假设你是李华，你所在的班级最近举办了一次主题为“Learn to Be Thankful(学会感恩)”的演讲比赛。请用英语写一篇短文介绍这次活动，内容包含如下要点：
1.班主任发表主题演讲，号召同学们学会感恩；
2.同学们以自身的经历为例，表达对父母的爱和感谢；
3.你自己的感受……
注意：1.词数120左右；
2.可以增加适当情节以使行文连贯。
[1]Not all parties have to be time-consuming and expensive to plan.It’s possible to have a party that’s simple but fun for everyone.Before you plan the party,it helps to write an outline of what kind of party you want to have,what foods and entertainment you’ll provide and so on.The following are tips on how to plan an excellent simple party.
[2]Choose a party theme that goes along with your interest and is easy to handle for you.If you’re a huge jazz fan and you have a large collection of jazz albums,build your party on a jazz theme.Visit local party supply stores and pick up music decorative items such as tablecloths,glasses,plates and napkins.
[3]Decide______available you have to spend on your party.Be practical about the length of time tasks are likely to take,such as how much time you spend on pre-party house cleaning,meal preparation and shopping for party materials.Add a time buffer(缓冲)into.your calculations.This way if anything goes wrong you will be able to deal with it.
[4]Prepare the food for your party.Make a trip to the store to get all your ingredients.Do this 2 or 3 days before the party as this will make sure all your ingredients are fresh and allow you to concentrate on meal preparation rather than running around searching for last-minute ingredients.Besides,you should make sure that if kids are part of the group,there are some delicious snacks for them.
[5]If you choose to hold it at home,make sure you have cleaned your home up and organized it at least a day or two before.Decorate the entrance hall or doorway to create a welcoming atmosphere.Make sure that the lighting is appropriate.Check the restrooms for extra toilet paper,tissue and soap.
1.What party themes should we choose?( no more than 12 words)
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2.Fill in the blank in paragraph 3 with proper words.(no more than 5 words)
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3.Why should we buy ingredients 2 or 3 days before the party?(no more than 12 words)
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4.Complete the following statement with words from Paragraph4.(no more than 3 words)
Make sure to prepare some_____if there are kids in the party.
5.What does the underlined word“ it”in Paragraph 5 probably refer to?(no more than 2 words)
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The olive is one of the oldest planted crops known to man and is still widely grown in the Mediterranean.An olive tree can have a life of 500 years and is strong enough to continue to grow if ever chopped to the ground.It takes up four years before the olive tree is ripe enough to bear fruit.
Olive trees originated in the Mediterranean region where there is the perfect climate for the olive tree planting.It is characterized by abundant sunshine year-round and hot,dry summers with an average temperature of 80°F.In winter,it rarely drops below 50°F.Olive trees were first planted by humans around 4000 BC in an area known as the Fertile Crescent.Before the areas became desert,countries such as modern-day Turkey and Iraq had a lush environment with soil that plants grow well.Archaeological findings suggest that farming began in the Fertile Crescent before 7000BC.Instead of living as hunter-gatherers,these early humans settled down and harvested native plants.They selected olive trees that produced larger and oilier olives than the wild trees.
Olives and olive oil became valuable trade items between societies and civilizations.People who moved from one place to another and traders from the Fertile Crescent introduced olive oil to Syria and Crete,which spread to Egypt,Greece,and Rome.It continued to migrate westward until olive trees were first introduced to Califomia between 1769 and 1785.
The olive tree and olive oil have important symbolism in each religion.In Christianity,a dove(鸽子)brought an olive branch to Noah as a symbol of peace and new life after God flooded the Earth.The Prophet Muhammad suggested the use of olive oil for medicinal(药用的) purposes and massage(按摩).
Olive oil has medicinal benefits.Olive oil has been used for health benefits.Regular eating olive oil can reduce the risk of cancers.It was used during the Spanish Civil War from 1808 to 1813 to treat cases of fever.In 1960,oleuropein(橄榄多酚)was removed from olive leaves,which helps with food poisoning.
1.If an olive tree is chopped to the ground,______.
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A．it can’t grow any more |
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B．it can produce more new ones |
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C．there is no doubt that it will die |
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D．it is able to grow back strongly |
2.What does the underlined word “lush”in para.2 probably mean?
