Welcome to the future. It’s year 2050 and Scotland is now powered completely by“clean”energy.
Homes have entire roofs made of solar materials, rooms are kept warm by wallpaper, and people go to and from work in electric and hydrogen( 氢) cars.
Oil is still being found in the North Sea, but it’s not now only used to keep aircraft flying. And a new 500---mile underwater link with Iceland has been built to catch heat from the hot springs. There’s still a role for king coal—but the black diamonds are now environment---friendly.
People will be able to import the electricity they need and export any excess(超过的量) they make through rooftop windmills(风车). New technology will store electricity better and provide it on demand. Heat exchangers will provide heating and hot water.
Harmful carbon dioxide waste is being piped offshore to St Fergus and from there into some of the remaining oil—producing fields to be stored safely without entering the atmosphere. Gas remains the preferred energy source of industry and is now shipped in liquid form. But hydrogen is imported through pipelines from France and from a geothermal (地热的) plant in Iceland.
Hydrogen—fuelled cars have become popular. Electric bikes are common in cities using the new urban two—wheel network. Electric vehicles have become common, and their performances have been improved because of the developments in electrical drive technology like high—temperature super conducting motors. Many people leave their vehicles in a giant park where they can be recharged from the national electrical system . Oilseed rape (油菜) is widely grown to fuel some motors .What does the underlined phrase in paragraph 2 mean ?
A.The hot springs | B.Oil | C.Coal | D.Oil and coal |
Which sources of energy play a more important role in people’s daily life in the future ?
A.Oil and coal |
B.Hydrogen and gas |
C.Electricity and gas |
D.Solar energy and wind |
The means of transport people use in 2050 do not include__________.
A.windmills | B.electric bikes |
C.hydrogen—fuelled cars | D.aircraft |
The passage is written to tell us in the future_____________.
A.life will be better and better |
B.the energy will become cleaner and cleaner |
C.people will use some new sources of energy |
D.people will pay more attention to the environment |
请根据右图写一篇100—120个单词的短文。
你的短文应包括下列要点:
1.简要描写图画内容;
2.说明图画含义;
3.表达你的观点。
注意:(1)短文的标题和开头已给出(不计词数);
(2)请用第三人称进行表达。
Balance Creates Happiness
As is shown in the picture above, the student is struggling hard to balance his studies and hobbies.
假如英语课上老师要求同学们交换修改作文,请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10 处语言错误,要求你在错误的地方增加、删除或修改某个单词。
增加:在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧),并在其下面写上该加的词。
删除:把多余的词用斜线(﹨)划掉。
修改:在错的词下划一横线,并在该词下面写上修改后的词。
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。
Yesterday I attended a classmate party.I was very happy to see my old friends, that I hadn’t met for years.So I drank a lot.After the party, I drive home though my classmate had tried to persuade me not to.I always believed that as a skilled driver, drinking a little did no harm to driving.On the way to home, the wine began to take effect.All of sudden, I cracked my car against a sign on the road.Luckily, a policeman came towards me.He fined me and said: “Drunk driving is a terribly thing.You can end up hurt yourself, and other innocent people life.” Till then, I realized that the effects of drunk driving could be deadly for all those involved.Many people who drink and drive do not think of the serious consequences of their action unless it is too late.So I appeal to everybody never to drink and drive! Cherish your life!
假定你是某中学的学生李华。请用英语给出版社的编辑写封信,表达你对现在使用的英语材料的看法,内容主要包括:
优点:
1.话题广泛; 2图片丰富; 3有助于提高学习兴趣。
建议“适当降低词汇难度。
注意:
1.词数100左右;
2.可以适当增加细节,以使文章连贯;
3.开头语已为你写好,不计入总词数。
Dear Editor,
As a student reader, I’m writing to talk about the English textbooks published by your house.
假如英语课上老师要求同学们交换修改作文,请你修改你同桌写的作文。文中共有十处语言错误,要求你在错误的地方增加、删除或修改某个词。
增加:在缺词处加上一个漏字符号(∧),并在其下面写上该加的词。
删除:把多余的词用斜线(\)划掉。
修改:在错的词下划一横线,并在该词下面写上修改后的词。
注意:1.每处错误及修改均仅限一词;
2.只允许修改十处,多者(从第11处起)不计分。
I like music very much, pop songs particularly. Every evening then I am doing homework and at weekends when I at home, I always play some of my favorite songs on my tape recorder. The familiar patterns of notes attracts me into the colourfully world of music. Now and then I stopped to follow the songs. Sometimes, my mother comes in, asking me to fix my attention to my homework. She does not like the pop music. Like most grown-ups, she enjoys folk songs, because the peaceful music reminds her of their beautiful life when she was young. It is a truth which people of different age understand music differently and enjoy different kinds of music.
