1. Where does the conversation take place?
A.In a coffeehouse. | B.In a company. | C.At the office. |
A.Because She is a volunteer. |
B.Because she is an English student. |
C.Because she wants to improve oral English. |
A.He seldom comes here. |
B.He wants some cookies. |
C.He tries to improve his English. |
A.Accepting tips. | B.Talking with customers. | C.Speaking English. |
Experts say a recent change in the color of the Mekong River—from yellowish-brown to sky-blue-could be a worrying sign. They say the change suggests a possible problem
The Mekong usually has a yellowish-brown color
Experts and people living along the river blame the changes
3 . He is driving the response, literally, to the novel coronavirus(冠状病毒)outbreak. Volunteer driver Yin Zizhe has been
“It’s like a race against death. The patients are waiting for them,” says Yin of his responsibilities. He recalls one
For more than 20 days, Yin has
The 25-year-old is the
“Helping doctors and nurses means helping ourselves. In fact, it’s a battle involving everyone in the city,” says Yin. He considers his
“They are so
“I feel like if I
A.accepting | B.transporting | C.picking | D.conducting |
A.paused | B.delayed | C.continued | D.skipped |
A.concern | B.decision | C.outbreak | D.environment |
A.Speed | B.Examination | C.Disease | D.Step |
A.analysis | B.knowledge | C.sports | D.temperature |
A.business | B.aspect | C.occasion | D.citizen |
A.watched | B.comforted | C.offered | D.drove |
A.trying | B.performing | C.supporting | D.requiring |
A.promised | B.obeyed | C.started | D.finished |
A.late | B.early | C.perfect | D.difficult |
A.dream of | B.approve of | C.hear of | D.consist of |
A.oldest | B.smallest | C.strongest | D.youngest |
A.role | B.career | C.reply | D.mercy |
A.exhausted | B.wonderful | C.excited | D.sick |
A.talk | B.interaction | C.operation | D.party |
A.succeed | B.end | C.fail | D.prepare |
A.Unless | B.Except | C.Despite | D.Without |
A.mentally | B.approximately | C.fluently | D.urgently |
A.harvest | B.purposes | C.hardship | D.information |
A.study | B.lose | C.work | D.betray |
4 . Since the first report of “zombie deer” about 50 years ago, sightings of the deer have spread to several parts of the United States, mostly because the cause of the disease has spread as well. “Zombie deer”, of course, has to do with a deadly disease.
“Zombie deer” disease is a type of prion disease that affects deer. Prions are small, abnormal, infectious proteins that cause proteins in the body to fold abnormally. The disease gets more serious as it progresses, and it is always deadly.
“A lot of the concern about this disease is based on something that occurred years ago,” said Doctor Ryan Maddox. Maddox was referring to fears from another prion disease, “mad cow,” which was first found in England, where it spread to humans. “Mad cow” disease is not what is affecting the deer.
This disease is spread between deer through direct contact or indirect contact with infected soil, water or food. Once introduced to an area: this disease can spread quickly among deer. Even after an infected deer dies, the risk of it spreading to other deer can last a long time. Although the rate of infection in deer across the country is low, infection rates may be as high as 10 to 25% in places where it is common.
Deer with this disease may not show it for several months to years. But slowly, signs of the disease may develop, including dramatic weight loss, trembling, thirst and aggression. Infected deer may also display a lack of fear of people and may be more out in the open, making them more susceptible(易受影响的)to hunting.
There is no evidence that this disease occurs in humans or that humans can even get infected. If the disease were able to spread to people, the most likely way would be through eating infected deer meat. In areas where the disease is common, hunters are supposed to test the animals before they eat their meat. If they test positive, meat from that animal should not be eaten.