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A．Of bad climate. |
B．Changeable or unstable. |
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C．Extremely disadvantaged. |
D．Growing thickly and strongly. |
3.We can learn from the first two paragraphs that_____.
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A．the olive tree can stand extreme cold |
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B．the olive tree enjoys the long sunshine |
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C．the olive is the oldest tree in the world |
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D．the climate of deserts suits the olive tree |
4.Which of the following is true according to the passage?
①Olive trees bear fruits every four years.
②Olive oil was a food production before 7000BC.
③In Muhammad,olive oil was used as medicine.
④Olive trees were introduced to California in the 18th century.
A.②③④ B. ①②③ C. ①③④ D. ①②④
5.What is this passage mainly about?
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A．The history of the olive tree. |
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B．The characteristic of the olive tree. |
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C．The origin and medicinal benefits of the olive tree. |
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D．The different symbols of the olive tree in each region. |
You may never connect the words “good” and “eco-friendly”with plastic.It’s time to do a rethink on that as we say hello to hemp(大麻)plastic.Traditionally,plastics have been made from petrochemicals,which are mainly poisonous.Plants,on the other hand,are also a source of cellulose(纤维素),which can be used to make biodegradable (生物所能分解的)plastic.As hemp happens to be one of the richest sources of cellulose,it is only natural that scientists will support its use,considering its ecological benefits.
Hemp plastic is biodegradable and recyclable.If you thought being eco-friendly reduced its solidity,you couldn’t be more wrong.The hard level of hemp plastic can match that of regular plastic.Hemp plastic is resistant to heat;however,the most outstanding feature of a few varieties of hemp plastic is that they are flame resistant too.Finally,if Henry Ford could imagine creating a car with this material,we can perhaps believe that it indeed is“ten times stronger than steel”.
It is a pity that with so many useful qualities,we don’t see hemp plastic being used in our everyday life,the way it ought to be.Hemp plastic can easily take the place of the exiting plastic in products like cell phone chargers(充电器),laptop covers,etc.Currently,hemp plastic is being used to produce audio(音响设备),video,toys,automobile parts and packaging materials.
Hemp fiber is one of the strongest natural fibers known to us.As scientists keep looking for ways to solve the ecological damage that traditional plastics have caused,here is a material that can be produced to be 100% biodegradable.Hemp plastic is known to be several times durable as compared to polypropylene(聚丙烯)plastic,and it comes without all the health and safety threats,It really has long useful life.
Plastics keep reminding us of the damage that we have done to our planet,all under the excuse of convenience.As hemp products have become a new choice into our daily life,Please take a green plan now and make your effort to protect the environment.
1.Plastics produced in the traditional way are______.
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A．harmful |
B．made from plants |
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C．good and eco-friendly |
D．biodegradable |
2.According to Para.2,hemp plastic_____.
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A．is all resistant to flame |
B．doesn’t have enough solidity |
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C．will take the place of steel |
D．can be used again after being processed |
3.What does the underlined word“durable”mean in Para.4?
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A．Very useful of important. |
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B．Costing little money or less money. |
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C．Staying in good condition for a long time. |
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D．Existing in large numbers or in many places. |
4.Which aspect of hemp plastic isn’t mentioned in the passage?
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A．Features. |
B．Production cost |
C．Applications. |
D．Advantages. |
5.What can we know from the passage?
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A．Using hemp plastic is inconvenient. |
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B．People haven’t made the most of hemp. |
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C．Hemp fiber is a kind of strong man-made fiber. |
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D．Scientists have already known how to solve ecological damage. |
It has been two years since I published my first article on Yahoo!Contributor Network.I was very excited when I saw that what I had written was published on the Internet.
I recognized that the content sites such as Associated Content can provide a fertile ground for learning how to become a writer.I was thrifty(节俭的)—I could see that this was an open door for systematically(系统地)learning some basic writing skills without paying college tuition for classes,all to be finished at my own speed and without leaving the comfort of my own home.
During these past few years I gained enough experience and understanding of using Associated Content to try writing.I found writing for that site was not my cup of tea.However,my experience there was positive as I was rewarded with even more learning opportunities just by giving it a try.Through Associated Content I was introduced to the world of bolgs(博客).I decided to learn how to set up a blog myself.Now I’m interested in blogs and continue to work as a writer.
