We all know the saying, “Nobody is perfect.” It has been planted in our brains since we were children, and of course, it is the truth. So if nobody is perfect, why do we have such a hard time admitting when we are in trouble or need help?

Like many other young people trying to get through their first year of college, I felt anxiety, and it had its grips on me pretty tight. It began getting in the way of my life, and I had to sit down and tell myself that my behavior was not healthy and there was a solution. Finally, I decided to turn to therapy(精神疗法).

Therapy. It has such a negative stigma (污名), but why? Does going to therapy mean that you are failing as a person or that you cannot fix your problems on your own? No. Going to therapy means that you are strong enough to recognize that something inside your head is not working correctly, and you are brave enough to try to fix it.

After a couple of weeks, many parts of my life became so much clearer. I began to understand that I, myself, am my worst enemy, which was pretty frightening. But, although frightened, I knew that it was only I who could guide me towards feeling better, and that was extremely empowering.

I have been guided towards a healthier mindset, one that is positive and powerful. I have been able to understand that no matter what happens in my life. I will always be okay.

A lot of people do not understand that it is normal to have negative feelings and sometimes to feel like we have lost control over certain parts of our lives. Seeing a therapist can greatly change your way of thinking about something if you keep your mind open and I am so thankful that I decided to go and do something for myself.

If you are in need of help, you can go to therapy and then everything will be okay.

1.What does the underlined part in Paragraph 2 mean?

A.Anxiety greatly influenced the author.

B.Anxiety encouraged the author to change.

C.The author couldn’t deal with the college life.

D.The author had no idea what to do.

2.In the author’s opinion, going to therapy ________.

A.means you are failing as a person

B.you’re brave enough to solve your problems

C.can make others think wrongly about you

D.can be quite unnecessary and helpful

3.After a couple of weeks, how did the author react?

A.She became more positive and confident.

B.She became too frightened of her own life.

C.She became worried about her anxiety.

D.She realized college was her worst enemy.

4.What’s the author’s purpose in writing the text?

A.To tell us how to think positively.

B.To show it is OK to be imperfect.

C.To help us know better about therapy.

D.To share her college life with us.

 

    It was late one evening. I can’t remember what it was about, but my Dad and I had a very big argument when my mother was away. We both said things we didn’t mean, and in the end I said, “I’m leaving.” And he said, “Good. The sooner, the better.”

I threw a few things in the suitcase and closed the door violently behind me, not knowing where I was going. After walking aimlessly for 20 minutes, I stopped at a local supermarket. Then my phone rang. It was my mom calling. She said, “Hey, Mary. Where are you? Dad is worried about you.”

“How can he worry about me? I’ve been away for nearly half an hour, but he didn’t call.” I said with annoyance. My anger returned and I remembered all the hateful things he’d shouted to me. “Listen, Mom. You can tell Dad that I’m fine. I’ll call you tomorrow.” I said and hung up.

I walked around the supermarket, trying to get my thoughts together. By the time I paid for my purchases, it had been much later than I used to be out alone. When I left the supermarket, a large piece of white paper was in front of me. On the piece of white paper were these words: “Please come home! I miss you and I’m worried about you!”

Then a car pulled up beside me. Hanging out of the window was my Dad. Besides him, smiling gently, sat my mom. And that’s when I started laughing. I laughed so hard that I cried. Despite(尽管) my best effort to run away from home, my father finally managed to track me down. I couldn’t leave now, not with him sitting there with caring eyes.

1.Why does Mary leave home ?

A.had to make her own living B.had a bad performance at school

C.had an argument with her mother D.had a big argument with her father

2.What does Mary do, after her mother called her,?

A.tried to calm down B.forgave her father

C.became angrier than before D.agreed to go home

3.What does the underlined word “purchases” in Paragraph 4 mean?

A.goods Mary bought B.actions Mary regretted (后悔)

C.telephone calls Mary made D.lessons Mary learned

4.What probably happened at the end of the story?

A.Mary still refused to go home. B.Mary returned home happily.

C.Mary’s father became angry again. D.Mary’s mother was angry with her father.

 

    If you are looking for the place that has everything, there is only one place to visit, and that’s New York. It’s a whole world in a city.

The World of Theater: All of New York is a stage. And it begins with Broadway. Where else can you find so many hit shows in one place? Only in New York!

The World of Music: Spend an evening with Beethoven at Lincoln Center. Swing to the great jazz of Greenwich Village. Or rock yourself silly at the hottest dance spots found anywhere.

