专题02 高中英语名校精选阅读理解专项训练（20套含答案）
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中小学教育资源及组卷应用平台
高中英语名校精选阅读理解专项训练
专题02.（20套精选含答案）
阅读理解专练21
The bell for lunch rang at Glendale Primary School. However, instead of heading to the canteen like all the other children did, Jonah, a new student at the school, went to the library. Other than the noise of the air-conditioner, the library was quiet and there was barely a soul in sight. Far in a corner, he spotted Mrs Lim, the librarian, who was too busy shelving some books to pay any attention to him. The library was near to the canteen. Jonah could hear children laughing and chatting. He wished he was outside playing with some friends but he did not let this bother him.
Suddenly, Jonah heard a sound in the corner. He looked around and saw a pair of eyes looking at him from behind the bookshelves. Jonah turned back, eyes as wide as saucers(茶碟). "Oh dear!" he whispered. He peeked(窥视) over his shoulder again and saw a smaller boy walking towards him.
The boy pulled out the chair next to Jonah and sat down. "I’m Henry. Why are you reading here when you could be playing with your friends instead " asked he. "Uh..." Jonah looked around the library, avoiding Henry’ s gaze(注视). He did not want Henry to know the real reason why he was in the library. What would Henry think of him if he knew Jonah did not have any friends It would make Jonah feel more uncomfortable.
As Jonah turned the page, he realized Henry was still sitting there, watching him steadily.
"I know how you feel. Just say hello to someone today," Henry encouraged Jonah. " 'I promise they'll respond. Once you’ve made the first move, it just gets easier."
Jonah appreciated the advice and thanked him before making his way out of the library. In the hallway outside the library, a boy from Jonah’s class was crouched on the floor, picking up pens and pencils that had dropped out of his pencil case. Jonah remembered what Henry had advised him to do.
"Hello, I’m Jonah. Let me help you," he offered.
The boy looked up at him. "Thank you! My name is Ruben."
Victory at last, Jonah thought, feeling proud of himself.
1.What can we know from the text
A.The thought of playing outside bothered Jonah.
B.The library was not crowded at lunchtime.
C.The librarian was annoyed by the noise outside.
D.Jonah had had lunch before going to the library.
2.Why were Jonah’ s eyes “as wide as saucers” in paragraph 2
A.He turned too quickly and felt a little dizzy.
B.He was shocked by the pair of eyes peeking at him.
C.He was too thin because of lacking enough nutrition.
D.He didn’t expect the smaller boy would come to him.
3.What does the underlined word “It” in paragraph 3 refer to
A.Jonah’s not having any friends in the school.
B.Henry’s impoliteness in asking the question.
C.Jonah’s shyness after he found Henry’s gaze.
D.Henry’s thought of Jonah if he knew Jonah’s real situation.
4.Why was Jonah proud of himself at last
A.He had never doubted or forgotten Henry’s advice.
B.He had completed a good deed of helping a classmate.
C.He had managed to overcome his fear and shyness.
D.He had met a classmate who was in the same situation.
阅读理解专练22
Brie Fainblit in California does her homework by candlelight whenever the power gets cut off. If the water goes, she fills empty bottles at school to wash her hair. She is used to not having what other people have. Mostly, the 19-year-old student just accepts it.
But she won’t do that for prom (毕业舞会).
She wants to be Highland High School’s prom queen and turn heads.
Fainblit lives with her mother, who is disabled, and her aunt, who works two part-time jobs to support them.
There is never enough money for new clothes. Usually, Fainblit finds what she can at the local Goodwill, but the prom dresses there are too big and too old.
So, back in September, with the dance a distant dot (点) on the calendar, she decided to make a dress for herself—out of soda-can tabs (拉环), for free.
For months, Fainblit’s aunt, Sylvia Davalos, has asked everyone at her jobs to help. Together with Fainblit and her friends, they have turned her dining room table into an assembly line.
But who knew that tabs came in so many colors, shapes and sizes, or that some have holes and some don’t Who knew that many would have sharp edges that would need to be smoothed out
And who knew that it would take many months to get enough perfectly shaped, identical (同样的) silver tabs for one prom dress
Fainblit’s mother and aunt haven’t been able to buy her much. But they have tried to make up for that by emphasizing creativity over cash. For her dress, using thick black thread, Fainblit stitches (缝制) tab to tab in row after perfect row.
The dress is not finished. The tabs have taken their toll: Fainblit and her mother both have Band-Aids on their fingers.
Other girls in Fainblit’s class will have gone to the mall to pick out their dresses. Some will ride in cars from their homes to the school, where a bus will take them all to the prom.
Brie will have no special chariot (座驾) and no pocket money to burn.
But she’ll be a proud Cinderella in soda tabs, with her soda tab prince by her side.
1.What does the underlined pronoun “that” in the second paragraph refer to
A.Accepting whatever life has to offer.
B.Being unhappy with one’s living conditions.
C.Copying what others are doing.
D.Doing one’s best to impress others.
2.Why did Brie Fainblit decide to make her prom dress out of soda can tabs
A.Because she wasn’t satisfied with the prom dresses at local stores.
B.Because it cost almost nothing and made her unique at the prom.
C.Because her prom partner encouraged her to do so.
D.Because she wanted to show off her clothes-making skills and her creativity.
3.What can we learn about Brie Fainblit
A.She kept the soda-can tabs dress a secret from her friends.
B.She has to take part-time jobs to make her soda can tabs dress.
C.She spent months collecting the material needed for her prom dress.
D.She is used to designing and making her own clothes.
4.The underlined phrase “taken their toll” probably means ______.
A.caused damage B.drawn attention
C.proved successful1 D.fallen apart
阅读理解专练23
My work started in 2003 at my local animal shelter’s Adoption Department. It seems like such a long time ago. In the 13 years that have passed, more than 50,000 animals have passed the doors of the shelter. Most of them, I do not remember. But occasionally there are animals who stand out. Tabby was one such animal.
Tabby was one of the many homeless dogs. What’s more, she was blind and deaf. Tabby’s chances at adoption seemed remote at best. But one day a woman named Loretta came to the shelter. Her son, Gary, who suffered from epilepsy (癫痫) had seen Tabby’s picture on the shelter’s website. They were interested in meeting her! Most boys would want a puppy, a dog who could grow with him and run through grassy fields on summer days. Tabby would never be able to do that. But as they say, "love is blind". After meeting her, they decided to adopt Tabby!
If Tabby’s story had simply ended with her successful adoption, it would still have been something very special indeed but it was what happened after her adoption that some might label as "magical" or perhaps even miraculous. As Gary and Tabby did everything together, they became so "in tune" with one another that Tabby began to telegraph Gary’s seizures (疾病发作) before they occurred, giving his family a warning that one was about to strike. What’s more, Gary seemed to be having fewer and fewer seizures since Tabby’s arrival.
How could it be There are some things that happen in this world that challenge all logic and understanding. Sometimes the best that we can do is to accept a miraculous thing, which we didn’t attempt to explain. Because when you try to explain it, you lose the beauty and wonder of it all.
