A.in particular | B.in panic | C.in sight | D.in order |
2 . Foreign visitors to the UK might be disappointed when they learn that not everyone there speaks like Harry Potter and his friends. Usually, there’s an assumption by many non-Brits that everyone in Britain speaks with what’s known as a Received Pronunciation (RP,标准发音) accent, also called “the Queen’s English”. However, while many people do talk this way, most Britons speak in their own regional accents (口音).
Scouse, Glaswegian and Black Country — from Liverpool, Glasgow and the West Midlands — are just three of the countless non-RP accents that British people speak with. There are even differences in accents between towns or cities just 30 kilometers apart. What is even more disappointing is that not speaking in a RP accent may mean a British person is judged and even treated differently in their everyday life.
In a 2015 study by The University of South Wales, videos of people reading a passage in three different UK accents were shown to a second group of people. The group then rated how intelligent they thought the readers sounded. The lowestrated accent was Brummie, native to people from Birmingham, a city whose accent is considered working class.
However, there is no need to be disappointed though you are not speaking in a RP accent. In fact, doing the opposite may even give you strength.
Kong Seongjae, 25, is an Internet celebrity from Seoul. After studying in the UK, he picked up several regional accents. He’s now famous for his online videos, where he shows off the various accents he’s learned. “British people usually get really excited when I use some of their local dialect words, and they become much friendlier. I think it makes a bit of bond between local people and foreigners to speak in their local accent,” he said.
So if you’re working on perfecting your British accent, try to speak like someone from Liverpool, Glasgow or Birmingham. You may not sound like Harry Potter, but you are likely to make more friends.
1. What can we infer from Paragraph 1?A.Non-Brits usually hold that all Britons speak in a RP accent. |
B.Only “the Queen’s English” is accepted in the UK. |
C.Foreign visitors are disappointed at their on spoken English. |
D.Any Received Pronunciation around the world is also called “the Queen’s English”. |
A.Favored by foreign visitors to the UK. | B.Closest to the RP accent. |
C.Smart and easy to understand. | D.Spoken by people of lower class. |
A.Speaking in a RP accent. | B.Speaking in regional accents. |
C.Speaking the Brummie accent. | D.Speaking like Harry Potter. |
A.A study about the most intelligent accent in Britain. |
B.A comparison between different British accents. |
C.How much British people value the RP accent. |
D.The influence of regional accents on people’s lives. |
(1) 开学后感到的压力(如学习或交友等);
(2) 妈妈通过写卡片的方式帮助你减轻压力;
(3) 你的变化和感受。
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(1) 词数不少于100;
(2) 可适当加入细节,使内容充实、 行文连贯;
(3)文章中不得提及考生所在学校和本人姓名;
(4) 信的开头及格式已为你写好,不计入词数。
参考词汇:感到有压力 feel stressed; 减轻压力 reduce pressure
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While I was cleaning up my bookshelf this weekend, I found some cards.
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Let’s look back on the adolescence you’ve gone through. How have you handled your life? Are you spending your time wisely in
Insist on learning as much as you can and find out the things you are curious
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Become as independent as possible. Even if you work in a big company, you should constantly make small steps to reduce your
5 . It was the final part of the 2016 World Triathlon Series in Mexico. With jus700 meters to go, Alistair Brownlee was in third place and his younger brother Jonny, was in the lead. Alistair pushed himself towards the finish line in the burning heat, but as he came round the corner, he saw his brother about to fall onto the track Alistair had to choose -brotherly love, or a chance to win the race?
For Alistair, the choice was clear. His brother was in trouble. He had to help. Alistair ran towards Jonny, caught him and started pulling him towards the finish line. Alistair then pushed his brother over the line. The move put Jonny in second place and Alistair himself in third. It was an unexpected end to the race, but Alistair did not want to discuss it with the media. He just wanted to see his younger brother who had been rushed to the medical area.
