use this to your advantage and go out for a walk, or head to a gym or a swimming pool |
G.Spending a little time away from the books will leave you feeling more refreshed and relaxed |
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My grandmother and mother are both well-known piano players. When I was 3 years old, I developed to an interest in musical instruments, especial in piano. The home environment has always inspired me to keeping practicing. Since I could remember, I’ve been playing piano even for about eight hours a day. I am a shy and quiet girl, because the instrument is a unique means for me to express me feelings. I have participated in various musical event at home and abroad. Combine erhu with contemporary music, I hope to make more people know this tradition instrument. It is encouraging that what I have done contribute to their better understanding of Chinese culture.