1.Which sentence can be used to describe Tabby
A.She was so lovely that she could be easily adopted.
B.She suffered a lot from the disease-epilepsy.
C.She was so strong that she could run very fast.
D.She was homeless and couldn’t see or hear.
2.What does the underlined word "miraculous" in Paragraph 3 probably mean
A.Amazing. B.Typical. C.Interesting. D.Special.
3.What can we learn from the passage
A.Gary learnt about Tabby from a magazine.
B.Gary was cured in the company of Tabby.
C.Tabby could indicate a seizure before it struck.
D.Most boys would have the same decision as Gary.
4.What can be a suitable title for the text
A.Love is Blind: a Miraculous Dog B.Give Me Food: My Dear Master
C.Love is Everywhere: a Poor D.Take Me Home: My Dear Boy
阅读理解专练24
I know what courage looks like. I saw it on a flight I took six years ago, and only now can I speak of it without tears filling eyes at the memory.
Our flight left the Orlando Airport one Friday morning. But immediately upon take-off, it was clear that something was wrong. The aircraft was bumping up and down. All the experienced travelers, including me, looked around with knowing smiles. If you fly much, you see these things and learn to act calmly about them. However, we did not remain calm for long.
Minutes after we were in the air, our plane began falling quickly. The pilot soon made a serious announcement. "We are having some difficulties," he said. "Our indicators show that the control system has failed. We will be returning to the Orlando Airport. The flight attendants will prepare you for a bumpy landing. Also, if you look out of the windows, you will see that we are dumping fuel from the airplane. We want to have as little on board as possible in the event of a rough touchdown." In other words, we were about to crash. Many travelers looked visibly frightened now. No one faces death without fear, I thought.
Then a couple of rows to my left, I heard a still calm voice, a woman's voice, speaking in an absolutely normal conversational tone. I had to find the source of this voice. All around, people cried. Many screamed. Finally, I saw her. In this chaos, a mother was talking to her child. The woman, in her mid-30s, was staring full into the face of her daughter, who looked to be four years old. The child listened closely, sensing the importance of her mother's words. The mother's gaze held the child so fixed that she seemed untouched by the sounds of grief and fear around her.
Finally, I leaned over and by some miracle could hear this soft sure voice with the tone of comfort. Over and over again, the mother said, "I love you so much. Remember, no matter what happens, I love you always." Fortunately, our landing gear held at last and our touchdown was not a tragedy.
However, the voice I heard that day never faded. That mom showed me what a real hero looks like.
1.What does the author imply by saying some travelers' "knowing smiles" in Paragraph 2
A.They were used to this kind of experience. B.They were quite familiar with each other.
C.They were well-educated passengers. D.They were pretending to be calm.
2.What happened shortly after take-off
A.The plane met bad weather and had to return immediately.
B.The flight indicators showed the plane's control system failed.
C.One of the passengers was badly ill and the plane had to turn back.
D.A flight attendant explained flight safety instructions to the passengers.
3.Hearing the pilot's announcement, how did most travelers respond
A.They asked for help. B.They remained calm.
C.They cried and screamed. D.They rejected the bumpy landing.
4.What is the best title for the passage
A.The Shape of Love B.The Voice of Courage
C.The Wisdom of a Pilot D.The Danger of a Journey
阅读理解专练25
Gabriela worked for a multinational company as a successful project manager in Brazil. Later she was transferred to manage a team in Sweden. She was excited about her new role but soon realized that managing her new team would be a challenge.
Despite their friendliness, Gabriela didn't feel respected as a leader. Her new staff would question her proposals openly in meetings. When she gave them instructions on how to carry out a task, they would often go about it in their own way without checking with her. When she announced her decisions on the project, they would continue giving their opinions as if it were still up for discussion.
What Gabriela was experiencing was a cultural shock in expectations. Dutch psychologist Geert Hofstede uses the concept of "power distance" to describe how power is distributed in different cultures. In her previous work environment, Gabriela was used to a high power distance culture where power is respected. In such a culture, leaders make the big decisions and are not often challenged. Her Swedish team, however, were used to working in a low power distance culture where employees often work together with their bosses to find solutions and make decisions. Here, leaders act as coaches who encourage independent thought and expect to be challenged.
When Gabriela became aware of the cultural differences between her and her team, she took the initiative(主动权) to have an open conversation with them about their feelings about her leadership.
Pleased to be asked for their thoughts, Gabriela's team openly expressed that they were not used to being told what to do. They enjoyed having more room for the initiative and creative freedom. When she told her team exactly what she needed them to do, they felt that she didn't trust them to do their job well.
With a better understanding of the reasons behind each other's behavior, Gabriela was able to make adjustments to her management style. Finally she effectively motivated her team to achieve their goals.
1.What problem did Gabriela face with her Swedish team at the beginning
A.Her Swedish staff didn't understand her instructions.
B.Her authority was challenged by her Swedish staff
C.They were always refusing to follow her directions.
D.They looked down upon her because she was a female.
2.What is encouraged in the working culture in Sweden
A.Professional spirit and risk-taking behavior B.Independent thinking and friendly atmosphere.
C.Active participation and creative thinking. D.Competitive spirit and mild character.
3.Which of the following can best describe Gabriela
A.Kind but arbitrary. B.Strict but trustworthy.
C.Flexible and communicative. D.Stubborn and aggressive.
4.What lesson can we learn from Gabriela's story
A.Birds of a feather flock together. B.Don't judge a book by its cover.
C.Two heads are better than one. D.When in Rome, do as Romans do.
阅读理解专练26
One of the most important things that has happened to me occurred long before I was aware of it. As the story goes, I was three days old and Mom was singing “The Name Game” song to me: “Christine Bo-Bean-Banana-Fanna-Fo-Feen.” By day four, I was given a new name — Christine-Bo-Bean, or just Bo-Bee to my mother. Now, I am Bo to her and close friends.
Why is this nickname(昵称) so important to me I once read a book with a passage about True Names which explains that when a person’s true name is spoken, she has a distinct aura(光环)around her. Although I have been Bo to my mother all my life, I recently discovered that my true name is not on my birth certificate; it’s the name that is as unique and memorable as I am.
People usually know me as Christine. They still see me as a quiet, bookish child. They don’t know who I am now. My most recent hopes, fears, goals, dreams and opinions escape their notice; it is easier to think of me as I was. In their minds, they have a box labeled “Christine” in which I fit neatly, and as Christine, I was content with the perfect packaging.
Those who call me Bo or Bo-Bee really know me. They remember who I was and realize I have changed. Bo is a tight squeeze in the old “Christine” boxes. The Bo I am is ever-changing, ever-growing and ever-learning.
When I was Christine, I was quiet, and easily scared. I feared groups, meeting new people and sharing my opinions. I was more comfortable with a book than my best friend. As Christine, I thought everyone was better than I was.
