【题目】—Hello, I have heard you are on holiday.
—That’s not the case. Actually I ______ from my holiday in Athens, where I ______ for a fortnight.
A. returned; stayed B. have returned; stayed
C. will return; stay D. am to return; stay
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【题目】 Frederick Phiri is the junk-art king of Zambia: at just 22, he started to earn an international reputation for being able to make complex and elegant sculptures from scrap (废弃的) metal found in his community.
Phiri’s father died when he was starting primary school. Then his mother abandoned him and he had to stay with his grandfather. His grandfather paid for his schooling through primary school but when he entered secondary school, he had to get various jobs to pay for his fees. Yet even in school, he was always drawing and making things in class.
After graduating, he did what he could to support himself by making animal sculptures from wires and sold them to tourists. His work was so popular that it caught the eye of Karen Beattie, director of Project Luangwa, a nonprofit organization dedicated to education and economic development in central Africa.
“I introduced him to a local welder (焊工),” Beattie told Newsweek.
In 2017, Phiri worked with welder Moses Mbewe during the rainy season, helping to make a complex set of doors for Project Luangwa. The piece sparked an idea in Beattie’s mind: “I handed him a bunch of scrap metal and said, ‘Make something with this.’ And he did. It was wonderful.”
Today, Phiri continues his art, using pieces of junk people bring him—keys, broken bike chains, old metal plugs and whatever scrap metal is lying around. He then turns the junk into abstract animals—elephants, cranes, giraffes, chameleons—and sells them at Project Luangwa headquarters. The community has recognized his talents.
“My dream is to earn enough to study art at the Evelyn Hone College in Lusaka and be able to make a living from it,” Phiri said “and then to make very large sculptures.”
【1】What is Phiri known for?
A.Serving his community.B.Collecting works of art.
C.Being the king of Zambia.D.Turning trash into treasure.
【2】What can we learn about Phiri from paragraph 2?
A.He had an unhappy childhood.B.He paid for his primary school.
C.He had to support his grandfather.D.He missed school to do part-time jobs.
【3】How does Phiri feel about his future?
A.Uncertain.B.Confident.
C.Depressed.D.Satisfied.
【4】What can be a suitable title for the passage?
A.A Successful Path of Art.B.The Junk-art King of Zambia.
C.A Young Man’s Wildest Dream.D.The Modern Junk Works of Art.
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【题目】Dear Mr.ing,
I’m Bob Watson, one of the customers in your grocery store. I’m writing to express my idea about your goods.
Your Supermart is outstanding in many ways. First I enjoy the selection of produce and fresh bakery items. Second your low prices and excellent customer service keep me coming back to Supermart. I have found, however, that I must make a separate shopping trip to one of your competitors because there are many items your store does not carry. This becomes inconvenient for me, as my time is valuable, and I don’t like to make two trips. I have been a long time Supermart shopper and hope to continue for many years. If I could find all the items I need in one place, I would be a more satisfied customer.
Specifically, I have never been able to purchase nacho cheese soup at your store. I can find other flavors (味道) of soup, but your store does not carry nacho cheese soup, a common ingredient (原料) in many of my recipes. In addition, I can only find large wonton wrappers, while many other stores carry both large and small and offer a more varied selection for their customers. Another example is Regent Brand Chili Seasoning. Though it is not a leading brand, it is still common on the shelves of other grocery stores in this area and is superior in flavor to its competitors.
I sincerely hope to continue a relationship with your store, and I hope that you will consider the possibility of expanding your goods to be more competitive.
Yours truly,
Bob Watson
【1】From the letter, we can learn that the author is ________.
A.a very picky reporter
B.a regular customer of the store
C.a responsible nutritionist
D.a competitor of the store
【2】How does the author present his point in Paragraph 2?
A.By comparing two different stores.
B.By analyzing the figures.
C.By providing scientific findings.
D.By giving examples.
【3】According to Bob, the grocery store ________.
A.offers good customer service
B.is outstanding in every way
C.meets all his needs
D.lacks convenient transportation
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【题目】 Consuming food can be a pleasurable thing-we enjoy the mix of tastes and textures (结构) and it stops us feeling hungry too. Of course, food also gives us energy and the vitamins and minerals that our body needs. It’s no wonder we spend so much time preparing and eating food. But what many of us don’t consider is how our emotions are affected by what we put into our bellies.
For me, it’s the unhealthy foods that put a smile on my face-chocolate, cakes and ice cream. It might seem obvious that food that’s bad for our waistline, usually makes us happy, at least in the short term. But dieticians tell us that eating bad food long term, not only makes us put on weight but can lead to other health conditions such as diabetes (糖尿病), and it can also affect our mental state and bring on depression.