The World of Art: From Rembrandt to Picasso. From Egyptian tombs to Indian teepees. Whatever kind of art you like, you will find it in New York.

The World of Fine Dining: Whether it’s roast Beijing duck in Chinatown, lasagna in little Italy, or the finest French coq au vin found everywhere, there is world of great taste waiting for you in New York.

The World of Sights: What other city has a Statue (雕塑) of Liberty? A Rockefeller Center? Or a Bronx Zoo? Where else can you take a horse-drawn carriage through Central Park? Only in New York!

1.From the text we know that “Rembrandt” is most likely to be the name of a famous            .

A.actor B.painter

C.cook D.musician

2.Which of the following can visitors do only in New York?

A.To enjoy a Beethoven concert. B.To taste the finest French coq au vin.

C.To see the Statue of Liberty. D.To eat Roast Beijing Duck.

3.This passage may be taken from     .

A.a handbook for English learners B.a pocketbook for businessmen

C.a guidebook for foreign travellers D.a storybook for local readers

 

听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。

1.Where is the cafe?

A.In the park. B.Next to the bank. C.Across from the shopping center.

2.What did George think of the food in the cafe?

A.Cheap. B.Delicious. C.Boring.

3.What is the relationship between the speakers?

A.Husband and wife. B.Brother and sister. C.Co-workers.

 

听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。

1.Why does the man call the woman?

A.To book a flight. B.To cancel a flight. C.To ask about a flight.

2.How long does the whole flight last?

A.Four hours. B.Eight hours. C.Ten hours.

 

听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。

1.When will the woman have a dance class most probably?

A.At 9:15 a.m. B.At 2:00 p.m. C.At 6:30 p.m.

2.What does the man suggest the woman do in the end?

A.Choose an evening class.

B.Visit the school next week.

C.Take a No. 189 bus to the school.

 

What does the man dislike about Portland?

A.The park. B.The forest. C.The weather.

 

What are the speakers talking about?

A.Where to buy tickets. B.When to take a train. C.How to go to the cinema.

 

Where are the speakers?

A.At a police office. B.On a bus. C.At a theater.

 

What is the man’s problem?

A.He can’t finish the report on time.

B.No one helps him with the report.

C.The manager isn’t satisfied with his report.

 

Where does Sandra sit in the classroom?

A.By the door. B.In the back row. C.By the window.

 

阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词数应为150左右。

I teach economics at UNLV three times per week. Last Monday, at the beginning of class, I cheerfully asked my students how their weekend had been. One young man said that he had his wisdom teeth removed. The young man then proceeded to ask me why I always seemed to be so cheerful.

His question reminded me of something I’d read somewhere before, “Every morning when you get up, you have a choice about how you want to approach life that day,” I said to my class. “I choose to be cheerful.”

“Let me give you an example,” I continued, “in addition to teaching here at UNLV, I also teach out at the community college in Henderson, 17 miles down the freeway from where I live. One day a few weeks ago I drove those 17 miles to Henderson. I exited the freeway and turned onto College Drive. I only had to drive another quarter mile down the road to the college. But just then my car died. I tried to start it again, but the engine wouldn’t turn over. So I put my flashers on, took my books, and marched down the road to the college.”

“As soon as I got there, I called the Provost’s office and arranged for a tow truck to meet me at my car after class. The secretary in the Provost’s office asked me what had happened. ‘This is my lucky day,’ I replied, smiling.”

Paragraph 1:

“Why did you call it a lucky day? After all, your car broke down halfway.” the young man was confused.

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Paragraph 2:

This young man and the other students were touched by my words.

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假定你是某国际学校的学生会主席李华,你校组织了一场安全讲座,请你就此写一则通知。内容包括:

1. 讲座的时间、地点;

2. 讲座的主要内容;

3. 其他注意事项。

注意:1. 词数80左右;

2. 可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;

3. 标题和结尾已为你写好。

NOTICE

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The Students’ Union

 

    On Wednesday I was at Planet Fitness when a girl ______ wearing a great-looking jacket. I had a desire for it, but didn’t say anything. Time ______ and I noticed she was about to leave. I was ______ to someone with the words, “Hey, there’s that girl in that ______ jacket. I’m going over and tell her how much I like it.”

I wasn’t sure how some ______ would react to my enthusiasm about her jacket, but it didn’t stop me. I ______ walked over and introduced myself and told her how much I loved her jacket. She ______ and said her name was Amanda and she worked for this company that ______ the jacket. She went on to ______ me how everything was American made. She then ______ me a business card with her name on it.

