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From mountains to oceans to deserts, Earth is filled with awesome beauty. A__1__ we suffer from
typhoons or earthquakes sometimes, we humans have a pretty fantastic home. It"s hard to i__2__
anyone wanting to leave.
Still, some scientists think that l_3_ Earth is a necessary part of humanity"s future. Stephen Hawking,
a well-respected p__4__, once said he didn"t believe mankind would be able to s_5_ the next thousand
years if it didn"t spread into space. "There are too many accidents that can take people"s lives on a single
planet." Hawking said. "But I"m an optimist. We will reach out to the stars." In the past few d__6__,
humans have taken important steps toward conquering space. Astronauts have walked on the moon,
and space t_7__ have caught wonderful images of distant galaxies. The International Space S __8__
has even given astronauts the opportunity to stay in space for months. But there is a big d_9_ between
staying in space for a short time and living there p__10___.
答案
6. decades 7. telescopes 8. Station9. difference10. permanently
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试题【短文填空。 From mountains to oceans to deserts, Earth is filled with awesome beau】；主要考察你对题材分类等知识点的理解。[详细]
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Some call it the summer learning setback. Simply speaking,it means the longer kids are out of "school,
the more they forget. The only thing they might gain is weight.
Most American schools follow a traditional nine-month calendar with winter and spring breaks
and about ten weeks of summer vacation. Some schools follow a year-round calendar. They hold
classes for about eight weeks at a time,with a few weeks off in between. The National Association
for Year-Round Education says there were fewer than 3,000 such schools at last count. They were
spread among forty-six of the fifty states.
But many experts point out that the number of class days in a year-round school is generally the
same as in a traditional school. Lead researcher Paul von Hippel said,"Year-round schools don"t
really solve the problem of the summer learning setback. They simply spread it out across the year.
Across the country,research shows that students from poor families fall farther behind over the
summer than other students. Experts say this can be prevented. They note that many schools and
local governments offer programs that can help.
But calling them "summer school" could be a problem. The director of the summer learning center
at Johns Hopkins,Ron Fairchild,said research with groups of different parents in Chicago and Baltimore
found that almost all strongly disliked the term "summer school". In American culture,the idea of summer
vacation is connected to beliefs about freedom and the joys of childhood. The parents welcomed
other terms like "summer camp," "extra time" and "hands-on learning."
B. leads children to work harder
C. improves children"s memories
D. affects children"s regular studies
B. have much less time for relaxation every year
C. have generally the same number of class days
D. hold more classes with more free weeks off
B. Year-round schools can solve the problem of the learning gap.
C. There are schools in each state following a year-round calendar.
D. Nothing can help the students who fall behind after the vocation.
B. They are worried about the quality of the "summer school".
C. They want their children to be forced to make up the gap.
D. They can"t afford to the further study during the vacation.
B. Forbidding Summer Schools
C. Spreading Year-Round Education
D. Minding the Summer Learning Cap
In the United States,train transportation is unpopular compared with cars and airplanes. Most
people like traveling by car or by air.
Officials of the United States Department of Transportation made a study in 2001. The study is
about how many miles Americans traveled by different means of transportation. They only studied
trips longer than 50 miles. The study showed that fifty-six percent of all miles were traveled in
personal vehicle. Forty-one percent were traveled in an airplane. Two percent were traveled in a
bus. And less than one percent of miles were traveled in a train.
Amtrak is the national provider of train transportation in the United States. In the past ten years,
the number of its passengers has increased by eighteen percent. Although the number of passengers
has increased,it is still very small now. In countries such as France,Germany,or Japan,more people
use trains.
There are several reasons why many people __________________________.
Firstly,Americans love to drive their own cars. On highways,cars can travel as fast as trains.
These highways connect all major cities in America. Secondly,many travelers like to be independent.
When they use their own cars they can decide when to travel. Thirdly,many buses travel between
major cities. Bus travel is less costly than train travel.
In a huge country like the United States,cities are far away from each other. In some cases,trave
l from one city to another by train may take more than a day. Airplanes can carry passengers over
long distances much faster. People who do not want to spend long time traveling by train decide to
fly. For these people saving time is the most important thing.
1. What is the best title of the passage? (Please answer within 10 words.)
2. Which sentence in the passage can be replaced by the following one?
It"s convenient for people to decide the start-off time when they travel in their own cars.
3. Please fill in the blank in the fourth paragraph with proper words or phrases to complete the sentence.( Please answer within 10 words.)
4. What means of transportation do you like best when traveling,trains,cars,or planes? Why? (Please
answer within 30 words)
5. Translate the underlined sentences in the last paragraph into Chinese.
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最恰当的单词。
注意：每个空格只填一个单词。
and greed has been increasingly fierce and there have been many casualties, but desire has tired too
many people and we find that the populated areas of the twenty-first century have lost hope for the
boring symphony of selfishness. Now I have several suggestions that will get you back on your feet,
so that you can continue walking down the road of life with your head held high, arm in arm with
your fellow man as equal.
Money isn’t everything. There exists a common understanding that everything around us is
measured by money and an assumption that the meaning of life is to make as much of it as humanly
possible, so that you can live a comfortable and luxurious life. It is clear that money is indeed necessary
to get through life, whether spent on food or shelter, but the air we breathe and the love we share are
both free and extremely rewarding. Too many people die alone, only to be remembered for their full
bank accounts or their shocking debts, so we must be remembered for our kindness to others and
contributions to society.
