1 . My aunt Cindy has her own cake shop. She can make nice cakes for special occasions, such as weddings and birthdays. I spent a week last summer helping her in the shop. Making a nice cake is harder than I thought it would be.
I practised for hours in Aunt Cindy’s shop. I made little colored dots (圆点) on a piece of wax paper (蜡纸). Unluckily, I could not get the dots to be the same shape or size. I decided to take a break from making the dots, so I helped move cakes. However, that was not easy for me, either. I dropped a cake when trying to take it out of the freezer (冰箱) by myself. Luckily one of Aunt Cindy’s assistants (助手) was there. He saved the cake from hitting the floor.
It takes a whole team to make a huge cake. That’s one of the most important things I learned. Each person on the team has to be great at his or her job. Aunt Cindy designs the cakes on paper, Larry does the mixing and baking, and assistants carve and put frosting on the cakes. Aunt Cindy and Larry do most of the decorating while the assistants help make small parts like flowers and figures. Building a big cake is like playing a team sport. If one person doesn’t do his or her job well, the whole team pays for that.
Even though I was not much help to my aunt, I’m glad I spent the week in Aunt Cindy’s shop. Designing cakes takes more than just baking skills. It takes art and painting skills too. Now when I see a really nice cake, I don’t think of eating it first. Instead, I look at it and wonder how many hours it took to make.
1. What does the underlined word “occasions” mean in this passage?A.events | B.needs | C.months | D.ideas |
A.Because she practised for hours and became bored. |
B.Because she could not make the dots good enough for a cake. |
C.Because Aunt Cindy did not want her to make any more dots. |
D.Because Aunt Cindy wanted her to help somewhere else. |
A.Aunt Cindy. | B.Larry. | C.Assistants. | D.The writer. |
A.She got to practise making coloured dots. | B.She learned the importance of teamwork. |
C.She got to take a cake out of the freezer. | D.She learned art and painting skills. |
A.A car driver. | B.A careless mistake. | C.A car accident. |
1、上课认真听讲,多和老师互动;
2、同学们之间互帮互相,比如讲题、提问单词;
3、独立完成作业。
注意:
1、词数80左右;
2、可适当增加内容,以使行文连贯。
Dear classmates,
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Li Hua
People say that the real culture of Beijing exists
In the mid 20th century, several hutongs in Beijing were torn down to pave the way for the
Because of the interlacement (交织) of the lanes, every house is connected to the other,
Chatting in these lanes
1. Who owned the pet dog mentioned at the beginning of the talk?
A.A soldier. | B.A doctor. | C.A teacher. |
A.America. | B.Germany. | C.England. |
A.Over 2 years. | B.About 14 months. | C.About 4 weeks. |
A.Get a guide dog. | B.Join the practice. | C.Visit the center. |
Thomas, a skinny young boy, loved football with all his heart. Practice after practice, he eagerly gave everything he had. But being half the size of the other boys, he got absolutely nowhere. At all the games, this hopeful athlete sat on the bench (板凳) and hardly ever played.
This teenager lived alone with his father, and the relationship between the two of them was very special. Even though the son was always on the bench, his father was always in the stands cheering. He never missed a game.
This young man was still the smallest of the class when he entered high school. But his father continued to encourage him. All through high school he never missed a practice nor a game but remained a benchwarmer. Besides, his faithful father was always in the stands, always with word of encouragement for him. The young man loved football and was determined to hang in there, and perhaps he’d get to play when he became a senior.
It was at the end of his senior football season and as he ran to the practice field shortly before the big playoff (夺标决赛) that the coach met him with a telegram(电报). The young man read the telegram and he became deathly silent: Biting his lip, he breathed, “My father died this morning. Is it all right if I miss practice today?” The coach put his arm gently around his shoulder and said, “Take the rest of the week off, son. And don’t even plan to come back to the game on Saturday.”
Saturday arrived, and the game was not going well. In the second half when the team was two scores behind, a silent young man quietly slipped into the empty locker room and put on his football wear. As he ran onto the sidelines, the coach and his players were surprised to see their faithful teammate back so soon.
注意:1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
“Coach, please let me play. I’ve just got to play today,” said the young man.