“My work is done.” Those words were some of the last penned by George Eastman. He included them in his suicide note. They mark an ignoble end to a noble life, the leave taking of a truly great man. The same words could now be said for the company he left behind. Actually, the Eastman Kodak Company is through. It has been mismanaged financially, technologically and competitively. For 20 years, its leaders have foolishly spent down the patrimony of a century’s prosperity. One of America’s bedrock brands is about to disappear, the Kodak moment has passed.
But George Eastman is not how he died, and the Eastman Kodak Company is not how it is being killed. Though the ends be needless and premature, they must not be allowed to overshadow the greatness that came before. Few companies have done so much good for so many people, or defined and lifted so profoundly the spirit of a nation and perhaps the world. It is impossible to understand the 20th Century without recognizing the role of the Eastman Kodak Company.
Kodak served mankind through entertainment, science, national defense and the stockpiling of family memories. Kodak took us to the top of Mount Suribachi and to the Sea of Tranquility. It introduced us to the merry old Land of Oz and to stars from Charlie Chaplin to John Wayne, and Elizabeth Taylor to Tom Hanks. It showed us the shot that killed President Kennedy, and his brother bleeding out on a kitchen floor, and a fallen Martin Luther King Jr. on the hard balcony of a Memphis motel. When that sailor kissed the nurse, and when the spy planes saw missiles in Cuba, Kodak was the eyes of a nation. From the deck of the Missouri to the grandeur of Monument Valley, Kodak took us there. Virtually every significant image of the 20th Century is a gift to posterity from the Eastman Kodak Company.
In an era of easy digital photography, when we can take a picture of anything at any time, we cannot imagine what life was like before George Eastman brought photography to people. Yes, there were photographers, and for relatively large sums of money they would take stilted pictures in studios and formal settings. But most people couldn’t afford photographs, and so all they had to remember distant loved ones, or earlier times of their lives, was memory. Children could not know what their parents had looked like as young people, grandparents far away might never learn what their grandchildren looked like. Eastman Kodak allowed memory to move from the uncertainty of recollection, to the permanence of a photograph. But it wasn’t just people whose features were savable; it was events, the sacred and precious times that families cherish. The Kodak moment, was humanity’s moment.
And it wasn’t just people whose features were savable; it was events, the precious times that familes cherish. Kodak let the fleeting moments of birthdays and weddings, picnics and parties, be preserved and saved. It allowed for the creation of the most egalitarian art form. Lovers could take one another’s pictures, children were photographed walking out the door on the first day of school, the person releasing the shutter decided what was worth recording, and hundreds of millions of such decisions were made. And for centuries to come, those long dead will smile and dance and communicate to their unborn progeny. Family history will be not only names on paper, but smiles on faces.
The cash flow not just provided thousands of people with job, but also allowed the company’s founder to engage in some of the most generous philanthropy in America’s history. Not just in Kodak’s home city of Rochester, New York, but in Tuskegee and London, and at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He bankrolled two historically black colleges, fixed the teeth of Europe’s poor, and quietly did good wherever he could. While doing good, Kodak did very well. Over all the years, all the Kodakers over all the years are essential parts of that monumental legacy. They prospered a great company, but they – with that company – blessed the world.
That is what we should remember about the Eastman Kodak Company.
Like its founder, we should remember how it lived, not how it died.
History will forget the small men who have scuttled this company.
But history will never forget Kodak. According to the passage, which of the following is to blame for the fall of Kodak?
A.The invention of easy digital photography |
B.The poor management of the company |
C.The early death of George Eastman |
D.The quick rise of its business competitors |
It can be learnt from the passage that George Eastman .
A.died a natural death of old age. |
B.happened to be on the spot when President Kennedy was shot dead. |
C.set up his company in the capital of the US before setting up its branches all over the world. |
D.was not only interested in commercial profits, but also in the improvement of other people’s lives. |
Before George Eastman brought photography to people, .
A.no photos has ever been taken of people or events |
B.photos were very expensive and mostly taken indoors |
C.painting was the only way for people to keep a record of their ancestors. |
D.grandparents never knew what their grandchildren looked like. |
The person releasing the shutter (Paragraph 5) was the one .
