【题目】 Social media, magazines and shop windows bombard people daily with things to buy, and British consumers are buying more clothes and shoes than ever before. In Britain, the average person spends more than 1,000 on new clothes a year, which is around four percent of their income.【1】But it hides two far more worrying trends for society and for the environment. First, a lot of that consumer spending is via credit cards. British people currently owe approximately 670 per adult to credit card companies. That's 66 percent of the average wardrobe budget. Also, not only are people spending money they don't have, they're using it to buy things they don't need.【2】.
People might not realize they are part of the disposable clothing problem because they donate their unwanted clothes to charities.【3】Huge quantities end up being thrown away, and a lot of clothes that charities can't sell are sent abroad, causing even more economic and environmental problems.
【4】The idea originated in Canada in the early 1990s and then moved to the US, where it became a rejection of the overspending and overconsumption of Black Friday and Cyber Monday during Thanksgiving weekend.【5】Throughout the year, Buy Nothing groups organize the exchange and repair of items they already own. They send a clear message to companies that people are no longer willing to accept the environmental and human cost of overconsumption.
A.Fast fashion' goes out of fashion as quickly as it came in and is often too poor quality to recycle;
B.Britain throws away 300,000 tons of clothing a year, most of which goes into landfill sites.
C.The British people are deeply shocked by the unexpected statistics.
D.On Buy Nothing Day people organize various types of protests and cut up their credit cards.
E.However, a 'buy nothing' trend is springing up in opposition to consumerism.
F.That might not sound like much.
G.But charity shops can't sell all those unwanted clothes.
【答案】
【1】F
【2】B
【3】G
【4】E
【5】D
【解析】
这是一篇说明文。商家、媒体鼓吹的消费主义使英国人买很多不需要的新衣服,与之相反的“不消费日”逐渐兴起,文章对此作了介绍。
【1】
空前提到“在英国,每人一年平均要花费超过1000英镑买新衣服,大约是他们收入的百分之四”,F项“那听起来可能不是很多”承接上文,与下文“但是它隐含了两个对社会和对环境令人担心的多的事实”之间是转折关系,上下文衔接紧密,F项中it指代空前一句中“more than 1,000”,故选F项。
【2】
空前提到“人们不但把钱花在没有的东西上,他们也花钱买他们不需要的东西”,B项“英国一年要扔掉300,000吨衣服,大部分都去了垃圾填埋场”对空前提到的“花钱买不需要的东西”具体说明,故选B项。
【3】
空前提到“人们没有意识到他们自己也是随意处理衣服问题的一部分,因为他们把不想要的衣服捐给慈善机构”,G项“但是慈善商店不能卖这些所有不想要的衣服”与空后“大量的最终被扔掉”是讲慈善机构对人们捐的衣服的处理办法,上下文衔接紧密,G项中“charity”和“those unwanted clothes”都与上下文呼应。故选G项。
【4】
空处位于句首,是段落主题句,根据本段内容“这个想法源于20世纪90年代早期的加拿大,然后传播到美国,它成为一种对过度花费和过去消费的抵制,在感恩周期间黑色星期五和网购星期一人们会过度消费”可知,E项“然而,一种与消费主义相反的“不消费”趋势开始出现”切题,空后是对“不消费”趋势的解释说明,空后的“The idea”指代E项中“a 'buy nothing' trend”,故选E项。
【5】
空后“在全年的时间里,“不消费”群体组织现有东西的交换和维修”是讲述“不消费”群体具体做什么,D 项“在“不消费日”,人们组织各种类型的抗议活动,并且减少他们的信用卡”也是说人们的做法,上下文衔接自然,D项红“Buy Nothing Day”与本段内容呼应。故选D项。
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【题目】请认真阅读下列短文, 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 1 个单词。请将答案写在答题卡上相应题号的横线上。
There are times when you want to know how to make friends. Maybe you are just not confident because you're afraid that people may not react the way you want them to. But it is not very hard to make friends; it is just what you think it is that makes you not willing to do it. Continue reading to find out how!
Don’t be mean or rude; you do not want to lose any potential friends. Be nice and friendly. If you want to make friends, you first need to put yourself out there somehow in order to meet people. If you just sit alone, friends might come to you, but the odds are much smaller. If you're still in school, sit somewhere with other people. It doesn’t have to be the 'popular' or 'cool' table, or a crowded one, but one with at least two other people. Hang out with many others. The popular kids won’t matter when you’re older, but a true friend will be there for you forever.
There is no necessary need to have a lot of common interests with people in order to make friends with them. But if you like a specific topic, try searching for just an organization or a club where you can find people who are also interested in it and become a member of it. It's a great way to meet new local people.
Volunteering is also a great way for people of all ages to meet others. By working together you build bonds with people, and you might meet others who have a passion for changing things the way you do, that is, a common cause.
There are many ways to start a conversation-a comment about your immediate environment (The weather is a classic: 'At least it's not raining like last week! '), a request for help ('Can you help me carry a few boxes, if you have a minute? ' or 'Can you help me decide which one of these is a better gift for my mum? ') or a compliment ('I love your shoes. '). Follow up immediately with a related question: Do you like this warm weather? What kinds of gifts do you normally buy for your mums? Where did you get shoes like that? Also, make a small talk. Remember the 30% talking and 70% listening ratio during small talk.