As Bo, I still love my books, but I want to discuss them. As Bo, my dream is to live where I can experience new things and meet new people. I dream about being alone on a stage lit by a single spotlight; I have that confidence now. I am equal to those I once saw as better than me.
A name shouldn’t make such a difference, but sometimes, when a person finds his or her True Name, they develop a new shine visible to friends, family and especially themselves.
I can’t always be Bo. Sometimes exposing myself is still scary and I feel too nervous; I want to hide in those old boxes. Mostly, however, I am ready for the world. So, just call me Bo.
1.When was the author given a nickname
A.Seven days after she was born.
B.When her Mom sang the song.
C.When she received the old “Christine” box.
D.On the fourth day after she was born.
2.What does the underlined sentence imply
A.The old boxes are not fit for the author any longer.
B.People usually know the author as Christine but she has changed.
C.The author has to live in the old boxes.
D.They don’t know the author has changed her name.
3.What kind of person was the author in the past
A.She showed no interest in reading.
B.She loved reading and sharing books with friends.
C.She lacked confidence and preferred to be alone.
D.She took pleasure in finding new things.
4.What can be a suitable title for the text
A.Learning from Names B.Meaning of Nicknames
C.My True Name D.A Unique Name
阅读理解专练27
Jacob Kohut, 35, was one of the soldiers. He finally had some downtime during his 12-hour shift. He sat in the back of a Humvee, flute in hand, teaching students via his laptop how to play Beethoven’s Ode to Joy. That meant he was on double duty, as an active soldier and as a dedicated school band teacher.
For the past five years, he’s taught music at two Fairfax County, Virginia, schools—Canterbury Woods Elementary School in the morning and Frost Middle School in the afternoon. When he was on duty, Kohut’s days began in the morning with teaching his elementary class remotely from the drill floor of the DC Armory, finishing the lesson mere minutes before his shift started at 10 a.m. Later in the day, during his break, he would go online to teach his middle school students from the back of a Humvee.
Diane Leipzig, the headteacher of Canterbury Woods Elementary School, told Kohut she would find a substitute teacher to cover his classes while he was on duty, but he insisted on continuing to teach. She says, “He’s an excellent example. He teaches our kids the significance of practice and determination.” Music has always been a driving force in Kohut’s life. “My mom was a music teacher. That’s why I do what I do, because she was such a good role model.” says Kohut. Kohut insists he is not doing anything extraordinary. “We are here to do what’s needed, and if that means standing outside for 18 hours straight in the freezing cold, we're ready to do that.” he says. As the 11 instruments played by his virtual students synchronized in song, the familiar melody of Ode to Joy rang through the Humvee. At that moment, Kohut realized there wasn’t a timelier tune to teach his students. “It’s a symbol of unity and peace,” he says, “and that’s what the world needs right now.”
1. What’s the double identity of Jacob Kohut
A. Soldier and teacher. B. Soldier and student.
C. Teacher and student. D. President and teacher.
2. What do we know about Kohut's lesson to elementary students
A. The lesson began in the afternoon. B. The lesson finished very near his shift.
C. The lesson was performed face to face. D. The lesson was targeted at music itself.
3. What message does Leipzig want to convey in paragraph 3
A. Kohut had a positive effect on kids. B. Kohut wasn't equal to the position.
C. Kohut should be replaced by others. D. Kohut was typical of an inspired soldier.
4. Which of the following best describes Kohut as a teacher
A. Thrilled. B. Devoted. C. Ambitious. D. Humorous.
阅读理解专练28
“They tell me that you’d like to make a statue of me—is that correct, Miss Vinnie Ream ”
The deep, gentle voice helped calm the nervous girl. Asking a favor of the President of the United States was no casual matter, especially for a seventeen-year-old girl.
“Yes, sir,” she replied, “I wouldn’t have dared to ask you, but my teacher, Mr. Mills, says I am ready. I plan to make it in an admirable manner.”
President Lincoln smiled. “What did you have in mind, Miss Ream A bust(半身像) ”
Before Vinnie could say yes, the President hurried on, a shade of apology in his voice. “Of course, I shouldn’t have asked. A full-length statue would be much too big project for a young woman your size.”
Vinnie’s face turned red. She realized she looked like a child, with her tiny body. “Small does not mean weak, sir,” she said, “I was born in the country of Wisconsin. I’ve driven teams of horses and carried water. Making a full-length clay(粘土) statue would not run out of my strength—and that is what I want to do!”
The President’s eyes brightened at her show of spirit. “Sorry, madam, I have underestimated(低估) you as I didn’t know your background.”
But he said in thought, “Miss Ream, I’d like to let you do it, but as you know, we’re in the middle of a war. How could I possibly take the time to pose(摆姿势) for a statue now I hardly have a minute for myself.”
Vinnie thought for a moment and noticed the size of his office. “I work quickly,” she said. Her voice was soft but confident as she pointed to the corner near the windows. “If I were to bring my clay here and work for three hours every afternoon, I could finish most of the project while you are at your desk.”
The President thought about it seriously and he agreed.
1.What gave Vinnie confidence to make her request of President Lincoln
A.Mr. Mill’s encouraging remark.
B.President Lincoln’s gentle voice.
C.Her outgoing personality.
D.Her interest in a challenging job.
2.Vinnie was sure that she can make a full-length statue by showing ________.
A.her childhood in the country
B.the skill she picked up in Wisconsin
C.her experience from other projects
D.the heavy work she had done before
3.Vinnie wanted to choose the corner near the windows to _______.
A.achieve effects of natural lighting
B.not trouble the President’s work
C.keep all her tools within easy reach
D.watch the President at a right position
4.What information does the author want to tell us
A.Ups and downs make one strong and impressive.
B.Experience helps to be excellent and perfect.
C.A strong-willed person can reach his or her goal.
D.Success needs hard work and responsibility.
阅读理解专练29
One summer during high school, my mom volunteered me for helping grandpa research our family tree. Great, I thought, imagining spending hours pawing through dusty, rotting boxes and listening to boring stories about people I didn't know. "You'll be surprised," my mom promised. "Family histories can be very interesting."
In truth, grandpa didn't want to limit my work to just research, hoping to also preserve our family memories. He'd discovered a computer program that helps digitally scan old pictures and letters to preserve their contents before they crumble from old age. Grandpa wanted me to help him connect the scanner and set up the computer program. He could type documents and send e-mails, but had never used the scanner.
Soon after, I became fascinated by my relatives' lives. I asked grandpa to tell the story behind every picture and letter we scanned. The stories, which turned out not to be boring at all, helped me not only understand but also relate to my relatives. I became so hungry for more information that grandpa needed additional props to keep me satisfied. He showed me a chest filled with random stuff, all covered in dust.
Perusing through their belongings, I felt I was opening a window into the world of my relatives, a world long since gone. Grandpa showed me a bundle of letters he had sent to grandma from the front line of World War Ⅱ and I could almost smell the gunpowder. I turned the pages of my great-grandmother's recipe book and could picture her cooking in her kitchen. All of the people who had been merely names to me now had faces to match.
