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Nowadays, the ice bucket challenge is among the ______ (hot) mews of all. It is an activity ______ (hold) by an American charity organization. It not only helps the sick people to get the money to heal the disease, but also makes more and more people aware ____ the disease, so that they can give more care to the patients.
Ice bucket challenge is like the epidemic (流行病 ), ____becomes popular around the world in_____ time. The starter holds the activity, _____(hope) people can experience the ALS patients’ pain. In the activity, people need to pour the ice water down from their heads, and then propose another three people. They can either choose to accept the challenge____ donate 100 dollars, or do the both.
The ALS makes people’s muscles become hard. It is hard for the patients to move. Stephen Hawking is one of the ___(suffer). Ice bucket challenge is ____great success and until now, a big donation _____ ( receive).
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Alex: Kelly, I' 11 go back home to visit my family for several weeks.
Kelly: That' s great. It' s been quite a long time since you (see) them, hasn't it?
Alex: Yes, but I'm thinking about I should bring back from China for everyone---my little brother, my sister and my parents.
Kelly: You want to bring back some (attract) things, don't you? How about a Weifang-style kite? You once mentioned that your brother is fond collecting kites.
Alex: Hey, that' s a good idea! You and I had a lot of fun (fly) kites together. I' m sure my brother would like a Weifang-style kite, too.
Kelly: You could also bring back some embroidery (绣品) from Suzhou, is very famous.
Alex: Kelly, you're a genius(天才)! Not only is Su embroidery very colorful, it represents Chinese traditions(传统) too! My parents will really like it. Okay, now 1 have to decide what (buy) for my sister. That' s really difficult decision!
Kelly: Don't be so upset, Alex. Does she like drinking tea'? What about a Chinese teapot?
Alex: Sure, she' d love that. Another great idea! How do you think up these ideas so ___
(easy), Kelly'?
Kelly: Geniuses always do that!
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In order to know a foreign language thoroughly, four things are necessary. Firstly, we must understand the language when we hear _____ spoken. Secondly, we must be able to speak it correctly with confidence and without hesitation. _____, we must be able to read the language, and fourthly, we must be able to write it. We must be able to make sentences that are grammatically correct.
There is no easy to succeed ________ learning a language. ________ good memory is of great help, but it is not enough only _____(memorize) rules from a grammar book. It is not much use learning by heart long list of ________(word) and their meaning, studying the dictionary and so on. We must learn by using the language. If we are _______(satisfy) with only a few rules we have memorized, we are not really learning the language“Learning through use”is a good piece of ____(advise) for those ______ are studying a new language. Practice is important. We must practice speaking and _______(write) the language whenever we can.
Detective Ashley Jones works at a police department in England.He has recently made a significant (1) ﹣loneliness is a serious social problem that can contribute to depression and even crimes,but it can be (2) in a clever way.The (3) ?Chat benches.
Jones got the idea after he had talked with an elderly lady who had been cheated of her(4) .The lady would get a call from a stranger every morning who(5) made her believe that he was her friend,and then she lent him about £31,000.Jones was(6) when she said that she didn't actually(7) being cheated. "Otherwise, I would never speak to another person for weeks on end," she said.
This led Jones to the conclusion that there are too many extremely(8) people in his community,who are easy targets of cheating.So he (9) to do something about it.He (10) the police department to allow him to(11) a couple of "chat benches" in two of their local parks.Then he hung a colorful sign on each of the benches that(12) :"HAPPY TO CHAT".Just a few days after the signs went up,he found people sitting there and engaging in active and (13) conversations.
The idea is catching on(14) .There are now over 40 chat benches throughout England.More new chat benches have sprung up across the UK and beyond.All who participated have gained a(n)(15) outcome from getting involved.Jones' idea has been fully(16) ﹣the "HAPPY TO CHAT" benches help(17) the invisible social barrier that keeps people from saying hello.
This effort is not just a(n)(18) at being community minded﹣it's also a (19) measure.It prevents people who are cut off from society falling victim to cheaters.
The Chat Bench is a fantastic new project that (20) those of all ages to interact and get to know each other in the future.