The link between our mind and food has been looked at by scientists. They’ve recently found that it’s the bacteria in our gut that affects our mood. It’s thought we have 39 trillion of these simple, small organisms (生物体) in our body. Researchers at McMaster University in Canada have found that certain “good” bacteria help reduce anxiety in mice. Experts believe that, for us humans, this means food with “good” bacteria can improve the way we feel.
Many food products are claiming to be high in this “good” bacteria and some of the best types are homemade food like miso soup, yoghurt and sauerkraut (泡菜). Doctor Michael Mosley would agree. He says the best food to cheer us up is in a “Mediterranean diet”. Olive oil; oily fish, full of omega 3, which is really good for the brain; whole grains; lots of fruits and vegetables. Sugar: terrible for you! There are other factors that can change our mood but it seems we have some ability to improve how we feel by controlling what we put on our plate. Does your diet affect your mood?
【1】What helps reduce anxiety in mice?
A.Good bacteria.B.Bad food.
C.Large organisms.D.Health conditions.
【2】We can infer from the last paragraph that ________.
A.we can improve how we feel by controlling food
B.people had better eat less cakes and ice cream
C.Mediterranean diet cheers people up
D.some of the worst food are homemade food like miso soup
【3】The best title of the passage may be ________.
A.The Theory of FoodB.Change Your Food
C.Food and MoodD.Enjoy Your Food
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【题目】 Blogging has been around for 25 years. There are some successful blogs that have been around from the very beginning and even some new bloggers who quickly gained success. Here are some successful blogs you should start following.
Boing Boing
Boing Boing is one of the oldest blogs. Its content ranges from pop culture to academic stuff, technology to inspirational stories, and plenty of political stuff. Their website design is simple. But once you start reading their blog, you will become interested in their fun writing style. That’s why Boing Boing is one of the blogs that inspired modern-day blog writing.
Entrepreneur
Entrepreneur gives you tips on being a better worker. Even though most of their content targets business owners, anyone can gain something from reading their productivity advice. If you care about being successful, Entrepreneur is a blog you must follow.
Perez Hilton
Perez Hilton formed the 'most hated celebrity website'. The website mainly focuses on rumors that happen on the red carpet. Perez Hilton became famous because he wasn't afraid to blame certain celebrities for their crazy behaviors. Even though celebrities hate him, his blog still attracts millions of readers. You can still see Perez Hilton appearing on the red carpet today.
Tech Crunch
If you want to hear the latest news in tech, you will likely go to TechCrunch. Since its foundation in 2005, the blog began to cover all things about tech. The blog was founded by the lawyer and businessman Michael Arrington. He loved writing about different companies and technology. As of today, TechCrunch is the third-most popular website in the world.
【1】What do we know about Boing Boing?
A.It covers diverse topics.B.It is famous for its founder.
C.Its website design is outdated.D.It has the largest numbers of users.
【2】Entrepreneur helps people to ____.
A.have a good regulationB.get better job chances
C.promote their products onlineD.develop interesting writing styles
【3】Which blog is most suitable for people who are interested in digital products?
A.Boing Boing.B.Entrepreneur.
C.Perez Hilton.D.TechCrunch.
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【题目】About the Scottish Portrait Gallery
The Scottish National Portrait Gallery is one of Edinburgh’s most extraordinary buildings—a great red sandstone neo-gothic palace which sits proudly on the city’s skyline. Following a dramatic three-year redecoration, completed in December 2011, the Gallery now offers 17 new displays. Each of these explores different aspects of the story of Scotland and her people.
The Building
The Scottish National Portrait Gallery was designed by Sir Robert Rowand Anderson as a holy palace for Scotland’s heroes and heroines. A detailed Arts and Crafts decorative scheme, both inside and outside, with its glittering friezes, evocative murals and extensive sculptural embellishment, makes it a very special visitor experience.
The Collection
The Portrait Gallery’s collection is an exceptional national resource of over 30,000 fascinating images containing a rich variety of media and including many internationally outstanding works of art. The portraits depict(刻画) the men and women whose lives and achievements helped shape Scotland and the wider world. The Gallery is also home to the NGS’s outstanding collection of photographs which includes around 6,000 works by the early Scottish pioneers of the medium, Robert Adamson and David Octavius Hill as well as new works by leading-edge contemporary photographers.
Visitor Facilities
The new Portrait Gallery cafe serves a delicious menu of fresh dishes and classic recipes, using the very best local ingredients and seasonal produce. Our new shop offers a fresh twist on design-led gifts and souvenirs. The gallery now has all the facilities which today’s visitors expect, including a fantastic new lift, an Education suite and disabled access throughout the building.
【1】What do we learn about the Scottish National Portrait Gallery?
