1 . Urquhart finished running 1,402 kilometers over the course of 28 days in Antarctica, setting the record for the longest-ever run in a polar region.
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Urquhart spent 10 months preparing for the challenge, turning to some
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| A．attractive | B．experienced | C．independent | D．ordinary |
| A．admitted | B．applied | C．exposed | D．expanded |
| A．attempted | B．evaluated | C．appreciated | D．enhanced |
| A．simple | B．realistic | C．unusual | D．typical |
| A．allowed | B．forced | C．begged | D．warned |
| A．dealt | B．chatted | C．agreed | D．partnered |
| A．choices | B．challenges | C．decisions | D．secrets |
| A．gentle | B．strong | C．graceful | D．basic |
| A．satisfaction | B．guarantee | C．glory | D．reputation |
| A．frequently | B．actually | C．purposely | D．precisely |
| A．pay attention to | B．put up with | C．make up for | D．get along with |
| A．responded | B．compared | C．adapted | D．related |
| A．policy | B．inspiration | C．schedule | D．objective |
| A．fond | B．afraid | C．capable | D．proud |
| A．researches | B．speeds | C．paces | D．limits |
1．地点介绍；
2．喜爱的原因。
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____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________3 . Scientists in the US have come up with an unusual idea for how to solve global warming—cool the Earth by injecting (注入) ice particles into the upper atmosphere to make it drier. Water vapor—water in its gas form—is a natural greenhouse gas that traps heat, just like carbon dioxide from burning coal, oil and gas.
Researchers at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) believe that if they add ice up high in the air, it could dry out the upper atmosphere and reduce its ability to trap human-caused warmth. “By now, it’s just an early idea that scientists could add to their ‘last-ditch toolbox’ against climate change,” said NOAA physicist Dr Joshua Schwarz, lead author of the study published in the scientific journal Science Advances. “This is about exploring what might be possible in the future and identifying research directions,” he said, explaining scientists didn’t find the suitable technology yet.
The approach is one of a few proposed by scientists that aim to reduce the impact of climate by changing the world’s atmosphere or oceans—a practice known as geoengineering.
The way that it could possibly work is that hi-tech planes could inject ice particles about 17 km high, which is just below the stratosphere (平流层), where the air slowly rises. The researchers believe that the ice and cold air would rise to where it’s coldest, making the water vapor turn to ice and fall, drying out the stratosphere in the process.
Injecting two tonnes of ice per week could reduce global heating by about five percent of the overall warming caused by fossil fuels and shouldn’t be used instead of cutting pollution. Researchers were unsure how they would inject the ice and whether or not the practice could cause side effects.
1. Why do scientists want to add ice to the upper atmosphere?| A．To dry out the air. | B．To increase the greenhouse gas. |
| C．To explore the space. | D．To give off human-caused warmth. |
| A．It upsets research directions. | B．It earns public praise. |
| C．It hasn’t been put into practice. | D．It has proved effective. |
| A．The warm air. | B．The high-tech planes. |
| C．The fossil fuels. | D．The lowered temperature. |
| A．People. | B．Environment. | C．Education. | D．Health. |
4 . Kay Day, an 87-year-old UK woman, adores elephants. But Day, suffering from dementia (痴呆),rarely left her nursing home room and hadn’t seen a real elephant for a really long time.
Day is so crazy about elephants that her room is decorated with elephant photos. Day dreamed of seeing an elephant up close again and never thought it would happen. However, Day’s dream became a reality after her nursing home, the Blakelands Lodge care home inMarston Moretaine, took her on a special journey to the Whipsnade Zoo.
“Kay doesn’t join in many activities and tends to spend quite a lot of time alone,” said Carla Blakelands, the Lodge activity manager. “We sat and discussed wishes and found out she would love to see an elephant. We discussed different options and we found the Elephant Experience at Whipsnade Zoo, so we contacted them about our resident.”
Day was so excited about going to the zoo that she marked off the days on her elephant-themed calendar. Day’s carers and family came along on the trip to assist and watch her experience the exciting day. Day was able to pet the Asian elephants and she said that the elephants’ trunk is her favorite part of the animal. “It’s such a wonderful feeling to have an elephant take some food out of your hand, put it in his trunk, curl it up and put it in his mouth,” she told BBC.
Day expressed her gratitude to the people who organized the trip and said it was one of the best days of her life. “I could sit here forever with an elephant sitting by my side,” she said.
Elephant keeper My Eriksson said that the zoo was honored to have played a role in making Day’s dream come true and that it was amazing to meet someone who is as crazy about elephants as the zookeepers at Whipsnade Zoo.
1. What can we say about the Blakelands Lodge care home?| A．It funds the Whipsnade Zoo. | B．It has a special love for elephants. |
| C．It seldom organizes outings. | D．It cares about its residents’ wishes. |
| A．She has no relatives. | B．She is fairly easy-going. |
| C．She enjoys being alone. | D．She likes group activities. |
| A．She fed the elephants. | B．She argued with her family. |
| C．She arranged an interview. | D．She worked as a zookeeper. |
| A．Annoyed. | B．Grateful. | C．Puzzled. | D．Nervous. |
5 . Singapore is a lively island country known for a mix of cultures and tastes. Here are four popular dishes that offer a true taste of Singapore.
Hainanese Chicken Rice
This dish is a favorite and is very simple yet very tasty. The chicken is cooked in water to be very soft and is served with rice that has been cooked with chicken soup, along with a bit of spicy sauce. Each part of this dish is carefully made to make the eating experience even better.
