Recognizing the rising popularity of traditional music, the National Center for the Performing Arts (NCPA) has launched a festival, Spring of Traditional Chinese Music.
The opening concert,
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“Playing works of traditional Chinese music and Western classical music
It’s reported that
2 . Firefighters were called to the scene when fire broke out inside Crystal Lamirande’s apartment. While they worked to
Firefighters are devoted to saving lives, and Nalu’s life was no less
Andrew said Nalu, was “totally lifeless” when he
For the next 20 minutes, kneeling down, Andrew performed mouth-to-snout resuscitation (复苏) on Nalu. Crystal sat near Andrew,
After seemingly endless minutes, Nalu
Nalu made a complete
A.control | B.avoid | C.discover | D.ignore |
A.involved | B.hidden | C.trapped | D.lost |
A.difficult | B.valuable | C.painful | D.natural |
A.frequently | B.occasionally | C.obviously | D.bravely |
A.smoky | B.bright | C.large | D.public |
A.woman | B.tool | C.victim | D.way |
A.excited | B.powerful | C.attractive | D.still |
A.returned | B.found | C.kept | D.fed |
A.confirmation | B.prediction | C.measures | D.plans |
A.weeping | B.sharing | C.fighting | D.breathing |
A.protected | B.surrounded | C.impressed | D.inspired |
A.chance | B.reason | C.idea | D.result |
A.broke down | B.woke up | C.lay down | D.showed up |
A.slowly | B.strongly | C.wildly | D.patiently |
A.comfortable | B.careful | C.weak | D.strange |
A.school | B.home | C.office | D.hospital |
A.guided | B.acted | C.judged | D.repeated |
A.skills | B.concerns | C.luck | D.imagination |
A.promise | B.growth | C.recovery | D.contribution |
A.moves | B.raises | C.frees | D.saves |
3 . There is a lot to learn about the unusual habits and qualities of the British people when you first visit London.
Get to know what to wear. Most men now go for a shirt, and women go for a smart-casual skirt or trousers and top(上衣), or a dress. Some men might keep a jacket and tie at work that they can put on if they have a client meeting or some other reason to look extra smart.
Pay attention to the art of giving praise.
Visiting gardens is common. Gardening is one of the most popular leisure activities in the UK. Two-thirds of British people visit a garden centre each year, which results in great economic value.
A.The British like to be modest. |
B.This business is worth 25 billion. |
C.When it comes to money, less is more. |
D.In this way, you will have made their day. |
E.We like to wear suits to the gardens and donate money to show modesty. |
F.And if you are going to a wedding as a guest, it is best to avoid wearing white. |
G.Away from the workplace, however, there are still places that expect a suit and tie. |
4 . An outbreak of bird flu(禽流感) moved from Asia to Europe, and has now spread to North America, which has led to the deaths of tens of millions of birds.
The last time there was a bird flu outbreak was seven years ago. The 2015 bird flu caused the death of over 50 million birds in the US alone. Slowly, over time, that outbreak was brought to a close by itself. This version of bird flu was first noticed in Saudi Arabia in February,2020. All through 2020 and 2021, the disease continued to spread. Wild birds which caught the flu in one part of the world carried the disease to other parts as they travelled.
The current bird flu appears to be at least as deadly as the 2015 flu, and seems to spread more easily. As one expert put it, “A lot more birds appear to be affected.” In the US alone, over 40 different kinds of wild birds have been found to have the disease, and those birds are spread out over 30 different states. Among the wild birds hit the hardest are water birds like ducks and geese. Birds which eat other birds, like eagles, are also being heavily affected. To keep the flu from spreading, farms with a few infected birds often have to kill thousands of birds, even if they don’t all have the disease yet.
Some scientists think this virus will stick around in wild bird populations. “I hope that this is not the case. I hope that in the US this infection will go away soon,” says Ron Fouchier, a virologist(病毒学家) at Erasmus Medical Center in the Netherlands. “But there’s no guarantee for that, as we’ve seen in Europe now that this virus has remained present for several years.”
1. What do we know about the 2015 bird flu?A.It was discovered in Saudi Arabia. | B.It had little effect on the birds. |
C.It appeared in different forms. | D.It came to an end on its own. |
A.The performance of the infected birds. | B.The killing of the bird flu. |
C.The current bird flu’s consequences. | D.The tough choices for farmers. |
A.Positive. | B.Uncertain. | C.Uncaring. | D.Disapproving. |
A.A magazine about animals. | B.A novel about ordinary people. |
C.A health guidebook. | D.A medicine book. |
5 . As people get older, it can become more difficult for them to do activities that require a wide range of mobility (移动的能力) — but that doesn’t mean they want to stop being active.
Feeling inspired by this realization, Ole Kassow, a kind and considerate man, wanted to offer free bike rides to the old at the local nursing home in Denmark. To make that possible, he thought hard and came up with an idea of making a trishaw (三轮脚踏车) , a new kind of 24bike that includes a two-person wooden bench that’s located at the front so riders can better enjoy the view. In this way, Ole showed great love to the old.
