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Virginia Wildlife is your ticket to learning more about Virginia’s spectacular(壮观的）wildlife, fisheries , and breathtaking habitats.Whether you hunt, fish, boat, or take in the wildlife from your easy chair, Virginia Wildlife offers you stories and insight on the natural world, supplied by the state’s leading wildlife and outdoor experts. Virginia Wildlife magazine has been dedicated to bringing its readers the best in hunting, fishing,boating, and wildlife resource information from around the state.Its award winning design, feature articles, spectacular color photography, and original artwork is an excellent way to explore Virginia’s great outdoors. Published for nearly seven decades by the Department of Game and Inland Fisheries, Virginia Wildlife offers its subscribers twelve months of information-packed articles and award-winning images captured by nationally recognized photographers. Each month you will be treated to a magazine that includes something for the entire family: for example ,instruction on becoming a better bow-hunter, tips on tacking(对付） that monster catfish (鲇鱼),unique game and fish recipes, stunning(绝妙的）photographs, and much, much more. Let this 36-page , full-colour magazine be your guide to Virginia’s great outdoors! Subscribe for one year only for $12.95.Receive a two-year subscription for only$23.95. New and Renewing Subscriptions Back issues are available by calling(804)367-0486 or （804）367-0487. Back issues may not be ordered online at this time. If you are reviewing your subscription online, the address you enter must exactly match the one printed on the mailing label for your current magazine subscription! If you prefer to pay by check, please call our subscription department at 1-800-710-6670. Subscription Maintenance Need to change or correct your mailing address?Want to check on your expiration(到期）date？Please call 1-800-710-6688. Contents Database :A Searchable Archive Search the contents of magazine issues back to the year 2016 here. 1.What can we learn about Virginia Wildlife magazine? A. It is a monthly magazine with 36 pages. B. It commends tour guides for outdoor activities. C. It is intended for grown-ups who like activities. D. It is published by famous wildlife scientists. 2.Which number should you dial if you want to change your mailing address? A. (804)367-0486 B. (804)367-0487 C. 1-800-710-6670 D. 1-800-710-6688 3.Where is this text most probably taken from? A. A biology book. B. A travel guide. C. A magazine D. A website
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Shark nets in place across Australia, specifically in New South Wales(NSW) and Queensland,to protect beachgoers should be dropped as they have caused more harm than good, a study has found. The measures was carried out by some governments, including nets and traditional drum lines , and provided beachgoers with a false sense of safety. The study found the effectiveness if nets was difficult ti evaluate, while the significant damage they cause to other marine(海生的）wildlife was clear. Researches desire for non-deadly shark control measures such as eco barriers, sonar(声呐）technology , and various shark-spotting techniques. Researchers said while the risk coming across a shark was rare, any shark-related deaths and injuries caught huge public and media attention. One of the arguments in support of using shark nets is that just one shark-related death has been reported in Queensland since the 1960s. Similarly, since the 1930s, NSW has had only one shark-related death. But there have been at least 13 people killed by sharks at beaches without nets in the NSW north coast over the past two years. The Human Society International’ head of campaigns, Nicola Beynon, said the government needed to move away from outdated methods.Deadly shark nets and drum lines are more than 50 years behind scientific and animal welfare standards for dealing with marine wildlife,” said Beynon. The NSW Greens’ marine spokesman, Justin Field,said, People are 100 times more likely to drown at the beach than to be killed by a shark in Australia. Therefore, millions of dollars going into the shark net program should be directed to observation towers for our lifeguards and improving the beach devices.” 1.Which of the following do researchers focus on? A. Beachgoers’ safety. B. The shark-related death rate. C. Friendly shark control ways. D. Advanced shark-spotting techniques 2.What is paragraph 4 mainly about? A. Shark-related deaths. B. Measures to protect sharks. C. Reasons of using shark nets. D. Dangers for beachgoers 3.What do Nicola Beynon and Justin Field have in common? A. Science os developing too fast B. Observation towers need rebuilding C. Many people are drown every year. D. No shark nets are to be used. 4.What can be the best title for the next? A. Are shark nets necessary? B. A new study on sea animals C. Shark net programs D. Effective ways if avoiding sharks
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The morning after an evening flight with my then three-year-old daughter, I couldn’t wait to get her to school. I was tired from the anger, and her inability to communicate because of her slowed language development. As I accompanied her into the car, I felt desperate. Nothing was right with our world. She had been born around the same time the nation was witnessing the birth of another Great Recession(经济萧条）.My job and my house had been victims. Then this happened. My child’s language delay was identified, but doctors struggled to properly diagnosis her. I felt like we both needed to be rescued. I returned that afternoon as disenchanted with the little girl I loved as when I left. Walking slowly toward the school’s playground gate, I found her preschool teacher racing to greet me. “You should have seen her today!” His breathy words were supported by excitement. I didn’t interrupt.