Bak Kut Teh (Pork Ribs Tea)
A strong and healthy breakfast choice, Bak Kut Teh is a dish that warms you up. Even though tea is in the name, it's not a drink. It's a tasty soup made by cooking pork bones with Chinese herbs and spices. The soup is usually eaten with rice and has a bit of a spicy taste that wakes up your taste buds, a great way to start the day.
Katong Laksa
Laksa is a hot noodle soup that shows Singapore's mix of cultures. The soup has a thick coconut milk(椰奶) base with a strong smell of spices like lemongrass and tamarind. It's often filled with things like shrimp, fishcakes, and soft tofu, making it a full and satisfying meal that pleases your mouth with each bite.
Char Kway Teow (Stir-Fried Rice Noodles)
If you like food that's a bit smoky and tasty, try char kway teow. This noodle dish is a must-eat at Singapore's food stalls. It's cooked in a wok(炒菜锅) with things like clams, Chinese sausage, and long beans, then flavored with a sauce that is both tasty and a little sweet. The last step is to add a bit of chopped chili, which gives the dish a nice little spicy taste.
1. How is the chicken in Hainanese chicken rice typically prepared?| A．It is roasted in an oven. | B．It is cooked to be very soft. |
| C．It is cooked with a sour sauce. | D．It is roasted with herbs and spices. |
| A．A kind of cattle bone. | B．A kind of drink. |
| C．A kind of rice. | D．A kind of soup. |
| A．Char kway teow. | B．Bak Kut Teh. |
| C．Katong laksa. | D．Hainanese chicken rice. |
6 . Pitch Music & Arts Festival
After its debut (问世) several years ago, Pitch Music &Arts Festival quickly became one of the most exciting and hotly anticipated events. Held at the foothills of the Grampian Plains, it aims to deliver a distinct blend of sonic soundscapes across three architecturally designed stages.
This year, the festival will be headlined by Gerd Janson, Patrick Mason, French producer I Hate Models, Italian Job Jobse, and Berghain resident Marcel Dettmann. Daniel Avery will do a live set for the first time in Australia, coinciding (同时发生) with the recent10th anniversary of his classic album Drone Logic. KiNK will also be playing a live set.
Other international artists include Chaos in the CBD, Aurora Halal (LIVE), Bailey Ibbs, Sally C, Bambounou and many more. Pitch Music & Arts will also highlight local pioneers, including James who will be playing with Willaris. K, Surusinghe, Bertie, Memphis LK, and many more.
For those looking for a moment of peace, the Pitch Pavilion will appear this year. This place is where festivalgoers can participate in yoga classes and sound baths. For those ready to rough it, you can bring your own tent and set it up in a free camping area.
Pitch allows you to bring up to 24 cans, or one bottle of spirits poured into a plastic bottle. There will be numerous bars on site serving cocktails, mixed drinks and a range of beers.
The tickets will be on sale from 5, May to 6, June. Want to find more information? Then head to the Pitch website.
1. Who does Drone Logic belong to?| A．Gerd Janson. | B．Daniel Avery. | C．Job Jobse. | D．KiNK. |
| A．Deliver a lecture. | B．Release an album. | C．Give a performance. | D．Interview Willaris. K. |
| A．May 5. | B．May 25. | C．June 2. | D．June 6. |
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2.建议投稿。
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Dear Jack,
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Yours,
Li Hua
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) established 23 April
Setting aside a day to celebrate books traces its beginnings to Spanish writer Vicente Clavel Andrés. In 1922 he proposed
In 1995, the UNESCO
The initiative was put forward by Spain in 2001, and Madrid was designated the first capital,
Learning motivation only accompanied by interest can last long. My grandfather used to be the director of a local museum. So since I was young, I had the opportunity to visit various museums with him. After entering high school, I became interested in history, and I constantly collected information related to museums.
When I was 17, I read a magazine article about a museum called the McNay, once the home of a watercolourist named Marian McNay. She had requested the community to turn it into a museum upon her death.
Do not miss your chance to see Texas’ first modern art museum—the McNay Art Museum. There are more than 20,000 different and significant works. With beautiful Spanish gardens and the amazing architecture of the building, the art within the walls isn’t the only wonder to see.
On a sunny Saturday, Sally and I drove over to the museum. She asked, “Do you have the address?” “No, but I’ll recognize it, there was a picture in the magazine.”
“Oh, stop. There it is!”
The museum was free. We entered, excited. A group of people sitting in the hall stopped talking and stared at us.
“May I help you?” a man asked. “No,” I said. “We’re fine.” Tour guides got on my nerves. What if they talked a long time about a painting you weren’t that interested in? Sally had gone upstairs. The people in the hall seemed very nosy (爱管闲事的), keeping their eyes on me with curiosity. What was their problem? I saw some nice sculptures in one room. Suddenly I sensed a man standing behind me. “Where do you think you are?” he asked. I turned sharply. “The McNay Art Museum!” He smiled, shaking his head. “Sorry, the McNay is on New Braunfels Street.” “What’s this place?” I asked, still confused. “Well, it’s our home.” My heart jolted (震颤). I raced to the staircase.
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I called out, “Sally! Come down immediately!”
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Thirty years later, a woman approached me in a public place.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________1．表示感谢；
2．告诉他你的英语进步情况；
3．邀请他暑假来玩。
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Dear Sam,
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Best wishes,
Li Hua
