Nirmal Purja has set several world records after climbing the world's 14 highest mountains in less than seven months.
(1) Though he was born 1,600 meters above sea level,he didn't climb any serious mountains until he was 29.
But Mr. Purja, now 36, was trained to be strong. He used to be a soldier in the British army, where he had special training for fighting in very cold weather.(2)
There are only 14 mountains in the world that are higher than 8,000 meters. Mr.Purja had already climbed several of them.(3) The old record for climbing the 14 mountains was seven years,ten months and six days. It was set by South Korean climber Kim Chang﹣ho in 2013.
Mr.Purja named his challenge"Project Possible".(4) On October 29,just a little more than six months after he started, Nirmal Purja had finished climbing the 14th mountain.
Though Mr. Purja completed his challenge unbelievably quickly,it wasn't easy.For example,during one day of climbing Shishapangma, Mr. Purja and his team climbed for 15 hours nonstop.
(5) Mr.Purja believes his strong physical condition and his training as a soldier helped him.He hopes his efforts will inspire others."People are only limited(限制) by their imagination," he says."If you don't dream, then you won't do it"
A. Mr. Purja was born in Nepal, in the Himalayas. B. He had completed five more climb in Pakistan. C. He began on April 23, by climbing Annapurna in Nepal. D. His goal was to climb all of them in less than seven months. E. They had to deal with winds as fast as 75 kilometers per hour. F. In 2018, he left there to follow his dream of mountain climbing. |
Gardening is popular in many parts of the world. It brings us sweet smelling flowers, fresh fruit and vegetables. But you can get more from your garden.
Gardening helps to keep healthy. Today's people sit indoors for too long and don't get much exercise. When you garden, you have to move around. It's a good chance for you to exercise your body by watering flowers or doing some digging. Besides, when you are in your garden, you can feel the warm sunshine. This means you are getting Vitamin D. It helps your bodies use calcium(钙),which is necessary to keep your bones(骨骼) strong.
______It gets them of computers, televisions and phones. Gardening can be a great teacher to teach children about nature and healthy eating. It can also help them to understand the meaning of " No pains, no gains."
Gardening is a great way to meet people and build relationships.When you are gardening, you are outdoors. So it is a perfect time to communicate with your neighbors. Most people love to talk about their hobbies, and so do gardeners. They usually enjoy showing people what they are growing. And most enjoy sharing advice and stories about their gardens.
(1)When it's ,you can get Vitamin D in your garden.
A. |
sunny |
B. |
cloudy |
C. |
snowy |
D. |
rainy |
(2)According to the passage, is one of the gardening activities.
A. |
watching TV |
B. |
watering flowers |
C. |
walking dogs |
D. |
playing with phones |
(3)Which of the following can be the missing part in Paragraph 3 ?
A. |
Gardening will be good for your bones. |
B. |
Gardening may help people to feel happy. |
C. |
Gardening is a great activity to do with children. |
D. |
Gardening can be a good way to meet neighbors. |
(4)The best title of the passage may be " ".
A. |
Outdoor Activities |
B. |
Advantages of Gardening |
C. |
Healthy Eating Habits |
D. |
Relationships with Neighbors |
If you live far from school, you may have to use lunch boxes to take lunch to school. Do you want to know what the early lunch boxes looked like?(1)From the 19h century, people used baskets to take meals.A nice wooden box would be used by the rich people.(2)The tins were large enough for a piece of meat, some bread and some cheese, Walt Disney made the
First "character" lunch box in 1935by putting Mickey Mouse on the box.(3)In 1950,TV cowboy, Hopalong Cassidy, agreed to put his picture on the outside of the blue and red lunch boxes. Over the next 30years, different popular characters controlled the market, such as Aladdin ,Miss America, and the Flying Nun. The Florida government said that the metal boxes could be used as weapons(武器)and they were dangerous for children.(4)
In 1986,people began to use lunch boxes which were made of plastic.(5)Now we can see many plastic lunch boxes with beautiful pictures on them.
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A. |
By the 1860s,people started making tins to take meals. |
B. |
The plastic lunch boxes weren't used by people. |
C. |
Let's see the history of lunch boxes. |
D. |
Children liked this kind of lunch box very much. |
E. |
Let's see their shapes and sizes. |
F. |
The plastic lunch boxes have been using since then. |
G. |
The last metal lunch box was made in 1985. |
Choose the best topic from A to F according to the meaning for each paragrahp.