Yesterday, I got online looking for ADDIX Gear-the name of the company. I sent a message and was told they didn’t sell retail (零售). I wasn’t sure I would ever see Amanda again, ______ she was in the locker room when I got to Planet Fitness yesterday. I told her how I had gotten online etc.

Amanda ______ me that she had her phone number on the card. She told me to ______ her and she would have a jacket like hers made ______ for me. I asked how much it would cost and she said it will be ______ for me! WOW!

1.A.came back B.came in C.went away D.went out

2.A.set B.varied C.passed D.existed

3.A.talking B.introducing C.admitting D.applying

4.A.red B.colorful C.poor D.great

5.A.stranger B.customer C.conductor D.athlete

6.A.slowly B.quickly C.hesitantly D.proudly

7.A.apologized B.doubted C.smiled D.calmed

8.A.transported B.sold C.printed D.made

9.A.teach B.show C.offer D.tell

10.A.handed B.threw C.pushed D.rewarded

11.A.and B.so C.but D.as

12.A.reminded B.hoped C.cheated D.promised

13.A.call B.email C.hug D.cover

14.A.even B.ever C.just D.yet

15.A.unfit B.late C.expensive D.free

 

    Reading poetry is an art in itself. Whether you’re reading someone else’s poem or your own, how you read the poem can affect the meaning. If you need to read a poem in front of others, you need to take steps to read it well. 1.

Stand up straight. When you’re reading a poem in front of people, you need to show confidence. 2. Instead, you should stand up straight with your shoulders back, so that you can exude (散发) confidence, even if you’re not feeling confident.

Make eye contact (接触). 3. However, it’s important to know your poem well enough so that you can look up from time to time to make eye contact with the audience. It both attracts the audience and helps you show confidence.

Add proper movement. Movement can help make a poem better accepted, but only if you do it properly. 4. If it’s a very serious, natural poem, you may not want to use any movement at all. If it’s a more playful poem, movement may be more proper.

5. When you’re in a room, make sure you are heard by all in the room. Those people in the far back need to hear, so you will often need to read louder than you normally do. If you’re not sure how loud you need to speak, you can always ask if the people in the back can hear you.

A.Project (投射) to the whole room.

B.Read the poem in the loudest voice.

C.You can’t make eye contact all the time while reading.

D.Eye contact shows that you are confident to use movement.

E.Particularly, you need to pay attention to your body language.

F.If you stand with your head down, that shows a lack of confidence.

G.Think about the poem itself to determine how much movement is proper.

 

    A huge 3D printer is now building new homes in the countryside in Southern Mexico. It is the world’s first 3D-printed village. Could this be part of the global housing solution?

The 500-square-foot houses are finished with roofs, windows and the inside parts. A nonprofit organization called New Story leading the project believes that the new construction could be part of the solution for affordable housing in some of the places in the world. The organization hopes to build 50 new houses by the end of 2020, replacing the ones that residents built themselves out of wood, metal and whatever materials they could afford.

The families live in a seismic zone that usually suffer from flooding. Building something that will stand up to an earthquake and keep them dry during heavy rains is a key consideration when it comes to the design.

New Story has been helping families in need of shelter. It has built more than 2,700 homes in South America and Mexico since it was founded in 2014. This is the first home-building project that it’s done with 3D printing.

Each house takes 24 hours, which is about two times faster than it takes to build a home with regular construction. The house has two bedrooms, one bathroom, a living room and a kitchen. And the houses can resist powerful earthquakes.

The technology is there and the application to building homes for those in need brings a lot of hope for the future. Experts say 3D printing is not science fiction. We have moved beyond science fiction into reality.3D printers build homes faster, better and less expensively. In the future, this will be humanity’s perfect housing solution that matches our highest values and ideals.

1.What do we know about New Story?

A.It must be a famous company. B.It values 3D printing technology.

C.It earns a lot by building houses. D.It takes the lead in 3D printing technology.

2.What's the focus for people living in the earthquake zone to build houses?

A.Predicting floods. B.Resisting earthquakes.

C.Saving building costs. D.Using expensive materials.

3.What does the author think of 3D printing?

A.It is hard to apply. B.It is science fiction.

C.It has a bright future. D.It has perfectly solved housing problems.

4.What’s the best title for the text?

