内容包括:1. 建议其中一项活动;2. 说明至少两点理由。
参考词汇:博物馆讲解员(museum guide)外教(foreign teacher)
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Dear James,
How is everything going?
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Best regards,
Li Hua
The opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou was
The opening ceremony, a
3 . In about a week I will start one of my most expected adventures ever. Sarek National Park will be a mission. It is not a place for the unprepared. It is a place for adventurous hearts who are looking for solitude (独处), wildness and a connection with nature that is hard to find on our planet these days. High up in the north of Sweden at the border with Norway, it is called the last European Wilderness.
The preparation for this trip started a few months ago. I tried to prepare in the best way possible as this is uncharted territory for me. It will be the first hike really off the beaten path. I will not go into details until I get back and actually know what I am talking about.
There are a few things to keep in mind when you plan to hike in Sarek National Park. First of all, there are no huts or any accommodation. If you are at the heart of Sarek you will be at least a 4-5 days hike away from the next mountain hut. So this means I will have to carry everything I need for 8-10 days. The biggest part of the load will be food. There are no paths or waymarks. I will have to make my own route with GPS and maps.
In addition, the weather can be very challenging. Sarek is the area in Sweden with the heaviest rainfall. It is also known for strong wind and there’re not many places to shelter from it because there are hardly any tees. It is important to bring professional hiking gear (装备). Finding and choosing a good campsite might take some time as well.
1. What kind of destination does the author consider Sarek National Park to be?A.Popular and convenient. | B.Busy and well-connected. |
C.Remote and forest-covered. | D.Attractive and demanding. |
A.Not explored. | B.Not accepted. | C.Not vast. | D.Not dangerous. |
A.Make a map of Sarek. | B.Build shelters for tourists. |
C.Reach the depths of Sarek. | D.Measure the rainfall of Sarek. |
A.To explain why there are few trees there. |
B.To recommend ways of finding good campsites. |
C.To discuss causes of heavy rains and strong wind. |
D.To remind possible travelers of the challenging weather. |
4 . Hardly had I finished my work and left my office building at 9 p. m. on a Saturday when it rained cats and dogs. I noticed a man wandering around my car the moment I
He was alone,
I ran and called out to the man,
“Are you the
“Yes, I am. And who the hell are you?” I replied with an unfriendly
The man went on to tell me that he was a
When the man gave a clear
“Why didn’t you take the money?” I asked him.
“I beg, sir. But I don’t steal!” He replied determinedly and left hurriedly.
1.A.measured | B.swept | C.entered | D.left |
A.living | B.shaking | C.dealing | D.annoying |
A.struck | B.puzzled | C.impressed | D.touched |
A.naturally | B.probably | C.certainly | D.exactly |
A.imagining | B.suggesting | C.expecting | D.stressing |
A.catch up with | B.put up with | C.get along with | D.make friends with |
A.producer | B.owner | C.designer | D.dealer |
A.unusual | B.pleasant | C.special | D.unclear |
A.expression | B.conclusion | C.introduction | D.suggestion |
A.farmer | B.gardener | C.beggar | D.villager |
A.preferring | B.offering | C.happening | D.planning |
A.deciding | B.pretending | C.agreeing | D.promising |
A.reachable | B.gone | C.safe | D.convenient |
A.direction | B.opinion | C.examination | D.explanation |
A.satisfaction | B.disappointment | C.awkwardness | D.excitement |
5 . When Kurt Benirschke started collecting skin samples from rare and endangered animals in 1972, he didn’t have a plan on what to do with them. As a researcher at the University of California San Diego, he believed that one day the tools would be developed to save those animals. A few years later, he moved his collection to San Diego Zoo, and called it the Frozen Zoo. Today, the Frozen Zoo is the world’s largest animal cryobank (生物冷库), with samples from over 10,500 individual animals from 1,220 species.
Since the Frozen Zoo was founded, Oliver Ryder, a geneticist at San Diego Zoo, says many achievements have been reached in the field of genetics, starting with the cloning of the first animal -- a sheep named Dolly in 1996. Since 2001, four endangered species have been cloned using genetic material from the Frozen Zoo: the Indian Gaur, a humpbacked Asian wild ox; the Banteng, a Southeast-Asian species of cattle; Przewalski’s horse and the Black-footed ferret.
In recent years, the clock has been ticking for many species in danger. According to the WWF Living Planet Report 2020, as a result of loss of habitat due to human activities, one million species -- animals and plants -- are threatened with extinction over the coming decades and centuries. With the current rate of biodiversity loss, some scientists believe collecting samples from species that might not be here tomorrow is a scientific must-do.
One of the main challenges will be persuading conservation agencies that cryobanking is a reasonable strategy and worth funding. “Many of us are doing this without any national or government support beyond donations,” says Lisa Yon, an associate professor of zoo and wildlife medicine at the University of Nottingham. “Cryobanking is increasingly being recognized as an important resource, so it’s a bit puzzling that there isn’t more funding support.”
1. Why did Kurt Benirschke start the Frozen Zoo?A.To attract more visitors. | B.To find new tools for research. |
C.To sell samples more conveniently. | D.To help save endangered animals. |
A.Doubtful. | B.Positive. | C.Unclear. | D.Uncaring. |
A.Biodiversity is in great danger. | B.WWF is working with the Frozen Zoo. |
C.Wildlife population is getting bigger. | D.The Frozen Zoo has stored 1,220 species. |
A.The efforts of Kurt Benirschke. | B.The development in cloning. |
C.The importance of the Frozen Zoo. | D.The problem of genetic technology. |
As Amy walked home from school one afternoon, she saw images of symmetry (对称) all around her: in the faces of people, in the buildings she passed, and in the cars that went by. Even the autumn leaves that covered the sidewalk. A butterfly landed on a branch above her, and Amy suddenly stopped. She held her breath and smiled, watching as it opened and closed its perfectly symmetrical wings.
