—I know, but I have really been too busy recently.
A.set aside | B.set back | C.set down | D.set up |
1. What will the man do on Monday?
A.Start a new position. | B.Pack his belongings. | C.Attend a meeting. |
A.Moving to his new office. |
B.Checking off office supplies. |
C.Preparing for a promotion campaign. |
A.Review an expense report. |
B.Provide the man with supplies. |
C.Arrange a company celebration. |
3 . In the early 1990s, Eric Domb, a highly successful lawyer, came up with the idea of building a bird park. His father-in-law
After the park opened in 1994, his inexperience led to many
Since his childhood he has been fascinated by Chinese
Domb felt
Now, Domb is eager to tell how he
A.rejected | B.supported | C.doubted | D.raised |
A.project | B.rule | C.law | D.document |
A.steal | B.win | C.earn | D.borrow |
A.rewards | B.wonders | C.mistakes | D.regrets |
A.missing | B.spreading | C.shaking | D.growing |
A.extreme | B.unusual | C.irregular | D.essential |
A.culture | B.food | C.poetry | D.dream |
A.containing | B.changing | C.adding | D.removing |
A.embarrassed | B.surprised | C.confused | D.inspired |
A.willingly | B.enthusiastically | C.automatically | D.confidently |
A.take charge of | B.pay attention to | C.get hold of | D.gain knowledge of |
A.grass | B.tea | C.coffee | D.bamboo |
A.bought | B.protected | C.received | D.tracked |
A.pride | B.humor | C.security | D.duty |
A.hide | B.house | C.train | D.save |
A major fire broke out at Notre-Dame Cathedral in central Paris on Monday, one of France’s most visited landmarks. Flames burst
1.基本情况; 2.文化艺术方面的爱好;3.诗歌鉴赏方面的能力。
注意:1.词数不少于100;
2.可以根据内容要点适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
参考词汇:自主招生:independent recruitment
香港中文大学:The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am Li Hua , from Xinhua Middle School.
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Yours,
Li Hua
6 . About five years ago, when the first generation of wearable fitness trackers became popular, they were announced as the
The U.S. has an exercise problem,
Another new study
To be
A.consequence | B.dawn | C.dusk | D.process |
A.access | B.assistance | C.material | D.tendency |
A.consume | B.purchase | C.exercise | D.perform |
A.wearable | B.electronic | C.appropriate | D.conventional |
A.among | B.with | C.for | D.by |
A.outspoken | B.inactive | C.discouraged | D.ridiculous |
A.announced | B.determined | C.hoped | D.convinced |
A.limit | B.comprehend | C.interpret | D.change |
A.encouraging | B.interesting | C.pioneering | D.challenging |
A.benefit from | B.result in | C.add to | D.focus on |
A.consequence | B.movement | C.profit | D.difference |
A.imitated | B.arranged | C.highlighted | D.informed |
A.reduction | B.participation | C.creation | D.expectation |
A.shortly | B.therefore | C.deliberately | D.namely |
A.evaluation | B.popularity | C.confusion | D.interaction |
A.but | B.and | C.or | D.so |
A.casual | B.fair | C.accessible | D.technical |
A.what | B.why | C.that | D.how |
A.persuade | B.advocate | C.follow | D.motivate |
A.frequently | B.automatically | C.faithfully | D.measurably |
7 . Our brain is a remarkably powerful tool. It is able to provide you with much more thinking abilities if you learn how to develop it in the most efficient way.
● Try to give your habits a fresh start from time to time.
For instance, stand on another foot when getting out of bed. You can also switch to holding a tooth brush with a hand you’ve never used for this purpose before.
All of those simple (yet amusing) tasks will help you to increase your brain’s activity.
● Learn how to get proper rest in order to work efficiently.
Deep healthy sleep increases brain’s strength margin and contributes to attention focusing. A lack of sleep or its’ derangement may affect mental activities and remarkably decrease its’ functional level.
● Do outdoor exercise
It is scientifically proven that a reasonable outdoor exercise forces your brain to produce new cells. There’s no need to become an athlete, but a bit of jogging around the building will definitely do you no harm.
●
Walnuts are the best snack for a brain - these even share a similar shape. Five walnuts a day provide enough lecithin for improving brain activity and memory. Don’t drink too much alcohol, for it isn’t good brain food.