A.A Huge 3D Printer B.New Story, a Great Nonprofit

C.The World’s First 3D-printed Village D.3D-printed Houses, Popular Worldwide

 

    Teens and younger children are reading a lot less for fun, according to a Common Sense Media report published on Monday.

While the decline(下降) over the past decade is steep for teen readers, some data in the report shows that reading remains a big part of many children’s lives,and indicates how parents might help encourage more reading.

According to the report’s key findings, “the proportion(比例) who say they ‘hardly ever’ read for fun has gone from 8 percent of 13-year-olds and 9 percent of 17-year-olds in 1984 to 22 percent and 27 percent respectively(分别地) today.”

The report data shows that pleasure reading levels for younger children, ages 2-8, remain largely the same. But the amount of time spent in reading each passage has declined, from closer to an hour or more to closer to a half hour per passage.

When it comes to technology and reading, the report does little to suggest parents looking for data about the effect of e-readers and tablets on reading. It does point out that many parents still limit electronic reading, mainly due to concerns about increased screen time.

The most hopeful data shared in the report shows clear evidence of parents serving as examples and important guides for their kids when it comes to reading. Data shows that kids and teens who do read frequently, compared to infrequent readers, have more books in the home,more books purchased for them, parents who read more often,and parents who set aside time for them to read.

As the end of school approaches, and school vacation reading lists loom(逼近) ahead, parents might take this chance to step in and make their own summer reading lists and plan a family trip to the library or bookstore.

1.What’s the proportion of 17-year-olds who rarely read for fun today?

A.8%. B.9%. C.22%. D.27%.

2.Why do many parents limit electronic reading?

A.Buying e-books costs too much. B.Children are addicted to e-books.

C.It is a waste of time to read e-books. D.It may be harmful to children’s health.

3.The key role in helping children to read lies in_____________.

A.Parents B.teachers C.interests D.environment

4.In which section of a newspaper may this text appear?

A.Health. B.Education. C.Science. D.Entertainment.

 

    Shortly after graduating in 2012, Dutch fashion designer Bas Timmer heard some upsetting news. While he had been busy drawing designs for his new brand, a friend’s father, who was homeless, had died of hypothermia(体温过低)just meters away from his studio. The young man set aside his personal ambitions and instead used his design skills to create Sheltersuit—a jacket that doubles as a sleeping bag to protect the world's homeless against extreme weather.

To transform the coat into a sleeping bag, the wearer simply zips(用拉链拉上)on a second piece to the bottom. The suit’s large hood(兜帽)helps protect against bright street lights at night, while a built-in scarf adds warmth and protection. When not in use,the “portable shelter” can be tucked away in the accompanying backpack.

The designer had originally intended to create a limited number of Sheltersuits and then go back to develop his clothing brand. “I thought, OK, I'm going to make 100,” he says. However, demand for the product, which was an instant hit, has never stopped. Over the past four years, Timmer and his team have distributed 6,000 Sheltersuits to the homeless in Europe.

To help pay for the production cost, Timmer set up the Sheltersuit Foundation, which accepts donations from both groups and individuals. Since March 2019, the team has also been using its factory to create clothing, bag and other things for paying customers.

Though Timmer’s efforts are deserving to be praisedthe special clothing is not the solution( 决)to this serious social issuewhich is largely the result of income loss and the rising house prices in US cities like San Francisco and New York. Hopefully, governments, groups and individuals will come together to find a way to help the people that are down on their luck.

1.What did Timmer do after knowing a friend’s father’s death?

A.He took aim at the poor.

B.He went to comfort his friend.

C.He closed his studio at once to design a new brand.

D.He created a kind of jacket against coldness for the homeless.

2.Which of the following can replace the underlined phrase “tucked away” in paragraph 2?

A.Raised. B.Removed.

C.Put away. D.Given back.

3.What made Timmer keep producing Sheltersuits?

A.Great demand. B.Huge profits.

C.Unique styles. D.Personal ambition.

4.Why did Timmer found the Sheltersuit Foundation?

A.He found it hard to make money.

B.He hoped to raise money for production.

C.He was unwilling to make clothes with his own money.

D.He expected more people to participate in the creation.

 

    Christmas Glow, RHS Wisley, Surrey

The garden is flowing with large lighted flowers. Some of the trees are brilliant, too. The glasshouse is decorated like a gingerbread house, and displays (展览) seasonal plants. There are lanterns around the lake. The cafe serves hot chocolate and apple juice.

