My teacher gave us an assignment that should have been easy. “OK, class,” he said. “For the month of November, we will turn this wall into our Thanksgiving art gallery. For tonight’s homework, I want you to create a picture of one thing you’re thankful for, and we’ll hang it here.”
We were supposed to spend the last part of class figuring out an idea for our “thankful” picture. But the more I tried to think of the one perfect thing, the more panicked and puzzled became! Finally, the school bell rang, and it was time to pack up and go. “I’m going to make a picture about fishing with my grandpa,” my friend Imani said as we walked home. I told her that this project was making me nervous and that I was worried if I chose one person, everyone else felt left out.
Imani suggested that I should pick a random awesome thing instead. I was surprised and confused because I was thankful for a billion random things. How was I supposed to choose one? Imani smiled. “It’s the ‘just close your eyes’ trick.” I could write down a bunch of choices on separate pieces of paper, spread them out, close my eyes and pick one. I was still worried that I would pick the imperfect one.
“That’s the whole point,” said Imani. “There’s no perfection. Here, I’ll show you!” I followed Imani across the street to a giant tree with beautiful and attractive fallen leaves. So many leaves had fallen onto the grass that it looked like a rainbow-colored carpet. The orange one with green-and-yellow edges was incredible. Those fiery red ones were also amazing. She urged me to pick the very best leaf.
“There are too many,” I said. “It’d be impossible to find the very best.”
“Exactly!” she said. “It’s just like the thankful assignment. There are way too many choices. So just close your eyes and pick one.” I closed my eyes, picked up a leaf, opened my eyes -and we both started laughing our heads off.
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1. 续写词数为150词左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
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Looking at the rotten and sad little leaf in my hand, I was lost in thought.
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The next day in class, when appreciating our pictures on the wall, everybody had questions about mine.
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I live on a farm where dogs are part of the landscape. Yet the dog I spotted didn’t quite fit in, as I moved down my driveway that chilly late February day. At first glance I thought it was my brother’s Chihuahua. But a second glance raised doubts, for I knew my brother’s little house dog was no candidate for a swift run across a yard. So I figured this unknown dog would soon find its way home, and I had tasks to do.
A few days later, while walking past the door to the back of my house, I saw the deck swing moving. Clearly, someone or something had set that swing in motion. Being home and alone that evening, the thought of an unknown presence wandering about set me on edge.
Next morning, standing directly in my front yard, biting on grass, was that tiny dog I had spotted earlier. I called my husband to take a look. But when the dog heard the front door open, she ran away for the safety of the nearby woods.
It was just a matter of time before the bad weather or the wolves would be the death of such a small and defenseless dog. We realized the poor thing must have been waiting secretly around our house for weeks. My husband and I formulated a rescue plan. We placed food and water near the deck swing. The next morning, the food and water had been consumed, so we put out more. It took several days of putting out food and water before we caught the dog in the act, and another two weeks after that before the dog felt comfortable enough to approach one of us.
One afternoon, I came home and found my husband holding out his hand while leaning forward in the deck swing. I witnessed a happy dog, tail wagging furiously and eating hot-dog pieces from my husband’s hand. The stage was set for the final part of our plan: to persuade the dog inside.
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l.续写词数应为150左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
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A few nights afterward, when it was pouring, I opened the door and the dog was there.
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Moments later, holding the hot dog, my husband announced, “The dog is back.”
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1. 尊重当地习俗;2. 遵守公共秩序;3. 爱护当地环境;4. 维护国家声誉。
注意:1. 开头和结尾已经给出,不计入总词数;
2. 词数:100左右。
参考词汇: 习俗customs,维护defend,声誉honor
Dear Editor,
I’ve read your discussion on how to behave properly when we’re traveling abroad.
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Yours,
Li Hua
The Power of Silence
Joe was an old man aged 75. He lived happily in a beautiful family. His children grew up and moved to different cities in pursue of good career and future. He lived in a small village carrying the memories of his deceased wife.
Joe had four grandchildren. They used to visit him during their holidays. It was now their vacation time and Joe was eagerly waiting for their arrival. He prepared his home for the kids, cleaning the house, mowing the garden, and buying their favourite foods and dresses.
In the busy arrangements, he lost his watch. The watch was gifted by his dead wife when their first child was born. Joe treasured the watch. After his wife’s death, it became his sole companion with its ‘tick, tick’ sound throughout the silent night.
He was happy with the kids at home. He forgot the watch missing. It was only the next day when he was about to take bath, he remembered the watch was lost. He saw it last when he was arranging things in the barn.
He was very upset. His grandchildren asked him why he was so dull and what troubled him. Joe said, “Dear children! I lost the most precious watch I have ever had and ever got in my life. It was a gift from your grandma. I lost it while cleaning the house! I feel like I’m missing my heart.” The children tried to comfort him. One granddaughter asked, “Grandpa, do you remember when you saw the watch last time before it was missing?”
Joe said, “I guess when I was cleaning the barn!”
The children rushed to the barn to search for the watch. The barn was full of waste materials. They searched for more than two hours with the help of Joe, but could not find it. Joe was completely lost, and he asked the children to stop searching.
注意:1. 续写的词数应为150左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
All went out disappointedly, except Ted, who sat there in silence.
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They were surprised and asked how he was able to find it.