(1)A. choice |
B. discovery |
C. visit |
D. promise |
(2)A. experienced |
B. suffered |
C. prevented |
D. felt |
(3)A. solution |
B. puzzle |
C. excuse |
D. intention |
(4)A. pleasure |
B. prize |
C. credit |
D. money |
(5)A. eventually |
B. frequently |
C. previously |
D. occasionally |
(6)A. ashamed |
B. shocked |
C. excited |
D. amused |
(7)A. mind |
B. forgive |
C. risk |
D. enjoy |
(8)A. active |
B. lonely |
C. cautious |
D. stubborn |
(9)A. learned |
B. refused |
C. pretended |
D. decided |
(10)A. forced |
B. ordered |
C. convinced |
D. taught |
(11)A. put away |
B. make out |
C. tear apart |
D. set up |
(12)A. read |
B. claimed |
C. meant |
D. implied |
(13)A. formal |
B. joyful |
C. awkward |
D. crazy |
(14)A. randomly |
B. slowly |
C. quickly |
D. purposefully |
(15)A. positive |
B. disappointing |
C. correct |
D. embarrassing |
(16)A. realized |
B. examined |
C. discussed |
D. formed |
(17)A. break down |
B. put up |
C. keep off |
D. take out |
(18)A. glance |
B. attempt |
C. knock |
D. attack |
(19)A. heart﹣breaking |
B. risk﹣taking |
C. face﹣saving |
D. crime﹣cutting |
(20)A. forbids |
B. appoints |
C. encourages |
D. troubles |
As an exchange student, Wei Hua studied in a British high school for one year. She was happy the school hours in Britain because school starts around 9 a.m and ends about 3.30 p.m.
On the first day, all the new students (attend) an assembly in the school hall. Wei Hua sat next to a girl name was Diana. During the assembly, the headmaster told the students that the best way to earn respect was to devote themselves study and achieve high (grade). As there were different students in some classes, was a struggle for Wei Hua to remember all the faces and names. Although the homework was not as heavy as she used to get in her old school, it was a bit (challenge) for her at first because all the homework was in English. Luckily, all her teachers gave her much (encourage). To improve her English, Wei Hua used English every day and spent an hour each day (read) English books in the library.
In a word, studying in Britain was a very enjoyable and exciting experience for Wei Hua.
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Amy: Sarah, how have your two sons been doing at school recently?
Sarah: Don’t ask! Peter never starts it while Sam never stops (study).
Amy: You’re joking! I hear that Jason is likely ____ (become) the top student after exams this year.
Sarah: Yes, so his teachers say. He has been working very hard at his books every evening for months end recently. Actually, he is making __ __(prepare)for Peking University.
Amy: Great. Maybe he’ll become a university professor in the future.
Sarah: Maybe. But sometimes I wish he'd go out and enjoy (he)for a change.
Amy: Yes. What about the (young) one?
Sarah: Well, he has the ability, but he (be) always busy.
Amy: What is he busy with?
Sarah: I really mean when I say he is always busy is that he doesn’t consider study as a top priority.
Amy: I am (terrible) sorry to hear that. But kids can always find reasonable excuse to avoid studying.
Sarah: Yes. But he is really crazy about variety of sports, such as football and basketball.
Amy: Perhaps he can make his fortune at football in the future. People can make a large amount of money from sports now.
Sarah: I hope so.
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What defines a healthy city? Is it a place with a lot of open spaces people can exercise and enjoy the fresh air? A place with little or no pollution? A place in which people can (free) socialize and express their ideas? Perhaps, it’s all that plus more. Other considerations are the availability of health and fitness facilities, an excellent healthcare program and sincere efforts by local government to actively promote health and wellness among its citizens. Of all the cities in the world, one of the top six (healthy) cities is Copenhagen, Denmark.
Copenhageners love to walk. Foot traffic accounts 80% of all traffic in the Copenhagen city center. Those who prefer can also bike. It is estimated that more than a third of all work trips in Copenhagen (carry) out on a bike. As for the climate here, the city does not have the blessing of pleasant weather all year round. everything starts to freeze, it turns several city squares into huge skating fields. The frozen parts of the city also make easier for residents to skate around. The city also has museums and art galleries for the kids and (grown-up). It has the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Art and the Royal Library housed in a rather grand building (call) the Black Diamond.
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阅读下面短文,在空白处填入适当的内容(不多于3个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
There’s no such thing as living alone. Never mind if you’re only person in your house and have no dog, no cat, not even fish. You still have got several billion (roommate) — and so do we all. Some of them are harmless, some are (actual) helpful and some could even kill you. They are, of course, bacteria, fungi(菌类) and viruses, and like it or not, they’re on you, around you, and deeply within you. The fact that bacteria life is everywhere is not (surprise). It’s something you (learn) from your childhood when your mother told you not to drink water from someone else’s glass. There are lots of bacteria are living in your tea kettle. There are bacteria (sleep) with you on your bed. Scientists are beginning realize) the richness of the microbiome(微生物群系) — which is as complex as the ones (find) in oceans, rainforests, deserts and woodlands. Your house has a microbiome and do you.