A.Choose the best brain food. |
B.Don’t drink alcohol without limitation. |
C.Scientists recommend a period of 6 to 8 hours of daily sleep. |
D.Here are some simple ways to increase brain activity. |
E.Alcohol destroys hippocampus. |
F.Alcohol does harm to health. |
G.Give it a go and experiment with the way you’re not used to walking. |
8 . In France, it is the end of an era. The country used to consider training captive animals to delight humans acceptable. Last month, however, it banned the capture and captive breeding of marine mammals, which include dolphins and orcas. Thus, marine circuses in France will be phased out. The French Environment Minister, Ségolène Royal, cited animal welfare in the decision. She reported that some animals were mistreated in aquariums.
This decision is taking place in a global context of changing attitudes. For decades, marine circuses amazed people with the sight and sound of orcas. These are beautiful and intelligent animals. Marine circuses can be entertaining, and they can educate and inspire awe. Children especially can be taught the value of animals first-hand by seeing their power and majesty (壮丽). However, marine circuses make animals perform in a tank, and even a large tank is not a natural environment for orcas.
This contradiction is best shown in the tragic case of the American trainer Dawn Brancheau. She always felt a strong connection to animals. No doubt she respected them. She was inspired to become an orca trainer by a vacation to SeaWorld Orlando. However, she was ultimately killed by an orca named Tilikum during her show at the same circus in 2010. This was not an isolated case. Captive orcas have often harmed people, and poor Tilikum had been involved in two deaths before. In recent years, a global movement has blamed such incidents on captivity itself. In 2013, a powerful documentary, Blackfish, argued that captivity is distressing for orcas. Public opinion is shifting. By 2016, SeaWorld began to phase out orca breeding and performances.
Royal is famous in France for her concern for children’s development. I trust she has thought carefully about what aquariums could achieve. We must teach children about nature, but that should include respect for animals. In your lives, you can make a difference every time you go to a zoo or an aquarium. Study the animals and their natural environment. Based on what you’ve learned, do you think the animals are healthy and happy? This is how you develop moral maturity. As a mature species, we recognize animal rights. We can learn about our fellow creatures without capturing them.
1. The author was prompted to write this article by ____.A.the tragic case of the American trainer Dawn Brancheau |
B.Blackfish, a 2013 documentary |
C.France’s decision to ban the capture and captive breeding of marine mammals |
D.SeaWorld’s decision to phase out orca breeding and performances |
A.disappeared | B.forbidden | C.enhanced | D.dismissed |
A.people can hardly be delighted by the majesty of marine mammals any longer |
B.aquariums can hardly help children study animals and their natural environment |
C.many tragic cases took place in aquariums in recent years |
D.some marine mammals are mistreated in aquariums |
A.We must ensure that we don’t deny animals their rights while we learn about them. |
B.More children should be brought to aquariums to learn about marine animals first-hand. |
C.Most animals living in zoos and aquariums can enjoy healthy and happy lives. |
D.Ségolène Royal failed to take children’s development into consideration as she banned the capture and captive breeding of marine animals in French aquariums. |
9 . I am used to alarming headlines about test results in many countries, but there was a more interesting example recently. The Program for International Student Assessment (PISA, 国际学生评估项目) tested the financial literacy of 15-year-olds internationally, and the results are not encouraging. Nearly a quarter of test-takers did not even reach a baseline of proficiency. Financial literacy implies an understanding of what money is, how to manage it, and how it can be lost or gained.
Shanghai’s youth outperformed their peers once again. Congratulations! But in my experience, perhaps not all of you have acquired a high level of financial literacy, and this city does not always make it easy to exercise financial self-discipline. Have you ever been tempted to spend more by all the street stands selling fish balls in curry (咖喱) sauce, a tentacle (章鱼须) on a stick or cold bubble tea? I certainly have. Many Shanghainese also overstretch (使……硬撑着) themselves to buy a car, even though Shanghai has excellent and affordable public transportation.
Financial literacy, however, doesn’t just mean being economical and buying inexpensive things. It also means, for example, the difference between owning assets (资产) and liabilities (债务). Assets make you money. Liabilities merely cost you money. You can be more secure financially if you invest in assets because assets are an additional source of income from wages. Sometimes, it’s better to spend money than save it — if you invest in something worthwhile. Buying shoes which will last a lifetime can actually save you money in the long term. Cheap, flimsy shoes, on the other hand, will only cost you more — according to a principle called “false economy.”