“See that climber.”He pointed to a piece of wooden playground equipment that looked like a rock wall. I nodded. “Well, every day since she started school, She’s tired and failed to make it to the top.” He took a breath. “And today she made it. He expressed his joy just like he'd witnessed her conquering (征服) Mount Everest “”She cheered and celebrated! I wish l'd recorded it.” . His words comforted me. My daughter had conquered her mountain.As she ran toward me, I recognized something I hadn't before. I saw her perseverance. I saw her strength.I saw a hero. Everyday greatness celebrates ordinary people who do unusual things in big and small ways, showing courage, kindness, love and selflessness We encourage you to click these brief accounts and invite you to share your own story in our community. 1.Why was the author's daughter rushed to school? A. The mother was busy with her work as a doctor B. The mother had a fight with the daughter last night. C. The mother broke down when dealing with her daughter. D. They had to sell and leave their house due to Great Recession. 2.Which of the following best explains disenchanted underlined in paragraph 3? A. Disturbed. B. Dissatisfied C. Distrusted D. Disappointed. 3.What made the little girl's preschool teacher feel excited? A. That she succeeded in conquering Mount Everest. B. That she managed to climb up the wooden climber. C. That she got the first place in the school sports meeting D. That she developed the ability to communicate normally. 4.Where is the text probably taken from? A. On the radio. B. From a magazine. C. From a school paper D. On the Internet
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When people see machines that respond like humans, or computers that perform amazing feats of strategy, they sometimes joke about a future in which humanity will need to accept robot overlords. But buried in the joke is a seed of unease. Science fiction writing and popular movies have shown us about artificial intelligence (AI) that exceeds the expectations of its creators and escapes their control, eventually outcompeting and enslaving humans or targeting them for extinction(灭绝). Even in the real word, not everyone is ready to welcome AI with open arms. In recent years, as computer scientists have pushed the boundaries of what AI can accomplish, leading figures in technology and science have warmed about the frightening dangers that artificial intelligence may pose to humanity, even suggesting that AI capabilities could destroy the human race. But why are people so frightened about the idea of AI? Elon Musk is one of the famous voices that have raised red flags about AI, In July 2017. Musk told attendees at a meeting of the National Governors Association, I have exposured to the very cutting-edge Al,and I think people should be really concerned about it.I keep sounding the alarm bell. But until people see robots going down the street killing people, they don't know how to react, because it seems so impossible." Earlier, in 2014, Musk had labeled AI "our biggest existential threat," and in August 2017, he declared that humanity faced a greater risk from AI than the terrorists. Physicist Stephen Hawking, who died on March14, also expressed concerns about AI, telling the BBC in 2014 that "the development of full artificial intelligence could spell the end of the human race. 1.What are top scientists in AI worried about? A. Its ability of impressive fests. B. It contributes too much to movies. C. It may end the human race some day. D. It's capability to bury our seeds in jokes. 2.What is "red flags" in paragraph 4? A. Questions. B. Warnings C. Complaints. D. Wonders. 3.In Stephen Hawking' opinion, AI could_____ A. be a great threat to human beings. B. learn the human emotions like fear, C. predict the future of the human race. D. compose horrible tales into scary stories. 4.The text is probably taken from a research paper in____ A. Technology B. Health C. Planet earth. D. Human nature.
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Green lifestyle is becoming increasingly popular nowadays.1.You don't have to completely change the way you live, you just need to make a few small changes. From recycling to green shopping, each small change you make can really make a difference. Here are some benefits of living a green lifestyle. Help the environment. By being energy-efficient and using green products you can reduce your influence on the environment. You can help preserve our natural resources and reduce pollution.2.. It does feel very rewarding when you start making positive changes and feeling as though you're making a difference to such an important cause. Live a healthier life. If more people commit to being green then we'll be able to live in a healthier environment, with less pollution and better air quality. You're also more likely to make better choices when it comes to food and you could find yourself leading a more active lifestyle.Growing your own vegetables is a very healthy way to live as well as buying green, natural foods.Cycling and walking to places instead of using your car can have a big influence.3. . Save money on bills. You can greatly reduce your energy bills by using energy efficient equipment.4.Recycling is also another great way of saving money and helping the environment. 5.. Once you have picked up some good tips and green living techniques you can pass them on to other people. You can also talk to friends and family and inform them of the benefits of going green. Your children will grow up understanding the importance of living a green lifestyle and will learn how to reduce their influence on the environment. A.Educate others. B.Meet like-minded people. C.It will also make you much fitter. D.There are lots of ways of saving money. E.You can also do your part for wildlife conservation. F.Living a green lifestyle isn't as hard as it might seem. G.If you grow your own produce, you needn't spend as much on food.