●£9.90, adult £3.60, child

●20 Dec. to 2 Jan.

Festival of Light, Longleat Safari Park, Wiltshire

Longleat is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Large lanterns take the shape of some of the park’s animals, and there are also lots of characters in Beatrix Potter’s book, such as Peter Rabbit, Jemima Puddle Duck, Squirrel Nutkin, to mark the 150th anniversary of the author’s birth. There is also a 20-metre-high birthday cake.

●£27.85, adult £20.65, child under-threes, free

●15 Dec. to 2 Jan.

Festival of Light, Enchanted Park, Gateshead

Enchanted Park is an interactive walk through Saltwell Park, just south of the town centre, along a trail of light with performances and sculptures. “The story being told is Midwinter Night’s Tale, inspired by the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare’s death.” Visitors can join stories and songs with Santa, and attend decorating workshops.

●£8, adult £2, child under-fours, free

●11-27 Dec.

Christmas at Kew Gardens or London

Kew is a special place to visit at any time of the day or year, but the festive light show gives it a magical twist, as the mile-long trail through the garden is decorated with 60,000 lights. Some of the garden’s oldest and tallest trees are also beautifully lit along the way.

●£16, adult £10, child under-fours, free

●24 Dec. to 2 Jan.

1.Which of the following events last the longest?

A.Christmas Glow, RHS Wisley, Surrey.

B.Festival of Light, Longleat Safari Park, Wiltshire.

C.Festival of Light, Enchanted Park, Gateshead.

D.Christmas at Kew Gardens or London.

2.What can people do in Enchanted Park?

A.Learn to write stories. B.Play with wild animals.

C.Pay a visit to glasshouses. D.Sing songs with Santa.

3.How much should a woman and her 4-year-old twin children pay to visit Kew Gardens?

A.£16. B.£26. C.£36. D.£48.

 

假定你叫李华,是遵义市某高中高一年级学生。近期遵义大剧院将举办一场由全国知名钢琴家带来的钢琴演奏会。请你写信邀请你的朋友Mike去听演奏会。内容包括:1.时间:714日晚800—10002地点:长征路人民公园对面3其他:乘坐公交车302C,穿正装,提前半小时到达

注意:1.词数100左右;2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连;3.参考词汇:遵义大剧院Zunyi Grand Theater

 

假如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。

Bollywood, that is the name of the film industry in Mumbai, India, make almost 1,000 films a year. Since 1913, Bollywood has been made over 29,000 films. This is a much high number than Hollywood in the USA and means it is biggest film industry in the world. Most Indians enjoy watching films better than any other free-time activities like traveling or do sports. Ten millions people go to the cinema every day. Indian films are also warm welcomed outside India. Last year, Bollywood made over $500 million with selling its films to other countries. Indian actors make more films each year than American actors in Hollywood, and they are not paid so much.

 

    It was a classic night. The noisy Mexico City gradually calmed down. The main stadium of Olympic track and field competition was enveloped in the ______.After he ______ making the scenes that the marathon winners received the trophies(奖杯)and marked the victory, Greenspan, the world famous news producer, found the stadium ______. It was time for him to return to the hotel ______ a rest. He was about to leave when he ______ saw a man with his right leg spotted with the blood ran into the stadium. This man ran out of breath, but he didn’t ______.After he ran along the runway for a circle and got to the goal, he ______ the ground...Greenspan ______ this was a marathon athlete. Out of ______, he went over to ask ______ the athlete wanted to run to the goal with such a difficulty The young man called Kowari from Tanzania ______ gently, “My country ______ me here from more than 20, 000 kilometers not to let me give up halfway in the competition, ______ to make me complete the game. I want to ______ to the goal, though I have ______ behind all other runners, but I have a sacred (神圣的) goal like them: I will run to the goal. Though the ______ won’t cheer me anymoremy motherland is watching me from behind..”

Tears ______ in Greenspan’s eyes. Soon, he spread the most ______ scene in the history of the Olympic Games to every corner of the world. Life should have a dream of reaching the peak, yet we should ______ not everybody has the ability to do it. The most important is not whether we can reach the ______ but whether we have made the greatest efforts to reach the goal in the mind is a success.