Such principles are not usually taught at school. Perhaps your parents can teach you more. Financial journalists and writers, such as Martin Lewis of www.moneysavingexpert.com, taught me more. But we know practice makes perfect. Do your parents give you an allowance? Would you look for part-time work like babysitting this summer? In that case, write down what your income is each week. Decide how much of it you want to save each week and how much you can spend.
Finally, remember that wealth is not the only important goal in life. Your moral character is your greatest asset. I must remember this principle before I go to my tailor again.
1. Which of the following statements about the PISA financial literacy test is NOT true?A.The test that the PISA conducted produced an alarming headline. |
B.Most of the participants proved to be good at financial literacy. |
C.Shanghai’s students came out on top in the test. |
D.All the students who participated in the test were 15 years old. |
A.Because it is more expensive to buy a car in Shanghai than in other cities. |
B.Because there are many tempting stands selling all kinds of foods in Shanghai. |
C.Because it is expensive to travel around Shanghai using public transportation. |
D.Because those who live in Shanghai are surrounded by people who like to overstretch themselves. |
A.An action that saves money both at the beginning and in the long run. |
B.An action that costs a lot both at the beginning and in the long run. |
C.An action that costs a lot at the very beginning but results in more money being saved in the long run. |
D.An action that saves money at the beginning but results in more money being spent in the long run |
① Take a financial literacy course at school.
② Read Martin Lewis’ articles on www. money savingexpert.com.
③ Ask our parents to give us an allowance.
④ Look for a part-time job and learn to manage our income.
A.①② | B.③④ | C.①③ | D.②④ |
10 . “EDUCATION is what remains after one has forgotten what one has learned in school,” Albert Einstein once said. Confused? You’re still in school, so you are forgiven. Here, Einstein is referring directly to the idea of learning as a whole, rather than the simple acquisition of knowledge. Once someone has left school, they are not just meant to carry around a certificate stating their achievements; they should also have a way of thought that allows them to continue navigating their way through their entire life.
Yet in China, and many other Asian nations, much emphasis is placed on academic achievements, like grades or awards. Some of this can be attributed to Confucius and the imperial examination system in ancient China. There is nothing to be said against those students who pursue higher scores and more awards — striving for excellence is an important part of professionalism in any industry. But it’s really a pity to know that some people go out of their way just to gain these labels.
I’m sure many of us have heard of the Zhai Tianlin incident from a while ago. The already famous and accomplished actor, wishing to “rise above” his peers through academic achievements, has attempted to take shortcuts to success. Due to one of his papers’ having been found to be 40% plagiarized, Zhai has been expelled by Peking University from its postdoctoral stations. Beijing Film Academy has also revoked Zhai’s doctoral acting degree after he was found to have committed academic misconduct.
I wouldn’t be surprised if Zhai’s acting career is brought to a halt (停止) as well. So disastrous is the label of “academic misconduct” that a single case could ruin your entire credibility. When a student intentionally cheats through university, the value of the degree and the morals of the individual are diminished. This lack of credibility then follows you into the workforce and can impact your professional goals. For example, nobody wants a doctor who cheated to get his medical degree to perform a life or death surgery on them, or a bad engineer to build bridges.
At the very least, I want you all to remember that the entire point of an education is to foster a love for learning, not to gain some labels. As one of the first quotations by Confucius that I learned goes, “Isn’t it a pleasure to study and practice what you have learned?”
1. According to Albert Einstein, the purpose of education is to ______.A.help students acquire knowledge |
B.help students gain more certificates |
C.help students achieve their professional goals |
D.help students develop a lifetime passion for learning |
A.thinks that students should not achieve higher scores |
B.believes that China’s education system has stopped people from pursuing the pleasure of study |
C.quite approves of Confucius’ educational beliefs |
D.feels concerned about Zhai Tianlin’s future after he was confirmed to have committed academic misconduct |
A.the author’s attitude toward Zhai Tianlin incident |
B.the importance of honesty and moral behavior in academic settings |
C.the consequences of academic misconduct |
D.the qualities that a person needs in the workplace |