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2．旅游景点推荐。
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2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Peter,
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Yours,
Li Hua
Each year, thousands of people come to Shaanxi, China, to visit the Terracotta Army, which shows
As one of the most famous tourist
Since their discovery, experts
In October a BBC documentary（纪录片）， the Greatest Tomb on Earth: Secrets of Ancient China, suggested the
On the 41st International Museum Day, it was
3 . “Lonely” is defined in the dictionary as “unhappy because you are alone or do not have anyone to talk to” . However, in my opinion, “being alone” can also be meaningful and enjoyable. In other words, “being alone” isn’t equal to “loneliness”. Actually, we can literally enjoy our time when staying alone.
Think of loneliness as a time when we don’t have a group of friends around to keep us company, when we are away from the hustle and bustle (熙熙攘攘) of the outside world; when we get the chance to tune in to our inner world; when we are given the time to focus entirely on ourselves. It is during these periods that, without being disturbed and distracted, we are able to discover the things we truly want from our lives. This process is like digging a tunnel, through which we improve ourselves, achieve our goals and get the power to prepare for the difficulty or darkness we may meet with in our future lives.
A famous figure skater (花滑冰运动员) once said in his interview that he often felt lonely, but the outside environment would to some extent affect his mind and body, making it difficult for him to concentrate during his practice and performance, and thus he was actually willing to be alone and at times would rather be isolated from the world. This type of “loneliness” must be one of the reasons why he has been able to deliver so many wonderful performances throughout his career.
So don’t be frightened by the temporary emptiness or unhappy feeling when you have to be alone. Instead, cherish and enjoy the sense of loneliness you get when you are completely free. Spend time with yourself. We become more independent in loneliness. We grow stronger in loneliness. Most importantly, we find our complete selves in loneliness.
1. What’s the author’s opinion about “being alone”?| A．There is no point in being alone. |
| B．Being alone is as something shameful |
| C．Being alone means being lonely and helpless. |
| D．We appreciate our time more when we are alone. |
| A．By listing figures. | B．By making comparisons. |
| C．By analyzing causes. | D．By providing examples. |
| A．To show athletes always feel lonely. |
| B．To describe the factor of the success. |
| C．To confirm the positive effect of “loneliness”. |
| D．To indicate loneliness is as important as practice. |
| A．To illustrate different opinions on staying alone. |
| B．To persuade people into staying away from others. |
| C．To offer some suggestions on how to spend time alone. |
| D．To encourage people to value and enjoy their time of loneliness. |
White lies, which means little lies usually told to avoid hurting someone’s feelings or to manage social interactions smoothly, are a common aspect of human communication. This report explores the frequency, acceptability, and contexts (情景) of white lies among teenagers.
Method
A survey was conducted with 342 high school students from various regions to gather data on their experiences and attitudes towards white lies. Participants were asked how often they tell white lies, what they think of white lies and in what contexts they tell white lies.
Results
The survey found that 85% of teenagers admit to telling white lies frequently to protect others’ feelings or to avoid conflicts. Their attitude to and most common situations for telling white lies are shown in the following two charts:
White lies play a significant role in the social communications of high school students, helping maintain peace and prevent minor conflicts. While generally seen as beneficial, it is crucial for young individuals to understand the boundaries and potential consequences of dishonesty in their relationships. Educational programs should include discussions on ethics (道德原则) in communication, helping students know when white lies might be acceptable.
1. What can be inferred from the two charts?| A．Most participants are against telling white lies. |
| B．White lies are harmful because they may hurt feelings. |
| C．Most participants tell white lies to protect social relationships. |
| D．About 10% of participants don’t know why they tell white lies. |
| A．It aims to explore the meaning of white lies. |
| B．342 teenagers and adults participated in the survey. |
| C．85% of participants think it’s acceptable to tell white lies. |
| D．Its conclusion encourages more related educational programs. |
| A．A news story. | B．A survey report. |
| C．An online blog. | D．A scientific essay. |
5 . “There’s a little black woman walking, spraying (喷洒) stuff on the sidewalks and trees on Elizabeth and Florence...” he told the police. Her neighbor saw her spraying something on the sidewalks and trees and this made him worried. In the call to 911, he described the child as “a little black woman”.
Well, the “little black woman” was actually 9-year-old Bobbi Wilson, a young scientist. The fourth-grader had created her own insecticide (杀虫剂) to fight spotted lanternflies (斑衣蜡蝉). She came across the recipe on TikTok and had recently learned that the harmful species damages trees because they feed on their sap (树液). Bobbi was simply testing out her invention in her neighborhood when the police call was made.
“That’s her thing,” her mother Monique Joseph said. “She’s going to kill the lanternflies, especially if they’re on a tree. That’s what she’s going to do.” Bobbi’s 13-year-old sister, Hayden Wilson, also defended her, noting that Bobbi “was not only doing something amazing for our environment, but she was also doing something that made her feel like a hero”. Luckily, what happened didn’t influence Bobbi’s spirit and has led to some positive experiences for her.