A.who took the photograph |
B.who wanted to have a photo taken |
C.whose decisions shaped the Eastman Kodak Company |
D.whose smiles could long be seen by their children |
What is the writer’s attitude towards the Eastman Kodak Company?
A.Disapproving | B.Respectful | C.Regretful | D.Critical |
Which do you think is the best title for the passage?
A.Great Contributions of Kodak | B.Unforgettable moments of Kodak |
C.Kodak Is Dead | D.History of Eastman Kodak Company |
Ever since I was little I loved doing things for other people. As I got older I began doing random ( 随意的 ) things for people. For example, during holidays, such as Christmas, I would make an extra 21 along with the ones for my relatives. Then I would go and find someone in the grocery store and just hand it to them and walk away. It was so much fun. I admit, 22 , the first time I did it I was so 23 . I didn’t know who to give the card to. So I said a little prayer and knew that the 24 person would just appear. About that time an elderly man ran 25 me with his shopping cart. It was an accident, and he 26 a million times. We smiled and he walked away, and I knew that he was the one. Later I found him in a different isle(过道), handed him the card, and smiled. I said Happy Holidays, and then walked away. It was so great, and the 27 I had afterwards was unexplainable.
Then one day I came across your website (the coolest website ever) and 28 some Smile Cards. When they came in, I started a new project. When I go into a store, I locate a person who I think needs a 29 . Then, I buy a flower, a carnation, to be exact, and 30 it in the most beautiful paper they have. I tie lots of ribbons on it to make it 31 , and then slip the smile card into an envelope and 32 it to the flower. After that, I pay for it and explain to the cashier 33 it is to go to (I live in a pretty small town so it’s easy to get the help of the cashiers). They then give it to that person when they come through.. Once in a while I’ll buy the flower and then just leave it for the cashier. That gets smiles.
My favorite time was when I picked out this elderly woman who was walking around the 34 somewhat confused. I had come across her numerous times and she only smiled slightly once. When she came to the check out (I was watching from outside) her face 35 and the smile was the biggest I had ever seen. Later that week the cashier whom I had had 36 me told me that the lady had been so surprised and while she was walking out with the grocery bag to her car, she was planning what she was going to do for someone else. It was awesome.
I absolutely love the random acts of kindness cards. I 37 at least two in my purse and others in my car, locker and everywhere I go. As I mentioned, my club, STARS, is doing a Random Acts of Kindness Project with the smile cards so they also are using them. I look forward to hearing about their success. It’s really great. I 38 used them in school. I bought my entire math class cans of pop after lunch one day. They came in from lunch and a can of pop and a smile card were setting 39 that day. It totally lightened the mood in the class that day 40 we were studying for a test. Thank you for all of the help that you provide. The smile cards are a great program that brings smiles into the lives of many!
A.present B.card C.wish D.promise
A.therefore B.anyway C.moreover D.however
A.excited B.disappointed C.nervous D.cautious
A.only B.elderly C.right D.lucky
A.into B.across C.after D.for
A.thanked B.apologized C.forgave D.admired
A.chance B.action C.reward D.feeling
A.ordered B.copied C.downloaded D.saved
A.gift B.smile C.help D.comfort
A.hide B.cover C.put D.wrap
A.expensive B.natural C.unique D.diverse
A.devote B.attach C.submit D.join
A.how B.where C.who D.what
A.restaurant B.hotel C.school D.store
A.lit up B.put up C.got up D.made up
A.help B.deliver C.promise D.remind
A.arrange B.need C.take D.keep
A.hardly B.somehow C.even D.ever
A.in their baskets B.on their desks C.in their bags D.in their drawers
A.because B.unless C.after D.whenever
Are some people born clever, and others born stupid? Or is intelligence developed by our environment and our experiences? Strangely enough,the answer to both these questions is yes. To some extent(程度)our intelligence is given to us at birth,and special education can never make a genius(天才) out of a child born with low intelligence. On the other hand, a child who lives in a boring environment will develop his intelligence less than one who lives in rich and varied surroundings. Thus the limits of a person’s intelligence are fixed at birth, but whether or not he reaches those limits will depend on his environment. This view, now held by most experts can be supported in a number of ways.
It is easy to say that intelligence is to some extent something we are born with. The closer the blood relationship between two people, the closer they are likely to be in intelligence. Thus if we take two unrelated people at random from the population, it is likely that their degrees of intelligence will be completely different. If on the other hand we take two identical twins, they will very likely be as intelligent as each other. Relations like brothers and sisters,parents and children,usually have similar intelligence, and this clearly suggests that intelligence depends on birth.
