假如你是李华，你的英国笔友 Jack 给你发邮件，请你给他介绍我国的传统节日“中秋节”。请参考下列信息，给他回邮件。
邮件的开头和结尾已为你写好，不计入总词数。
fall on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month
have a family reunion
eat moon cakes and watch the full moon
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Dear Jack,
Glad to know that you're interested in the Mid-Autumn Festival in China. I’d like to share something about it with you.
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All the best,
Li Hua
Are you aged between 14 and 19 years old? Do you care about your local environment? Would you like to help make the area you live in better, cleaner, safer and friendlier? If your answers are “yes”, “yes” and “yes”, then read on! A local organization is carrying out a project, giving money to groups of teenagers who want to become active citizens. Here are a few easy things you could do to get started.
Meeting the neighbors. Everybody needs good neighbors. Knock on people's doors and find out what they would like to improve in your area. Set a date for a meeting and then make some plans together. If you don’t want to go round to their houses, then you could always put a note through their doors.
Neighborhood watch. It is very popular in the UK. If you go away on holiday and leave your house, it’s very nice to know that a neighbor is keeping an eye on it. It’s a good way to make the area you live in safer.
Lending a hand. There are often elderly people living in the neighborhood who may not be able to do the things that you can. Offer to do their shopping once a week, look after their gardens for them or maybe walk their dogs!
No littering. Nobody likes picking up other people’s rubbish, but a clean street can make all the difference. Go out once or twice a week and see what you can find. You never know, one day you might find something valuable!
Just tell us what you want to do. Then we’ll send you more information.
1. What is the aim of the project? (no more than 12 words)2. Who is asked to take part in the project?(no more than 6 words)
3. What does “Lending a hand” mean?(no more than 6 words)
4. How often are the teenagers advised to get around and pick up rubbish? (no more than 5 words)
3 . Some time ago I discovered that one of my chairs had a broken leg. I didn’t think there would be any difficulty in getting it repaired as there are a whole lot of antique (古董) shops near my home. So I left home one morning carrying the chair with me. I went into the first shop expecting a friendly reception. I was quite wrong. The man wouldn’t even look at my chair.
The second shop, though slightly more polite, was just the same, and the third and the fourth, so I decided that my approach must be wrong, and I should try another way.
I entered the fifth shop with a plan in my mind. I placed the chair on the floor and said to the shopkeeper, “Would you like to buy a chair?” He looked it over carefully and said, “Yes, not a bad chair. How much do you want for it, sir?” “Twenty pounds,” I said. “OK,” he said, “I’ll give you twenty pounds.” “It’s got a slightly broken leg,” I said. “Yes, I saw that. It’s nothing.”
Everything was going according to plan and I was getting excited. “What will you do with it?” I asked. “Oh, it will be easy to sell once the repair is done.” “I’ll buy it.” I said, “What would you mean? You’ve just sold it to me,” he said. “ Yes. I know but I’ve changed my mind. I am sorry. I’ll give you twenty-seven pounds for it.” “You must be crazy.” he said. Then, suddenly the penny dropped. “I know what you want. You want me to repair your chair.” “You’re right,” I said.
| A．plan for dealing with things |
| B．way of doing things |
| C．idea of repairing things |
| D．decision to sell things |
| A．saw the writer’s purpose |
| B．accepted the offer |
| C．changed his mind |
| D．decided to help the writer |
| A．honest | B．careful | C．clever | D．funny |
| A．The writer wanted to sell his chair for 20 pounds |
| B．It was very easy to repair the writer’s broken chair. |
| C．The writer succeeded in getting his chair repaired at last. |
| D．The man in the first shop thought the chair was too old. |
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Nashville
Nashville is the capital of the state as well as the capital of country music. Nicknamed “Music City”, Nashville is where many of the most legendary performers got their start.
Things to do
There are many amazing activities to enjoy in Nashville. For country music lovers, there truly is nothing better than watching a show at the legendary Grand Ole Opry.
Pigeon Forge
Home to the Great Smoky. Mountains, the Pigeon Forge area of Tennessee is a must-see. This beautiful region is filled with natural wonders and amazing shows.
Things to do
The Smokies are known for the entertainment offered within its shadow! Be sure to head out to beloved dinner shows in Pigeon Forge such as Dolly Parton’s Stampede Dinner Show, Hatfield and McCoy Dinner Show, and the Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster (过山车).
Myrtle Beach
If coastal views and oceanic adventures are just what you want, then Myrtle Beach is the place for you! This city is known for its great beaches and adventures that offer up unique opportunities to create the most unforgettable memories.