1.A.morning B.darkness C.paper D.bag

2.A.finished B.avoided C.risked D.remembered

3.A.beautiful B.dirty C.empty D.noisy

4.A.of B.with C.off D.for

5.A.nearly B.difficulty C.clearly D.suddenly

6.A.stop B.hurt C.cry D.walk

7.A.stood by B.turned to C.lay on D.looked at

8.A.hoped B.guessed C.heard D.reported

9.A.sight B.curiosity C.reach D.danger

10.A.why B.when C.where D.how

11.A.asked B.repeated C.replied D.made

12.A.brought B.carried C.ordered D.sent

13.A.and B.while C.but D.or

14.A.rum B.go C.hurry D.return

15.A.shouted B.hidden C.waited D.fallen

16.A.runners B.audience C.strangers D.reporters

17.A.pulled up B.welled up C.put up D.broke up

18.A.exciting B.tiring C.touching D.frustrating

19.A.share B.forget C.receive D.understand

20.A.peak B.point C.success D.moment

 

    Many cultures follow different calendars and celebrate the New Year at different times. The Lunar New Year is one example.1.. Here is a look at a few of them:

Getting rid of bad luck

Many cultures have traditions meant to scare off demons (恶魔) and bad luck. This often involves using fire or loud noises—or both—often in the form of fireworks!2.. For example, just before the New Year, people in Denmark find the highest surface they can and jump from it as the New Year starts.

3..

Many cultures have certain foods that are said to bring good luck. In the southern part of the United States, people often eat black-eyed peas and pork for good luck in the New Year. In other parts of the U.S., people eat sauerkraut with pork sausage on New Year’s Day. And in Japan, people eat soba noodles on New Year’s Eve, 4.—which represent longevity (长寿).

Clothing traditions

5.. But some traditions take it a step farther than that. In Japan, for example, people who believe in Buddhism may dress up like the zodiac animal for the coming year. Then they go to a temple to, literally, ring in the New Year. At Buddhist temples, monks will ring a bell 108 times, one for each humanly sin.

A.Food for good luck

B.All kinds of cultures

C.Before they drink, they will always pray to God

D.While they eat, they try not to break the long noodles

E.Of course, some traditions meant to avoid bad luck do not involve fire at all

F.To start the New Year off on the right foot, many people like to wear new clothing

G.No matter when you celebrate, there are many traditions around the world for ringing in the New Year

 

    There has been a lot of publicity (宣传) recently surrounding 5G, the next generation of wireless technology for the world. But what is this technology and how might it change our lives?

What is 5G?

5G stands for fifth generation, meaning the next step in the progression of technology to replace the current 4G system. 4G was the replacement for 3G, which came after 2G, and so on. These systems are wireless computer networks. Earlier “G” systems were designed to improve mobile communication operations. Each new technology brought major improvements in speed and greatly increased network capacity. The new 5G system promises more of the same. It is expected to permit more users to do more things-at a faster rate. Higher internet speeds and larger network capacity should result in better performance for device users connected to 5G. However, technology experts say there is a major way that 5G is different than the earlier systems. It will move well beyond mobile network technology to affect many more devices and industries than other “G” versions.

When will it be available?

Before we can all use 5G, wireless companies and phone makers will have to complete and deploy (部署) a whole new system. New phones and communication equipment must be built. American wireless companies have been preparing for the new system for some time. They have been creating new network equipment and buying broadcasting space to carry 5G signals. They have built news G antennas(天线)to serve American cities and towns. Wireless providers will invest at least $275 billion n 5G-related networks in the United States, the industry group CTIA reported. The first U.S, launch of 5G is expected to happen sometime this year. Industry experts expect it will take a few more year to go nationwide. It will take even longer to reach rural areas. China is expected to launch 5G sometime in 2020, while European nations are likely to build their systems more slowly over time.

1.Which system is widely used nowadays?

A.5G. B.2G. C.3G D.4G.

2.Which of the following is NOT 5G system’s advantage to the other Gs?

A.It will allow more users to do more things. B.The internet speed will be much higher.

C.The users will spend much less money on it. D.It will affect more devices and industries

3.What can we learn from the last paragraph?

A.5G system has nothing to do with phone makers.

B.There is much work to do before 5G comes into use.

C.New phones will be much smarter than those used now.

D.4G system will be stopped as soon as 5G comes into use.

4.In which order will the following countries use 5G system according to the passage?

A.USA→China→European nations. B.China→USA→European nations.

C.USA→European nations→China. D.European nations→China→USA.

 

    A 3-year-old boy who was lost in the woods is now safe at home with his family. But Casey Hathaway told his rescuers that he was not alone in the rainy, freezing cold woods. He said he was with a friend—a bear.

