1 . It was an evening when my parents and I ventured across Nemeiben Lake, in Northern Saskatchewan. This
The sun was
And then suddenly the boat
The overloaded boat was now deep in water. The
A strong wind blew
When a fisherman found us the following
As I lay in the hospital bed
A.tiny | B.little | C.vast | D.shallow |
A.falling | B.rising | C.shining | D.setting |
A.trees | B.clouds | C.mountain | D.rain |
A.after | B.as | C.before | D.if |
A.threatening | B.interesting | C.charming | D.encouraging |
A.touched | B.beat | C.hit | D.struck |
A.over | B.away | C.back | D.off |
A.entering | B.dropping | C.rushing | D.rolling |
A.luckiest | B.better | C.best | D.worst |
A.removed | B.fastened | C.spread | D.locked |
A.imagined | B.produced | C.created | D.made |
A.into | B.through | C.up | D.across |
A.daylight | B.death | C.island | D.hope |
A.usual | B.normal | C.common | D.extraordinary |
A.anger | B.despair | C.amazement | D.sorrow |
A.sick | B.happy | C.lonely | D.hungry |
A.okay | B.true | C.false | D.right |
A.night | B.afternoon | C.morning | D.evening |
A.disappointing | B.recovering | C.disappearing | D.discouraging |
A.gazed at | B.looked at | C.listened to | D.watched over |
2 . Accents are an important part of our identity. An accent gives clues about who we are, and the community we belong to or wish to belong to.
What is the difference between accents and pronunciation?
Accents are about localized ways of speaking a language. A French person may speak English flawlessly (完美无瑕地), just with a French accent.
If you think back historically people were much more localized with generation after generation of families living in the same small villages and few people traveled out of that area during their lifetimes. So over many generations differences in accent emerged and became very distinct to particular areas. Mountainous villages that are not easily accessible often develop very strong and distinctive accents.
How important is it to get an accent right?
If you’re moving to a certain part of a country, you might want to integrate better with your new community.
How to improve your accent?
A.Where do accents and pronunciation emerge? |
B.They’re also important for those learning a new language. |
C.Try to adapt your speech to sound more like the locals’ speech. |
D.The best way is to learn the specific accent of that region. |
E.Where do different types of accents come from? |
F.That’s fine because there is no wrong or right with an accent. |
G.Learners should first think about which sounds don’t exist in your native language. |
1.自己学习已经很努力,可父母还是不满意;
2.学校几乎每周都安排考试,心理压力大。
注意: 1.为使语句连贯,可以适当增加细节;
2.词数100左右。信的开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数。
Dear Mr. Helper,
I’m Li Hua, a Senior 3 student. Faced with great pressure in life, I’m writing to seek your help.
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Looking forward to your reply.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
1. 表达意愿;
2. 你的优势。
注意:1. 词数80左右;
2. 可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯
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5 . Do you feel a little bored with your daily work? How to relieve this kind of boredom? Actually, there are a wide range of exciting holidays waiting for you.
Trekking(徒步)tours
There are some trekking tours to some well-known places such as Machu Picchu or the Everest Base Camp Trek, as well as some nearer places to our home in the Highlands of Scotland. You don't need to be very sporty, just fairly fit. You'll have fun enjoying nature with a group of new friends. Some of the holidays include camping, so we'll transport the tents for you!
Polar expeditions
Take a journey to Antarctica or the northern Arctic;explore a land of wonderful wildlife. Our experts will explain everything about the two poles as you watch the penguins in Antarctica or whales and polar bears in the Arctic. There's no greater adventure than travelling to the ends of the earth.
Activity holidays
Our activity holidays are for people who love sports while enjoying natural beauty. We have a huge variety of water, snow or desert holidays. We'll take you diving in the Red Sea or white water rafting in Canada. If you prefer snow, you can try skiing or snowboarding in the Alps. For those who like warmer weather, we also have sand-boarding or camel safaris(游猎).
Cultural journeys
Our cultural journeys will help you discover ancient civilizations: India, Thailand, Egypt and many more. Visit temples, palaces and ancient ruins-just remember to bring your camera! Get to know local ways of life by exploring markets, trying foreign foods and meeting local people.