Later, grandpa admitted, "I probably could have done this project myself. I just wanted someone to share it with." I can't thank him enough for sharing the experience and making me appreciate the family members who have made me the person I am. I will cherish family memories and hope that someday I will be able to pass them down to my own grandchildren.
1.Which of the following can best describe the author's first impression of research
A.Delightful. B.Tiresome. C.Surprising. D.Interesting.
2.What does the underlined word "crumble" in Paragraph 2 probably mean
A.Come to life. B.Tear down.
C.Fall to pieces. D.Break through.
3.Why did grandpa give the author a chest
A.To show him a bundle of letters. B.To keep him away from boredom.
C.To give him something to sort out. D.To fulfill his desire to know more.
4.What can we learn about grandpa from the passage
A.He used to serve in the army. B.He knew nothing about computer.
C.He buried the letters under gunpowder. D.He loved sharing what he had with others.
阅读理解专练30
一、
Museums in Baltimore
The Walters Art Museum
The Walters Art Museum contains 36,000 objects from around the world. Walking through the museum‘s historic buildings, visitors encounter a stunning panorama(全景)of thousands of years of art, from romantic 17th-century images of French gardens to fascinating Ethiopian icons(雕像), ancient Roman sarcophagi(石棺), and peaceful images of the Buddha.
Tickets: $9.5. Free for children aged 7 and under.
Baltimore Museum of Industry
The Baltimore Museum of Industry celebrates the innovators, entrepreneurs and workers who promoted this port city into the industrial age. From garment making to airplane manufacturing, visitors to the museum will discover how their pioneering spirit built the region‘s manufacturing might. Located in an 1860s tuna canning factory on a five-acre water front campus, the BMI offers dynamic exhibitions and hands-on activities for guests of all ages.
Tickets: $15. Half price for children.
Baltimore Museum of Art
The Baltimore Museum of Art is home to an internationally renowned collection of 19th-century, modern, and contemporary art. It has 90,000 works of art-including the largest holding of works by Henri Matisse in the world. The BMA is now throughout the multi-year project so that visitors can enjoy its outstanding selection of European and American painting and sculpture from the 17th through 20th centuries.
Tickets: $10. Ten percent off if booked on the official website.
American Visionary Art Museum
The American Visionary Art Museum is the nation‘s museum for self-taught, creative skills. Three historic buildings house wonders created by farmers, housewives, mechanics, the disabled, as well as the occasional neurosurgeon. From carved roots to embroidered rags, tattoos to toothpicks, the visionary transforms dreams, loss, hopes, and ideals into powerful works of art.
Tickets: $9.5. Free for children aged 6 and under and museum members.
1.What do we know about Baltimore Museum of Industry
A.It's a place for memorial celebrations for the city.
B.It was built in a place where fish was processed.
C.It offers free exhibitions for guests of all ages.
D.It is now undergoing a multi-year project.
2.Which museum best suits people interested in contemporary French paintings
A.The Walters Art Museum. B.Baltimore Museum of Industry.
C.Baltimore Museum of Art. D.American Visionary Art Museum.
3.How much should they pay if a 7-year-old boy goes to American Visionary Art Museum with his parents
A.$19. B.$23.5. C.$27. D.$28.5.
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If you are planning to visit the historic capital city of Scotland, Edinburgh, a travel destination that people crowd to from around the world, and want to attend one Festival while you are there, keep on reading to discover more information.
AKA. Imaginate Festival When: 22 May – 2 June 2021
Where: Traverse Theater, Assembly Roxy
A festival where kids take over Edinburgh. With a whole range of free pop-up performances, take your kids to see some of the most inspiring theatre and dance from a whole range of talented performers.
Edinburgh International Film Festival When: 19 June – 29 June 2021
Where: Film House, Festival Theater
Originally the very best in international film, it was established in 1947. The dynamic programme features everything from documentaries to shorts, along with a range of experimental cinema, in an attractive setting with a spray of red carpet charm.
Edinburgh Art Festival When: 25 July – 25 August 2021
Where: City Art Center, The Scottish Gallery
With over 40 exhibitions to attend, the Edinburgh Art Festival is the UK’s largest visual arts event where you can see everything from historical works to contemporary masterpieces.
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo When: 2 – 24 August 2021
Where: Edinburgh Castle
With a different theme every year, over 200,000 visitors crowd to Edinburgh to see the military bands and the symbolic piper set against the backdrop of Edinburgh Castle.
1. Who is the AKA. Imaginate Festival intended for
A. Children. B. Talented performers.
C. Parents. D. Dancers.
2. What’s special about Edinburgh Art Festival
A. It includes all forms of arts. B. It is about great works in history.
C. It is the largest festival in the world. D. It lasts for the longest time.
3. Which Festival offers performances by soldiers
A. Edinburgh Art Festival B. AKA. Imaginate Festival
C. The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo D. Edinburgh International Film Festival
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The Lascaux Writing Contest Guidelines
The Lascaux Prizes in Creative Non-fiction and Short Fiction are presently open for submission. The Lascaux Prizes in Flash Fiction and Poetry will reopen on October 1, 2020.
Prizes
Winner receives $1,000, a silver medal, and publication online in The Lascaux Review. The winner and all finalists will be published in the annual print journal Lascaux 8. Contest participants can download the Lascaux works for free.
Rules
Creative Non-fiction: Creative non-fiction may include memoirs, personal essays and literary journalism — anything the author has witnessed, experienced or discovered. Submissions should be within a length of 10,000 words. Pieces should be written in a non-academic style. Submissions close on December 31, 2020.
Short Fiction: Submissions should be no more than 10,000 words. There are no restrictions on the style or subject matter. Submissions close on February 28, 2021.
Flash Fiction: Writers may enter more than once, and as many as three stories per entry, all filed in one document. Single story should be not more than 1,000 words. Because editors are working in different workplaces, the Review is unable to accept submissions via postal mail. All topics are welcome. Submissions close on April 30, 2021.
Poetry: Poets may enter more than once, and as many as five poems may be submitted per entry. All are filed in one document. There are no length restrictions. All styles are welcome. Submissions close on June 30, 2021.
Entry Fee
Entry fee is $15. All the fees are intended entirely as prize money and operating expenses. Editors, judges, and other staff at The Lascaux Review are unpaid volunteers.
1.What does each of the participants get
A.A souvenir medal. B.An honor certificate.
C.Yearly print magazines. D.Free downloads of works.
2.What does a flash fiction participant have to do
A.Use the given theme.
B.Submit over three stories at a time
C.Limit each story to 1,000 words.
D.Send his submissions by postal mail.
3.What is the final date for the admission of poetry
A.June 30, 2021. B.April 30, 2021.
C.February 28, 2021. D.December 31, 2020.
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The two giant pandas living at Ouwehands Dierenpark in the Dutch city of Rhenen staged a charming debut(初次登台)for hundreds of long-awaited admirers on Tuesday afternoon.
