When people who are nature lovers worldwide wish all humans to realize the importance of their natural surroundings, many Australians are turning caring for the environment into a way of life.
Julie, an Australian housewife in Brisbane is one such example. Even though autumn is approaching Australia's Brisbane in April, one can still watch colorful blooming (盛开的) flowers in Julie's little garden, as she tells that in her community,“Each of us has a beautiful yard. The whole community, from children to elderly people, takes care of the environment as if they are taking care of their own garden.”
“Gardening is the most popular club in our community,” she says. “A lot of retired people don't just regularly organize gardening lectures, but also personally visit families in the community to provide gardening training. So you can see that flowers continue to blossom(开花) in our gardens throughout the year.”
Talking about her people's sense of caring for the environment, Julie says when people in the community take along their dog, they always carry a garbage bag to deal with the dog's waste. “In our community, you will never experience the embarrassment of stepping on the dirty waste while you are walking on the grass,” says Julie with a smile. “Taking care of the dog's waste can also help to develop children's sense of responsibility!”
As to protecting water resources, the Australian government has made strict rules for families. Julie says, “We certainly would not use tap water to water the flowers!” She says almost every family in her community has a huge tank used to store rainwater, which is later used as the resource of all outdoor water use, including car washing and watering the garden. This year, they also asked people to connect the water tank with their toilets.
1.From the first three paragraphs we learn that_______.
A. gardening is popular in most parts of Australia
B. April is a great time for people to enjoy flowers
C. Julie's community has a deep sense of caring for nature
D. it's not easy to keep a garden without proper training
2.Why can flowers be seen all year round in Julie's community?
A. Families are taught how to take care of their gardens.
B. Gardening lessons are often given by professors.
C. The local government provides free gardening training.
D. There is enough rainwater to water the flowers regularly.
3.What do we know about Julie from the passage?
A. She finds it embarrassing to walk on the grass.
B. She once stepped on a dog's waste.
C. She is quite in favor of raising a dog.
D. She takes pride in her community.
4.From what Julie says in the last paragraph, we know_______.
A. rainwater is not the best resource
B. her community makes full use of resources
C. her community owns a public tank
D. it is not necessary to water flowers very often
5.What would be the best title for the text?
A. How Australians save resources
B. Love nature, the Australian way
C. How Australians lead their life
D. Protect nature, a must of life
科目:高中英语 来源:2015-2016学年重庆市高一3月考英语试卷(解析版) 题型:阅读理解
Pure Yoga(菩尔瑜伽)is devoted to serving the yoga community in Asia and beyond, offering a wide variety of classes such as Hatha Yoga, Hot Yoga, Yin Yoga Vinyasa, etc. Our yoga classes are offered and taught by nearly 200 professional yoga teachers. Private Yoga is also available for learners of all levels. Pure Yoga constantly invites world-known teachers to lead guest teacher workshops.
Class Booking
Class bookings can be made 2 days in advance of the class. It is important that you book your class in advance since some classes are more heavily attended than others.
We also limit our class sizes so that they are not overcrowded. If a class you wish to take is full, we will place you on the wait list and inform you of an opening as soon as possible.
To create the best experience for yourself and others, please follow these guidelines:
No talking
The yoga studio is a silent room. Please do not talk while in the studio and studio corridors
No eating
Do not eat in the studio.
No shoes
Remove your shoes before entering the practice rooms. Keep your shoes in your locker (寄存柜). Shoe lockers are also available for rental.
No mobile phones
Turn your mobile phones off or to vibrate (震动) mode. Do not take phones into the practice rooms.
Personal Belongings
Daily lockers are not for overnight use. Locks from any daily lockers that are kept overnight will be cut.
1.Who will teach general learners yoga?
A. A favorite yoga teacher.
B. A professional yoga teacher.
C. A world-known yoga teacher.
D. A private yoga teacher.
2.When should you book your class?
A. One month ahead of time.
B. Two months ahead of time.
C. Two days ahead of time.
D. One day ahead of time.
3.In the practicing room, you can__________.