56.For most people,the word"fashion"means"clothes".People may ask the question,"What clothes are in fashion?"And they use the adjective(形容词)"fashionable"in the same way,"She is in a fashionable blouse."
57.But of course there are fashions in many things,not only in clothes.There are fashions in holidays,in restaurants,in films and in books.Also,there are fashions in school subjects,jobs…and in languages.
58.Fashions change as time goes.If you look at pictures of people or things from the past,you will see that fashions have always changed.An English house in the 1750s is different from one in the 1650s.
59.Today fashions change very quickly.Some of these are natural.We hear about things more quickly.Newspapers,radios,telephones and televisions send information from one country to another in a few hours.
60.New fashions mean people seek(追求)new things,so you will spend some money on new things in fashion.
A.Fashions are different in different times. B.The meaning of new fashions. C.The meaning of fashions for most people. |
D.Seeking fashions is a kind of waste. E.Different fashions in different fields. F.The changing speed of fashions. |
Earthquakes often happen and you may hear about the earthquake in Songyuan of Jilin Province these days. So we must know some advice about protecting ourselves.
(1)You should do earthquake practice and teach your children about earthquake safety. Everyone in the family should do some earthquake practice often. It's very important.
(2)It's necessary to prepare yourself and your family. All family members should know how to turn off gas, water and electricity and know useful telephone numbers(120, 110, 119, etc)
(3)If you are indoors, quickly move to a safe place in the room such as under a strong desk or a strong table. The purpose is to protect yourself from falling objects. Stay away from windows,large mirrors and so on. If you are cooking, turn off the gas.
(4)If you are outdoors, move to an open area like a playground. Move away from buildings, bridges and trees. If you are driving, stop the car as soon as possible, stay away from bridges and tall buildings. Stay in your car.
(5)Once the shaking has stopped, DO NOT run out of the buildings at once. It's better to wait and leave when it is safe. If your building is badly broken, you should leave it.
Choose the best topic from a to F according to the meaning of the passage.
A. The advice about when you are indoors during an earthquake B. You shouldn't leave at once until it is safe after an earthquake C. Know useful telephone numbers D. Practice for an earthquake E. The advice about when you are outdoors during an earthquake F. Be always ready before an earthquake |
Recycling has become more and more important. As time goes by, it is rapidly changing around the world.(1) .
More goods will be made of reused materials.You'll find more clothing,toys,park benches that are made of recycled water bottles.Buildings and furniture are made of renewable wood and steel.(2) .
Consumers(消费者) will become cleverer. Shoppers will turn to companies that produce green products.(3) . They want to know how the materials come from, how food is grown and so on.
Less plastic packaging(包装). We find it difficult to open a bottle of pills or a new toy and it's a waste of resources. Don't use plastic bags when we go shopping.(4) . Everyone should be a greener person though it will probably take longer for all plastics to disappear.
Actions speak louder than words (5) . Companies should make efforts to reduce materials for packaging as well. The government will take measures to change the situation. In the next ten years,we'll still have a long way to go.
A. Do you pick up plastics every day? B. We should take a cloth bag instead. C. Everyone should use reusable products. D. What will recycling be like in ten years? E. Waste is finally treated as a material. F. These consumers care a lot about the environment. |
Tips for Writing Better Articles
56.When we are not sure which word is the right one for a sentence,look it up in a dictionary.Many of us choose words in a hurry and don't take the time to decide if they are proper.Good word choices are necessary for good writing.
57.If we want people to believe what we write,we must make sure our facts are true.We should use dependable facts.
58.Making a list is necessary for writing a good article.Such a list includes:Is there a proper title?Have we explained every point?Are all the parts of the article included?This can help us to make sure that we have covered everything.
59.Sometimes it's easier to find problems with spelling,word usage and grammar when we read aloud.Reading aloud helps us not only find out our problems but also develop our writing.
60.A common problem is that we don't like to rewrite.In fact,rewriting is the best way to find out and correct some mistakes,like grammar and spelling mistakes.Rewriting makes our writing better,though it takes more time and more work.
Choose the best topic from A to F according to the meaning of the passage.
A.Rewrite. |
B.Read aloud. |
C.Check facts. |
D.Collect information. |
E.Prepare a list. |
F.Make good word choices. |
56 57 58 59 60 .
Batsford
A world of trees, and so much more!
Built in the late 18005, Batsford Arboretum is among the largest wild gardens in England, home to a collection of some of the world's most beautiful trees, bamboos, and shrubs. It s perfect fora peaceful walk beside the small rivers and pools.
