A.Thanks to | B.Thanks | C.Thank to | D.Thank |
A.At 20:25. | B.At 21:30. | C.At 19:00. |
3 . One debate about chicken eggs is why white eggs usually cost more than brown ones. Some people think white eggs are more nutritious (有营养的). Is that true? According to Sherman Hickman, the director of community outreach and education for Hickman’s Family Farms, it’s first important to know why chickens have different egg colors.
Jesse LaFlamme is the CEO of Pete and Gerry’s Organic Egg. She says, the chicken breed (品种) decides whether or not hens have pigment genes, the natural chemical that results in a colored shell. Although all eggs start out white in color, shell color can change from white to brown and even blue in some rare breeds. An interesting way to know what color eggs a hen lays is to look at the color of its ear feathers (羽毛), LaFlamme says. Breeds such as the Leghorn chickens lay white eggs, while Orpington chickens lay brown eggs and Ameraucana chickens produce blue eggs.
Hickman notes that the Leghorn breed is a popular choice for farmers because it lays more eggs. Hens that produce colored eggshells, however, usually are larger and require more feed and energy to create that painted shells. Since those breeds cost more to feed, their eggs are more expensive.
Although eggs sometimes look different and are priced differently, it’s impossible to know their nutrition according to shell color alone. “Choosing between brown and white eggs is a matter of personal preference,” Malina Linkas Malkani, media spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, says. “But it’s important for people to know that the color of the eggshell is related to the breed of the hen, not the egg’s nutrition, quality or shell thickness.” What does affect the nutrition is the specific food the hen eats, according to Malkani.
1. What decides the color of eggshells?A.Hens’ breed. |
B.Eggs’ nutrition. |
C.Shell thickness. |
D.Hens’ ear feathers. |
A.Ameraucana chickens lay white eggs. |
B.Orpington chickens lay brown eggs. |
C.Leghorn chickens lay blue eggs. |
D.Hickman’s Family Farms chickens lay red eggs. |
A.They lay rare eggs. |
B.Raising them costs more. |
C.Their eggshells are white. |
D.Their eggs are more nutritious. |
A.Why eggs are priced differently. |
B.What color of eggs people like best. |
C.What decides the nutrition of eggs. |
D.Why people like to eat eggs. |
4 . For those in search of safe, non-medicine sleep aids (助手), sound machines are a popular choice. The National Sleep Foundation recently found that 5% of Americans sleep with a “sound conditioner”. It can be a fan, phone app, or other noise-producing machines.
Michael Grandner, director of the Sleep and Health Research Program at the University of Arizona, says a sound conditioner is a lifesaver if you live where loud nighttime noise is common. But even if your bedroom is very quiet, sound machines can still be helpful if you’re the type of person unsettled by a total absence of noise, or if you’re a light sleeper who wakes from even the softest sound.
Research supports the idea that a little background sound can help people fall asleep. For a study in the journal Sleep Medicine, the researchers asked sleepers to listen to recorded hospital sounds either with or without a white noise machine. They found that those who slept with the white noise machine were hardly affected by the hospital sounds, while others who slept without white noise were easily awakened.
There’s also so-called “pink noise” and “brown noise”, which can sound similar to white noise. “I don’t think there’s enough evidence yet to say one type is better than another,” says Michelle Drerup, a sleep psychologist at the Cleveland Clinic. “I know from talking with my patients that some people prefer natural sounds, like a rainstorm. But others don’t want a sound at all when they sleep,” she says. “It all comes down to the individual (个人).”
For some, the best sound might be none. “Biologically (生物学上), you don’t need this sound to sleep,” says Michael Grandner, “and if you use it every night, you can get so used to it that you can’t sleep without it.” Most sleep experts agree. “I wouldn’t suggest people use sound machines to sleep unless they’re reporting difficulties with outside noises,” an expert says.
1. According to the text, who should sleep with a sound conditioner?A.Those who fall asleep fast. |
B.Those who wake up easily. |
C.Those who live in a quiet street. |
D.Those who are afraid to sleep alone. |
A.Pink noise and brown noise are better. |
B.Sleeping without any noise is the best. |
C.It all depends on personal preferences. |
D.Natural sounds are the best for people. |
A.To use sound machines as little as possible. |
B.To see a doctor with your sleeping problems. |
C.To find a very quiet place to treat sleeping problems. |
D.To break the habits of sleeping with sound machines. |
A.Most Americans have a bad sleep. |
B.White noises are good for humans. |
C.Sound conditioners are a safe, non-medicine sleep aid. |
D.Not everyone should sleep with white noise machine. |
5 . For the past 10 years I have been cycling on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. Every summer vacation, I spend a month biking across the plateau.
In 2014, I set out on a cycle route with five other people in the far west of the Tibet autonomous region. Our 2,000-kilometer route started in Lhasa in the east, passed through the northern part of the prefecture (辖区) and ended in the west.
Titled the “top of the Roof of the World”, the plateau, which has a small population, has incredible scenery. Travelers can see the snowy mountains, clean blue lakes, lots of animals during the day, and clear, starry skies at night.
