1 . What’s on
Bluedot
Jodrell Bank Observatory, Cheshire, 21-24 July
Bluedot returns for four days of music, art and space science. Among the treats are talks by physicist Jim AI-Khalili, astronaut Tim Peake, space scientist Monica Grady and BBC Sky at Night’s Chris Lintott, alongside a bill of stand-up comedy, art and music by the likes of Bjork and Groove Armada. Day tickets £35/visitor, weekend tickets £179/visitor.
Late Night Explorer
Kielder Observatory, Northumberland, weekends, 11:30 pm
Wonder at the Moon, planets and galaxies under the guidance of expert astronomers, and use the observatory’s high-quality telescopes. Also enjoy a log-burning stove (炉子) and a hot chocolate. £46/visitor.
Herschel to Hawkwind
Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux, 2 July, 7:30 pm
Rock guitarist and astronomer William gives an entertaining talk that explores the connection between music and the sky, including live music and a singalong. £16/adult; £13/child.
Craig Telescope Talk
Bredhurst Village Hall, Gillingham, 29 July, 8 pm
Greg Smye-Rumsby brings to life the story of the Craig telescope, for a brief time in the mid-19th century the largest refracting telescope (折射望远镜) in the world. Was this strange instrument just an expensive folly? £18/visitor; £24 with food.
1. What might Bjork do for visitors during 21-24 July?A.Serve them a hot chocolate. | B.Entertain them with music. |
C.Give a lecture on the universe. | D.Discuss how music relates to the sky. |
A.£13. | B.£16. | C.£26. | D.£32. |
A.Observatory Science Centre. | B.Jodrell Bank Observatory. |
C.Bredhurst Village Hall. | D.Kielder Observatory. |
(1)列举校门口常见的交通违规现象及其影响
(2)发出倡议(至少两点)
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参考词汇:车行道roadway;人行道sidewalk;任意掉头make random U-turns
Dear fellow students and respected parents,
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The Student Union
1. What is the woman doing?
A.Borrowing a tent. | B.Packing a tent. | C.Returning a tent. |
A.To have fun. | B.To improve her fitness. | C.To get close to nature. |
A.At a gym. | B.In the wild | C.At a climbing center. |
4 . Once upon a time a little leaf was heard to sigh and cry, as leaves often do when a gentle wind is about.
And the twig (细枝) said, “What is the matter, little leaf?”
And the leaf said, “The wind just told me that one day it would pull me off and throw me down to lie on the ground!”
The twig told it to the branch on which it grew, and the branch told it to the tree. And when the tree heard it, it rustled all over, and sent back word to the leaf, “Do not be afraid; hold on tightly, and you shall not go till you want to.”
And so the leaf stopped sighing, but went on nestling and singing. Every time the tree shook itself and stirred up all its leaves, the branches shook themselves, and the little twig shook itself, and the little leaf danced up and down merrily, as if nothing could ever pull it off.
And so it grew all summer long until October.
And when the bright days of autumn came, the little leaf saw all the leaves around becoming very beautiful. Some were yellow, and some scarlet, and some mixed with both colors.
Then it asked the tree what it meant. And the tree said, “All these leaves are getting ready to fly away, and they have put on these beautiful colors because of joy.”
Then the little leaf began to want to go, and grew very beautiful in thinking of it, and when it was very bright, it saw that the branches of the tree had no color in them, and so the leaf said, “Oh branches, why are you lead color and we golden?”
“We must keep on our work clothes, for our life is not done; but your clothes are for holiday...”
Just then a little puff of wind came, and the leaf let go without thinking of it, and the wind took it up, and turned it over and over, and whirled it like a spark of fire in the air, and then it fell gently down under the fence among hundreds of other leaves, and began to dream — a dream so beautiful that perhaps it will last forever.
1. Why was the little leaf anxious?A.It would lose the twig soon. | B.It would be blown off by the wind. |
C.It couldn’t nestle on the tree. | D.It would fly away from the tree. |
A.The tree taught the leaf to be merry. | B.The branches are the nest of the leaf. |
C.The tree was strong to fight against the wind. | D.The little leaf conquered its fear and anxiety. |
A.The leaf was changing its color for holiday. | B.The branches were of tired of the leaf. |
C.The leaf was on the way to falling off. | D.The branches were jealous of the leaf. |
A.Every dark cloud has a silver lining. | B.Everything on earth goes with the law of nature. |
C.The grass is always greener on the other side. | D.Life is of high value but freedom is more precious. |
5 . How to prepare for a new semester
If you’re a newbie in your final year, it’s a good idea to go into the new semester with a plan. Why?
Realistically, you’d need little more than a pen and paper to take notes in class. However, your courses may require special supplies. Make sure you make a list and gather your essentials first. Then you can let your creative juices flow. Markers, glitter pens, sticky notes — it’s up to you.
Set up your study space
A clean, well-organized, and non-distracting workspace is essential for productivity. Set up your study space to be most beneficial to you.
When choosing your study space, make sure it has enough natural light, or a good light source. Make an estimate of how much surface area you’ll need and organize your space accordingly. You’ll be spending a good part of your week in your study space so make it as comfortable and functional as possible.
Know your class schedule
From the above we can know that there’s a lot that goes into preparing well for a new semester.
A.Prepare yourself well |
B.Gather your supplies |
C.You should check your class schedule to see your tutors’ names |
D.Besides, think about what worked during your previous semester and what didn’t |
E.The first few days back at school will set the tone for the rest of the semester |
F.It’s important to be well prepared so that you can manage your time well |
G.You must keep your class schedule somewhere easily accessible |
When I looked closely at the face of my 23-year-old son, Brian, in the doorway, we were saying goodbye. In a few hours he would be flying to France. It was a transitional (过渡的) time in Brian’s life, a passage from college into the adult world. I wanted to leave him some words that would have some meaning, some significance beyond the moment. But nothing came from my lips.