(1)
●Early daffodils(水仙花) and a cherry collection in spring.
●The Handkerchief Tree and wildflower areas in summer.
●To smell the flowers of reds, yellows and golds in autumn.
●Ice and snow turn the Arboretum into a magical wonderland.
Visitor Information
(2)
●Batsford Arboretum is just one mile west of Moreton﹣in﹣Marsh on the A44. There are road signs all the way.
●The 1 and 2 Johnsons Excel﹣bus from Stratford﹣upon﹣Avon drops passengers at the end of our mile﹣long drive.
(3)
We are open every day except Christmas Day. In bad weather we may close the Arboretum, so please call us on 01386701441 before setting out.
●Pets
Dogs are welcome throughout the Visitor Centre and the Arboretum but must be closely watched all times.
(4)
Parking for cars and coaches is FREE. You'll find picnic areas near to the lower car parks. Sorry no picnics in the Arboretum.
(5)
●Sign up to receive our regular email newsletters if you love Batsford,
●Check for the latest admission charges (门票价格) before you come.
Website: www.batsarb.couk
Email: arboretum@batsfordfoundation.co.uk
A. Opening times B.How to find us C. Parking and picnics D. Keep in touch E.A garden for all seasons |
Confidence(自信)is very important in daily life.It can help you develop a healthy attitude.(1) .They may have more chances to become successful.But how can we be more confident?Here are some suggestions.
Speak louder
When you are not confident,it's hard for you to do things well.You speak in such a low voice that people can hardly hear you.(2) .Your voice can help you become more confident.
(3) .
Write down a list of things you did during the day to see how many things you did well.Did you finish your task?Did you tell a joke that made everybody laugh?Give yourself praise for the good things you've done.
Get rid of fear
(4) .But it's easy to overcome if you understand that failure is a part of life.Don't hide in your head just because you said something stupid once.Try to start again and believe you can do better.
Pick up a hobby
If you like singing,sing as much as you can.(5) .And it will make you happy and confident.
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A.In some ways,a hobby can make you outstanding(杰出).
B.You should speak often to get more speaking chances.
C.A study shows that people who are more confident are much happier.
D.Fear goes along with failure.
E.Encourage yourself
F.Try to speak loud enough so that people can hear you clearly.
G.A hobby can sometimes become a bad thing.
After Mike was graduated from Shanghai Jiao Tong University, he wanted to find a job.(1) ____ There were six young people that day but they only wanted one. The interview was very easy. It was only a few minutes'short talk.(2)____ On the moming of the third day, Mike got a text message. It said, "We are sorry to tell you, someone did better than you in the interview. So you can't work in our company"
Mike felt very disappointed.(3)____ Later in that afternoon, Mike got another text message It said, "We are glad to tell you that you can be one of us."
(4)____ The interviewer told him, "That's because of the same message in the morning Only you said" thank you. That was the real test, so only you gave the right answer," When you feel disappointed, do not forget to say thank you"to the one who disappoints you.
A. However, he answered "thank you all the same"in the text message.
B. One day he came to a big company for it.
C. He refused to work in the company.
D. Mike didnt know why, so he called the company and asked about it.
E. The six young men all went home.
Many years ago,there lived an old man with his three sons,Dharma,Harrison and Keith,in a village.The man worked hard when he was young,(72) .But his sons were all born to be lazy,which made him disappointed.He was worried that his sons would use up his money and starve(饥饿)to death.
One day,the old man came up with a plan.He called his sons and said to them,"Look,my dear sons,in the land we have at the farmyard,there is lots of hidden gold.(73) ."
In a wish to find out the gold,his sons worked hard from the morning to the evening,digging and digging all through the land.Three days had passed,(74) .They got frustrated and angry.They decided to give up and returned to ask their father.
"There is no gold in the land.We are cheated."
"Since the land has been dug soft,(75) ?"their father answered.
The sons went off.Soon the whole once﹣useless land was rich crops.
"(76) ."said the proud father.
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A.they found what they were looking for
B.If you work together,you may find it
C.so he had the largest farmyard and the most beautiful house in the village
D.This is the real gold,my sons
E.but they didn't find what they were looking for
F.what about the plan
G.why don't you plant some crops there.
From the Other Side
Lara and Tara are twins.(1) but they are very different in
everything else.For example,hot food is Lara's favorite,and Tara has a sweet choice.