After six weeks since their arrival on April 12, Wu Wen, the female giant panda, made tentative steps into her outdoor enclosure(围场). She threw herself at the first bamboo plant she saw and started to chew. Xing Ya, the male, sat on a rock to enjoy the early summer sunshine. Wu Wen and Xing Ya, both three-and-a-half-year old, will stay at Ouwehands for 15 years. Native to south central China, they belong to a species which counts only 1,864 individuals.
"Both are in perfect health and adapt well to their new home," said Zhang Hongwen, chief economist of China’s National Forestry and Grassland Administration. "I am glad to see that Wu Wen and Xing Ya are so popular in the Netherlands. Their stay will surely promote Sino-Dutch cooperation relating to the protection of forest and biodiversity.”
Martijn van Dam, Dutch State Secretary for Economic Affairs, said, "From today on, Dutch children will get to know Wu Wen and Xing Ya. They can get inspired by all the beautiful and powerful things nature has offered. China has succeeded in stopping the decline of the number of pandas. China also makes efforts to maintain the natural habitat of the giant pandas. We would also like to contribute to that."
He stressed, "Wu Wen and Xing Ya underline these good developments. Let this be a sign of hope that with joint forces we can protect our nature worldwide, and let this be the beginning of a wave of inspiration for the new generation."
1.What did Wu Wen do after she went outdoors
A.She walked step by step. B.She threw herself on a rock.
C.She enjoyed the sunshine. D.She ate a bamboo plant.
2.What did Zhang Hongwen say about the two pandas
A.They belong to an endangered species. B.People in the Netherlands love them
C.They inspire young children to protect nature. D.Hundreds of people have been scared by them.
3.What does the underlined word "that" in Paragraph 4 refer to
A.Stopping the increase of panda numbers. B.Welcoming pandas to the Netherlands.
C.Protecting pandas and their habitat. D.Learning more about the nature of pandas.
4.What is the main idea of this passage
A.Two giant pandas meet the public in the Netherlands.
B.Giant pandas adapt to the life in foreign countries easily.
C.Giant pandas are becoming fewer and fewer.
D.How China protects giant pandas.
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Caribou Math Competition
Participants: 2nd graders~high school students
Cash Prizes: Yes
The Caribou Math Competition is the only worldwide math competition that is held totally online. This contest is held six times throughout the school year, and students that complete all six tests can compete for the Caribou Cup. Each contest engages students in 60 minutes of math puzzles, interactive questions, and a wide variety of problem-solving activities.
Not only is the Caribou Math Competition open to international participants, it also offers contests to elementary (小学) through high school students. The high school level Caribou Math Contests are divided into two age-based categories. Grades 9 and 10 participate in the same contests, and grades 11 and 12 participate in the same contests.
Cash prizes are given out to the top performing students and schools in the Caribou Cup after the final contest each year, which is held in May. Students are ranked(排名) based on the total of their top scores in five out of the six contests. A student's cash prize amount is determined based on their percentage score multiplied(乘) by a set dollar amount based on their ranking. Here's how that is calculated (计算):
1st place student: $ 100 × percentage score
2nd place student: $75 × percentage score
3rd place student: $ 50 × percentage score
4th and on: $ 30 ×percentage score
1.Who can join in the competition
A.University students.
B.High school students.
C.Everyone around the world.
D.All elementary school students.
2.What is unique about the competition
A.It has seven tests.
B.It lasts seventy minutes.
C.It is held five times every year.
D.It's the only worldwide online math competition.
3.How will students be ranked
A.By their top five contest scores.
B.By the rankings of their schools.
C.By the best score of their six contests.
D.By their scores in the contest for the Caribou Cup.
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Imagine standing on one spot where the only direction is south. You can experience it if you join a group of just 128 passengers for your trip to the pole of the world. Your icebreaker ship, 50 Years of Victory, will take you to the North Pole, which is more commonly associated (联系) with fairy tales.
Days 1&2--From Helsinki to Murmansk
Your adventure begins from Helsinki, Finland's capital. From Helsinki, you’ll join your fellow passengers on the flight to Murmansk, Russia, where you’ll start your voyage to the North Pole and get to know 50 Years of Victory.
Days 3-6--Travelling towards the north in the Arctic Ocean
Being on Victory and feeling the icebreaker as it cuts through the Arctic pack ice is an experience you’ll never forget. You’ll have plenty of time to get to know your shipmates, and be treated to lectures and discussions about the trip by our expedition ( 远征 ) team while seeing various birds. There are other things you can do, such as swimming and playing basketball.
Day7--90° North
Take photos, call your family and wave a flag; just be sure to enjoy your moment at the pole. If environmental conditions permit, you can jump into the icy waters around the North Pole. We’ll also attempt to send passengers high above the pole in our hot-air balloon to celebrate this great moment (highly weather dependent).
Days 8 & 9--Travelling towards the south in the Arctic Ocean
As you head further south, you may get lucky and spot polar bears hunting for seals.
Days 10 & 11--Franz Josef Land
This group of 191 islands lies entirely within the Arctic Circle. Here you’ll explore Cape Flora and discover historic remains from three ill-fated arctic adventures.
Days 12 & 13--Getting off Victory in Murmansk and flying to Helsinki
When you return to Murmansk, it will be time to say goodbye to 50 Years of Victory. You’ll be sent to the airport for your flight to Helsinki.
1.What will visitors do in Murmansk？
A.Attend a lecture. B.Co aboard a ship.
C.Meet with other tourists. D.Leam about the North Pole.
2.What benefit can visitors get during Days 3-6？
A.Tasting rich seafood. B.Riding in a hot-air balloon.
C.Enlarging their knowledge. D.Interacting with wild creatures.
3.When can visitors swim in the sea？
A.On Days 1 2. B.On Days 3-6. C.On Days 7 8. D.On Days 9 10.
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Looney Tunes Carnival
Free Looney Tunes Umbrella
Receive a limited edition Looney Tunes umbrella with a minimum spend of $ 100 (single or accumulated same-day receipts) at our participating malls (商场) from now till 27th March, 2020.
Looney Tunes Merchandise Fair
Mall Compass Point Date: 12th—27th March
Location(位置) POPULAR Bookstore，Main Atrium
Easter celebration at POPULAR Bookstore!
Shoppers who purchase $ 15 worth of Warner Bros. Books and stationery at POPULAR are entitled to a FREE participation in any one of the following activities from 25th till 27th March. So come to Compass Point fast!
Activities in store for you
Bugs’ Creative Class
(1st session:3 p.m. & 2nd session:3:30 p.m.)
Twist and turn a balloon into a piece of art! So kids, get ready for the twist! Limited to 15 children per session.
Paint a Bunny Easter Egg
(1st session:5 p. m. 2nd session:5:30 p.m.)
Easter is the time to have extraordinary fun with eggs! Kids, get your hands ready to create works of Easter art on an egg canvas (帆布).Limited to 25 children per session.
Kids Squad Club
Become a Kids Squad member for just $ 12 for a one year membership. Receive a goodie bag worth $30. Enjoy quarterly newsletters, birthday treats and special discounts.