A.It is well-known for its building.B.Every display reflects Scotland.
C.There are about 6,000 works in itD.It has a comparatively short history.
【2】Its visitor facilities can be described a ______.
A.rare and user-friendlyB.modern and all-round
C.characteristic and attractiveD.beneficial and conventional
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【题目】阅读下面材料， 在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。请将答案写在答题卡相应位置。
China is home to over 1.3 billion people, who live in such contrasting environments as the fast-paced modern cities of Shanghai and Hong Kong, the mountains and forests in western China. So it’s little wonder 【1】 China has little more than 200 languages and dialects. Traditionally, Chinese languages 【2】 (classify) into seven groups, 【3】(include) Mandarin, spoken in the north, central and western provinces. There are two versions of the 【4】 (write) language. Simplified Chinese is used in mainland China and has been adopted by Singapore, Malaysia and 【5】 Southeast Asian countries, while traditional Chinese is used in Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macao. More than two 【6】(three) of Chinese speak various dialects of Mandarin.
It may surprise you 【7】 (learn) that the term “Mandarin” is not really the name of a language. It actually refers to various Chinese dialect groups. 【8】 you choose to call it, Mandarin has been a powerful force for unity in a country. The total number of 【9】 speakers worldwide is over eight hundred million, making Mandarin 【10】 (widely) spoken language in the world, followed by English as the second.
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【题目】阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
What is art? It is very difficult to come 【1】 with a thorough answer. Tons of people have their own opinions and think they know what art 【2】 (true) is. Most people’s answers are too general to distinguish what art is. Art is a creative form of work,【3】 (design) to have a purpose and show emotion.
There is a purpose to every piece of artwork. Therefore 【4】 artist had to start with a unique idea, or reason for 【5】 they’re creating. Historically, art has many different purposes for being made. Artists have made art for logical 【6】 (purpose) like entertainment, communication, and sometimes just to express 【7】 (they). The first time I made art, it was in kindergarten. I remember a mini house glued on paper for my family. Art has to have a connection between the artist and the actual art project itself. As is the case with the Statue of Liberty, and freedom.
Art’s final goal is 【8】 (stir) up some type of emotion. Plenty of artists express their feelings in a piece of art. Then the artist’s feelings 【9】 (absorb) by the audience, causing them to have 【10】 (emotion) reactions to the visual.
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【题目】 This season, the bushfires in Australia have burned more than 12.35 million acres of land. At least 25 people have been killed and 2000 homes destroyed. According to the BBC, this is the most casualties(伤亡) from wildfires in the country since 2009. The University of Sydney estimates that 480 million animals have died in South Wales alone.
Zeke Hausfather, an energy systems analyst and climate researcher at Berkeley Earth, said warmer temperatures and extreme weather have made Australia more susceptible to fires and increased the length of the fire season. “The drier conditions combined with record high temperatures in 2019 created main conditions for the disastrous fires. Australia’s fires were worsened by the combination of those two. 2019 was the perfect storm for being the warmest year on record for Australia and the driest year on record for Australia,” Hausfather added on Friday.
Kevin Trenberth, a senior scientist at the US National Center for Atmospheric Research, said warmer ocean temperatures are also contributed to more variable weather around the world. Trenberth believes that global warming contributed to energy imbalances and hot spots in the oceans, which can create a wave in the atmosphere that locks weather patterns in places, causing longer rain events in Indonesia, for example, and at the same time contributing to drought in Australia. He said that once an area experiences drought conditions for two months or more, it increases the risk of fires catching and spreading. Those changing weather patterns due to global warming make drought events longer.
Climate experts stress that climate change is not the only factor in the severity of wildfires. How land is managed can also impact the amount of fuel available for fires. Practices like controlled burns and other factors can impact the risk to people and property, such as warning systems and the type of development in a given area. Changing those policies has great potential to limit future damage from wildfires along with changes to how fire management resources are dispatched(派遣).
【1】What do the numbers in paragraph 1 show?
A.The causes of Australian fires.
B.The results of Australian fires.
C.The damaged areas of Australian fires.
D.The property destruction of Australian fires.
【2】Which of the following best explains “more susceptible to” underlined in the second paragraph?
A.Quick to adapt to.B.Sure to cause.
C.Sensitive to.D.Easy to be protected from.
【3】What can we infer from Trenberth's research?
A.Global warming is the root cause of the bushfires.
B.Longer dry weather contributes to global warming.
C.Warmer ocean temperatures promote fires spreading.
D.The imbalanced energy leads to the temperature rising.
【4】What does the author intend to do in the last paragraph?
A.To stress the effects of Australia fires.
B.To show the methods for controlling burns.
C.To predict the seriousness of Australia fires.
D.To provide some advice about reducing damage.
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