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Two years ago,I was a typical girl with a rather plain life. When____ to a local voluntary organization called “Peer-to-Peer” by a poster. I had no idea what this group was about. _____, to learn more about it, I decided to attend a ____ , which changed my life. Just like the ____ suggests , everyone is considered a peer, including regular members and our leaders. This means we can ____ our leaders by their first names. We can also ask our leaders for help in_____ life situations which we know they will never____ ! When it comes to conversations about awkward topics like love, we are ___ not to be ashamed of ourselves. This organization’s meetings____ in our local library. We usually gather and communicate about ___ topics concerning our society:education, equality and safety...This kind of communication helps us to make the right choice and____ our mind. Sometimes we’ve gone outside in order to participate in____ events. One event we had, ___ was “Give a cigarette- Take a candy” intending to____ smoking. At this organization we are friends with each other and are a____ community. I have also gained a lot of____ experience by communicating with people and working in the team. With time going by,I have found an abundance of other____ organizations such as “Give Good” and “Youth Initiative Center”. All of them have____ me a great chance to develop my own personality and make my life_____ I’m sure I ‘ll have a lot of wonderful ___ about my youth with me getting older. 1.A. invited B. transformed C. promoted D. introduced 2.A. Besides B. Accidentally C. Therefore D. Luckily 3.A. party B. meeting C. competition D. program 4.A. name B. poster C. aim D. organization 5.A. address B. assist C. inform D. avoid 6.A. simple B. difficult C. familiar D. similar 7.A. accept B. understand C. realize D. reject 8.A. forced B. requested C. encouraged D. reminded 9.A. carry on B. take place C. set down D. turn up 10.A. light B. rare C. hot D. plain 11.A. broaden B. correct C. polish D. support 12.A. powerful B. cheerful C. hopeful D. meaningful 13.A. in short B. as usual C. for example D. in effect 14.A. criticize B. spread C. decrease D. ignore 15.A. famous B. tight C. workable D. good 16.A. original B. particular C. potential D. precious 17.A. voluntary B. individual C. professional D. social 18.A. cost B. guaranteed C. owed D. prepared 19.A. irregular B. comfortable C. attractive D. unbelievable 20.A. memories B. impressions C. secrets D. dreams
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阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。 Exercise could not only benefit your body, but also improve your memory, researchers found 1.(recent). In their paper, researchers in the United States and Japan2.(introduce) their experiment and conclusion. Scientists invited 36 volunteers3.were in their early 20s to do 10 minutes of light exercise before taking a memory test in which they 4.(show) pictures like broccoli(西兰花) or picnic baskets and asked to recall them later. The same experiment was repeated with the same group of volunteers without exercising. “ The memory task really was quite 5.(challenge),” said Michael Yassa, co-author of the study. “ We used very similar items to see if they would remember 6. it was this exact picnic basket versus that picnic basket.” Researchers also scanned brains of some of the participants during the experiment. They found increased communication between parts 7.(involve) in the storage and recollection of memories in brains of those who had exercised. This suggested that just 10 minutes of light exercise might have a positive effect 8. memory power. As all 9.volunteers in the experiment were relatively young, researchers are still working 10.(look) at the influence of light exercise on older people. “Our main goal is to try to develop an exercise way that can be used by older adults who might have disabilities,” said Yassa.
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假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌系的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。 增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。 删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。 修改：在错的词下划一横线（__），并在该词下面写出修改后的词。 注意：1.每处错误及修改均仅限一词； 2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。 A charity sale was held in our school playground in last Sunday. We prepared many things making by hand, such as kites and model planes. We also brought old toys or second- hand books to sell. When the activity started , lots of students participated in them and chose their favorite items. In end ,we made 2,000 yuan in all. We donate the money to the community to help children who couldn’t attend school. I had a wonderfully experience. I am proud of which we have done. If everyone makes a contribution for the charity, the world will become much good than it used to be.
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假如你是某国际学校的学生李华，你最近使用了一本XX英英词典，感觉非常实用，请你利用班会时间向同学们推荐它。内容要点如下： 1. 特色（如词汇量、用法、例句等方面）； 2. 使用心得。 注意：1.词数100左右； 2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯； 3.开头和结尾已经给出，不计入总词数。 Hello, everyone! ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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