1. Which activity will you choose if you love taking adventures?A.Trekking tours. | B.Polar expeditions. | C.Activity holidays. | D.Cultural journeys. |
A.Egypt. | B.India. | C.Canada. | D.Thailand. |
A.Going camping. | B.Going skiing. | C.Enjoying nature. | D.Doing water sports. |
Recently, Chinese people from all walks of life
Our society is becoming increasingly competitive when population outgrows resources. Accordingly,
Netizens now use involution to describe their current conditions, especially in the study of children. Parents feel stressed
Too much pressure is bound to do harm to children physically and mentally. Parents should cool down firstly and relieve their own anxiety, taking
A.It; add | B.As; add | C.It; add up | D.As; add to |
9 . Nao, the first robot able to show feelings, has been created by a European research team. When Nao is sad, he lowers his head and looks down. When he’s happy, he raises his arms for a hug. Nothing is out of the ordinary, except that Nao is a robot.
“We’re modeling the first years of life,” says Lola Canamero, a computer scientist at the University of Hertforshire. “The feelings are shown through physical gestures and body movements rather than facial or verbal(言语的) expressions.”
In the future, says the scientist, robots are likely to act as companions, provide support for old people, and help people shop online. In such uses, the display of feeling will be important in making the interactions(交往) more natural and comfortable.
Nao has been programmed to copy the emotional skills of a one-year-old child. It can memorize faces, and knows the basic rules of good and bad. Based on these it can decide how to react to what is going on. The actions going with each feeling are pre-programmed, but Nao decides for itself when to display them.
Nao is also programmed to have different personalities. A more independent robot is less likely to call for help when exploring a room, while a more fearful robot will show distress if it finds something in the room that may be harmful.
Canamero’s team will take its emotional programming forward into medical applications. Part of the project will look at ways to use robots in hospitals to support the roles of doctors, nurses and parents. Children might find that a small, friendly-looking robot that can understand their emotional states makes them less anxious. “We want to explore different roles—the robots will help the children to understand their treatment and explain what they have to do. We want to help the children to control their anxiety.” she says.
1. What can we learn from the text?A.Scientists worked on facial and spoken expressions to create Nao’s emotions. |
B.The time when Nao displays feelings has been pre-programmed. |
C.Emotional programming is used in medicine production. |
D.Robots with emotional skills can help children feel more comfortable. |
A.displays different feelings in different situations |
B.is able to imitate adult emotional displays |
C.can remember people’s feelings |
D.learns emotions from facial expressions |
A.Courage. | B.Anxiety. |
C.Anger. | D.Satisfaction. |
A.The relationship between humans and robots. |
B.The roles that robots play in different fields. |
C.The first robot able to show feelings. |
D.The long history of robots. |
10 . New England holds some special museums. They are devoted largely or entirely to the work of just one person. And they are the artists’ birthplaces or onetime homes. Here are four examples of such museums.
Cyrus E. Dallin Art Museum
The name Cyrus E. Dallin (1861-1944) might not be familiar, but several of the artist’s sculptures (雕塑) are, especially those related to Native Americans. A good example is his “Appeal to the Great Spirit” standing in front of the Museum of Fine Arts. Born in Utah, he lived in Arlington for the final four decades of his life. The museum is in the Jefferson Cutter House, an 1830 Greek styled building.
Norman Rockwell Museum
Rockwell (1894-1978) was America’s well-known artist. The museum, founded in 1969, moved into its present location, Robert A.M. Stern-designed building in 1993. Its 998 paintings and drawings are the largest single collection of Rockwell's artworks.
Kids 16 and under: free; adults: $20; the old: at a 10% discount (折扣)
Edward Gorey House
Edward Gorey (1925-2000) was an artist, but he was also an author and clothes designer. Gorey bought this 18th-century house in 1979 and lived there for the rest of his life. Edward Gorey House is also known as the Elephant House. Gorey had respect for animals. The activities of the house, from art education to exhibits, show Gorey's support of animal well-being.
Gibert Stuart Birthplace and Museum
Gilbert Stuart (1755-1828) is responsible for what may well be the most familiar work of any American artist, His drawing of George is the basis of the first president’s portrait (画像) on the dollar. Stuart painted more than a thousand portraits throughout his life.
1. What do we know about Cyrus E. Dallin?A.He built the Jefferson Cutter House. |
B.He lived in Arlington for half a century. |
C.He was best known for his Greek styled sculptures. |
D.He created famous works related to Native Americans. |
A.$36. | B.$40. | C.$60. | D.$72. |
A.Edward Gorey House. | B.Norman Rockwell Museum. |
C.Cyrus E. Dallin Art Museum. | D.Gilbert Stuart Birthplace and Museum. |