Tradition has never lost
In the past Spring Festival holidays, Chinese people have felt a festive atmosphere both in big cities
The Ming Tombs in Beijing staged a live show inspired by the Ming Dynasty silk painting Ming Emperor Xianzong Enjoying the Lantern Festival, attracting hundreds of visitors. Dozens of
In addition to turning the ancient painting into a sitcom, many other folk arts also became a major draw,
Many people were deeply moved as traditional cultures could
2 . Last year I ruined my summer vacation by bringing along a modern convenience: the iPad.
Instead of looking at nature, I
So this year I made up my mind to try something
With determination and the strong support of my wife, I succeeded in my vacation struggle against the Internet. I finally
I knew I had
| A．received | B．selected | C．checked | D．removed |
| A．online | B．informal | C．local | D．traditional |
| A．opinion | B．mind | C．identity | D．curiosity |
| A．attractive | B．logical | C．magical | D．different |
| A．as | B．unless | C．though | D．so |
| A．generous | B．capable | C．eager | D．determined |
| A．battery | B．button | C．signal | D．function |
| A．grateful | B．tough | C．stuck | D．puzzled |
| A．rely on | B．go through | C．connect to | D．adapt to |
| A．method | B．goal | C．trick | D．choice |
| A．expected | B．realised | C．permitted | D．suggested |
| A．approach | B．sign | C．evidence | D．problem |
| A．won | B．forgotten | C．suffered | D．recovered |
| A．Somehow | B．Anyway | C．However | D．Therefore |
| A．take apart | B．give up | C．turn up | D．go off |
1. 提出建议;
2. 阐述理由;
3. 邀请他来体验。
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1. 词数80左右;
2. 可以适当增加细节, 以使行文连贯。
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4 . Now we are small, but when we grow up then we can teach our little brothers and sisters, the younger generation, to understand what is good and what is bad.
Shamima is from Bangladesh. She is seventeen years old. She
Many people living near Shamima do not have
Shamima
She makes sure each family is drinking
“I am the one who has hands and feet and mind. And AIDS is only something that is inside my
| A．stops | B．teaches | C．begs | D．follows |
| A．kitchen | B．bedroom | C．living room | D．toilets |
| A．bread | B．milk | C．water | D．meat |
| A．collect | B．cheat | C．confuse | D．deliver |
| A．illegal | B．unusual | C．bad | D．useful |
| A．change | B．recover | C．remove | D．appreciate |
| A．affects | B．remembers | C．notices | D．visits |
| A．lecture | B．expert | C．trouble | D．picture |
| A．threats | B．explains | C．identifies | D．designs |
| A．dirty | B．clean | C．boiled | D．cold |
| A．methods | B．profits | C．emotions | D．attempts |
| A．waste | B．clothes | C．plates | D．food |
| A．feet | B．mouth | C．head | D．hands |
| A．covering | B．improving | C．аccepting | D．creating |
| A．mind | B．soul | C．blood | D．hair |
5 . When Kurt Benirschke started collecting skin samples from endangered animals in 1972, he didn’t have a firm 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, with samples from over 10, 500 individual animals from 1,220 species.
Since the Frozen Zoo was founded, many milestones have been reached in the field of genetics, starting with the cloning of the first animal — a sheep named Dolly — in 1996.
Starting in 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, once found throughout Mongolia and extinct in the wild until recently; and the Black-footed ferret, which was believed to be extinct in the wild until it resurfaced in 1981, but was then almost wiped out by an epidemic.
Although cloning isn’t perfect, it’s a useful tool to help save endangered species, because it can increase genetic diversity. When the population of a species decline, the remaining animals are forced to inbreed and the genetic pool shrinks, further threatening survival. In a species of animals, the genetic diversity is what gives it its resilience (快速恢复能力).
1. What does the underlined word “those” in paragraph 1 refer to?| A．Firm. | B．Endangered. | C．Special. | D．Wild. |
| A．An Indian Gaur. | B．A sheep named Dolly. |
| C．A Przewalski’s horse. | D．A humpbacked Asian wild ox. |
| A．Scientists have cloned four endangered species successfully. |
| B．Scientists have save all the endangered animals successfully. |
| C．Scientists have cloned 10,500 individual species successfully. |
| D．Scientists have protected 1,220 endangered animals successfully. |
| A．Anxious. | B．Worried. | C．Supportive. | D．Doubtful. |
6 . Swimming is well known to offer many health benefits, including building endurance and muscle strength. But what about swimming in icy cold water? This might not sound very appealing, but there’s evidence that it can actually be good for us.
Cold-water swimming is also called wild swimming, where people swim in natural bodies of water such as ponds, rivers, and the sea. Although jumping in might give a quick shock to the body, many enthusiasts claim they get used to it over time. In fact, research has found it to have many physical and mental benefits.