Share with others. A miser is a person who cares extremely about their wealth and takes from
everyone everything, with only one thing in their mind that they demand more. Not only are misers
hated by the people surrounding them, but they are also the death of many men. Some of us will
never admit that they take far more than they give. We are supposed to give a little, even if we receive
nothing in return. Show generosity to your friends, co-workers, family, neighbors and you will be on
your way to removing the greed from your life.
Act unselfishly. We must learn to act unselfishly for people and help whoever in need, not because
doing so makes us feel superior, not to expect something in return either, but because it helps them
survive, which makes them feel connected with the world, with a smile on their face and a strong
need to give to others. By acting unselfishly, we will teach others how to act unselfishly too. Next
time you stick your neck out for a selfish miser, be optimistic and think that maybe he will learn to
pay it forward by following your example.
| The current （1） ____▲ | Nowadays selfishness and greed have controlled our life, the battle of which have been much (2) ▲ | |
| How to remove the greed from your life | Have a right (3) ____▲ towards money | lIt’s (4) ▲ thought that everything us is measured by money and we are supposed o try our best to make more money to live a life of (5) ▲ and luxury. (6) ▲ as money is, the air we breathe and the love we share are both free and extremely important. |
| Share with others | lPeople dislike those who are extremely (7) ____▲ about their wealth and take far more than they give. Be (8) ▲ to your friends, co-workers, family and neighbors. | |
| Do unselfish acts | Help anyone who needs help without expecting | |
| 阅读理解。 | ||
| Have you ever been to a wedding and simply loved the bride"s bouquet (花束)? More than likely some part of it was the Hawaiian Wedding Plant. This exotic(外国的) houseplant can be enjoyed by anyone, not just brides. With a little proper attention and carefully planning on location, this foreign houseplant, native to Madagascar, can be brought into the home where it can become an interesting focus. Caring for the Hawaiian Wedding Plant is not much different than that of any other houseplants being in your home. The basic requirements of water, soil, light and a good fertilizer are required for this beautiful, exotic houseplant. The only difference between this type of houseplant and others is the amount of the basic requirements that it needs to survive and perform beautifully. During the growing season, it requires its soil moist(潮湿的), but when winter rolls around, it needs its soil to be kept drier. Hawaiian Wedding Plants should also be potted in welldrained soil and placed in a location that receives full sun to bright shade. Mist the foliage(叶子) daily and feed this plant every two to three weeks with a slowrelease fertilizer for acidloving plants. Prune(修剪) in early spring, even as early as February. The most special feature of it is its long lasting blooms combined with fabulous fragrance(奇妙的 芳香). The Hawaiian Wedding Plant blooms the heaviest in the spring months, but has been known to bloom in any warm months, so do not be surprised to find blooms most anytime of the year except maybe in the dead of winter. When they do bloom, seedpods(豆荚) will often form and should be allowed to dry while on the vine(藤). Do not pick these seedpods too early and expect to use the seeds for propagation(繁殖). After the seedpods have been allowed to dry on the vine, the seeds can be planted in welldraining soil and kept moist until new Hawaiian Wedding Plants begin to grow. Everyone can enjoy the Hawaiian Wedding Plant, no matter what of green thumb the gardener may be lucky enough to have. With a little attention, this beautiful, fragrant flowering exotic houseplant will be enjoyable for many years to come, not just when attending a wedding. | ||
| 1. Why does the author mention wedding and bouquet in the first paragraph? | ||
| A. To introduce a Hawaiian wedding. B. To attract the readers" interest. C. To show the beauty of the flower. D. To teach the readers to choose proper bouquets. | ||
| 2. The Hawaiian Wedding Plant comes from ________. | ||
| A. Hawaii B. China C. Madagascar D. Alaska | ||
| 3. Which of the following are the growing conditions of Hawaiian Wedding Plant? a. Wet soil. b. Lots of fertilizer. c. Proper sunshine. d. Much room. | ||
| A. a, c B. a, b C. b, c D. a, d | ||
| 4. What does the underlined phrase "in the dead of winter" in Paragraph 4 probably mean? | ||
| A. At the end of winter. B. At the beginning of winter. C. In the whole winter. D. In the coldest part of winter. | ||
| 阅读理解。 | ||
| As you grow rapidly through your teenage years, you will experience a lot of changes. The changes may seem difficult. __1__Don"t panic! You will deal successfully with them! You are a young adult now! With more responsibility, you will find more freedom to make your own choices. This is a time to be well informed about making choices. In this way you can make healthy balanced decisions. __2__ You may already know your career path or you may have no idea at all what you want to do. Both situations are fine! Work hard and the right opportunity will present itself to you. Young adulthood means greater freedom and more choices. __3__ But try not to shut your family out of your life. You should learn to think of others even though you are old enough to look after yourself. It is also perfectly natural at this time for you to spend more time with your friends than your family. __4__ A true friend will stand by you no matter what happens. This period is a part of the life cycle. There are some people who will be with you throughout life"s journey. There will be some people with whom you part and go separate way. Leaving school can be hard. The reality is that you may not even see all of your classmates again. You are a young adult. It is your life. No one can live it for you. __5__ So making the right choices will be important to you. Life is for living. Enjoy your life wisely! | ||
| A．Choose your friends wisely. B．They will help shape the future. C．They may seem to happen quickly. D．You will probably want to be independent. E．You may appreciate what you have in your own life. F．The choices that you make from now on will be your choices. G．Your family has been with you since you came into this world. | ||