The route consists of dirt, even broken stones and paths, which have been formed over time by passing vehicles. Animal attacks are a potential risk in the wild. One night, we had to camp near a forest where there were potential animal attacks, especially from wolves. We found a house in a locked yard, but no one answered our calls from the gate. It was the time of the seasonal migration, so maybe the people had moved to another place for better water and grass. Then we had to camp outside. One of us was very experienced and careful. He placed some hay bales (干草捆) alongside the wall and said that if something dangerous happened, we could use them to jump into the yard and shelter (躲避) in the house.
Luckily, we didn’t meet any wolves or other animals, though we could hear them calling. Animal attacks remain a major cause of injuries on that route. Before the trip, we read online that a traveler had been bitten by wolves. The temporary “step” our companion built made us feel safer.
1. Which one is true according to the first two paragraphs?A.The author often take part in recycling race. |
B.Whenever the spring comes, the author will recycle to Tibit. |
C.In 2014’s cycling route, the author set out from Lhasa. |
D.In 2014’s cycling route, the author rode eastern form west. |
A.Why the plateau is called the “top of the Roof of the World”. |
B.Why it’s hard to travel around the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. |
C.The small population of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. |
D.The beauty of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. |
A.Slight. | B.Terrible. | C.Possible. | D.Additional. |
A.To make them feel safer. |
B.To keep themselves warm. |
C.To feed cows for the villagers. |
D.To help the villagers make a fire. |
6 . Avett Ray is a little boy with a disability. It may seem
The young piano genius (天才) was born
Avett Ray is very
A.strange | B.easy | C.unlucky | D.unfair |
A.gift | B.dream | C.choice | D.task |
A.perfect | B.blind | C.strong | D.smart |
A.controlled | B.shared | C.used | D.began |
A.goal | B.skills | C.time | D.scores |
A.changed | B.educated | C.amazed | D.helped |
A.agreed | B.admitted | C.doubted | D.tried |
A.moment | B.suggestion | C.band | D.chance |
A.active | B.careful | C.nervous | D.certain |
A.director | B.manager | C.singer | D.fan |
A.calmed | B.served | C.persuaded | D.encouraged |
A.understand | B.comfort | C.protect | D.believe |
A.borrowed | B.found | C.wrote | D.bought |
A.Simply | B.Clearly | C.Gradually | D.Usually |
A.special | B.brave | C.ordinary | D.equal |
1. 推荐合适的旅伴;
2. 推荐理由;
3. 表达祝愿。
注意:
1. 词数80左右;
2. 可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
Dear Alex,
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Yours,
Li Hua
Once upon a time there were two boys living in a palace,
One day, he saw a big vase filled with
Before they all arrived, the other boy told the boy
As soon as the boy admitted having taken the flowers, the King went red with anger, but after
9 . Gossip is the sharing of personal information about someone else who is not present. All of us have probably caught ourselves, from time to time, allowing ourselves to enjoy the pleasure of gossiping more than we would like to admit. Someone says the words, “Don’t tell this to anyone.”
Gossip has some characteristics (特点). First, gossip is an activity that is done with other people.
Researchers studied volunteers, including women and men, to find out some facts about gossip. They found that most gossip was neutral (不偏袒的).
A.We can’t do it alone or only in our head. |
B.Women gossip more than men, but only neutrally. |
C.So people express their angry feelings by gossiping. |
D.What’s more interesting is who gossips and how much. |
E.And the information was interesting for the present people. |
F.But moments later, we may tell it to someone else with the exact same warning. |
G.It means people were simply sharing information about a person who wasn’t present. |
10 . Things to do in London this weekend
Sheep & Wool Fayre, Sunday 11 am
Sheep & Wool Fayre is one of Spitalfield’s City Farm’s biggest community events and this year it’s still going ahead virtually (虚拟地) celebrating all woolly things with all its usual shows and competitions.
Order take-away pints(一品脱的啤酒)
Buy a pint and head for some of that daily exercise — or a rest — in the park. Just remember: parks in the capital are still largely closed right now, so check their opening hours ahead of time. And many parks close at 5 pm or 7 pm each evening.
Royal Botanic Gardens, all weekend
The world-famous Royal Botanic Gardens has been allowed by the government to welcome visitors. Of course, it will be going under strict social distancing rules and all visitors, including members, will have to book tickets online ahead of time.
Camden Market, Saturday 10 am
Camden Market — along with the rest of London — has been closed because of COVID-19 for the last two months, but it is opening its stores again. Head along to pick up some top-quality things — only fresh produce will be sold at this time. When you visit, there will be strict social distance rules.
Maltby Street Market, all weekend
Outdoor markets have been officially allowed to be re-opened to the public — but with strict social distance rules in place. Maltby Street Market is making a comeback today. For now, it’ll be returning as the “Maltby St. Produce Market”, having “a small number of carefully selected fresh produce traders”.
1. Which can only be enjoyed online right now?A.Sheep & Wool Fayre. | B.Royal Botanic Gardens. |
C.Camden Market. | D.Maltby Street Market. |
A.It’s open to all visitors. |
B.Local government runs it. |
C.It is very well-known in the world. |
D.Tickets must be booked beforehand. |
A.Top-quality clothes. | B.Wool products. |
C.Fresh produce. | D.Pints. |