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While you are doing your summer vacation planning, consider packing along one or more of these 4 books, displayed by Goodreads for CNN Underscored as some of the best beach reads released this summer. "The Death of Mrs. Westaway" by Ruth Ware ($13.49; amazon.com) "On a day that begins like any other, Hal receives a mysterious letter giving her a huge amount of money. She realizes very quickly that the letter was sent to the wrong person. Soon, Hal finds herself at the funeral of the dead. This is an unputdownable thriller from the Agatha Christie of our time. " "Calypso" by David Sedaris ($18.30; amazon.com) "With 'Calypso, ' Sedaris sets his strong powers of observation toward middle age and death. These stories are very, very funny – it's a book that can make you laugh till you snort. Sedaris's ability to shock readers into laughter unparalleled. " "Us Against You" by Fredrik Backman ($16.67; amazon.com) "Here is a declaration of love for all the big and small, bright and dark stories that give form and color to our communities. With great compassion and insight, Fredrik Backman reveals how loyalty, friendship, and kindness can carry a town through its most challenging days. " "The Summer Wives" by Beatriz Williams ($24.29; amazon.com) "New York Times best-selling author Beatriz Williams brings us the hit novel of the season — an exciting postwar story of love, class, power set among the people of an island off the New England coast. " 1.Which novel should you choose if you are interested in scary stories? A.Calypso. B.Us Against You. C.The Death of Mrs. Westaway. D.The Summer Wives. 2.If you just want to relax and enjoy yourself, how much will you pay? A.$13.49. B.$18.30. C.$16.67. D.$24.29. 3.Who is the most famous writer? A.Beatriz Williams. B.Fredrik Backman. C.Ruth Ware. D.David Sedaris.
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Since the age of three, Chelsie Hill had dreamed of becoming a dancer. That ambition nearly ended one night in 2010. Hill, then a 17-year-old high school senior in Pacific Grove, California, was in a car accident that put her in the hospital for 51 days and left her paralyzed from the waist down. For most people, that would have ruined any hope of a dancing career. For Hill, it was the beginning. Far from being a barrier, her wheelchair emboldened her. "I wanted to prove to my community—and to myself—that I was still 'normal, ' " she told Teen Vogue. "Half of my body was taken away from me, and I have to move it with my hands, " Hill told Today, "It definitely took a lot of learning and patience. " After graduation, Hill wanted to expand her dance network to include women like her. She met people online who had suffered various spinal cord injuries but shared her determination, and she invited them to dance with her. Hoping to reach more people in a larger city, Hill moved to Los Angeles in 2014 and formed a team of dancers with disabilities she calls the Rollettes. "I want to break down the stereotype of wheelchair users and show that dance is dance, whether you' re walking or you 're rolling", she said. Hill has attained what many of us never will: her childhood dream. She's a dancer. But the Rollettes have helped her find something else just as fulfilling. Every year she holds a dance camp for wheelchair users of all ages and abilities. In 2019, 173 participants from ten countries attended. For many, it was the first time they 'd felt they belonged. Steph Aiello told Teen Vogue that working with Hill challenged her to be more independent. "My injury doesn’t stop so I can live my life, so why am I going to stop living my life because of my injury? " she said. Edna Serrano says that being part of the Rollettes team has given her the courage to get behind the wheel of a car, "I didn't know I could do so many things that these girls have taught me. " 1.What does the underlined word “emboldened” in paragraph 1 probably mean? A.destroyed B.encouraged C.prevented D.deserved 2.What can be learned from the text? A.It took Hill nearly a month to recover in the hospital. B.People from more than 20 countries joined the Rollettes. C.Hill helped the dancers find their self-confidence. D.Hill would expand her dance camp. 3.Which the following words can best describe Hill? A.Ambitious and curious. B.Honest and hardworking. C.Humorous and brave. D.Strong-willed and warm-hearted. 4.What can be the best title for the text? A.A way to achieve one's dream. B.An inspiring story of dancers. C.Chelsie Hill: a courageous dancer. D.A dance camp for the disabled.