For the past ten years,my dad and I have attended the same school﹣he as an administrator and I as a student.Our relationship,in and out of school,has been totally unpredictable.
When I was younger,all that my dad said was doctrine (信条) and anything he did I,(1) ,copied.We played games together,and stayed up late reading bedtime stories.I could(2) my dad taking me to school,running into him(3) during the day and riding home with him every afternoon.
As I grew older,we were not as(4) as we used to be.He wasn't cool any more.He wore his socks too high,listened to(5) country music and laughed too loudly in front of my friends.He became a total embarrassment.
However,the(6) D that occurred in school were even worse.The worst one happened in seventh grade.My dad came to our New Year party,(7) as Donald Duck,guitar in hand,singing silly songs.Just kill me! I wanted to run away.
This (8) continued into high school,but we somehow began to find a balance.Things started to(9) around the time of my 10th﹣grade physics project.The(10) was to build a wood bridge with the best strength﹣to﹣weight ratio (比率).All the students and physics teachers(11) .So did my dad,the only administrator! Embarrassed,as usual,I (12) the scene.(13) ,later when I learned from my friends that my dad(14) all competitors and won everyone's admiration,I found that mixed in with my(15) was a touch of pride.
I had needed someone else to show me what I(16) in my dad.It wasn't the fact that he'd won;it was more than that.I began to(17) that we have many of the same values and sometimes the same opinions. No matter how much I had tried to(18) him,he still influenced me.
I feel(19) to have such an unusual father.The (20) I have developed with my dad over the years has enabled me to look back and see how I've grown.
(1)A.temporarily |
B. naturally |
C. originally |
D. passively |
(2)A.apply to |
B. count on |
C. see off |
D. pick out |
(3)A.gradually |
B. previously |
C. regularly |
D. eventually |
(4)A.close |
B. reliable |
C. generous |
D. confident |
(5)A.creative |
B. familiar |
C. horrible |
D. live |
(6)A.failures |
B. coincidences |
C. competitions |
D. disasters |
(7)A.dressed up |
B. broken down |
C. settled down |
D. signed up |
(8)A.debate |
B. party |
C. progress |
D. struggle |
(9)A.happen |
B. change |
C. grow |
D. disappear |
(10)A.issue |
B. task |
C. lesson |
D. procedure |
(11)A.participated |
B. protested |
C. hesitated |
D. explored |
(12)A.fled |
B. investigated |
C. pictured |
D. made |
(13)A.Instead |
B. Otherwise |
C. Therefore |
D. However |
(14)A.convinced |
B. defeated |
C. ignored |
D. evaluated |
(15)A.confusion |
B. encouragement |
C. embarrassment |
D. fascination |
(16)A.recommended |
B. tolerated |
C. doubted |
D. appreciated |
(17)A.recognize |
B. demand |
C. argue |
D. estimate |
(18)A.approach |
B. limit |
C. resist |
D. believe |
(19)A.puzzled |
B. fortunate |
C. concerned |
D. awkward |
(20)A.strategy |
B. habit |
C. relationship |
D. potential |
Many people have the hobby of collecting things,e.g.stamps,postcard or antiques.In the 18th and 19th centuries,(1) (wealth)people travelled and collected plants,historical objects and works of art.They kept their collection at home until it got too big (2) or until they died,and then it was given to a museum.The 80,000 objects collected by Sir Hans Sloane,for example,(3) (form) the core collection of the British Museum(4) opened in 1759.
The parts of a museum open to the public (5) (call) galleries or rooms.Often,only a small part of a museum's collection(6) (be) on display. Most of it is stored away or used for research.
Many museums are lively places and they attract a lot of visitors.As well as looking at exhibits,visitors can play with computer simulations(模拟)and imagine(7) (they) living at a different time in history or(8) (walk) through a rainforest.At the Jorvik Centre in York,the city's Viking settlement is recreated,and people experience the sights,sounds and smells of the old town.Historical(9) (accurate) is important but so is entertainment.Museums must compete(10) people's spare time and money with other amusements.Most museums also welcome school groups and arrange special activities for children.