Writing for the content site Yahoo!Contributor Network gives me a chance of trying creative writing—news,reviews and numerous lifestyle issues.And all of these topics are my own choices.Then there is an opportunity to meet other writers.Yahoo!Contributor Network has a wonderful in-house messaging system that allows its writers to communicate easily with one another.Not all your tries are satisfactory and easy when you write for a content site,but the benefits are many if you try it.
My teacher once said,“If you don’t quit,you will win.”I have no desire to quit writing as I really enjoy it.My thanks go out to Associated content and yahoo!Contributor Network for all my progress in writing!And to my fellow writers—thank you so much for your support and friendship.May we continue in our efforts of inspiration for many years to come!
1.According to the author,_______.
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A．people can read a lot of novels on Associated Content |
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B．Associated Content helps readers study writing regularly |
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C．Associated Content contributes to making one become a writer. |
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D．studying on Associated Content is rather expensive but convenient. |
2.In the author’s eyes,writing for Associated Content was not______.
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A．a job he can deal with |
B．his favorite thing |
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C．a difficult task for him |
D．meaningful work for him |
3.What is the benefit that Yahoo!Contributor Network offers?
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A．You can have all your articles published. |
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B．You can get a lot of rewards from the site. |
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C．You can use its information and messages for free. |
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D．You can easily communicate with other writers. |
4.The author uses his teacher’s words to show that____.
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A．he will stick to his writing career |
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B．his teacher gave him a lot of help |
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C．what his teacher said is really true |
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D．he has met much difficulty in writing |
5.We can learn from the passage that____.
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A．two years has passed since the author began writing |
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B．the author is grateful for the sites and his fellow writers |
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C．the author had his first book published on the Internet |
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D．the author thinks writing on the Internet is very easy |
War Horse author Michael Morpurgo is being interviewed:
Reporter:How did War Horse become so successful?
Michael:War Horse was published in 1982,and it did not sell very well.But my publishers kept it in print,along with all my books.I am very grateful to Egmont and I’m sure now they are very grateful to themselves.
The book was discovered 21 years later,by accident.I was on Desert Island Discs on Radio 4 in 2003 when my work was becoming better known.One of the listeners was the mother of a director called Tom Morris,and after reading War Horse herself she told her son to read it.Two years later the play came out,and it was a huge hit that went to the West End,Broadway and now Canada and Australia,then a nationwide American tour in June this year.
In 2009 kathy kennedy,the producer who worked with Steven Spielberg,walked into the New London Theatre to see the play because her daughter liked it very much.She then phoned Spielberg and told him this would be his next film!The way it all happened is better than any of my stories.War Horse has now sold over 1 million copies.
Reporter:Has War Horse changed your life?
Michael:It has made all the difference in the world.The most important gift it has given us is not to have to worry about money,because there has always been a slight anxiety.It has allowed us to ensure our grandchildren’s education.There is a disadvantage to it as well,which is an assumption that I am super rich.I’m not,actually.It is very nice and completely unexpected but I have got to go on writing.If I were younger,I think,it would go to my head.Now I am too old for anything to go to my head.It is not the same as winning the lottery(彩票)。
1.Why are Michael’s publishers grateful to themselves too?
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A．Because they never stopped printing it and it finally proved successful. |
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B．Because they earned a lot thanks to books of high quality they printed. |
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C．Because they have the ability to enlarge their company. |
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D．Because they have the potential to film the story. |
2.War Horse got the first huge success thanks to____.
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A．Steven Spielberg and his daughter |
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B．Tom Morris and his listeners |
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C．Kathy Kennedy’s daughter |
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D．Tom Morris’ mother |
3.Why did Kathy Kennedy watch the play of War Horse?
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A．Because she knew that the film was very popular. |
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B．Because her daughter was mad on the play. |
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C．Because her friend,Steven Spielberg,advised her to see it. |
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D．Because she was looking for a story with an animal in her mind. |
4.What change made Michael feel most valuable because of War Horse?
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A．He could stay at home looking after his grandchildren. |
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B．He can make friends with famous film directors. |
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C．He needn’t worry about his financial problems. |
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D．He needn’t spend time writing another book. |
5.What is the attitude of Michael to his great success?
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A．Calm. |
B．Unbelievable. |
C．Confused |
D．Excited. |