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On Sunday, undersea explorer Tim Taylor and his team at the Lost 52 Project announced that they had located the long-lost submarine on June 5 about 1,427 feet underwater off Okinawa, Japan. Last year, researcher Yutaka Iwasaki found that the Navy had originally made an error in translating the Japanese war records that detailed where the Grayback had likely sunk. All this time, the Navy's historical records had listed an incorrect site for the submarine's location. With the help of autonomous underwater vehicles, remotely operated vehicles and advanced imaging technology, the team discovered the Grayback about 100 miles from the area where it was originally thought to have gone down. The discovery was officially confirmed by the Navy, Robert S. Neyland, the head of the Naval History and Heritage. On January 28, 1944, the Grayback set sail from Pearl Harbor for the East China Sea. About a month later, the submarine reported sinking two Japanese ships on February 19. Though the Grayback was scheduled to arrive in Midway on March 7, more than three weeks passed without sight of the submarine. And on March 30, 1944, the Grayback, one of the most successful submarines of World War II, was reported lost. Gloria Hurney, whose uncle Raymond Parks died on the Grayback, said that she wasn't sure that the Grayback would ever be recovered. So when she first learned of the discovery, she felt a mixture of shock, disbelief, sadness. Eventually, though, those feelings turned into relief, comfort and peace. Hurney said in a statement to CNN. ''I believe it will allow recovery as relatives of crew members come together to share their stories. '' Neyland said in a statement, ''Each discovery of a sunken craft is an opportunity to remember and honor the service of our Sailors. '' 1.Why was the submarine NOT found before? A.The Navy was wrong in changing records into Japanese . B.The technology was not so advanced. C.No information about the submarine was obtained. D.There was no need to find it. 2.How was the submarine located? A.By accident. B.By the Navy's hard-working. C.By the families' determination. D.By modern technology. 3.What can be inferred from the text? A.People's feeling about the discovery was complicated. B.The Grayback would be recovered soon. C.The Grayback was the most successful submarine of the World WarⅡ. D.The Grayback was supposed to reach the destination on April 7. 4.What is the main idea of this text? A.Tim Taylor and his team announced a new discovery. B.A World War Ⅱ submarine was discovered. C.An opportunity to remember and honor the service of Sailors. D.A mistake the Navy made in translating the Japanese war records.
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Before you throw your trash into the nearest can, think for a moment. Not all your garbage can be dumped into one trashcan. It needs to be sorted out with different things going into different bins. Waste classification, a practice that has long been normal in developed countries like Japan, is the new challenge for many Chinese urban residents. However, though initially you might need to rack your brains to figure out which trash goes into which can, in the long run, the result is well worth the effort. Landfills, sites where waste is buried and covered over with soil, are a major method of disposing of residential waste in China. However, considering the environmental disaster associated with burying waste, there is a pressing need to reduce the amount of waste that goes into a landfill. Classification, sorting waste into different categories such as harmful waste, recyclables and kitchen waste, is a key solution. Currently, 46 cities across China, are carrying out a program that aims to put in place a classification-based garbage disposal system by the end of 2020. It is hoped that this will reduce the quantity of waste that ends up in landfills by a large degree. Shanghai came into the media focus in early July after it carried out compulsory garbage sorting rules that those who fail to dispose of garbage properly should be fined. Beijing is reviewing its regulations to follow in Shanghai's footsteps. The new rules may cause short-term inconvenience but they are meant to help residents follow the concept of garbage classification for the common good. As the programs show, residents can gradually develop this habit with their growing awareness and the help of advanced technology. In future, this practice should be adopted across China, in urban cities and rural areas alike. With public involvement, China's garbage sorting program will contribute not only to the nation's sustainable (可持续的) development but also to making the planet a better place to live in. 1.What is the most probable reason for classifying waste? A.No site for burying waste. B.People's habit. C.Economic cost. D.Environmental pollution. 2.What is the purpose of the program? A.To practise waste classification. B.To protect environment. C.To save oil for farming. D.To reduce the quantity of waste. 3.What can be a suitable title for the text? A.A program adopted across China. B.Shanghai carried out new disposal rules. C.Doing the best with waste. D.Protecting environment is necessary. 4.What is likely to happen in China according to the text? A.China will become the leading country of the program. B.The program will be spread nationwide. C.Development in rural areas will make great progress. D.People will help develop modern technology.
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As you know, it is a different experience being around positive people and negative ones.1. 1. Failure is part of learning. Positive people view failure as an opportunity to learn and get better. They understand that failure is an event, and doesn't define who they are. Negative people are easily defeated by failure. They fail to understand that its part of the learning and growing process. 2.2. Positive people love to be challenged. They understand that there is no growth without struggle. Positive people embrace difficulty and actively look for ways to overcome difficulty. Negative people love the easy road.3.To negative people, hard times don't make you, they break you. 3. I still have a lot to learn. 4.They understand information that used to work 10-years ago might not be effective today. Negative people believe they know it all, and are less likely to welcome new information. They care less about what’s right, and more about who's right. 4. I am my own worst enemy or best friend. Positive people have effective self talk and don't allow their own thoughts to discourage them. Additionally, they are realistic with their expectations. Positive people don't feed themselves lies about their weaknesses or how difficult the situation is. Instead, they tell themselves what they need to do to succeed. Negative people are their own worst enemy. 5. A. They focus on all the negative aspects and lose their own confidence. B. Negative people don't try to change. C. Positive people love to learn and make progress. D. I can do hard things. E. They try to avoid trouble. F. I give power to what I focus on. G. If you are trying to be more positive yourself, here are some ways you can do so.