The first 100 new members who sign up at each mall will receive an additional $ 5 Shopping Voucher.
1.What would you have to do to get a free Looney Tunesumbrella
A.Spend $ 15 at POPULAR Bookstore. B.Show your same-day receipts of $ 100.
C.Become a Kids Squad member. D.Paint a Bunny Easter Egg.
2.In each session how many children at most could attendBugs’ Creative Class
A.15. B. 25. C. 30. D. 100.
3.Why is Looney Tunes Carnival held
A.To promote sales. B.To celebrate kids’ birthdays.
C.To improve kids’ creativity. D.To register members for Kids Club.
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To celebrate the 100th anniversary of Reader's Digest, we're re-starting our much-loved100-Word-Story Competition.
Please make sure that entries(参赛作品)are original, unpublished, and exactly 1000words-not a single word shorter or longer! Don't forget to include your full name, address, email and phone number when filling in the form. We may use entries in all print and electronic media.
There are three categories:
In the adult category, the winner will receive 1,000 and a Serious Readers High Definition Floor or Table Light(value up to E400)and the ones who finish second will receive ￡280.
In the 12-18s category, the winner will receive a E200 book voucher(券) or an 8GB Kindle Paperwhite, and the runner-up will receive a 100 book voucher.
In the under 12 category, the winner will receive 100 of book vouchers or an 8GB Kindle Paperwhite, and the runner-up will receive a 50 book voucher.
Please submit your stories online by 5pm on 1st May 2022, or send an entry via post addressed to: Reader's Digest
100-Word-Story Competition
Warners Group Publications
West Street
Bourne
PE10 9PH
The editorial team will pick a shortlist of entries by 31st May 2022, and the three best stories in each category will be posted online on 1st June 2022.
You can vote for your favorite, and the one with the most votes wins the top prize. Voting will close at 5pm on 30th June 2022 and the winning entries will be published in our September issue.
1.What do we know about the 100-Word-Story Competition？
A.Only students over 12 can enter it. B.It will pick out 6 best entries.
C.Each entry is 100 words or fewer. D.It has been held before.
2.What prize will be awarded to the runner-up in the adult category？
A.￡200. B.￡280 C.￡400. D.￡1,000.
3.When will the participants know if their entries have been selected？
A.On 1st May 2022. B.On 31st May 2022.
C.On 1st June 2022. D.On 30th June 2022
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Are you seeking a luxurious cruise (乘船旅游) experience aboard a small, intimate ship If so, look no further than Saga Cruises. These unforgettable boutique cruises aboard our new ship allow you to discover amazing destinations, without the need to fly.
SAGA CRUISES
Offering exclusive, advanced cruises for over-50ssince 2003, Saga Cruises have quickly risen to fame as one of the most recognizable cruise lines in the world. Drawing on their vast experience in providing travellers with unforgettable land-based holidays.
WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH SAGA CRUISES
Not only do Saga Cruises offer a fantastic onboard experience—they are also all-inclusive. On every cruise with Saga, you can look forward to having the following included in your cruise fare:
● Chauffeur (司机) service up to 250 miles.
● Balcony accommodation.
● All onboard meals including snacks, afternoon tea and dining in specialty restaurants.
● Free excellent wine served with lunch and dinner.
● 24-hour room service.
● Optional travel insurance including COVID-19 cover.
● Free onboard Internet access and Gifts.
● All backed by our Cruise Price Promise.
Plus, love your cruise or your money back!
Our no-fly 2021 cruises are selling fast!
Canary Islands and MoroccanShores Inspirational Iceland Ultimate AsiaOdyssey Panama Canal
From Dover, England Dover, England Bangkok, Thailand Ft.Lauderdale
Date On March 29,2021 On July 3,2021 On February 4,2021 On February 3,2021
Duration 16 Nights 16 Nights 24 Nights 14 Nights
Cruise ship Spirit of Adventure Spirit of Adventure Sirena Island Princess
Price From ￡3464 per person From ￡4108 per person From ￡4769 per person From $3565 per person
1.What are Saga Cruises especially intended for
A.Professionals. B.People above 50. C.University students. D.People on business.
2.What can be expected in these cruises
A.Home-cooked food. B.Time-limited Wi-Fi.
C.No infection of COVID-19. D.Refunding if not satisfied.
3.Which cruise will you choose if you only have time in February but not too much money
A.InspirationalIceland. B.Ultimate Asia Odyssey.
C.Panama Canal. D.Canary Islands and Moroccan Shores.
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Welcome to the Sydney Opera House
Ticket Info and Guided Tours
Visitors can enjoy the Sydney Opera House's foyer for free, but for a more insightful visit, you'll need to book a tour.
There are several different ways to experience the Sydney Opera House, and multiple tours are available including back-stage passes and walking tours.
Tour Type Adult (AUD $) Child
Guided Walking Tour $42 $22
Guided Walking Tour+Dinner $73 $52
Guided Walking Tour+Tasting Plate $82.20 $64.80
Back-stage Tour $175 $175
Opening Hours and the Best Time to Visit
The Sydney Opera House is open year-round with the following opening hours:
●Monday—Saturday: 9:00 a.m.—8:30 p.m.
●Sunday: 9:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m.
As for the best time of day, it's recommended to book the earliest Sydney Opera House tour of the day to beat the crowds. To enjoy sunny weather with fewer crowds, try visiting in the shoulder season (October, November, February or March).
Points of Interest
●The Steps
Before entering the Opera House, take a picture of the building from the steps outside.
●The Sails
Step beneath the sails on a guided tour and enjoy harbor front views.
●The Concert Hall
The Concert Hall is the largest venue with seats for more than 2,000 people. It features contemporary live music shows and highly-regarded orchestral(管弦乐的) performances. It is also here that you will find the world's largest mechanical tracker-action pipe organ.
●Opera Bar
After your tour, head to the Opera Bar for a bite to eat or drink in the sun.
●Badu Gili
Badu Gili, which is "water light" in the language of the Gadigal people, takes place most evenings after sunset at 9:00 p.m., 9:30 p.m., and 10 p.m. The seven-minute display is free to view.
1.How much will a Guided Walking Tour for two adults cost
A.$64. B.$84. C.$128. D.$168.
2.Which of the following is the best time to visit the Opera House with fewer crowds
A.9:30 a.m., a Monday in February. B.10:00 a.m., a Sunday in December
C.5:00 p.m., a Friday in September. D.6:00 p.m., a Saturday in March.
3.What is Badu Gili
A.A local language. B.A pipe organ.
C.A light show. D.A dinning area.
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一、
Human activity has shrunk the size of wild animals the world over, and yet recent research has found many mammals(哺乳动物) living near cities have become steadily larger, both in length and in weight.
“That wasn’t what we expected to find at all,” says Robert Guralnick, who studies biodiversity informatics at the Florida Museum. Expanding urban environments grow much hotter than natural habitats, and warmer temperatures usually benefit mammals that have a smaller, more energy-saving figure--- a principle of biology known as Bergmann’s rule.