A. keep your shoes in the locker
B. wear any shoes you like
C. eat some snacks if you are hungry
D. talk with your friends on the phone
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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。
So, you just finished what you thought was a great project at work, and now your boss is listing all the things you need to improve upon. 1._____. After all, positive criticism(批评)is a key part of any job. Through this article, learn how to accept criticism and do your jobs well.
1. Accept that you are not perfect.
If you begin each task thinking that nothing will go wrong, you're fooling yourself. 2.______. The important thing is to learn from them.
2. 3.______.
After you've finished, and before you submit it to your boss, be sure you've gone over everything carefully. This can help you to avoid silly mistakes and ensure that your boss won't have to bother you about minor problems.
3. Listen carefully.
4.______. Take notes and remind yourself how to fix the problem. This step is the most difficult, as it can mean that one must put one's pride away and admit one's responsibility in one's work-related errors.
4. Agree with part of the criticism.
When faced with criticism, most people focus on the part of the negative feedback that may not be true and ignore the rest. This doesn't solve any problems, and you don't learn anything. When you agree with one part of the criticism, you become open to learning. 5.______. Even agreeing with one small aspect of the criticism will create an atmosphere of teamwork. The focus then can become how you'll work together to solve a problem, which will lessen your feeling of being attacked.
A. Don’t take it seriously.
B. Don’t get discouraged.
C. You will make mistakes.
D. Double check your work.
E. You don't have to agree with everything.
F. In fact you need time and courage to process the information.
G. Never ignore critical comments, or you will repeat the same mistakes.
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完形填空
阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、 B 、C 、D)中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
I have always lived in India, and was recently traveling from Mumbai to Jaipur for work. Arriving at the airport ________, I was asked to hang out in the waiting area ________, without much else to do, I decided to check out the gift shop. As I walked around the store, I saw two American ______ having a nap on a recliner(躺椅) outside. It looked as if they had been at the airport for hours, and I felt I had to do something to help ease their_____.
I looked around the store for a few moments, and ________purchasing a medium-sized stuffed by toy which looked like the cartoon character SpongeBob SquarePants (though it was orange instead of the normal yellow). I asked the owner of the shop for a _____ and a pen and wrote, “When you get up _______ this makes you smile, it would _____the world to me. Have a good trip and an awesome experience. ”
I walked ______ towards the two women and placed the toy and the note next to them. Not wanting to shock on _____ them, I tried to be as slow as possible, but in my ______ to flee the scene, one of them woke up and _______me in the act. At first when she looked at me, I __53__: maybe she thinks I’m a thief? ______when she looked at the soft toy and the note, she brightened up, as if this was the _______thing anyone had ever done for her. “Is this for me?” she asked. I gave her a huge _______ and nodded.
She was so excited! For a minute, it didn’t feel like we were ______ anymore. I shook hands with her, and her smile _____my day. I walked away with nothing but _______ for her, and came to feel that, even though we were from _______ places, she was just like me.
1.A. directly B. early C. hurriedly D. late
2.A. which B. what C. that D. where
3.A. men B. boys C. girls D. women
4.A. wait B. sadness C. time D. thought
5.A. came about B. ended up C. focused on D. stuck to
6.A. book B. paper C. note D. pencil
7.A. when B. if C. although D. as
8.A. give B. pass C. take D. mean
9.A. quietly B. anxiously C. happily D. unbelievably
10.A. wake B. trouble C. disturb D. encourage
11.A. dream B. try C. attempt D. track
12.A. saw B. reminded C. caught D. greeted
13.A. desired B. worried C. screamed D. feared
14.A. But B. So C. Because D. However
15.A. fittest B. last C. best D. first
16.A. handshake B. present C. laugh D. smile
17.A. strangers B. passengers C. passers-by D. tourists
18.A. cheered B. found C. made D. took
19.A. love B. appreciation C. kindness D. satisfaction
20.A. same B. faraway C. strange D. different
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好句提升
1.Many teenagers spend too much time playing games.
It is harmful to their health. (用which引导的非限制性定语从句连接两个句子)
____________________________________________________________________________
2.We can make progress in English only if we work hard. (用倒装句改写本句)
____________________________________________________________________________
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The reason ________ he gave for his absence from the meeting was ________ he was caught in a traffic jam.
