According to some studies, EQ is ___________ important, if not more important than IQ.
A.so |
B.as |
C.such |
D.very |
Friends are angels who lift us to our feet _______________ our wings have trouble remembering how to fly.
A.unless |
B.because |
C.though |
D.when |
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,______.
A.it can’t grow any more |
B.it can produce more new ones |
C.there is no doubt that it will die |
D.it is able to grow back strongly |
2.What does the underlined word “lush”in para.2 probably mean?
A.Of bad climate. |
B.Changeable or unstable. |
C.Extremely disadvantaged. |
D.Growing thickly and strongly. |
3.We can learn from the first two paragraphs that_____.
A.the olive tree can stand extreme cold |
B.the olive tree enjoys the long sunshine |
C.the olive is the oldest tree in the world |
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?
A.The history of the olive tree. |
B.The characteristic of the olive tree. |
C.The origin and medicinal benefits of the olive tree. |
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______.
A.harmful |
B.made from plants |
C.good and eco-friendly |
D.biodegradable |
2.According to Para.2,hemp plastic_____.
A.is all resistant to flame |
B.doesn’t have enough solidity |
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?
A.Very useful of important. |
B.Costing little money or less money. |
C.Staying in good condition for a long time. |
D.Existing in large numbers or in many places. |
4.Which aspect of hemp plastic isn’t mentioned in the passage?
A.Features. |
B.Production cost |
C.Applications. |
D.Advantages. |
5.What can we know from the passage?
A.Using hemp plastic is inconvenient. |
B.People haven’t made the most of hemp. |
C.Hemp fiber is a kind of strong man-made fiber. |
D.Scientists have already known how to solve ecological damage. |