Ole’s bike rides became so popular that, over time, he turned it into a non-profit club called Cycling Without Age. Since then, they’ve gone from having one chapter (地方分会) in Denmark to having chapters in 52 countries! To make these rides accessible to all, they come at absolutely no cost to the riders.
Cycling Without Age is all about making bike rides accessible to the elderly, but it’s actually so much more than that. In addition to getting some much needed fresh air, these lovely people are given the chance to socialize.
“We dream of creating a world together, in which the access to active citizenship creates happiness among our fellow elderly citizens by providing them with an opportunity to remain an active part of society,” their website says.
What Cycling Without Age is doing is something the volunteers enjoy as well. “This is a great opportunity to really bring generations together,” young volunteer Adam Binnie said.
“It reminds me of when I was younger and able to go out into the countryside,” Christina Ogilvie, one of the riders said. “Yes, that’s what it reminds me of-getting out, walking... I felt like royalty (王室成员), actually, waving at everybody and everybody waving at us. We all love riding like this.”
1. What did Ole mainly take into consideration when making the trishaw?A.Its riders’ interests. | B.Its production costs. | C.Its drivers’ age. | D.Its raw materials. |
A.To promote sport for all people. | B.To make the old become social. |
C.To tell people to value young days. | D.To provide jobs for young people. |
A.To prove she is so popular. | B.To praise her for being active. |
C.To say Ole’s project is well received. | D.To explain trishaws will be available soon. |
A.Love breaks down barriers. | B.The simplest way is the best way. |
C.It pays to put theory into practice. | D.It is not rewarding to try new things. |
6 . Our General English 20+ course is a practical course for motivated (积极的) adults who want to develop their confidence in communicating in English in a variety of situations. In small groups, you will develop your fluency and accuracy with realistic role-plays and real-life situations. Full-time or part-time choices are available to fit around your work, childcare or lifestyle commitments.
Our learners typically come from a wide range of backgrounds and an average of 70 nationalities per year.
For people who book 8 weeks or more, we have a special support system to ensure that your needs are met throughout your time with us and that you continue to see progress in your skills. This extra support includes extra free help and personalized feedback. We will communicate regularly with you so that any issues can be dealt with as quickly as possible.
Here’s more information about our course:
Maximum group size: 8
Minimum age: 20
Duration (时长) : a minimum of 1 week
Full-time: 24 hours per week; 9: 30-15: 45/16: 00 (Monday to Friday)
Part-time: 12 hours per week; choose morning or afternoon classes
Morning: 9: 30-12: 00 (Monday to Friday)
Afternoon: 13: 30-16: 00 (Monday to Friday)
At the end of this English course you can expect to understand the news and media better, use English more effectively for work or travel, deal with everyday. situations like meeting people or booking a hotel, and have developed your reading, writing, speaking and listening skills.
1. What’s special about the English conversations during the course?A.They are academic. | B.They are natural. | C.They are informal. | D.They are easy. |
A.Join a group of eight. | B.Choose full-time classes. |
C.Give your personalized feedback. | D.Book at least an eight-week course. |
A.They should be 20 or older. | B.They have to be on the job. |
C.They should be free at weekends. | D.They must be native English speakers. |
1.申请的原因
2.个人的条件
注意:写作词数应为80左右。
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1. When will the swim classes begin?
A.On May 1st. | B.On April 30th. | C.On April 29th. |
A.10. | B.15. | C.20. |
A.Those who have no Level 3 certificate. |
B.Those who want to pass the skill level test quickly. |
C.Those who have never attended Community Pool classes. |
A.The speaker. | B.The instructors. | C.The local community. |
It had been raining for days and days, and a terrible flood (洪水) came over the land. The waters rose so high
“No,” replied the man on the roof. “Although I
When he went to heaven (天堂), the man asked God, “I prayed for you to save
God replied, “I send you a boat and a helicopter. What more did you expect? (期盼;指望)”
10 . The life of a teenager is full of tough issues and life-changing decisions. As some of the teenagers may be led astray during this age, this article will focus on showing you how to avoid this.
Do best in school.
Choose your friends wisely.
Never hang out with anyone who doesn’t make you feel comfortable. Create a group of supportive, loving friends that can help you succeed in life and achieve your dreams.
Keep in mind that drugs lead to death. If you can avoid these things during your teen years, they’re a lot easier to avoid once you’re out of high school and away from peer (同年人) pressure.
Draw your future.
Life is full of amazing things to do and learn about. Start with one single step to reach your goal. Start thinking about careers you would like to be in, but make a good choice based on your interests and strengths.
A.Never take drugs. |
B.Do what you love. |
C.School sets you up on the right track. |
D.This could be your job for the rest of your life. |
E.It will help you develop your personality. |
F.Follow the steps below, and you will achieve a successful teenage life. |
G.Be with people who make you happy, and stay away from the ones who don’t. |