调查显示目前我国公民年人均阅读量还不到有些国家的十分之以, “全民阅读”也连续两年被写入了《政府工作报告》。请以“ Reading Matters”为题,写一篇英语倡议书向English Weekly征文专栏投稿。
要点:1.造成目前现状的原因:没有阅读习惯;过于关注物质利益。
2.阅读的好处:获取知识,开拓视野;利于思考,提高技能;丰富精神生活。
注意: 1.词数100左右;
2.开通欧与结语已为你写好,不计入总词数。
Reading Matters
Dear fellow students,
It is reported that
Thanks for your listening.
短文改错
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。作文中共有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:在缺词处加一个漏子符号(∧)并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除: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。
Do you often talk with your parents? A recently survey shows that nearly half of the high school students doesn’t like to talk with their parents. 43.3% of them have trouble communicate with their parents. What is bad, 82.8% of them don’t want to share their secrets their parents. Actually, it is important for us to communicate with our parents though they are the dearest people in our life, who cared for us all the time. By letting them know that what we think, we can get practical advice from them, which can help us to deal with many problem in life.
In this way, we can feel more confident about us and live happily.
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。
Have you ever thought about having meals at a restaurant in the sky? That’s 1. became true in Kunming, Yunnan province. The open air restaurant, 2. is lifted 30 meters high off ground by crane, surprised many people 3. it appeared Wednesday, 4. (attract)many foodies to try it out.
The dining area has 10 fixed seats 5. (equip) with safety belts. It can 6. (accommodation) eight customers, along with a chef and a waitress to serve them. A meal for 2 hours will cost 8,888 yuan per customer. So far 32 seats 7. (book)for the four days between Thursday and Sunday.
Seeing the scene, someone yelled, “They’re taking risks! They are dinging 8. the possible cost of lives.” But a male customer, after enjoying his dinner in the air, said 9. (exciting), “It’s cool and I can have 10. bird’s eye view of Dianchi Lake!”
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One day in 11th grade, when I went into a classroom to wait for a friend of mine, Mr. Washington, the math teacher, suddenly and asked me to go to the board to write down a math problem and it out. I told him that I couldn’t do it. And he asked, “Why not?” I said, “Because I’m not one of your students.” He said, “It doesn’t matter. Go the board .” I said, “I can’t do that.” He asked, “Why not?” I paused for I was somewhat
I said, “Because I’m the so called student.” He
He came from behind his desk and looked at me and said. “Don’t ever say that again. Someone’s opinion of you does not have to become your . Look at a man the that he is, he only becomes worse. But look at him he were what he could be, then he becomes what he should br.” It was a very moment for me. For one thing, I was because the other students me. They knew that I was “incurably poor” in academic learning. But for another, I felt because he began to bring to my attention that I did not have to live within the of other people.
Mr. Washington’s words made difference to me. I start to believe everyone has certain________ within them, and so in me. I used to do in the fifth grade and was put from the fifth grade into the fourth grade and then failed again in the eighth grade. But I know all these in the past. So I’m happy to that I’m a brand new person now and I will be someone who can something in the future.
1.A. turned on B. turned up C. turned down D. turned over
2.A. set B. write C. settle D. work
3.A. anyway B. anymore C. somehow D. somewhat
4.A. guilty B. optimistic C. embarrassed D. ambitious
5.A. incurable B. innocent C. excellent D. independent
6.A. eagerly B. mistakenly C. happily D. determinedly
7.A. nature B. reality C. stability D. ability
8.A. person B. character C. way D. future
9.A. even though B. if only C. as if D. even if
10.A. inspiring B. frightening C. disappointing D. unwilling
11.A. pleased B. ashamed C. puzzled D. confused
12.A. pointed at B. stared at C. laughed at D. glared at
13.A. relieved B. scared C. concerned D. stressed
14.A. variety B. enthusiasm C. judgment D. complaint
15.A. no B. huge C. less D. little
16.A. thoughts B. shortcomings C. greatness D. limits
17.A. poorly B. randomly C. carefully D. attentively
18.A. refreshed B. died C. approved D. formed
19.A. pretend B. expect C. insist D. admit
20.A. accomplish B. assess C. supply D. remove
根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Ways to be Efficient
People these days work hard for a living. 1. But not everybody can accomplish things as efficient as they want. Here are three ways to help you be more efficient with your work.