The Brownlee brothers have been doing triathlons since they were children “Obviously, when your older brother is doing it, you think it’s a cool thing to do,’says Jonny. Alistair says that they encourage each other as much as they can where they train. Despite argument s over “stupid things” now and then, Alistair agrees than having a brother is an advantage. “Throughout my entire life, I’ve had my brother trying to beat me at everything I do. It has been a fantastic driving force.”
Watched by millions, the ending to the race has varied opinions: should the brothers have been disqualified or highly praised for their actions? But for Alistair his decision was easy to explain: “Mum wouldn’t have been happy if I’d left Jonny behind.” At that moment, he was no longer an athlete aiming for a me dal - he was just a brother.
1. Why did Alistair get third place only?A.Because he fell onto the track accidentally. |
B.Because he was overtaken by another athlete. |
C.Because he stopped to give his brother a hand. |
D.Because he struggled with the burning heat. |
A.It was difficult for Alistair to make the decision of helping his brother. |
B.Alistair was only worried about his brother’s health condition. |
C.The end result led to an unexpected discussion among the audience. |
D.The media tried to prevent Alistair from going to the medical area. |
A.An inspiration. | B.An authority. |
C.A burden. | D.A follower. |
A.Unfavorably. | B.Supportively. |
C.Uninterestedly. | D.Differently. |
A.Love and competition between the Brownlee brothers make them successful athletes. |
B.For Alistair Brownlee, family love is more important than winning the triathlon final. |
C.Triathlon is a kind of extreme sport which challenges human’s physical limit. |
D.The public and media often have different opinions on social issues. |
6 . College visits are important. Before you commit years of your life and money to a school, be sure you’re choosing a place that is a good match for your personality and interests. You can’t get the “feel” of a school from any guidebook, so be sure to visit the campus. Below are a few tips for getting the most out of your college visit.
Explore on Your Own
Of course you should take the official campus tour, but be sure to allow time to hang around on your own. The trained tour guides will show you a school’s selling points. But the oldest and prettiest buildings don’t give you the entire picture of a college. Try to walk the extra mile and get the complete picture of the campus.
Read the Bullet in Boards
When you visit the student center, academic buildings and residence halls, take a few minutes to read the bulletin boards. They provide an easy way to see what’s happening on campus. The ads for lectures, clubs and plays can tell you what’s going on outside the classrooms.
Eat in the Dining Hall
You can get a good feel for student life by eating in the dining hall. Try to sit with students if you can. Do the students seem happy or stressed? Also, is the food good? Are there enough healthy options? Many admission offices will give prospective students coupons (优惠券) for free meals in the dining halls.
Visit a Class in Your Major
If you know what you want to study, a class visit makes a lot of sense. You’ll get to observe other students in your field and see how involved they arc in classroom discussion. Try to stay after class for a few minutes and chat with the students to get their impressions of their professors and major. Be sure to call in advance to schedule a classroom visit-most colleges don’t allow visitors to drop in at class unannounced.
Talk to Lots of Students
Your campus tour guide has been trained to market the school. Try to talk to students who aren’t getting paid to impress you. These important conversations can often provide you with information about college life that isn’t part of the admission script. Few university officials will tell you if their students spend all weekend drinking or studying, but a group of random students might.
1. What is the best way to know about a college in an official campus tour?A.To walk around the campus by yourself. |
B.To hire a trained tour guide. |
C.To visit the oldest and prettiest buildings. |
D.To take pictures of the campus. |
A.decide the major you want to study |
B.learn about the after-class activities on campus |
C.get free coupons from the admission offices |
D.find out the options of healthy food |
A.drop in at a class in your major | B.ask the professor for permission |
C.make an appointment in advance | D.have a talk with students before class |
A.famous professors | B.campus tour guides |
C.admission officers | D.random students |
A.A news report. | B.A tourist poster. |
C.An educational journal. | D.A geographical magazine. |
—Oh, ________. If possible,I’ll show you around the wonderful city this weekend.
A.I hope not | B.it’s a pity | C.I don’t care | D.no problem |
A.awarded | B.reflected | C.recognized | D.recovered |
A.regularly | B.particularly | C.gradually | D.typically |
A.strong-will | B.strong-willing | C.strong-willed | D.strong will |