Things to do
There are many awesome things to do in Myrtle Beach! Set out on the sparkling (波光粼粼的) waters to look for dolphins on the Myrtle Beach Dolphin Sightseeing Cruises (航行) before returning to the city to visit Ripley’s Aquarium (水族馆). No matter what sort of adventures you are looking to have, there is something for everyone.
San Antonio
Home to rich Texan and American history, San Antonio is a great place to visit for a combination of history and modern attractions.
Things to do
Whether you want to get in some thrills at SeaWorld or see the shops, restaurants and entertainment of the Riverwalk on the Go Rio San Antonio Riverwalk Cruise, your trip to San Antonio will be a blast (狂欢).
1. Who would most probably want to take a trip to Nashville?| A．Those who like hiking. |
| B．Those who love Texan history. |
| C．Those who are into country music. |
| D．Those who like oceans and beaches. |
| A．Nashville. | B．San Antonio. |
| C．Pigeon Forge. | D．Myrtle Beach. |
| A．Go on a cruise to watch dolphins. |
| B．Shop at bookstores of the Riverwalk. |
| C．Visit an aquarium and take a roller-coaster ride. |
| D．Visit some attractions to learn about American history. |
| A．In a book review. |
| B．In a travel journal. |
| C．In a social magazine. |
| D．In a travel agency website. |
I remember Graham was very difficult before he came into my class. I had heard stories about his bad behavior. Once I caught him and his friends seeing who could jump the farthest off the school stage! But when he got interested, he changed. The first day he walked into my class, he
It happened early on a Friday morning. Tina, a sixteen-year-old girl came to school as usual. But when she entered the classroom, she
A few days ago, I went out for a dinner get-together with some friends. My best friend left the table for 30
Most people believe when they are living
6 . Taking good notes is a time-saving skill that will help you to become a better student in several ways.
The following methods may work best for you.
·Read the text quickly to find the main facts and ideas in it.
Carefully read the text and watch for words that can show main points and supporting facts.
Write your notes in your own words.
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Note any questions or ideas you may have about what was said or written.
As you take notes, you may want to use your own shorthand (速记). When you do, be sure that you understand your symbols and that you use them all the time.
| A．Use words not complete sentences. |
| B．There are three practical note-taking methods. |
| C．You must write your notes on separate paper. |
| D．Otherwise, you may not be able to read your notes later. |
| E．You will also want to develop your own method for taking notes. |
| F．That means you must first decide what is important enough to include in your notes. |
| G．First, the simple act of writing something down makes it easier for you to understand and remember it. |
7 . It was a September day. Today was the first day of high school for a freshman, Kayla. Kayla had always been a bit of a shy kid, but she had always
As she walked down the hallways, Kayla couldn’t help but feel
It wasn’t long before Kayla’s determination was put to the
Kayla’s classmates began to notice how
From that day on, Kayla
| A．feared | B．loved | C．missed | D．forgot |
| A．bored | B．excited | C．worried | D．interested |
| A．difficulties | B．honours | C．reasons | D．dangers |
| A．use | B．side | C．trouble | D．test |
| A．simple | B．challenging | C．suitable | D．amazing |
| A．part | B．share | C．best | D．duty |
| A．teach | B．doubt | C．enjoy | D．believe |
| A．great | B．strange | C．confusing | D．secret |
| A．fast | B．bravely | C．fluently | D．hard |
| A．flash | B．news | C．support | D．service |
| A．manage | B．find | C．fill | D．waste |
| A．thinking about | B．getting through | C．giving up | D．asking for |
| A．freedom | B．creation | C．success | D．trust |
| A．realized | B．argued | C．stressed | D．recommended |
| A．families | B．customers | C．teammates | D．classmates |
8 . Sure, it’s good to get along well with your teacher because it makes the time you spend in the classroom more pleasant.
And yes, it’s good to get along well with your teacher because, in general, it’s smart to learn how to get along well with the different types of people you’ll meet throughout your life.
In fact, kids who get along well with their teachers not only learn more, but they’re more comfortable with asking questions and getting extra help. This makes it easier for them to understand new materials and makes them do their best on tests. When you have this kind of relationship with a teacher, he or she can be someone to turn to with problems, such as problems with learning or school issues(问题).
Here is a question：What if you don’t get along with your teachers? In fact, teachers want to get along well with you and enjoy seeing you learn. But teachers and students sometimes have personality clashes(个性冲突), which can happen between any two people. If you show your teacher that you want to make the situation better, he or she will probably do everything possible to make that happen. By dealing with a problem like this, you learn something about how to get along with people who are different from you.