A. Why; because B. What; how
C. That; that D. What; if
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Mary failed in the exam and her father worried that she couldn’t stand the ______ of it.
A. frustration B. professional
C. motivation D. decoration
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科目:高中英语 来源:2015-2016学年江苏扬州中学高一下期3月考英语试卷(解析版) 题型:阅读理解
任务型阅读
请阅读下面短文, 并根据所读内容在文章后表格中的空格里填入一个最恰当的单词。
注意: 每个空格只填一个单词。
Whatever your career, and whatever your goals in life are, ideas are going to matter to you. One great idea could change your life. The thing is, you probably don’t have as many great ideas as you’d like. Perhaps you feel unimaginative and unoriginal. You keep hoping that a really good idea will just pop into your head, but that never seems to happen. The good news? Ideas aren’t magic dust sprinkled by the Muses. There’s an awful lot you can do to generate ideas any time you want.
First, you need time to come up with ideas – and quality time, where you’re not worrying about the chores or your emails. Getting quality time ideally means taking a whole day away from your regular responsibilities. Go out to a coffee shop with a notebook, or shut yourself in a room at home without internet access. Get a zoomed-out view of your life: set aside worries about “but what would people think?” and “is it sensible?” and let yourself dream. You’ll be amazed what you come up with.
Ever had an idea which you immediately dismissed? You probably told yourself “That’s stupid,” or “It’s been done before.”When you’re generating ideas and thinking through possibilities, you’ll inevitably come up with a few false starts. Some ideas will be unoriginal, undesirable or unworkable. But that’s not a bad thing. One idea often leads to a whole train of thought – and you might end up with a really good idea from something which seemed, at first glance, unpromising.
Although I’m a bit of an introvert – I like to spend a fair amount of time on my own – I also get a great buzz from being with like-minded people and discussing ideas and projects with them. You’ve probably experienced something similar yourself – maybe in a brainstorming meeting at work, or maybe just at a bar with friends. The energy generated by several people together can spark some brilliant ideas – ones which you’d never have come up with alone. How do you find like-minded people to bounce ideas off? You could try: Local groups, such as evening classes; Getting together with a couple of friends who “get” your dreams; Finding an online forum of people with the same interest or goals as you.
Ideas don’t just appear in a vacuum. They’re formed from all the various input that you take in. Sometimes, a news story might give you the perfect idea for a Christmas present for your sister, or a book that you’re reading might get you thinking about a particular goal in your life.The more widely you read, the more open you’ll be to new ideas cropping up. That might mean reading a magazine or journal article that’s far outside your normal area of expertise, or turning to a biography of someone who you know almost nothing about.A great place to start is online: blogs, news sites, forums and even Twitter and Facebook are all a rich source of ideas, just waiting for you.
How do you come up with great ideas? And is there a particular area of your life where you feel like you’re lacking inspiration?
How to come up with great ideas—all the time | |
1._____quality time to think | Getting ideal quality time means 2.____aside worries about your regular 3.____ such as the housework or your emails and letting yourself dream for some time. |
You may come up with some4.____ideas. | |
Don’t judge your ideas | A(n) 5.____unimportant ideas might 6.____ out to be a really good one. So don’t dismiss any unoriginal, undesirable or unworkable ideas 7.______. |
Talk to other like-minded people | Talking with people who 8.______ the same interest or goals with you can inspire some brilliant ideas. You can find such people at work, at a bar, in evening classes or on an online forum. |
Read widely | Reading widely helps you put forward new ideas and the Internet is a great place 9._____ in ideas. |
Conclusion | Whatever your career, and whatever your goals in life are, ideas are of 10.____ to you. |
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科目:高中英语 来源:2015-2016学年广东惠州市高二4月考英语试卷(解析版) 题型:短文改错
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。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l0处,多者(从第11处起)不计分。
Though a great progress has been made in science these years ,there are still many people live in poor conditions .They make their living by collecting and selling used thing .Their children cannot go to school because they had not enough money to send their children here .Why you think so many people still suffer from poverty now?The answer lies on the population explosion.A president of a developing country once said ,“It is us who are to blame for the poverty because we used to producing children without limit .”Although these few words sound simple enough ,they have clear pointed out one of the causes of the population explosion.
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