1 . India, as a country with plenty of resorts (旅游胜地), is popular with different kinds of travelers. If you’re planning to visit the country, the followings are the places that may interest you.
DelhiDelhi is a perfect place for those who love history, and there are plenty of attractions here to keep tourists of all interests entertained. It’s often the first city that many tourists visit on a trip around India. There are many resorts including India Gate, the Lotus Temple, Qutub Minar, and Humayun’s Tomb.
AgraAgra is most well known for the Taj Mahal, which draws a large number of tourists to the city. Built in the 1600s, the Taj Mahal is still standing strong today and is admired by tourists as an important part of India’s heritage (遗产).
KashmirKashmir is one of the most beautiful cities in India. With flower gardens, amazing water-falls, and snow-topped peaks, it’s a simply unforgettable place that tourists want to return to time and time again. Kashmir is especially popular with honeymooners and loved-up couples, because a lot of romantic trips are on sale in Kashmir.
GoaThough Goa is small in size, it’s one of the top resorts for young tourists and those who love taking beach vacations. The golden sands and coconut palm trees are the charm (吸引力) here, and the sunrises and sunsets are so gorgeous that you’ll never forget them.
1. What do we know about Delhi from the text?A.It is the highest city in India. |
B.It is known for the Taj Mahal. |
C.It is attractive to history lovers. |
D.It is the coolest city in India. |
A.It is the smallest place. |
B.It is the capital city of India. |
C.It offers many tours attracting couples. |
D.It drives young people crazy. |
A.Delhi. | B.Goa | C.Kashmir. | D.Agra. |
1. What is Linda famous for?
A.Painting. | B.Traveling. | C.Collecting stones. |
A.Valuable. | B.Impressive. | C.Useful. |
3 . I have a degree in business. But it was my father’s
After I
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I like this motto “Success is not the key to happiness.
Happiness
A.decision | B.promise | C.ambition | D.response |
A.eager | B.curious | C.competitive | D.unique |
A.ignored | B.took | C.valued | D.opposed |
A.frightening | B.fantastic | C.painful | D.plain |
A.matured | B.trained | C.succeeded | D.graduated |
A.future | B.dream | C.pay | D.scholarship |
A.advantage | B.chance | C.attraction | D.trouble |
A.quit | B.continue | C.consider | D.wait |
A.careful | B.tired | C.proud | D.fond |
A.place | B.game | C.story | D.firm |
A.anxious | B.enthusiastic | C.optimistic | D.nervous |
A.hesitate | B.rush | C.intend | D.stop |
A.curiosity | B.confidence | C.joy | D.knowledge |
A.As a result | B.On the whole | C.In the meanwhile | D.On the contrary |
A.applies to | B.spreads to | C.arises from | D.differs from |
4 . Everyday Food
by Martha Stewart
No matter how busy you are, at the end of the day you want meals that are easy to prepare. And you want lots of choices and variations. You’ll find all of that in this book: 250 simple recipes for delicious meals that bring freshness and nutrition.
Paperback, published by Random House, $16.79
Mighty Jack
By Ben Hatke
Jack dislikes summer. But he’s got a good reason: summer is when his single mom takes a second job and leaves him at home to watch his sister, Maddy. It’s lots of responsibility, and it’s boring, too, because Maddy doesn’t talk. But one day, at the market, Maddy does talk—to tell Jack to trade their mom’s car for a box of mysterious seeds. It’s the best mistake Jack has ever made.
Hardcover, published by First Second, $14.15
Zeroes
By Scott Westerfeld, Margo Lanagan, Deborah Biancotti
The New York Times best-selling author Scott Westerfeld teams up with Margo Lanagan and Deborah Biancotti in the book about six teenagers with amazing abilities. These teenagers have powers that set them apart. They can do things ordinary people can’t.
Paperback, published by Simon & Schuster, $12.99
Only Daughter
By Anna Snoekstra
She’s caught stealing. She’s homeless and on the run. But she happens to look the same as a girl who went missing a decade ago, Rebecca Winter. She takes Rebecca’s identity, using it as a way out. Little does she know her new life as Rebecca is itself a prison and it looks like a killer might be after her.
Kindle edition, published by Harlequin Enterprises, $8.88
1. Who wrote a book to help you cook a meal?A.Anna Snoekstra | B.Ben Hatke. |
C.Scott Westerfeld. | D.Martha Stewart |
A.$8.88. | B.$14.15. | C.$12.99. | D.$16.79. |
A.Its heroine enjoys her life on the run. | B.It provides different kinds of editions. |
C.Its heroine lives with a false identity. | D.It is written by Harlequin Enterprises. |
A.Complaining. | B.Apologizing. | C.Discussing. |
1. Why would the man prefer to rent an apartment near the elementary school?
A.He teaches there. | B.He once lived there. | C.His son studies there. |
A.$480. | B.$550. | C.$600. |
A.An empty one. | B.One with furniture in it. | C.One without a kitchen. |
A.The woman lost the keys to the two apartments. |
B.The man might take a look at the two apartments. |
C.The man isn’t interested in either of the two apartments. |
1.进校时的第一印象;
2.老师和同学给你留下的印象;
3.你的感受。
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2.信的格式已给出,不计入总词数;
3.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
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8 . Blind people have long desired for brightness, but scientists don’t have the technology. To bring that one step closer to reality, Zhiyong Fan, a materials scientist of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, developed a new artificial eye recently. The device, which is about as sensitive to light and has sharper vision and a faster reaction time than a real eyeball, may outperform human eyes.
The human eye owes its wide field of view and clear eyesight to the retina (视网膜) — an area at the back of the eyeball covered in light-detecting cells. The design for a new artificial eye is based on the structure of the human eye and uses a friendly light-sensitive material. At the back of the eyeball, an artificial retina is lined with Nan scale light sensors (纳米级光感器). Those sensors measure light that passes through the lens (晶状体) at the front of the eye. Wires attached to the back of the retina send signals from those sensors to the processor, similar to the way nerve networks connect the eyeball to the brain.
“In the future, we can use this to replace damaged human eyes,” says the lead designer. In theory, this artificial eye could see more clearly than the human eye, because the artificial retina contains about 460 million light sensors per square centimeter while a real retina has about 10 million light-detecting cells per square centimeter. Besides, the artificial eyeball records changes in lighting faster than human eyes can — within about 30 to 40 milliseconds, rather than 40 to 150 milliseconds. Although its 100-degree field of view isn’t as broad as the150 degrees a human eye can take in, the device can see as well as the human eye in poor light.
Hongrui Jiang, an electrical engineer at the University of Wisconsin, though, thinks engineers need a much more practical and efficient way to produce vast series of tiny wires on the back of the artificial eyeball to give it superhuman sight, which is super hard to achieve.
1. Why does Zhiyong Fan develop the artificial eye?A.To replace people’s real eyeballs. | B.To gain a sharper vision. |
C.To help the blind regain their eyesight. | D.To help normal eyes perform better. |
A.The design of the artificial eye. | B.The structure of the human eye. |
C.The advantages of the artificial eye. | D.The material used for the artificial eye. |
A.They have the same structure. |
B.The artificial eye may see more clearly. |
C.The human eye sees better in weak light. |
D.The artificial eye takes in a broader view. |
A.Doubtful. | B.Favorable. | C.Unconcerned. | D.Satisfied. |
1.介绍运动的好处;
2.说明运动的注意事项。
注意:1.词数80个左右;2.可以适当增加细节,使行文连贯。提示词:benefit好处
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