The child went missing on January 22 while playing with friends at his grandmother’s house in the southern state of North Carolina. When the other children returned to the house and Casey did not, the family searched the area for almost an hour before calling the police. Police formed a search and rescue team to look for the young boy in the nearby woods. But two days went by and still-no Casey.

Then on January 24, someone called the police saying they heard a child crying in the woods. Police followed up on the information and found Casey at about 9:30 that night. They pulled him out of some briar. He was in good health. Casey told the rescuers that he had hung out with a black bear for two days, a bear he called his “friend”. Sheriff Chip Hughes spoke with reporters from several news agencies. He said Casey did not say how he was able to survive in the woods for three days in the cold, rainy weather. However, the sheriff said, “He did say he had a friend with him in the woods that was a bear.”

Hundreds of people helped in the search and rescue efforts, including some 600 volunteers, federal police and members of the military. Officer Hughes told reporters that at no point did he think Casey had been kidnapped. Doctors at Carolina East Medical Center treated Casey for minor injuries. He was then released to his family on January 25.

1.Which statement is right?

A.Little Casey was taken away by a bear.

B.He played with his grandparents before getting lost.

C.The family called the police in no time.

D.The little boy was lost for more than two days.

2.What can we infer from Para.3?

A.Nobody knew how Casey could survive. B.Casey was in poor health when found.

C.Casey went into the woods to find a bear. D.Police found the boy without help.

3.Many people helped in the research except_______________.

A.many volunteers B.federal police C.his playmates D.some soldiers

4.How do you think people feel after reading the news?

A.Disappointed and tired. B.Relieved and curious.

C.Amused and excited. D.Frightened and sad.

 

    “Food is the first necessity of the people” is a famous Chinese old saying, which reflects that Chinese have paid much attention to food since the ancient times. The importance of food in people’s daily life in China can be seen in the way they send greetings to each other, “Have you eaten?”, which is far away from the way people greet in western countries and has been seen as a characteristic of Chinese culture.

Food in China generally includes rice, wheat, buckwheat, corn, potato, sweet potato, beans and varieties of vegetables. Besides, wheaten food such as Mantou (steamed bun), noodle, Youtiao (deep-fried dough stick), Xiaolongbao (steamed pork-stuffed dumpling in bamboo basket), and: many other local snacks, are commonly seen on the table in China.

Regionally, a general feature of spicy east food, sweet south food, sour west food and salty north food can be summarized, but flavors of food in places differ from each other as a matter of fact. Generally, people living in South China pay more attention to nutrition and prefer delicate, tasty and refreshing food such as rice porridge and soup; however, spicy hotpot is always people' s favorite in the southwest areas due to the wet and rainy climate. And, people living in North China prefer wheaten food such as Jiaozi, noodles, while all kinds of steamed bun and beef and mutton are most popular in northwest areas.

1.The expression “Have you eaten?” functions the same as_______________.

A.Are you hungry? B.What did you eat?

C.Hi! How are you doing? D.When will you eat?

2.Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a general Chinese food?

A.steak and mutton B.rice and wheat

C.corn and potato D.beans and vegetables

3.Why do people in Sichuan province like spicy hotpot?

A.Because they live in the east of China. B.Because it is too cold in winter there.

C.Because it rains a lot and is too wet. D.Because spicy food makes them eat more.

4.The last paragraph is mainly about_______________.

A.people living in South China like sweet food B.Chinese food habits are different in areas

C.people in North China prefer wheaten food D.how people prepare food in different areas

 

Things That You Can’t Miss in Macao

Macao Tower AJ Hackett Bungee Jump

The Macao Tower, 338 meters tall, is the world's 10th highest tower, with a variety of activities, such as eating and entertainment. One of the exciting activities is the bungee jump. The AJ Hackett Macao Tower Bungee Jump is 233 meters high, making it a Guinness World Record as the highest bungee jump in the world.

Grab a traditional Portuguese dinner

Macao was colonized by Portugal (葡萄牙) before 1999. As a result, Portuguese culture is deeply immersed into many corners of Macao. Many Portuguese settled and opened Portuguese restaurants in the special administrative region, but the flavor is more adaptable to Chinese people.

Visit a museum

Macao, as a tiny little city with only an area of 30.5 square kilometers, has 23 eye-catching museums. Due to its unique history, both Eastern and Western historical sites can be found. Many of them are preserved for cultural heritage, tourist spots or museums, such as the Grand Prix Museum, Maritime Museum and Wine Museum.