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___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Sugar painting, one symbol of traditional Chinese art, uses hot liquid sugar to create objects on a marble (大理石) or metal surface. As
Today the chance to appreciate this classic art form is much
8 . Orion Jean, a young boy from Texas, initiated an extraordinary mission of kindness and inspired others. His journey
So the little boy, who said his parents always taught him that “kindness is a virtue that should be
Orion set out to help children requiring
After the toy fair, he launched a/an
In May 2022, to provide books to children who lacked
Orion’s story is an example of how a wave of positive
A.ended | B.occurred | C.started | D.continued |
A.energy | B.concern | C.worry | D.power |
A.lift | B.reward | C.lesson | D.shot |
A.made | B.prized | C.said | D.ignored |
A.submitted to | B.caught up | C.cared for. | D.focused on |
A.fair | B.social | C.medical | D.virtual |
A.change | B.contact | C.amuse | D.guide |
A.ordered | B.delivered | C.found. | D.mounted |
A.limited | B.ambitious | C.reliable | D.genuine |
A.Partnering | B.Sharing | C.Collecting | D.Assisting |
A.interest | B.chance | C.access | D.time |
A.especially | B.naturally | C.extremely | D.suddenly |
A.tried out | B.jumped at | C.turned down | D.put forward |
A.courage | B.change | C.care | D.mind |
A.food | B.work | C.life | D.support |
9 . Want to feel better, have more energy and even add years to your life? Just exercise.
Exercise controls weight
Exercise can help prevent too much weight gain or help you keep off lost weight. When you take part in physical activity, you burn calories. Regular trips to the gym are great, but don’t worry if you can’t find a large block of time to exercise every day. To gain the benefits of exercise, just get more active throughout your day.
Exercise improves mood
Need an emotional lift? Or need to lower stress after a stressful day? A gym session or quick walk can help.
Regular physical activity can improve your muscle strength and boost your tolerance. Exercise sends oxygen and nutrients to your tissues and helps your cardiovascular (心血管的) system work more efficiently. And when your heart and lung health improve, you have more energy to tackle daily chores (杂活).
Exercise can be fun-and social!
Exercise and physical activity can be fun: They give you a chance to enjoy the outdoors or simply do activities that make you happy. Physical activity also can help you connect with family or friends in a fun social setting. Find a physical activity you enjoy, and just do it. Bored?
A.Exercise boosts energy |
B.Exercise prevents high blood pressure |
C.Try something new, or do something with friends or family. |
D.Everyone benefits from exercise, no matter their age, sex or physical ability. |
E.For example, take the stairs instead of the lift or speed up your household chores. |
F.Just don’t exercise too close to bedtime, or you may be too energized to go to sleep. |
G.Physical activity stimulates many brain chemicals that may leave you feeling happier, more relaxed and less anxious. |
10 . When Hurricane Ian made landfall on the southwest Florida coast as a Category 4 storm, it brought strong winds and heavy rain. It was a deadly hurricane, attacking more than four million people, and causing serious flooding and at least 150 deaths. However, during the disaster, there was one innovative community that weathered the storm well: Babcock Ranch, the brainchild of Syd Kitson.
Located 30 miles inland, Babcock Ranch is an environmentally friendly and fully sustainable town that Syd Kitson and his partners hoped would be hurricane proof. Its homes are built to go through severe weather without losing essential services like electricity, water, or the Internet. A significant factor in its design is that power and. Internet lines are buried to avoid wind damage. Additionally, large ponds surround the development to protect houses from flooding. As a backup, streets are designed to absorb floodwaters and spare the houses.
Central to Babcock Ranch’s sustainability is its extensive use of solar energy. The community possesses an 870-acre solar farm with 700,000 individual panels operated by Florida Power & Light, capable of powering 30,000 homes — far more than the 5,000 residents currently living there. At night and on cloudy days, a natural gas generator kicks in to fill the gap.
Hurricane Ian served as a true test for the community. While the surrounding regions suffered, Babcock Ranch’s minimum damage and quick recovery showcased its effective design against natural disasters. Residents even opened their community center, doubling as a storm shelter, to the victims from other hard-hit communities.
Kitson’s vision for Babcock Ranch is not just about creating a sustainable and resilient (适应性强的) community but also about learning and improving. He hopes that the lessons learned from Babcock Ranch can be applied to other developments, contributing to more climate-resilient communities across the United States. This approach reflects a growing awareness of the need for sustainable and resilient urban planning in the face of increasing climate challenges.
1. What does the underlined word “weathered” in paragraph 1 mean?A.Predicted. | B.Changed. | C.Ignored. | D.Survived. |
A.Its streets allow houses the capability to take in floodwaters. |
B.Its design guarantees availability of power in the hurricane. |
C.Its solar farm lacks the ability of producing sufficient power. |
D.Its main source of electricity supply is provided by natural gas. |
A.Babcock Ranch’s community and social life. |
B.Babcock Ranch’s future expansion strategies. |
C.Babcock Ranch’s resistance to natural disasters. |
D.Babcock Ranch’s novel technological innovations. |
A.Promising. | B.Pessimistic. | C.Uncertain. | D.Doubtful. |