However,this isn't the problem with the twin girls.They always argued that the opposite one was wrong. (2) ,while Tara insisted that mornings were fresh and it was difficult to stay up till midnight.
(3) .To put an end to their fights,their parents decided to create a small drama.They wanted the girls to understand that they were both correct from their own point of view.Their parents covered the girls'eyes with black ribbons,and brought them to the dining room.(4) Lara was asked to stand on one side of the board and Tara on the other.They couldn't see the other side of it.When the ribbons were taken away,they were surprised to see a huge board between them.
Now,their father asked Lara,"What's the color of the board?"She replied,"It's black!"(5) .She replied,"It's white!"The two girls began to argue again.While Lara was confident it was black,Tara was sure it was white.Then,they were asked to exchange(交换)their places.They couldn't believe their eyes.Tara,who insisted it was a white board,saw a black one.Similarly,Lara,who argued the board was black,was shocked to see a white one.They understood that each of them was right in her own view.Most of us are like Lara and Tara.We are right most times,but insist that others are wrong!
A.They look like each other
B.For years,their arguments continued
C.Their mother asked Tara the same question
D.In the room,a big board was placed in the middle
E.Lara thought it was terrible to get up early in the morning.
Once my mother told me a story. In Africa, when an antelope (羚羊) wakes up every morning, the first thing it thinks about is, "I must be able to run faster than the fastest lion, or I will be killed."(1) the first thing the lion thinks about is,"I must be able to catch the slowest antelope, or I will starve to death." So, almost at the same time, they get up and start running toward the rising sun.
This is life: full of chances and challenges.(2) For students, it is just the same. If we do not study hard, sooner or later, we will fall behind the other students. At first, I did not know what the word "exam" meant. Later, I knew an exam was a kind of competition. In competitions, there are always winners and losers. As I grew up,I got to know competition well.(3) .
Each time I saw children playing games,and heard their laughter,I wished I were that age again.(4) So I picked up my pen and began to study hard again.
I was still not sure what competition really meant. One day, I was taking part in an English﹣speaking competition. When I went to the stage, I saw other students looking at me kindly.(5) It is not as cruel as my teacher and parents told me. In fact, competition is the opposite: it is kind and necessary.
A. When a lion wakes from his dream B. I suddenly knew what competition was C. There must be competitions in one' s life, so people can improve D. However, I remembered my parents' words, "You must work very hard in order to have a good future." E. Whether you are an antelope or a lion, you must go ahead when the sun rises |
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Reading is a good hobby for all kinds of reason.
First,reading is fun.(36) .You will never feel bored or tired.
Next,you can read a book anywhere﹣in a car,on a plane,or even in the bathroom.(37) .It is so easy to get a book.
Another good reason for reading is that it is useful.If you read as a hobby,you will get better and better at it.And you will read faster and find it easier to understand what you read.(38) ,you will probably find your schoolwork becomes much better.
Some people say that reading is not in fashion.(39) .You can read on the Internet.The more you read,the more knowledge you will get.Good readers may become writers,too.(40) .
Reading is a wonderful hobby.Why not start reading right now?
A.But I don't think so. B.Everyone likes reading C.They always have more things to write about D.You can always keep yourself happy if you like reading E.All you need is a book. F.As your reading skills improve |
Today,an increasing number of people are always looking at their mobile phones with their heads down.These people are called"Heads﹣down Tribe"(低头族)(72) ?Heads﹣down tribe members now can be seen everywhere.
(73) Also more and more interesting and strange facts happen to the"Heads﹣down
Tribe".Let's have a look at an interesting TV report.A man in America kept using his mobile phone on his way home.As a result,he ran into a big lost bear on the street.When he lifted his eyes from the phone,(74) .Another fact is that we can often see people in the restaurant eating face to face but looking at their own mobile phones.(75) .Some of them even have fun communicating with others on the phone.
Mobile phones are helpful and necessary tools for modern life.Are mobile phones good or bad?(76) .Let's be healthy users and try to be the"Heads﹣up Tribe."
根据短文内容,从下列选项中选出填入空白处的最佳选项,选项中有两项为多余选项.
A.He was so scared that he turned around and ran away as quickly as possible
B.Are you a heads﹣up tribe member
C.Are you a heads﹣down tribe member
D.You may use mobile phones as often as possible
E.Using mobile phones may cause accidents and even cost a lot of money
F.It depends on how people use them
G.It's strange that they don't talk to the ones who sit opposite to them during the meal.
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