Selfie at the Ruins of St. Paul

The Ruins of St. Paul is the signature landmark of Macao. The ruins consist of the St. Paul’s College and the Church of St. Paul, built in 1583. However, after three fires in 1595, 1601 and 1835, the church was seriously damaged.

1.If you want to go bungee jumping, you should go to_______________.

A.the ruins of St. Paul B.the Macao Towel.

C.a Portuguese restaurant. D.the Maritime Museum

2.Which phrase below is close to the underlined part in Para.2?

A.has a great influence on B.is deeply impressed by

C.is well prepared for D.is made up of

3.Where may you read this passage?

A.In a letter B.In a history book

C.In a news report. D.On a tourism website.

 

阅读下面短文,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词数应为150左右。

A friend of mine whose name was John Smith had a bad memory, which made him famous. He was so forgetful that he sometimes forgot what he was talking about in the middle of a sentence. His wife had to constantly( 经常地)remind him about his meetings, his classes, even his meals! Once he forgot he had eaten breakfast twice, at home and at school. His wife liked to remind her neighbors, “If John didn’t have his head tied on, he would forget that too!” Since Smith was a professor at a well-known university, his forgetfulness was often an embarrassment to him. It wasn’t that he was not clever, as some critical people tended to say, but just very, very absent-minded.

One hot summer day, Pro.Smith decided to take his children to a seaside town about a three-hour train ride away. To make  the trip more interesting for his young children, he kept the name of the town a secret. However, by the time they arrived at the station, Smith forgot the name of the town he was planning to visit.  luckily, a friend of his happened to be in the station. He offered to take care of the children while Smith hurried back home to find out where he was going.

The professor’s wife was surprised to see him again so soon.

“Oh, my dear, I forgot the name of the town.”

“What? You forgot the name? Maybe one day you will forgot my name! Now I’ll write the name of that town on a piece of paper, and you put it in your pocket and please, please don’t forget where you put it.”

Satisfied that she had solved the problem, she sent her husband off again. Ten minutes later she was astonished to see him outside the house for the third time.

Paragraph 1:

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Paragraph 2:

         Hearing the cry, out rushed their neighbors, trying to find out what had happened. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 

根据下面的提示,以“Travel”为题用英语写一篇短文。

1.当工作劳累时,你可以旅游。这样既可以领略大自然的美丽风光、呼吸新鲜空气,还可以交友。

2.旅游也会有烦恼,天气多变,有时可能被雨淋湿。因此你应该多了解天气情况,充分做好准备。

3.旅游最好有个旅伴,可以互相照应,同时也会增添旅游的乐趣。

注意:词数100左右。

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    In the middle of town lived an old man.One day he_______ his watch in his own store.It was important to him because it was from his wife.After searching high and low in the _______ for a long while, he _______ to ask for help from a group of children playing outside the store.He  promised them that the person who found it would be rewarded(奖赏)._______ this, the children hurried inside the store, went through and around the _______ store, but still could not find the watch.

Soon the man felt hopeless and wanted to_______.A little boy went up to him and asked for another chance. The man looked at him and thought,“Why not? After all, this kid looks sincere(真诚的) enough.” _______ the man sent him back in the store.

After a while the boy_______ with the watch in his hand! The man was very____, and he asked the boy how he found it while the others had_____. The boy replied, “I did nothing but sat on the ground and_____. Then I heard the ticking(滴答声) of the watch and just looked for it in that direction.”

We usually think about our own needs, which can’t bring peace into our mind.

________,we need to think about ourselves and keep peaceful for a while, which can produce a ________ result. So allow a few minutes of ________ to your mind every day, and see how it helps you deal with your work and make ________ as you expect to!

1.A.lost B.broke C.hid D.fixed

2.A.factory B.library C.store D.home

3.A.forgot B.decided C.agreed D.learned

4.A.Hearing B.Seeing C.Wearing D.Feeling

5.A.big B.dirty C.whole D.busy

6.A.set off B.give up C.calm down D.show off

7.A.But B.Or C.So D.Unless

8.A.ran away B.came out C.fell down D.went back

9.A.angry B.proud C.nervous D.surprised

10.A.failed B.finished C.regretted D.doubted

11.A.played B.waited C.listened D.watched

12.A.Luckily B.Possibly C.Besides D.Instead

13.A.clear B.good C.heavy D.natural

14.A.silence B.exercise C.pleasure D.talk

15.A.noise B.sense C.progress D.mistakes

 

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