Apart from being a great way to exercise, spending time in the outdoors and near water can improve overall wellbeing. There’s plenty of anecdotal (传闻的) evidence suggesting that cold-water swimming has cured people’s illness, ranging from pain relief to an overall sense of feeling amazed.
One reason why getting into cold water might be beneficial is that it causes a stress response in the body. The more people do it, the better their reaction to stress becomes. Additionally, some experts believe that cold-water swimming helps the body prepare for other forms of stress by adapting to similar stressors. For example, it also helps reduce the stress of exercising at high altitudes.
People who want to try cold-water swimming should approach it with caution, swim with a friend if possible, and start during the summer when the temperatures are warmer. It might not be for everyone, but for those willing to take risks, the extra health benefits might be worth it.
1. What are some physical benefits of cold-water swimming?| A．Building endurance and muscle strength. |
| B．Greater lung capacity and building endurance. |
| C．Improved joint mobility and muscle strength. |
| D．Increased muscle flexibility and greater lung capacity. |
| A．It has been proven to cure many illnesses. |
| B．It can be dangerous and should not be attempted. |
| C．People feel amazed after doing cold-water swimming. |
| D．Doctors recommend cold-water swimming for everyone. |
| A．Increasing lung capacity. | B．Reducing inflammation. |
| C．Adapting to similar stressors | D．Building muscle strength. |
| A．The Health Benefits of Swimming. |
| B．The Benefits of Cold Water Swimming. |
| C．How Cold Water Swimming Makes You Healthy. |
| D．Why Cold Water Swimming Helps Reduce the Stress. |
7 . 4 places for the Best Easter Holidays
When the kids break up from school it can be difficult to choose what to do to keep them entertained and make the most of family time. With the Easter Holidays just around the corner, here are four different places to inspire you to make the most of the break, whatever your age…
Bristol
Travel to the southwest to explore busy Bristol. It has got more than enough to keep the whole family entertained no matter what they like to get up to. The iconic Clifton Suspension Bridge boasts some of the best views in Bristol. There are also fascinating museums, amazing parks for picnics and games, and even a surf centre nearby.
York
York is the perfect Easter Holiday destination. Going with grandparents, they’ll love stopping for an afternoon tea at one of the many historic hotels. Marvel at the majesty of York Minister and the medieval city walls. Or learn about the diverse history of this amazing city at one of the museums, from its start as a Roman settlement, through the Viking ages as Jorvik, to its current day.
Caernarfon Castle
This magnificent fortress was built on the Welsh coastline in the 13th century. Caernarfon Castle is a historic paradise for children, alive with towers to climb, city walls to march along, and (with imagination) princes and princesses to rescue.
Dunham Massey Deer Park
Located in Cheshire, Dunham Massey Deer Park is the ideal spot for a walk on the wild side. Deer isn’t the only animal attraction here. From owls and woodpeckers to bats and rare species of beetles, there are loads to keep people of all ages fascinated. You can even bring the family dog, as long as they’re kept on a lead.
1. What do York and Caernarfon Castle have in common?| A．They both have historic hotels. |
| B．They both have historic buildings. |
| C．They both have castle walls to walk along. |
| D．They both have fascinating museums, amazing parks. |
| A．York. | B．Bristol. |
| C．Caernarfn Castle. | D．Dunham Massey Deer Park. |
| A．Three. | B．Four. | C．Five. | D．Six. |
Last Saturday, I drove back home from a long hard day. It was snowing heavily and the traffic inched slowly forward like snails. I was so hungry because I skipped my lunch that I decided to stop by KFC and had a quick bite before I continued my journey home. It took me a long time to find a place to park my car. With my face buried in my collar, I walked slowly in the snow. Soon my hands were numb(麻木) with cold, so I pulled my gloves out of my coat pocket and put them on.
I ordered some fried chicken and dug into my pocket for my wallet to pay, only to find it was not there! I remembered I did bring it with me before I set out. Embarrassed, I left the chicken on the counter and said I would return in a minute. Deeply worried, I got out of KFC and ran towards my car, wondering where my wallet, with everything in it, was.
Fresh snow was like a blank paper, recording my tracks. My attention fixed on the ground, I expected to find it on my way. Unfortunately, what I found was only the shape of it in the snow. Obviously, I lost it when I pulled my gloves out. Judging from the footprints on the ground, I was not the only one. There was someone else joining my way. But the footprints of this guy were messy. It seemed that he walked back and forth. My heart sank. At a loss of which way he went, I knew I could never claim my wallet back. Bye, fried chicken, not today. I walked towards my car helplessly.
A short, skinny man was standing by my car. He seemed like homeless because he was dressed in oversized worn-out coat and his face was dirty. He was stamping his feet to keep warm. I felt sorry for him because I had nothing to help him, no money, no food.
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The man noticed me and asked if this was my car.
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