Decorating with Plants, Fruits and Flowers for Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year is a (1) (celebrate) marking the end of the winter season and the beginning of spring.This is why decorating with plants, fruits and flowers(2) (carry) special significance.They represent the earth (3) (come) back to life and best wishes for new beginnings.
These are some of the most popular in many parts of the country:
Oranges:Orange trees are more(4) decoration;they are a symbol of good fortune and wealth.They make great gifts and you see them many times(5) (decorate) with red envelopes and messages of good fortune.
Bamboo:Chinese love their "Lucky Bamboo" plants and you will see them often in their homes and offices.(6) (certain) during the holiday period,this plant is a must.Bamboo plants are associated (7) health, abundance and a happy home.They are easy(8) (care) for and make great presents.
Branches of Plum Blossoms (梅花):The(9) (beauty) long branches covered with pink﹣colored buds (蓓蕾) make fantastic decorations.The plum trees are (10) first to flower even as the snow is melting (融化).They represent the promise of spring and a renewal of life.
A
Oliver is a host of a TV programme on food. He says food (1) (play) a big role in his life. "My mum was a great cook, and she'd sometimes let me have a try," he said. The first dish Oliver prepared for his family was fried chicken wings. He made it with his mum's help. Oliver says if you're (2) (luck) enough to have someone close to you who enjoys cooking, ask them (3) you can join in when it's possible.
B
Single﹣use plastic bags are used at most a few times before they (4) (throw) away. It takes them hundreds of years (5) (break) down. Many of these bags end up in the ocean where larger ones can trap sea creatures, such as turtles and dolphins. Over time, the bags fall apart (6) countless tiny pieces, and fish can accidentally eat some of them. Now, lots of (7) (country) and regions are taking action to ban the sale of such bags to stop people using them.
C
A piece of stone (8) (find) on a Dutch beach suggests that our extinct human relatives, known as Neanderthals, were cleverer than previously thought. The Neanderthals (9) (live) alongside human ancestors in Europe for tens of thousands of years, before dying out about 40,000 years ago. They were much stronger than modern humans, but it's long been assumed that human ancestors were (10) (smart) than the Neanderthals. However, the stone tool made by Neanderthals suggests otherwise.
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Mr. Johnson lived in the woods with his wife and children. He owned a farm, which looked almost abandoned. (lucky), he also had a cow (produce) milk every day. He sold or exchanged some of the milk in the towns nearby for other food and made cheese and butter for the family with what (leave). The cow was their only means of support, in fact. One day, the cow was eating grass it began to rain heavily. While making great (effort) to run away, she (fall) over the hill and died. Then Johnson tried to make living without the cow. In order to support his family, Mr. Johnson began to plant herbs (草药) and vegetables. Since the plants took a while to grow, he started cutting down trees (sell) the wood. Thinking about his children’s clothes, he started growing cotton too. When harvest came around, he was already selling herbs, vegetables and cotton in the market people from the town met regularly. Now occurred to him that his farm had much potential and that the death of the cow was a bit of luck.
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Six men have been trapped in a mine for seventeen hours. If they are not brought to the surface soon they may lose their(life). However, rescue operations are(prove) difficult. If explosives are used, vibrations will cause the roof of the mine(collapse). Rescue workers are therefore drilling a hole on the north side of the mine. They intend to bring the men up inspecial capsule.there had not been a hard layer of rock beneath the soil, they would have completed the job in a few hours. As it is, they have been drilling for sixteen hours and they still have a long way to go. Meanwhile, a microphone, which(low) into the mine two hours ago, has enabled the men to keep in touch with the closest relatives. Though they are running out of fooddrink, the men are(cheer) and confident that they will get out soon. They have been told that rescue operations are progressing(smooth). If they knew how difficult it was to drill the hard rock, they would lose heart.
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My friend had a chance to make a trip to Hong Kong August 15,2015. He had dreamed about (visit) it since his boyhood and it was the first time that he (be) there. The following was ______he had seen.
(arrive) there, he was (shock) by its beautiful scenery and tall buildings. ___we all know, Hong Kong has the most skyscrapers in the world. Wherever he went, he saw many smiling faces. People in Hong Kong were kind, generous, easygoing and ready to help others. Much to his surprise, he saw that people there always kept order in public places. __ a great number of people were waiting for the next train at the subway station, they were talking in such a low voice as not to disturb others.
Chinese and English are the official languages of Hong Kong. English is (wide) used in governments, markets, service centers and other fields.
Staying there for a week was a good experience for him , he would never forget.
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