However, if a certain teacher isn’t your favorite, you can still have a successful relationship with him or her especially ________. Here are some of those responsibilities:
Attend class ready to learn.
Be prepared for class with the right stationery, books, and completed assignments(作业).
Listen when your teacher is talking.
Do your best, whether it’s a classroom assignment, homework, or a test.
1. According to the passage, getting along well with your teachers will make you ________.| A．have no problems with study |
| B．get a better seat in the classroom |
| C．get the best scores in the exams |
| D．have more pleasant time in the classroom |
| A．the happy time you have in the classroom |
| B．getting along very well with classmates |
| C．a better relationship between you and your teacher |
| D．the disappearance of personality differences |
| A．if you fulfill(履行) your basic responsibilities as a student |
| B．if you are thought of as a good student |
| C．if you know some basic social skills |
| D．if you are easygoing and helpful |
| A．teachers | B．students | C．advisers | D．parents |
1. 时间、地点、参加者；
2. 活动安排；
3. 询问意愿。
注意：1.词数100左右；
2.开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
提示词：autumn outgoing
Dear Jim,
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Yours,
Li Hua
10 . Chinese scientists recently achieved precise total synthesis (合成) of sugar from carbon dioxide in the laboratory, marking a crucial step in artificial sugar synthesis.
The synthesis, which took more than two years to realize, was achieved by teams from the Chinese Academy of Sciences’ Tianjin Institute of Industrial Biotechnology and the academy’s Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics. Their research was published last week in a paper in Chinese Science Bulletin, a multidisciplinary academic journal.
Sugar is a major source of energy for the human body and a key raw material for industrial production, and it is mainly obtained by extracting it from crops such as sugar cane. However, the traditional method of extraction is limited by the energy conversion efficiency of plant photosynthesis. Moreover, the process of extracting sugar has been affected by uncertain raw material supplies due to land degradation and shortages, ecosystem degradation and extreme weather and natural disasters caused by global warming.
As a result, artificial sugar synthesis has been continually studied by the scientific community in recent years, and scientists around the world have contributed to the effort. In their latest research, the Chinese scientists adjusted high-concentration carbon dioxide and other raw materials in the reaction solution. With the help of chemical catalysts and enzyme (酶) catalysts, they obtained four kinds of sugars: glucose, allulose, tagatose and mannose.
The experiment lasted about 17 hours, much shorter than the time required for traditional methods of sugar extraction, according to Yang Jiangang, lead author of the paper and associate researcher at the Tianjin institute.
The efficiency of sugar synthesis in this study was 0.67 grams per liter per hour, which was more than 10 times higher than the previous results achieved by scientists worldwide. Yang said that the carbon dioxide to sugar conversion rate of glucose reached 59.8 nanomoles of carbon per milligram of catalyst per minute. This is the highest level of artificial sugar production known domestically and internationally.
The study also achieved precise control of artificial sugar synthesis. “By controlling the varied catalytic effects of different enzymes, theoretically almost any type of sugar can be synthesized,” Yang said. Regarding the study, Manfred Reetz, a member of the German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina, said it is a particularly challenging task to convert carbon dioxide into sugars.
The achievement by Chinese scientists has provided a flexible, multifunctional and efficient sugar synthesis route, which opens a door for green chemistry, Reetz said. Green chemistry, similar to sustainable chemistry, is a rapidly developing field that focuses on how to fully utilize raw materials and energy in the process of producing the intended product while minimizing or eliminating the use and generation of harmful substances.
Carbon dioxide to sugar conversion is seen as an example of green chemistry, since it was conducted under normal temperature and pressure conditions and did not yield any harmful substances.
1. Why do scientists keep studying artificial sugar synthesis?| A．Because sugar is an essential energy source for industrial production. |
| B．Because the traditional extraction approach is not environmentally friendly. |
| C．Because raw material supply is unreliable in the process of traditional sugar extraction. |
| D．Because the traditional extraction approach is less productive than plant photosynthesis. |
| A．It synthesized almost all types of sugar in the laboratory. |
| B．It controlled varied catalytic effects of different enzymes. |
| C．It converted high-concentration carbon dioxide into sugar. |
| D．It lasted 17 hours, shorter than previous traditional methods. |
| A．Green chemistry helped use up all raw materials to generate more products. |
| B．Carbon dioxide to sugar conversion will be used in industrial production soon. |
| C．Green chemistry is a new field where Chinese scientists will put more efforts on. |
| D．Carbon dioxide to sugar conversion will take up all sugar production due to its efficiency. |