You've probably heard of fair-weather friends. They're the ones who are happy to be around you when things are going well, but are nowhere to be found when you really need them. Part of being a friend is being prepared to make sacrifices of your time and energy in order to help your friends out. If a friend needs help with an unpleasant chore, or if he or she just needs a shoulder to cry on, be there. If your friend tells a joke, laugh with him or her. Never complain about a friend. If you and your friend agree to meet somewhere, don’t be late, and do not stand him or her up. If you're not going to make it on time or make it at all, call him or her as soon as you realize it. Apologize and ask to reschedule. Be someone who people know that they can count on.
In a word, when you get along with people around you, it's important for you to actively approach others, start a small conversation freely and then develop a close relationship with others.
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Spend more time around people | If you don’t want to lose any potential friends, be nice and friendly to others. |
【2】an organization or a club | ▲You don't【3】need to have a lot of common interests with people. ▲Some of the most rewarding friendships are between two people who don't have much in common at all. |
Volunteer | When volunteering with others, you can keep in【4】with people and might meet those who can change the way that you do. |
Start a conversation | ▲You can start a conversation by【5】on the environment or make a small talk. ▲Keep the 30% talking and 70% listening ratio in【6】during small talks. |
Be nice and loyal to a friend | ▲Sometimes, you have to【7】your time and energy when your friends need help. ▲If a friend needs help when he or she is in trouble, or if he or she wants to 【8】joy or sorrow with you, be there. ▲Don't make【9】about your friends. ▲Don't be late for your appointments. |
【10】 | Only when you actively approach others can you make friends with others much better. |
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【1】Which aspect is NOT the focus of the Celise Bio-products?
A.Material.B.Appearance.
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【2】What inspired Ross to start the Bio-products company?
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【3】What can we learn about the new straws?
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【4】What's the author's purpose of writing the passage?
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【1】When Bombardier beetles are in danger, they can ______.
A.have relevant ways to escapeB.bring up the content of stomach
C.cause damage to their enemiesD.make no response to outside attack
【2】What was the scientists’ assumption before the experiment?
A.Bombardier beetles were always lucky to escape.
B.Japanese common toads were natural predators.
C.Common toads had the ability to resist the poison.
D.Bombardier beetles could release poison constantly.
【3】What do we know about Sugiura and Sato’s test?
A.It showed the process of the insects’ evolution.
B.It demonstrated the harm of explosion in the toads.
C.It stressed the importance of a balanced ecosystem.
D.It provided convincing evidence for their assumption.
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续写的词数应为150左右。
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【1】By saying “fighting like cats and dogs”, parents most probably mean that ________.
A.they like neither cats nor dogs
B.their kids don’t get on well with each other
C.cats and dogs fight like sworn enemies
D.the fights between cats and dogs are often made into movies
【2】What may happen when dogs are chasing cats?
A.Dogs become tired out.B.Cats are very happy.
C.Dogs feel enjoyable.D.Cats get injured easily.
【3】Which of the following may be one of the reasons that dogs and cats fight often?
A.They couldn’t understand each other.B.They are worried about their behaviors.
C.They enjoy exactly the same hobbies.D.They wag their tails too often.
【4】What can be inferred from the passage?
A.Dogs are good at hunting animals.
B.Dogs don’t like cats naturally.
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A.Two hours.B.Three hours.C.Four hours.
【2】Which route is the shortest?
A.The northwest route.
B.The north route.
C.The northeast route.
【3】What will the man do after the trip?
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【题目】ARCTIC CIRCLE & NORTHERN LIGHTS TOUR
HIGHLIGHTS
Experience the Arctic Circle and amazing northern lights with us.
Cover a total of 400 miles in this 14-hour expedition.
Cross the broad Yukon River.
En-route, enjoy breathtaking views of Alaska, USA.
You may see moose, lynxes and foxes in their natural habitat.
ATTENTION: The Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) is a natural phenomenon and can not be guaranteed. There is no refund (退款) if the Aurora Borealis does not appear.
PICKUP TIME
12:15 pm - 1:00 pm.
MEETING POINT
Your hotel in Fairbanks.
WHAT TO EXPECT
▲1: 00 pm—Departure from Fairbanks.
Trans-Alaska-Pipeline—Get a close-up view of the famous pipeline and learn interesting facts about the engineering and building period.
Arctic Circle—Have your picture taken at the Arctic Circle and receive your Arctic Circle Certificate.
Yukon River—Walk right to the edge of Alaska’s most famous river.
▲3: 00 pm—Arrival at your hotel in Fairbanks.
On the return journey to Fairbanks we pass many sites, which are perfect for possible northern lights viewing.
We provide ham (or veggie) sandwich, chips, sweets, two bottles of water and hot drinks. Please feel free to bring extra food.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Cancellations 30 days ahead of tour date are subject to 5% banking charge.
Cancellations within 30 days are non-refundable.
IMPORTANT
A minimum of 2 people is required for online booking. Single travelers and short notice reservations (within 7 days of tour date) always have to contact us for availability at info@1stAlaskaTours.com or 907-590-5900.
【1】What can guests surely do on the tour?
A.Enjoy amazing northern lights.B.See some wild animals in their habitat.
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【2】Which of the following cases is refundable?
A.Cancelling a month before tour date.B.Not crossing the Yukon River.
C.Booking within 7 days of tour date.D.Not seeing northern lights.
【3】Where can the text probably be found?
A.In a geography textbook.B.On a science website.
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【3】What does Michelle Ray do for complete quiet?
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【4】What are the speakers talking about in general?
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