All that month, Amy’s class had been studying different forms of symmetry, and Amy was deeply attracted. They’d observed the mirror symmetry of violins and the rotational symmetry of starfish. They’d even studied symmetry using a microscope and recorded the beauty with a phone camera. Now Mr. Garcia, their science teacher, had given them their final assignment: to find the most beautiful example of symmetry and give a report to the class on it.
“The most beautiful example of symmetry. What on earth could that be?” Amy asked herself. She finally decided to use her microscope to find one. Amy spent hours in the garden on the examination of cells, pieces of rock, and drops of pond water. Although she was amazed by what she saw, none was truly beautiful.
“What are you bringing to class?” Amy asked her friend Cathy on the bus ride to school. “A model airplane,” replied Cathy proudly. “And my brother Mathew is bringing his guitar.” Those things are nice, thought Amy, but there must be something more beautiful.
That evening, she stayed with her microscope until her father called out, “Get inside, Amy. It’s freezing outside. The weather forecast says it’s going to snow.”
Amy’s heart sank. There would be fewer things to study under the microscope. Snow would cover the area like a blanket, hiding everything from sight. Her assignment was due in just a few days. Amy began to feel panic as she was packing up her microscope. Then she caught sight of something white blown onto the stage of her microscope. Yes! The snowflake (雪花)! She looked through the microscope and was amazed by its beauty.
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“I have to show it to my class,” Amy cried excitedly.
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Finally, it was the day to report.
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According to Xinhua News Agency, the Palace Museum and Huawei
“The 600-year-old Palace Museum has never been so close to science and technology.” Shan Jixiang said proudly, former director of the Palace Museum. Shan shared many ideas about the 5G Palace Museum. With the help of advanced technology,
8 . A 35-year-old Australian mother makes around $ 58,000 a year by hugging strangers. “As human beings, one thing we often
Jessica says that her hugs can
Jessica says most of her customers are male,
A.observe | B.ignore | C.misunderstand | D.miss |
A.satisfy | B.change | C.realize | D.concern |
A.rescue | B.help | C.persuade | D.train |
A.accompanied | B.greeted | C.treated | D.hugged |
A.made fun of | B.looked out for | C.opened up to | D.spoke well of |
A.know | B.affect | C.control | D.cure |
A.slightly | B.strangely | C.totally | D.partly |
A.signs | B.causes | C.weaknesses | D.impressions |
A.connect | B.agree | C.debate | D.compete |
A.guests | B.visitors | C.customers | D.friends |
A.however | B.so | C.or | D.but |
A.in return | B.as well | C.in total | D.after all |
A.suggestion | B.permission | C.choice | D.promise |
A.happier | B.lonelier | C.smarter | D.kinder |
A.doubt | B.accept | C.damage | D.lack |
9 . Are you new to experiencing relationships? Well, let me give you advice on how to have a healthy and possibly long-term relationship.
Be an honest person with them.
Make sure you give them respect. Now respect isn’t just simply treating them nicely. There’s a lot more to it. You have to learn to get used to their liking. Basically, learn to study your partners’ moods, wants and needs.
Make sure you are encouraging your partner.
Make sure you have a good sense of humor with them.
A.Do not hide things from them, and do not lie. |
B.Show them your personality. |
C.Laughter is the key to happiness. |
D.Always be willing to help and encourage them. |
E.Make sure the communication is good. |
F.Don’t start to neglect them and make them feel unwanted. |
G.Don’t just think about yourself, but think about what your partners need out of it as well. |
10 . A new study, published in The Journal of Experimental Psychology, found that communication interactions that included voice, like a phone call or video chat, created stronger social bonds than communication through typing, like text messaging or email.
In the study, researchers used various experiments to gauge (测量) connectedness. In one, they asked 200 people to make predictions about what it would be like to reconnect with an old friend by email or by phone and then assigned people at random to do one or the other. Although people predicted that a phone call would be more awkward, hearing someone’s voice actually made the experience better. However, people who participated in the experiment reported that they did form a significantly stronger bond with their old friend on the phone versus email, and they did not feel more awkward.
In another experiment, the researchers had strangers connected by either texting, talking over video chat, or talking using only audio(声音). They found that both forms of voice communication — whether video or audio only — made the strangers feel significantly more connected than when they communicated via text.
Sabrina Romanoff, a Harvard trained clinical psychologist based in New York City, says people tend to text or email instead of calling because of convenience, as they see it as a controlled form of communication where they can express thoughts without being disturbed.
Romanoff says that in reality, texting can make it hard to determine the true meaning behind a conversation. A phone call is actually more convenient when considering the net effects of the message. In face-to-face communication, people are able to gauge the meaning behind the content more easily without thinking the endless possible meanings behind words and punctuation.
1. What is the purpose of the study?A.To encourage people to let their fingers do the talking. |
B.To introduce the effects of verbal and non-verbal communications. |
C.To show the strengths and weaknesses of making phone calls. |
D.To compare connectedness of communication through voice and typing. |
A.Typing a letter. | B.Sending an email. |
C.Texting a message. | D.Having a video chat. |
A.It’s easy to express the true meaning of a conversation by texting. |
B.A phone call can convey information more exactly than texting. |
C.It’s not a good way to communicate face to face. |
D.Texting is more convenient than calling. |
A.Being more formal. | B.Being less awkward. |
C.Being more straightforward. | D.Being less expensive. |