She has since been recognized by several organizations for her environmental efforts. She has also been invited on special tours. One took place at the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory. Another was given by the United States Department of Agriculture of New Jersey at a plant where they discussed lanternflies. But that’s not where her recognition ends! The Association of New Jersey Environmental Commissions (ANJEC) honored Bobbi with their Sustainability Award for her work to save trees and fight lanternflies.
“We were excited that she was doing that,” Ann Marchioni of the ANJEC said. Ann added that the organization praises volunteers for being “hands-on” in their community. In addition to the award, she and her family got to visit with a group of black female scientists at Yale University. They showed her various labs and even invited her to donate lanternfly specimens (标本) for the university’s work.
1. What made the neighbor call the police?| A．A girl climbing trees. | B．A girl spraying something. |
| C．A girl littering the sidewalks. | D．A girl testing something dangerous. |
| A．Ashamed. | B．Proud. | C．Shocked. | D．Relieved. |
| A．Those whose donations help ANJEC. |
| B．Those who can do something creative in their university. |
| C．Those whose environmental awareness is quite impressive. |
| D．Those who can do something practical in their community. |
| A．Creative and determined. | B．Watchful and serious. |
| C．Friendly and generous. | D．Talkative and strict. |
In an art class my friend Mareya and I took, we had to look at art made by lots of different artists and then try creating our own. We made pencil drawings and paintings using only small dots of paint.
For our very last task, our teacher asked us to paint a portrait of a friend or family member. Mareya and I looked at each other and nodded. We both had the same idea.
“You’ll each get one of these art sets,” said Ms. Williams. “Every set contains a small canvas (画布), some tempera paints (蛋彩画颜料), and two foam brushes (泡沫刷). You can paint in any style you choose.”Mareya and I put our sets into our art bags. Then we headed over to her house.
And then our friend Jasmine stopped us. “I was so excited to tell you my amazing news. My family just got the cutest dog named Ginger, and if you want to come over, you can meet her!” Jasmine's house is only a couple of blocks from Mareya’s, so after checking in with Mareya’s mom, of course we had to go. Ginger was the cutest dog imaginable. “Whenever she’s not running around, she’s sound asleep in dreamland,” said Jasmine. She led the way to the kitchen. “Do you have time for a snack?” “Sure!” we said.
After we ate some cookies at the kitchen table, Mareya and I stood up to leave. But when we went to pick up our art bags by the front door, we found a big surprise! Mareya pointed at our torn-open art sets. “Something tells me Ginger might not have been sleeping this whole time.” “Oh no!” I said. “Our foam brushes are now foam shreds (碎片)!” “Bad Ginger!” Jasmine shouted. “It’s OK,” said Mareya. “She’s way too little to know any better.”
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On the walk to Mareya’s house, I said, “I hope Ms. Williams will understand why we couldn’t do our portrait task.”
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________We ended up having a great time making our portraits with our fingers.
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| A．The coast. | B．The park. | C．The zoo. |
| A．Prepare some snacks. | B．Learn about its history. | C．Book tickets. |
| A．Play volleyball. | B．Have a picnic. | C．Visit museums. |
| A．A hat. | B．A camera. | C．A map. |
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Dear John,
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Sincerely,
Li Hua
Billed as one of the most scenic (风景优美的) and most demanding marathons in the world, the Great Wall Marathon is the oldest of its type, beginning in 1999, with
Since this event is so different from a regular city marathon,
The Great Wall Marathon starts from the Huangyaguan fortress (要塞) and heads south, before
Marathon runners will come across Duanzhuang village and the township of Xiaying, and will continue onto the Yin and Yang Square and face the steps of the Great Wall once again. Those unable
The part on the Great Wall is surely the most scenic; however, finishers
10 . Take these easy steps to keep your eyes healthy.
EatWell
Quit Smoking
It makes you more likely to get cataracts (白内障), among many other medical problems. If you’ve tried to kick the habit before only to start again, keep at it.
Use Safety Eyewear
If you use dangerous materials on the job or at home, wear safety glasses. Sports like ice hockey, racquetball, and lacrosse can also lead to eye injury.
Look Away From the Computer Screen
Staring at a computer or phone screen for too long can cause trouble focusing at a distance, dry eyes, headaches, and neck pain. To protect your eyes, you can try the following strategies. Make sure your glasses are up to date and good for looking at a computer screen. Choose a comfortable, supportive chair. If your eyes are always dry, try using artificial (人工的) tears.
| A．Wear eye protection. |
| B．Rest your eyes every 20 minutes. |
| C．Good eye health starts with the food on your plate. |
| D．Take tests to see how well your eyes work together. |
| E．They can provide general eye care and treat eye diseases. |
| F．A well-balanced diet also helps you stay at a healthy weight. |
| G．The more times you try to quit, the more likely you are to succeed. |