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5 . When I was a boy there were no smart phones or computers. Still, I never felt
I
I continued to walk on with the fear growing inside of me. My heart was
I remembered this recently when I saw a sign,
All roads no matter how they twist and turn, can
A.delighted | B.bored | C.addicted | D.embarrassed |
A.farmhouse | B.highway | C.forest | D.lake |
A.exploring | B.appreciating | C.introducing | D.seeking |
A.drove | B.flew | C.walked | D.rode |
A.whispering | B.singing | C.waving | D.scolding |
A.head | B.land | C.pace | D.wander |
A.disappointed | B.stubborn | C.desperate | D.confused |
A.in order | B.in space | C.in need | D.in sight |
A.curious | B.scared | C.ashamed | D.embarrassed |
A.exposed | B.injured | C.trapped | D.worried |
A.though | B.if | C.when | D.before |
A.blocking | B.sinking | C.beating | D.dancing |
A.turned | B.searched | C.checked | D.examined |
A.imagined | B.recognized | C.overlooked | D.painted |
A.arms | B.hands | C.head | D.legs |
A.flooded | B.danced | C.dragged | D.dived |
A.writing | B.noticing | C.saying | D.printing |
A.joyful | B.stressful | C.casual | D.complex |
A.keeps on | B.concentrates on | C.decides on | D.depends on |
A.fly | B.push | C.take | D.transform |
1、简单介绍朗诵会:(内容、目的等);
2、请外教润色翻译稿;
3、希望 Alex 提供建议.
注意:1、词数 100 左右;
2、可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;
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7 . As the international demand for narrative(叙事的) film/TV content continues to increase with popular streaming services like Netflix and others the two questions then come: will the coming generations receive most of their entertainment through visual means rather than through the written word and will such an increase of narrative film/ TV reduce the importance of reading?
Growing examples of this trend include the diminishment(减少) of fiction in the common core (核心的)curriculum, the ever-rising culture of computer games, the wave of streaming services of wide international reach, and movies filled with special effects made for children and teenagers. Nor must we ignore the economic dangers that lie ahead for the written word. The narrative film industry is a moneymaker that dwarfs(使相形见绌) the publishing industry.
The other underlying question, of course, is “does it really matter if the written word bows to the world of film/TV?” From my point of view, any diminishment of fiction delivered by words is a loss for mankind.
There is no greater human feature than the imagination. It lies at the very soul of the human species. It is the brain’s most powerful engine. It is the essential muscle of life and like all muscles it must be exercised and strengthened.
Writing and reading are the principal tools that inspire, create and empower our imagination. Anything that diminishes that power is the enemy of mankind.
It should be known that I am not opposed to new media and technological advances. Instead, I have always felt it necessary to adapt to advancing technology. In fact, a number of my novels are in various stages of development for film, TV, and live stage productions. My hope is that the written word will only stand to be complemented(补充)by its visual counterparts(对应物), not pushed to the edge of extinction.
Of course, there are those who will present arguments for the superiority of the moving image over the written word. Each has its place. My argument is for finding the right balance between it and the moving image.
1. In what way does narrative film/TV embarrass the written word?A.Economic benefits | B.International reach |
C.Cultural influence | D.Educational importance |
A.It strengthens our muscles. | B.It helps sharpen imagination. |
C.It distinguishes man from each other. | D.It paves the way for narrative film/TV. |
A.Cautious | B.Skeptical |
C.Positive | D.Critical |
A.The fate of reading. | B.The extinction of fiction. |
C.The impact of the written word. | D.The future of the moving image. |
8 . Just several days ago, a violent storm hit our community. I looked out of the window and witnessed a tree being
After the storm had passed, the tree gracefully returned to its
For a long time I couldn’t understand why this tree
I couldn’t but ask myself how deep the roots are in my life.
Faced with
A.crushed | B.abused | C.broken | D.removed |
A.height | B.thickness | C.flexibility | D.outline |
A.answered for | B.depended on | C.catered for | D.touched on |
A.held | B.tied | C.pulled | D.raised |
A.achieve | B.reach | C.establish | D.maintain |
A.current | B.final | C.original | D.comfortable |
A.explore | B.avoid | C.chase | D.survive |
A.counts | B.differs | C.concerns | D.reveals |
A.fixed | B.transferred | C.escaped | D.caught |
A.strange | B.obvious | C.possible | D.reasonable |
A.surroundings | B.resources | C.probability | D.stability |
A.beating | B.stand | C.chance | D.turning |
A.However | B.Therefore | C.Nevertheless | D.Besides |
A.misbehaving | B.struggling | C.withdrawing | D.misunderstanding |
A.security | B.deadline | C.money | D.community |
A.surprises | B.choices | C.storms | D.changes |
A.smile | B.bend | C.hesitate | D.advance |
A.opportunities | B.challenges | C.tasks | D.differences |
A.trick | B.argue | C.force | D.admit |
A.courage | B.ambition | C.value | D.strength |
9 . Every animal sleeps, but the reason for this has remained foggy. When lab rats are not allowed to sleep, they die within a month.
One idea is that sleep helps us strengthen new memories.
Support is growing for a theory that sleep evolved so that connections between neurons(神经元) in the brain can be weakened overnight, making room for fresh memories to form the next day.
Now we have the most direct evidence yet that he is right.
If Tononi’s theory is right, it would explain why, when we miss a night’s, we find it harder the next day to concentrate and learn new information — our brains may have smaller room for new experiences.
Their research also suggests how we may build lasting memories over time even though the synapses become thinner. The team discovered that some synapses seem to be protected and stayed the same size.
A.We should also try to sleep well the night before. |
B.It’s as if the brain is preserving its most important memories. |
C.Similarly, when people go for a few days without sleeping, they get sick. |
D.The processes take place to stop our brains becoming loaded with memories. |
E.That’s why students do better in tests if they get a chance to sleep after learning. |
F.“Sleep is the price we pay for learning,” says Giulio Tononi, who developed the idea. |
G.Tononi’s team measured the size of these connections, or synapses, in the brains of 12 mice. |
A.which makes; studying | B.when made; to study |
C.that is made; study | D.that is made; studying |