1. Why are people concerned about zombie deer discase?A.There is no certain cure for it. | B.Humans may get infected with it. |
C.It will kill all the deer soon. | D.It gets more serious than before. |
A.It spreads only through direct contact. |
B.It’s hard to rid other deer of being infected. |
C.It’s common in one quarter of American states. |
D.The speed of its spreading is slower than expected. |
A.It becomes fatter than before. | B.It tends to be gentler than before. |
C.It becomes less balanced than before. | D.It becomes less alert than before. |
A.Have the deer tested first. | B.Assess the danger of eating it. |
C.Keep it in fridge for days. | D.Check the deer’s living environment. |
5 . Lighthouses are built on or near the shore to help guide ships away from danger. However, the threat of rising sea level has many people worried about the future of lighthouses worldwide.
The East Point Lighthouse in New Jersey has been lighting up the Delaware Bay for more than 200 years. But the waters that surround it may bring about its end. During storms, water hits a wall that is just nine meters from the front of the lighthouse. After each major storm, the wall around the lighthouse has to be rebuilt and 1, 300-kilogram sand bags and other methods are used to protect it. A simple fix would cost about 3 million dollars.
Rising sea levels have already forced the relocation of several lighthouses. In 1999, the National Park Service moved the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse in North Carolina, nearly 884 meters inland, which cost about 11. 8 million dollars. In 1993, the Southeast Lighthouse on Block Island, which is still guiding ships, was moved more than 91 meters inland.
Tim Harrison is the editor of Lighthouse Digest, a publication (出版) based in the northern state of Maine. It has a list of 53 lighthouses around the United States that may be lost because of the effects of climate change. “Lighthouses were built for one purpose: to save lives. Some of America’s lighthouses continue to be used to guide ships and other boats. But a good number have been replaced by modern technology. Instead, the lighthouses are valued more for historical reasons.” Tim said. “Now it’s our turn to step up and save these lighthouses.”
But some lighthouses have already been lost. Both the Galveston Jetty Lighthouse in Texas and the Sabine Bank Lighthouse in Louisiana were lost to storms or rising seas. And the Kauhola Point Lighthouse on Hawaii’s Big Island was taken down after erosion nearby was so severe that it could not be saved. Other lighthouses that are considered to be in danger from rising seas include the Sand Island Lighthouse in Alabama and the New Point Comfort Lighthouse in Virginia.
1. Why is the East Point Lighthouse listed in paragraph 2?A.To show the effect of mankind on lighthouses. |
B.To show the problems lighthouses are facing. |
C.To attract the readers’ attention to lighthouses. |
D.To show the importance of protecting lighthouses. |
A.The Galveston Jetty Lighthouse. | B.The Kauhola Point Lighthouse. |
C.The Southeast Lighthouse. | D.The Sabine Bank Lighthouse. |
A.Global warming changes everything. |
B.Lighthouses are well worth protecting. |
C.Most of the Lighthouses are being damaged. |
D.Modern technology helps guide the ship better. |
A.By making a comparison. | B.By analyzing causes. |
C.By giving explanations. | D.By listing examples. |
6 . I had never thought how much fun I would have on the trip prior to my arrival in Salamanca, Spain, but when I am writing this case study now, a huge flood of memories from that exciting week come!
My placement (实习工作) was at a nursery and that in itself was hardly “work” — playing with the children, reading to them and taking them to see local children’s performers was by far the most enjoyable work I have ever undertaken. In the afternoons it doubled as an English-teaching after-school club of sorts, which was incidentally a brilliant way for me to learn Spanish while the pupils picked up some English.
On Monday during the siesta (午休), I went with friends to an amazing restaurant for lunch, where we enjoyed delicious Spanish food and drink. In the evening, we visited local restaurants and cafes and had a brilliant time! This was a pattern that I tended to follow throughout the week.
Besides the social activities, I also made good use of my camera and used it to capture the stunning beauty of many of Salamanca’s buildings.
The trip was definitely an invaluable experience — the large amount of independence that we were given taught me to be more responsible, and the few people that were initially (起初的) homesick got over it almost immediately. Having now visited Spain, I can honestly say it is by far the best way to learn a language as you are immersing yourself in it by being in a situation where you are effectively being forced to speak the language, thus improving your speaking skills.
