1. Why did the speaker buy a new umbrella?
A.His old one was damaged. | B.He really loved that one. | C.He failed to bring one. |
A.It is beside the Eiffel Tower. | B.It is very close to a bakery. | C.It is within walking distance to Louvre. |
A.To see some artworks. | B.To eat some French food. | C.To meet some good friends. |
1. Where does the conversation take place?
A.At school. | B.At the zoo. | C.At an amusement park. |
A.John was busy. | B.John arrived late. | C.John changed his mind. |
A.He wanted to come alone. | B.He was afraid of roller coasters. | C.He wanted to give her a surprise. |
A.Considerate. | B.Brave. | C.Reliable. |
1. Why does the man turn to the woman?
A.He has to work late. | B.He has to get groceries. | C.He has a package to come. |
A.A box of fruit. | B.Some alcohol. | C.Some sports equipment. |
A.They are under the age of 21. | B.They’ll return home by 3:00 p.m. | C.They’ll practice soccer at 5:00 p.m. |
A.A concert hall. | B.A stadium. | C.A gallery. |
Covering 7 million square kilometers of jungle and river over eight countries, the Amazon Rainforest is home to millions of sorts of plants and animals, some of
The Amazon Basin
With the destruction of the Amazon Rainforest, global warming becomes more of a threat. It is up to each individual to fight against the
6 . It can be really frustrating when you want to stand up for yourself but always feel the tears coming—especially when you know that what you have to say is valid and important.
Taking deep breaths activates a natural relaxation response. If you feel like you're about to cry, you're likely feeling stressed and overwhelmed. By taking deep breaths, you're sending a message to your brain to calm down—your heart rate, blood pressure, and breathing will all decrease.
Another way to prevent yourself from crying is to deliberately pause a little. Rather than going on and on, say what you want to and then stop and wait for the other person to respond.
But if you let yourself get caught up in your frustration and sadness all at once, you may be more likely to begin crying.
It's okay if you aren't successful on your first couple of tries. It's important to recognize that not only is crying a common and understandable reaction to emotional distress, but that you can still make a stand and get your point across even if you are crying.
A.You'll get better with time and practice |
B.Crying is usually regarded as a sign of weakness |
C.This may help you feel more relaxed and grounded |
D.Having better body posture can boost your confidence |
E.Yet you shouldn't feel like there's no way to deal with it |
F.You'll meet different difficulties and challenges in the process |
G.Even if you have a lot to say, you'll be able to get to it in time |
7 . The fertile land of the Nile delta is being eroded (侵蚀) along Egypt’s Mediterranean coast at an astonishing rate, in some parts estimated at 100 metres per year. In the past, land washed away from the coastline by the currents of the Mediterranean Sea used to be replaced by sediment (沉淀物) brought down to the delta by the River Nile, but this is no longer happening.
Up to now, people have blamed this loss of delta land on the two large Aswan dams in the south of Egypt, which hold back almost all of the sediment that used to flow down the river. Before the dams were built, the Nile flowed freely carrying huge quantities of sediment. But when the Aswan dams were constructed to provide electricity and irrigation, and to protect the huge population centre of Cairo from annual flooding and drought, most of the sediment with its natural fertilizer accumulated up above the dam in the southern upstream half of Lake Nasser, instead of passing down to the della.
Now, however, there turns out to be more to the story. It appears that the sediment-free water picks up sand as it erodes the river bed and banks on the 800-kilometre trip to Cairo. Daniel Jean Stanley of the Smithsonian Institute noticed that water samples taken in Cairo indicated that the river sometimes carries more than 850 grams of sediment per cubic metre of water — almost half of what it carried before the dams were built.
International environmental organizations are beginning to pay closer attention to the region, partly because of the problems of erosion and pollution of the Nile delta, but mainly because they fear the impact this situation could have on the whole Mediterranean coastal ecosystem.
But there are no easy solutions. In the immediate future, Stanley believes that one solution would be to make artificial floods to flush out the delta waterways, in the same way that natural floods did before the construction of the dams. He says, however, that in the long term an alternative process such as desalination (脱盐) may have to be used to increase the amount of water available.
1. What stopped the sediment coming down to the delta?A.The Mediterranean Sea. | B.The River Nile. |
C.The Aswan dams. | D.Lake Nasser. |
A.To flush out the river beds. |
B.To offer electricity and protection. |
C.To make the water in the River Nile clean. |
D.To keep the soil in the region nearby nutrient-rich. |
A.There is no need to worry about the delta. |
B.The methods of measurement need improving. |
C.Whether the situation is good or not remains to be seen. |
D.The dams’ consequences are beyond people’s expectation. |
A.Difficulties to be settled. |
B.Rewards for the challenge. |
C.Severe influence of the situation. |
D.Possible solutions to the problem. |
8 . As I work in the garden, I take my time. And the garden is
I take time to stand back and rest, and to
Getting my hands
I feel attracted to move things around to transplant and to
Perhaps life is like the
A.telling | B.concerning | C.worrying | D.teaching |
A.destroy | B.affect | C.promote | D.exchange |
A.quality | B.color | C.shape | D.weight |
A.water | B.air | C.weather | D.wind |
A.approximately | B.constantly | C.exactly | D.occasionally |
A.pulled | B.planted | C.guarded | D.provided |
A.make sense | B.find out | C.work out | D.make sure |
A.tend | B.observe | C.count | D.examine |
A.beautiful | B.average | C.amazing | D.unique |
A.prevent | B.separate | C.shade | D.remove |
A.open | B.delicate | C.straight | D.vivid |
A.energy | B.light | C.soil | D.space |
A.empty | B.dirty | C.broken | D.free |
A.awake | B.tired | C.alive | D.independent |
A.disturb | B.find | C.enjoy | D.guide |
A.discovers | B.transforms | C.draws | D.follows |
A.changes | B.reflection | C.laws | D.development |
A.plant | B.sun | C.fruit | D.garden |
A.rest | B.quit | C.offer | D.fight |
A.expect | B.accept | C.picture | D.receive |
9 . Recently, scientific research suggests that mental health disorders affect up to 35 percent of top athletes at some stage of their careers. This can range from tiredness and eating disorders to depression and anxiety. The causes can be highly varied, with studies pointing to a range of contributing factors from poor sleep to selection pressures and early retirement due to injury.