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During my senior year of college I was doing a part-time job at a local coffee shop. One_______rainy day, one of my regular_______came in looking_______and defeated. I asked him if I could help, but he just said he felt like_______in a corner and staying there for a few years. I knew how he felt. Before he left, I_______him his iced coffee with a bag of his favorite doughnut(甜甜圈) he hadn't ordered . '' It's on me,'' I told him, '' Have a nice day.'' He_______and thanked me and went out into the rain. The next day was a horrible one. It was still raining_______.Few customers came to the coffee shop . I tried to smile as the customers_______about the weather, but it was_______to smile . With the small amount of pennies, I grew depressed.________, in the evening, the customer from the day before________He handed me a bunch of flowers________ordering anything, saying, ''Not too many people take the time to________others .Thanks for being so kind and________yesterday. I was________ moved by you. Have a great day!'' I was speechless and very________.I hadn't thought I had done anything________. My day took a turn for the better. From then on, I would smile to all my customers and ask________, '' How can I help you? '' Every act of________we share does touch another’ s heart at a really sad life time and makes a better world . Let's use that________and make both Earth and Heaven smile. 1.A.beautiful B.happy C.miserable D.frightening 2.A.friend B.customer C.neighbour D.brother 3.A.depressed B.excited C.exhausted D.shocked 4.A.sleeping B.sitting C.standing D.hiding 5.A.handed B.bought C.offered D.sold 6.A.shouted B.smiled C.cried D.whispered 7.A.roughly B.hurriedly C.hardly D.heavily 8.A.predicting B.complaining C.arguing D.consulting 9.A.dull B.vital C.difficult D.easy 10.A.Besides B.Therefore C.Meanwhile D.However 11.A.brought up B.turned up C.took up D.pulled up 12.A.instead of B.in case of C.in spite of D.regardless of 13.A.bring about B.talk about C.care about D.hear about 14.A.thoughtful B.hopeful C.useful D.thankful 15.A.slightly B.warmly C.sadly D.sincerely 16.A.confused B.annoyed C.touched D.discouraged 17.A.incapable B.incredible C.insensible D.invisible 18.A.excitedly B.anxiously C.angrily D.politely 19.A.sadness B.kindness C.happiness D.loneliness 20.A.power B.force C.strength D.ability
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阅读下面短文，在空白处填入 1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 A cave painting on a small Indonesian island appears to be the earliest 1. (know) record of storytelling through pictures. A team of Indonesian and Australian researchers say the work 2. (date) back nearly 44,000 years. That is several thousand years 3. (old) than European examples of cave art that appear to tell a story. The painting was seen in a stone cave on the island of Sulawesi in 2017. It shows eight human-like beings 4. (hunt) six animals. Among the animals are native species such as wild horses and pigs. The Indonesian cave painting also provides some of the earliest evidence of human spirituality, said Adam Brumm. He is an archaeologist at Australia's Griffith University, 5. carried out the research. The Griffith researchers said cave art on Sulawesi was first discovered in the 1950s. At least 242 caves and shelters containing such images 6. (find) in the years since. The island was once named 7. Celebes Island. Some of the caves have seen damaged. This could 8. (threat) the art, said Oktaviana, 9. Indonesian expert on rock art. He added that, ''It would be a tragedy 10. these exceptional old artworks should disappear in our own lifetime, but it is happening. ''
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假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。 增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），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．每处错误及其修改均仅限一词； 2．只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。 Although he always longed to lying in bed longer after a busy week of school study, but they had plans to meet some good friends at 11. With great effort to climb out, he took a shower by 9. As he was making the bed, he couldn't hear heavy rain outside. He checked the weather and saw what was going to be a cold, wet day. So he got dress in warm clothes. His sister made breakfast. The pancakes were taste but whenever she cooks, she made a mess! However, she did wash the dish so he wouldn't like to complain. Anyway, they took the train and met their friends on a holiday shopping center. They had pleasant time, probably spent too much money, though!
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假如你是李华，你的邻居Green女士在回伦敦过圣诞节期间托你帮她照看宠物狗Robert,请你给Green发一份电子邮件，告诉她你为Robert做的一切，让她不必担心，并祝她圣诞节快乐。 注意：1．词数100左右。邮件开头已给出，不计入总词数； 2．可适当发挥，以使行文连贯。 Dear Miss Green, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua
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