No sound broke the stillness of my beachside home. I stood frozen and quiet, looking into the searching eyes of my son, which I knew was not the first time I had let such a moment pass.
When Brian was five, I took him to the school bus stop on his first day of kindergarten. I felt the tension in his hand holding mine as the bus turned the corner. I saw color flush (发红) his cheeks as the bus pulled up. He looked at me—as he did now. “What is it going to be like, Dad? Can I do it? Will I be OK?” Then he walked up the bus steps and disappeared inside. The bus drove away, and I said nothing.
A decade later, a similar scene played itself out. I drove him to college in Virginia. As I started to make the trip home, I tried to think of something to say to give him courage and confidence as he started this new phase of life. I left, only mumbling (咕哝) “Hope you feel better, Brian.”
I once told Brian about my great regret that I didn’t take a year off to travel. Brian thought about this. After graduation, he worked as a waiter, a bike messenger and a painter. Now he had enough money for Paris. The night before he left, I tossed and turned (辗转难眠) in bed. I was trying to figure out something to say. Nothing came. Maybe it wasn’t necessary to say anything.
How many times have we all let such moments pass? What does it matter over the course of a lifetime if a father never tells a son what he really thinks of him?
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But as I stood before Brian, I knew that it does matter.
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Hearing this, Brian came toward me and threw his arms around me.
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7 . Professionals use the word “amateur” as a disapproving term for those who lack formal training and qualifications. I think such prejudice is a mistake. One day that amateur might just create a new industry.
Typical amateurs are free to invent as they please, try new ideas, fail, and get up and do it all again—but better. As Marshall McLuhan, the media theorist, said: “Amateurs can afford to lose.” They are self-improvers, chasing a dream rather than a laborious, life-long career within a group. Amateurs can do it part-time, for charity or for fun.
Thanks to the Internet, we can all be competent amateurs at almost everything. Now everyone can DIY and experiment—from blogging to film-making to online advice shops. The mysteries, terms and exclusiveness of the self-satisfied old crafts are revealed online for all to see. Besides, the world is vastly more complex now, but that means even the most respected professional needs expert help. The end of the age of authority means we no longer hold elites (精英) such as judges and bankers in such awe. For centuries the club-like professional bodies have taken society in their control, a form of freemasonry (互助协会) for the well-educated and connected.
Charles Leadbeater has written persuasively about the importance of serious amateurs, or “professional amateurs”, who have helped introduce innovations to the mainstream. These passionate amateurs cooperate to give disruptive ideas (颠覆性的观点) possibility. Their constructive ideas contribute to the improvement of mountain bikes. Social enterprises are dominated by enthusiastic amateurs whose priority is to improve the world rather than bill clients. Among the greatest cooperative achievements of the Internet Age have been Wikipedia and Linux. It is surprising there haven’t been more crowded-sourced successes. Perhaps business projects have been too chaotic and lacked the leadership necessary for any complicated project to come to fruition.
Nevertheless, I show my admirations for the armies of gifted amateurs. I don’t deny the importance of education, but I place greater emphasis on results and originality, which are the highlights of amateurism.
1. The advantages of amateurs are listed below except ______.A.they enjoy more freedom in creation. | B.they can afford the cost of failure. |
C.they are the fruit of the Internet Age. | D.they have a wide range of choices. |
A.The influence of professionals are being challenged. |
B.Public opinion is influenced by the small group of elites. |
C.Only the competent amateurs can make crafts revealed. |
D.Human society has been governed by well-educated groups. |
A.By listing figures. | B.By making comparisons. |
C.By explaining causes. | D.By giving examples. |
A.The Evolution of Amateurism | B.A New Industrial Revolution |
C.A Salute to the Amateur | D.The End of Authority Age |
Have you ever wondered
The origin of maidongxi
Another case is yijian xiangzuo (意见相左).
Then came the story of shangcesuo and xiachufang. In ancient times, houses were laid out in a certain way,
9 . You witness a man uses abusive (辱骂的) language towards his mother in a grocery store. Or you hear someone saying something mean to your friend at a party. Both are
However, the latest research shows that most people feel willing to help when they can. When they do not help, it is because they
Distraction is a good start. Take the case of the man abusing his mother in the grocery store, don’t give the man a face-to-face blame, instead an active bystander can
As another
Lastly, you can videotape the behavior with your cellphone. This documenting can be a
A.circumstances | B.positions | C.surroundings | D.locations |
A.Hopefully | B.Thankfully | C.Undoubtedly | D.Unfortunately |
A.knocked | B.faced | C.suffered | D.blocked |
A.at risk | B.in anger | C.at a loss | D.in a hurry |
A.all | B.either | C.both | D.neither |
A.talent | B.gift | C.ability | D.habit |
A.adopting | B.adapting | C.replacing | D.rebuilding |
A.artificial | B.beneficial | C.impossible | D.improper |
A.firmly | B.indirectly | C.severely | D.confidently |
A.topic | B.conversation | C.atmosphere | D.worry |
A.cause | B.option | C.reality | D.effect |
A.blame | B.fund | C.inform | D.post |
A.help | B.confirm | C.escape | D.delay |
A.tip | B.trick | C.cheat | D.warning |
A.careful | B.nervous | C.scared | D.worried |
How does urban public transport better serve elderly people? Chongqing Trolley Company has added new age-friendly measures onto the buses,
Chongqing Trolley Company operates
So far, these buses
In the future, Chongqing Trolley Company will hopefully introduce more passenger-friendly measures