Imagine that now we take two identical twins and put them in different environments. We might send one, for example, to a university and the other to a factory where the work is boring. We would soon find differences in intelligence developing, and this indicates that environment as well as birth plays a part. This conclusion is also suggested by the fact that people who live in close contact with each other, but who are not related at all, are likely to have similar degrees of intelligence. By using the example that two people closer in blood relationship are closer in intelligence that writer wants to prove _ .
A.intelligence can be developed by environment |
B.intelligence is given at birth |
C.intelligence can be developed by experience |
D.education plays an important part in the development of education |
A child who lives in rich and varied surroundings turns out higher in intelligence because ________.
A.his family is rich and therefore can afford to develop his intelligence |
B.he can break the limits of intelligence fixed at birth |
C.his family is rich and provides him with various healthy food |
D.these surroundings are likely to help him reach the limits of their intelligence |
In the second paragraph “if we take two unrelated people at random from the population...” means “if we ____.”
A.choose two persons who are relative |
B.take out two different persons |
C.choose two persons with different intelligence |
D.pick any two persons |
The best title for this passage might be __________.
A.Birth and Environment | B.Intelligence |
C.The Answer to a Question | D.Intelligence and Education |
下文中共有十处错误,每句中最多有两处,错误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∧),并在此符号下面写出该加的词。
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、只允许修改十处,多者(从第11处起)不计分。
Dear Wang Ping,
I’m very glad to have received a letter you sent me two weeks before.I’ve been thinking about the question you ask me.In my opinion,you should come back after you finish your studies at abroad.For one reason,what you are studying is bad needed nowadays in China.It will be quite easy of you to find a good job.In fact,I know that a few big company in our city are hoping to hire people like you.For other reason,I think it will be much more convenient for you to look after your parents as we are getting old.Therefore,I think it’s a good idea for you to return.So what are you waiting?
Best wishes.
Yours,
Li Hua
假如你是李明,最近你的朋友张华因考试不利情绪低落,丧失信心,学习消极应付。请你用英语给他写一封e-mail,指出其消极行为可能带来的不良后果,并结合自身实际提出应采取的积极态度和应对方法,鼓励他努力学习。
注意:1.词数120左右;
2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;
3.开头和结尾已为你写好,不计入总词数。
Dear Zhang Hua,
I’m sorry to hear that
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li ming
假设你是李华,你的美国朋友Tom上个月来到北京学习。十月份你将去北京参加暑期中学生英语演讲比赛(speech contest),你在资料搜集、语言运用等方面遇到了困难。请根据以下要点给Tom写一封电子邮件:
1.询问Tom的生活和学习情况;
2.谈谈你的困难并请Tom帮忙;
3.告诉Tom你打算赛后去看他。
注意:1.词数:100词左右;
2.可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
文中共有10处语言错误,每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加:在缺词处加一个漏词符号(^),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。
Dear Brown,
Last summer I take a part-time job in the International Camp for children. I have been told one more worker will be needed in this year and I think you are fit to it. How about join us? The camp is at the foot of a small hill close to a river. It is so a beautiful place! We can hear birds singing happy all around. Everybody sleeps in tents, that is very exciting. We usually work only five hours a day, so we will have plenty of spare time visit the area and have a fun. I am sure it will be an unforgettable experience. If you are interesting in it, reply to me soon.
Yours,
Li Hua
请根据以下提示,结合你生活中的一个事例,写一篇英语短文。
“Good health is the foundation of a happy life."
“Health is wealth (财富)!”
①无须写标题,不得照抄英语提示语;
②内容必须结合你生活中的一个事例;
③文中不得透漏个人姓名和学校名称;
④词数为1 20左右。
---A stranger gave me an umbrella when I was caught in the rain.
---________.
A.First impression is half the battle |
B.A friend without faults will never be found |
C.There is kindness to be found everywhere |
D.Two heads are better than one |
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(\)划掉;
修改:在错的词下面画一横线,并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意:1. 每处错误及修改仅限一词;
2. 只允许修改10处,多者(从第11处起)不计分。
I just come back from Britain last week. I was luckily enough to be one of the student from different countries to visit the UK from Feb. 16 to 28. We paid a visit to many places, like London, Oxford or the Lake District. I learned much about British culture and history in London, where was my favorite. I also liked Oxford, in which I saw much more old buildings. The Lake District was beautiful, but it was pity that it rained heavily when they were there. The most excited thing for me in the Britain was that I made a lot of friends there.
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