As the world grows warmer, some scientists have worried that mammals living near cities are supposed to grow smaller, possibly reducing their fitness as a species and, no doubt, the fitness of being hunters, too. But even with climate change, that might not happen. As it turns out, there's another factor in determining a mammal's size that might compete with or even go beyond temperature, and that is food.
In and around cities with large populations, where high-energy human foods are more widely available and hunters are fewer and farther. New research discovered that most of the mammal species appear to be growing in size, not shrinking. According to careful measurements of more than 100 species from North America, gathered from museum collections over the past 80 years, the main reason is not a city's temperature. Instead, the greatest increases in weight and body length appear to lie among those mammals that live near the most humans, regardless of how hot their surroundings are.
As climate change grows worse, there is, of course, the possibility that that might change, but at least for now, it seems that wolves, deer, bats, and other mammals in North America could be affected more by city populations than city climates.
If we want to preserve the mammals that exist today for the future, it’s important that we know how human civilization is shaping their size, behavior, and well-being. In a rapidly changing world, that knowledge could mean the difference between ongoing life and dying out.
1.What finding does Robert Guralnick consider surprising
A.Urban environments are hotter than nature.
B.The animals in natural habitats become smaller.
C.Many mammals grow against Bergmann's rule.
D.City temperatures cause animals to shrink in size
2.Why do many mammals living near cities grow in size
A.They are well taken care of by zoo keepers.
B.They have more foods and fewer threats.
C.They are comfortable in warmer climates.
D.They can easily hunt wild animals for food.
3.What are we advised to do to protect the existing mammals
A.Provide healthy food to surrounding mammals
B.Limit the population in cities to a small number.
C.Know how human civilization affects mammals.
D.Help the mammals adjust to the changing climate.
4.What can be a suitable title for the text
A.Human Activity Has Shrunk the Size of Animals
B.Global Warming Is Shaping the Future of Mammals
C.Mammals in Nature Have a Better Chance to Survive
D.Many Mammals Living Near Cities Are Growing Bigger
专题02.答案
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答案：1-4 BBDC
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答案：1.A; 2.B; 3.C; 4.A
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答案：1.D; 2.A; 3.C; 4.A
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答案：1-4 ABCB
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答案：1-4 BBCD
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答案：1.D; 2.B; 3.C; 4.C
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答案：1-4 ABAB
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答案：1.A; 2.D; 3.B; 4.C
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答案：1-4 BCDA
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答案：1.B; 2.C; 3.D
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答案：1-3 ADC
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答案：1.D; 2.C; 3.A
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答案：1.D; 2.B; 3.C; 4.A
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答案：1.B; 2.D; 3.A
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答案：1.B; 2.C; 3.C
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答案：1.B 2.A 3.A
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答案：1-3 DBC
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答案：1.B; 2.D; 3.C
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答案：1-3 BAC
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答案：1.C; 2.B; 3.C; 4.D
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The bell for lunch rang at Glendale Primary School. However, instead of heading to the canteen like all the other children did, Jonah, a new student at the school, went to the library. Other than the noise of the air-conditioner, the library was quiet and there was barely a soul in sight. Far in a corner, he spotted Mrs Lim, the librarian, who was too busy shelving some books to pay any attention to him. The library was near to the canteen. Jonah could hear children laughing and chatting. He wished he was outside playing with some friends but he did not let this bother him.
Suddenly, Jonah heard a sound in the corner. He looked around and saw a pair of eyes looking at him from behind the bookshelves. Jonah turned back, eyes as wide as saucers(茶碟). "Oh dear!" he whispered. He peeked(窥视) over his shoulder again and saw a smaller boy walking towards him.
The boy pulled out the chair next to Jonah and sat down. "I’m Henry. Why are you reading here when you could be playing with your friends instead " asked he. "Uh..." Jonah looked around the library, avoiding Henry’ s gaze(注视). He did not want Henry to know the real reason why he was in the library. What would Henry think of him if he knew Jonah did not have any friends It would make Jonah feel more uncomfortable.
As Jonah turned the page, he realized Henry was still sitting there, watching him steadily.
"I know how you feel. Just say hello to someone today," Henry encouraged Jonah. " 'I promise they'll respond. Once you’ve made the first move, it just gets easier."
Jonah appreciated the advice and thanked him before making his way out of the library. In the hallway outside the library, a boy from Jonah’s class was crouched on the floor, picking up pens and pencils that had dropped out of his pencil case. Jonah remembered what Henry had advised him to do.
"Hello, I’m Jonah. Let me help you," he offered.
The boy looked up at him. "Thank you! My name is Ruben."
Victory at last, Jonah thought, feeling proud of himself.
1.What can we know from the text
A.The thought of playing outside bothered Jonah.
B.The library was not crowded at lunchtime.
C.The librarian was annoyed by the noise outside.
D.Jonah had had lunch before going to the library.
2.Why were Jonah’ s eyes “as wide as saucers” in paragraph 2
A.He turned too quickly and felt a little dizzy.
B.He was shocked by the pair of eyes peeking at him.
C.He was too thin because of lacking enough nutrition.
D.He didn’t expect the smaller boy would come to him.
3.What does the underlined word “It” in paragraph 3 refer to
A.Jonah’s not having any friends in the school.
B.Henry’s impoliteness in asking the question.
C.Jonah’s shyness after he found Henry’s gaze.
D.Henry’s thought of Jonah if he knew Jonah’s real situation.
4.Why was Jonah proud of himself at last
A.He had never doubted or forgotten Henry’s advice.
B.He had completed a good deed of helping a classmate.
C.He had managed to overcome his fear and shyness.
D.He had met a classmate who was in the same situation.
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Brie Fainblit in California does her homework by candlelight whenever the power gets cut off. If the water goes, she fills empty bottles at school to wash her hair. She is used to not having what other people have. Mostly, the 19-year-old student just accepts it.
But she won’t do that for prom (毕业舞会).
She wants to be Highland High School’s prom queen and turn heads.
Fainblit lives with her mother, who is disabled, and her aunt, who works two part-time jobs to support them.
There is never enough money for new clothes. Usually, Fainblit finds what she can at the local Goodwill, but the prom dresses there are too big and too old.
So, back in September, with the dance a distant dot (点) on the calendar, she decided to make a dress for herself—out of soda-can tabs (拉环), for free.
For months, Fainblit’s aunt, Sylvia Davalos, has asked everyone at her jobs to help. Together with Fainblit and her friends, they have turned her dining room table into an assembly line.
But who knew that tabs came in so many colors, shapes and sizes, or that some have holes and some don’t Who knew that many would have sharp edges that would need to be smoothed out
And who knew that it would take many months to get enough perfectly shaped, identical (同样的) silver tabs for one prom dress
Fainblit’s mother and aunt haven’t been able to buy her much. But they have tried to make up for that by emphasizing creativity over cash. For her dress, using thick black thread, Fainblit stitches (缝制) tab to tab in row after perfect row.