American Simone Biles is widely considered to be the greatest gymnast (体操运动员) in the United States. When the Tokyo Olmpics began, she was expected to win five gold medals. But on July 27th, she pulled out of the team final. She made the choice after having trouble landing her vault (跳跃) in the competition’s first round. Later she said her mind was not in the right place to let her safely perform the difficult moves she is known for. In other words, her mind was not letting her body do what it needed to do. Cameras caught her telling her trainers during the team final, “I just don’t trust myself.”
Biles is not the only Olympian in recent months to talk about the pressure and mental effects of competing at the highest level. Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka lost in the second round of Olympic competition. She said she felt extreme pressure to win for Japan, where the Olympics are taking place.
Few coaches and officials in sports have an expert understanding of mental health and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) also recognizes that there is a great need for practical assessment tools that can be used by medical professionals and anyone looking after athletes to protect athletes’ mental health.
“Mental health issues should be discussed more openly in sport, because athletes are always concerned about selection, and they want to appear as strong as possible,” Scientific Director Dr Richard Budgett says. “But in the end this may have negative effects, so we need to recognize the symptoms so that athletes can get proper management and help when they need it.”
1. What is the scientific research about?A.Athletes’ living habits. |
B.Athletes’ mental health. |
C.Causes of athletes’ injuries. |
D.Ways to reduce athletes’ pressure. |
A.She was in a bad state of mind. |
B.She was badly hurt in the first round. |
C.She was not good at the difficult moves. |
D.She did not live up to her trainers’ requirements. |
A.Recognizing the symptoms. |
B.Discussing the issues privately. |
C.Adopting suitable evaluation tools. |
D.Offering professional training to coaches. |
A.To introduce two outstanding athletes. |
B.To warn athletes about the danger of anxiety. |
C.To draw people’s attention to athletes’ menial health. |
D.To explain the importance of hard training to success. |
10 . On the 100th anniversary of the Communist Party of China (CPC), red tourism has gained popularity among tourists who flood in to visit historic sites with a modern revolutionary heritage.
Jinggangshan
This is one of the most crucial and splendid chapters of history of establishing Red China as well as a unique and wonderful ecosystem, which is covered with rich forest, rugged peaks and several memorials to the Red Army. The best time to visit is between April and October, with the most temperature timing April and May when the large azaleas (杜鹃花) bloom.
Open: 8:00-17:00 (Feb. 16-Nov. 15). 8:00-16:30 (Nov. 16-Feb. 15)
Xibaipo
It is an old revolutionary base where the leadership of the Communist Party of China was stationed, drawing up the blueprint for a new country. A memorial hall was built to honor the memory of this site. The lake and the hill here add brilliance and beauty to each other and form pleasant scenery.
Open: Tuesdays to Sundays 9:30-17:00 (Xibaipo Memorial Hall)
The Nanhu Revolutionary Memorial Hall
A new exhibition is held with updated display approaches, including phantom imaging (全息影像) and oil painting, which are used to improve visitors' experiences. The exhibition shows four stages of the CPC from its establishment to its achievements.
Open: Tuesdays to Sundays 8:30-18:00 (closed on Mondays)
Former Site of the Editorial Department of New Youth
New Youth started the New Culture Movement and spread the influence of the May Fourth Movement. The site was briefly based in Beijing but moved back to Shanghai in 1920 and also served as the office for the Communist Party of China Central Committee in the 1920s.
Open: Thursdays to Tuesdays 9:00 - 11:30, 13:30 - 16:30 (closed on Wednesdays)
1. Where would visitors learn more about the history of the Red Army?A.Jinggangshan. |
B.Xibaipo. |
C.The Nanhu Revolutionary Memorial Hall. |
D.Former Site of the Editorial Department of New Youth. |
A.It focuses on Chinese achievements in art. |
B.It mainly advertises the coming anniversary. |
C.It applies modernized methods to the exhibition. |
D.It briefly introduces the rise and fall of Nanhu. |
A.At 1:00 p.m. on Mondays. | B.At 9:00 a.m. on Wednesdays. |
C.At 2:00 p.m. on Fridays. | D.At 5:00 p.m on Sundays. |