· Take it down efficiently
2. . With the help of modern technology you can have your calendar, diary and more the palm of your hand. As for me, I am a bit old fashioned. I carry around a notebook and a pen to keep track of things.
· 3.
Follow your list of things to be done. Focus on only one thing each time. Plan and think things through. Always do you best for every task, whether it is big or small. Take pride in your work and you will gain the reputation as an efficient learner.
·Lessons learned
Mistakes and failures can teach you about the things that you should avoid and the thing that you need to improve on. Look back to your past experiences and analyze your development. Take note of the times you failed terribly. 4. . Once you know these, you can work on finding ways to overcome them and improve yourself in the process.
On the other hand, your great moments of success, can make you realize your strengths. These strengths, like talents and gifts, are your tickets to being more efficient. Recognize these strengths. 5.
A. One at a time
B. Pay great attention to your plan
C. It is not necessary to keep track of everything
D. They run from one task to the other just to get things done
E. Making a list of your tasks will help you finish things on time
F. These moments can tell you the habits that make you inefficient
G. They will help you to be excellent in the tasks that you are given
Taking a trip to Philadelphia can be rewarding experience or absolute disasters---it all depends on pre-trip homework. To make planning easier, Huffington Post Travel Series recommends attractions for those planning Philadelphia family vacations.
The Philadelphia Museum of Art
Located on 26th Street and Benjamin Franklin Parkway, the Philadelphia Museum of Art features more than 225, 000 pieces in its vast collection, dating back to the first century A.D. Guests can discover modern art exhibits, clothing collections gathered throughout time and classic posters. Audio tours are also available.
Price: adults, $ 16; children 12 to 17, $ 12; children 11 and under, free.
The Please Touch Museum
The Please Touch Museum on 4231 Avenue of the Republic offers kids the chance to explore, discover and learn in a fun environment. The museum features six interactive zones where kids and parents are encouraged to play and learn about science, the environment and more. Exhibits include Flight Fantasy, where kids learn about flying machines, and River Adventures, which teaches kids about science, nature and weather.
Price: adults, $15; children under the age of 1, free
The Philadelphia Zoo
The Philadelphia Zoo sits on a 42-acre Victorian garden. The zoo features 1,300 animals, including a number of rare and endangered species. While visiting the zoo families can see big cats, zebras, giraffes, endangered turtle species and penguins. The zoo also includes rides for kids, such as a Rainforest Carousel and Camel Safari.
Price: Adults, $ 18; children 2 to 12, $15; children younger than 2, free.
The Franklin Institute
The Franklin Institute is Philadelphia’s major science museum, and one of the oldest in the United States. The museum offers guests the chance to experience flight simulator(模拟器)and sky bikes. The first floor offers a large Kid Science exhibit, where children discover science through a fictional journey. The second floor features air shows.
Price: Adults, $ 12; children 4 to 11, $12.
1.One of the features of the Philadelphia Museum of Art is that _______.
A. visitors have access to River Adventures
B. visitors can learn about exhibits using pre-recorded voice introductions
C. it has the cheapest admission fees for adults
D. it offers kids tour rides to see more endangered animals
2.The Please Touch Museum differs from the others mainly because _______.
A. it boasts a number of rare and endangered species
B. it has a large collection of clothing
C. it combines learning with pleasure
D. it includes a large kid science exhibit
3.Teenagers interested in aircraft will most likely to visit both_______.
A. the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Please Touch Museum
B. the Please Touch Museum and the Franklin Institute
C. the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Franklin Institute
D. the Philadelphia Zoo and the Please Touch Museum
4.Which group does the Travel Series mainly target?
A. Families with kids
B. Newly-married couples
C. Individual visitors
D. Museum lovers