The week-long trip benefited me linguistically as my speaking and also listening skills improved considerably as a result of everyone’s positively speedy talking. Culturally, as I learnt a great deal more about the Spanish culture, not to mention socially as I made plenty of friends.
In a sentence, the trip was brilliant because I was not just learning the language — I was also learning about the people and culture behind the language and even better, I made lots of new friends along the way!
1. What’s the benefit of teaching in an after-school club for the writer?A.Picking up Spanish. | B.Making lots of new friends. |
C.Having fun with students. | D.Earning some extra money. |
A.Going to an English corner. |
B.Taking pictures of Salamanca’s buildings. |
C.Visiting local restaurants and cafes on Monday evening. |
D.Going to an amazing restaurant for lunch with friends. |
A.Forced learning doesn’t do us any good. |
B.Being homesick while visiting abroad is natural. |
C.Spain is a great place to experience different cultures. |
D.The trip taught the writer to overcome difficulties independently. |
A.Being involved in. | B.Making changes for. |
C.Adjusting to. | D.Getting better at. |
1. What’s the result of the new study?
A.An apple a day keeps the doctor away. |
B.Cancer patients can be cured by taking aspirin. |
C.Taking a small amount of aspirin can be good for health. |
A.Aspirin can cause heart diseases. |
B.Aspirin delays death of cancer patients. |
C.Cancer patients can be cured by taking aspirin. |
A.20 years. | B.40 years. | C.47 years. |
A.It may increase the survival in cancer patients. |
B.It can reduce the risk of developing heart diseases. |
C.It’s good for people’s health and can cure heart diseases. |
1. What happened to the man?
A.He was caught cheating. |
B.He was punished by his parents. |
C.He didn’t know how to prepare for the test. |
A.Excited. | B.Surprised. | C.Ashamed. |
A.He had much to do every day. |
B.He failed in the last exam. |
C.His father pushed him hard. |
9 . A child’s early years of language development are important for the basics of school readiness, such as literacy(读写) skills and social and emotional growth. In a recent study, University of Miami Assistant Professor of Psychology Lynn Perry and a team of fellow researchers who examined child speech communications over the course of a year found that children benefit from conversations with their peers(同龄人) and their teachers. The study examined how language use and development in 2- and 3-year-old children was influenced by what they heard from their teachers and their peers.
“Previous research on language development looked mostly at the role of parent-child communication within a home setting or a lab environment, which means we’re missing a big part of a child’s everyday life — the classroom, “said Perry.” We know that parent language is important for children’s development and their academic achievement, but we don’t have much research on what happens in the kindergarten or preschool setting.”
Using a device (设备) called a Language Environment Analysis (LENA) recorder, Perry collected hundreds of hours of audio recordings. Children wore the LENA recorder once a week. LENA software then assessed whether the recorded audio was speech or not, and whether the speech came from the child wearing the recorder or from an adult or another child talking to them.
After studying the audio data, Perry found that the speech children heard from other children was positively related to their own language use, meaning children who heard the most from their peers learn more new words and vocalize more during the course of the year. Additionally, there was a positive association between a teacher talking and children’s language use and development — but only when that teacher talked to the child in a back-and-forth conversation, rather than just talking to the child with no opportunity for the child to respond.
“One important aspect of the study that stands out to me is how important it was to see those conversational turns with teachers, and that back-and-forth conversation with the child is very beneficial. We talked to the teachers about the results, and they are very excited about this finding and currently brainstorming additional opportunities to have conversations with children,” adds Perry.
1. What does the new study focus on?A.The basics of school readiness for preschool children. |
B.The parent-child communication at home or in the lab. |
C.The influence of conversations in the kindergarten on children. |
D.The ways to improve preschool children’s healthy growth. |
A.By observing the children in class. |
B.By conducting a survey of teachers. |
C.By communicating with the children. |
D.By recording the children’s speech in class. |
A.Listen. | B.Speak. | C.Read. | D.Write. |
A.Repeatedly inspire children to speak more. |
B.Encourage children to listen to their own speech. |
C.Teach children to write more new words. |
D.Teach children to read more books. |