The dress is not finished. The tabs have taken their toll: Fainblit and her mother both have Band-Aids on their fingers.
Other girls in Fainblit’s class will have gone to the mall to pick out their dresses. Some will ride in cars from their homes to the school, where a bus will take them all to the prom.
Brie will have no special chariot (座驾) and no pocket money to burn.
But she’ll be a proud Cinderella in soda tabs, with her soda tab prince by her side.
1.What does the underlined pronoun “that” in the second paragraph refer to
A.Accepting whatever life has to offer.
B.Being unhappy with one’s living conditions.
C.Copying what others are doing.
D.Doing one’s best to impress others.
2.Why did Brie Fainblit decide to make her prom dress out of soda can tabs
A.Because she wasn’t satisfied with the prom dresses at local stores.
B.Because it cost almost nothing and made her unique at the prom.
C.Because her prom partner encouraged her to do so.
D.Because she wanted to show off her clothes-making skills and her creativity.
3.What can we learn about Brie Fainblit
A.She kept the soda-can tabs dress a secret from her friends.
B.She has to take part-time jobs to make her soda can tabs dress.
C.She spent months collecting the material needed for her prom dress.
D.She is used to designing and making her own clothes.
4.The underlined phrase “taken their toll” probably means ______.
A.caused damage B.drawn attention
C.proved successful1 D.fallen apart
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My work started in 2003 at my local animal shelter’s Adoption Department. It seems like such a long time ago. In the 13 years that have passed, more than 50,000 animals have passed the doors of the shelter. Most of them, I do not remember. But occasionally there are animals who stand out. Tabby was one such animal.
Tabby was one of the many homeless dogs. What’s more, she was blind and deaf. Tabby’s chances at adoption seemed remote at best. But one day a woman named Loretta came to the shelter. Her son, Gary, who suffered from epilepsy (癫痫) had seen Tabby’s picture on the shelter’s website. They were interested in meeting her! Most boys would want a puppy, a dog who could grow with him and run through grassy fields on summer days. Tabby would never be able to do that. But as they say, "love is blind". After meeting her, they decided to adopt Tabby!
If Tabby’s story had simply ended with her successful adoption, it would still have been something very special indeed but it was what happened after her adoption that some might label as "magical" or perhaps even miraculous. As Gary and Tabby did everything together, they became so "in tune" with one another that Tabby began to telegraph Gary’s seizures (疾病发作) before they occurred, giving his family a warning that one was about to strike. What’s more, Gary seemed to be having fewer and fewer seizures since Tabby’s arrival.
How could it be There are some things that happen in this world that challenge all logic and understanding. Sometimes the best that we can do is to accept a miraculous thing, which we didn’t attempt to explain. Because when you try to explain it, you lose the beauty and wonder of it all.
1.Which sentence can be used to describe Tabby
A.She was so lovely that she could be easily adopted.
B.She suffered a lot from the disease-epilepsy.
C.She was so strong that she could run very fast.
D.She was homeless and couldn’t see or hear.
2.What does the underlined word "miraculous" in Paragraph 3 probably mean
A.Amazing. B.Typical. C.Interesting. D.Special.
3.What can we learn from the passage
A.Gary learnt about Tabby from a magazine.
B.Gary was cured in the company of Tabby.
C.Tabby could indicate a seizure before it struck.
D.Most boys would have the same decision as Gary.
4.What can be a suitable title for the text
A.Love is Blind: a Miraculous Dog B.Give Me Food: My Dear Master
C.Love is Everywhere: a Poor D.Take Me Home: My Dear Boy
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I know what courage looks like. I saw it on a flight I took six years ago, and only now can I speak of it without tears filling eyes at the memory.
Our flight left the Orlando Airport one Friday morning. But immediately upon take-off, it was clear that something was wrong. The aircraft was bumping up and down. All the experienced travelers, including me, looked around with knowing smiles. If you fly much, you see these things and learn to act calmly about them. However, we did not remain calm for long.
Minutes after we were in the air, our plane began falling quickly. The pilot soon made a serious announcement. "We are having some difficulties," he said. "Our indicators show that the control system has failed. We will be returning to the Orlando Airport. The flight attendants will prepare you for a bumpy landing. Also, if you look out of the windows, you will see that we are dumping fuel from the airplane. We want to have as little on board as possible in the event of a rough touchdown." In other words, we were about to crash. Many travelers looked visibly frightened now. No one faces death without fear, I thought.
Then a couple of rows to my left, I heard a still calm voice, a woman's voice, speaking in an absolutely normal conversational tone. I had to find the source of this voice. All around, people cried. Many screamed. Finally, I saw her. In this chaos, a mother was talking to her child. The woman, in her mid-30s, was staring full into the face of her daughter, who looked to be four years old. The child listened closely, sensing the importance of her mother's words. The mother's gaze held the child so fixed that she seemed untouched by the sounds of grief and fear around her.
Finally, I leaned over and by some miracle could hear this soft sure voice with the tone of comfort. Over and over again, the mother said, "I love you so much. Remember, no matter what happens, I love you always." Fortunately, our landing gear held at last and our touchdown was not a tragedy.
However, the voice I heard that day never faded. That mom showed me what a real hero looks like.
1.What does the author imply by saying some travelers' "knowing smiles" in Paragraph 2
A.They were used to this kind of experience. B.They were quite familiar with each other.
C.They were well-educated passengers. D.They were pretending to be calm.
2.What happened shortly after take-off
A.The plane met bad weather and had to return immediately.
B.The flight indicators showed the plane's control system failed.
C.One of the passengers was badly ill and the plane had to turn back.
D.A flight attendant explained flight safety instructions to the passengers.
3.Hearing the pilot's announcement, how did most travelers respond
A.They asked for help. B.They remained calm.
C.They cried and screamed. D.They rejected the bumpy landing.
4.What is the best title for the passage
A.The Shape of Love B.The Voice of Courage
C.The Wisdom of a Pilot D.The Danger of a Journey
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Gabriela worked for a multinational company as a successful project manager in Brazil. Later she was transferred to manage a team in Sweden. She was excited about her new role but soon realized that managing her new team would be a challenge.
Despite their friendliness, Gabriela didn't feel respected as a leader. Her new staff would question her proposals openly in meetings. When she gave them instructions on how to carry out a task, they would often go about it in their own way without checking with her. When she announced her decisions on the project, they would continue giving their opinions as if it were still up for discussion.
What Gabriela was experiencing was a cultural shock in expectations. Dutch psychologist Geert Hofstede uses the concept of "power distance" to describe how power is distributed in different cultures. In her previous work environment, Gabriela was used to a high power distance culture where power is respected. In such a culture, leaders make the big decisions and are not often challenged. Her Swedish team, however, were used to working in a low power distance culture where employees often work together with their bosses to find solutions and make decisions. Here, leaders act as coaches who encourage independent thought and expect to be challenged.
When Gabriela became aware of the cultural differences between her and her team, she took the initiative(主动权) to have an open conversation with them about their feelings about her leadership.
Pleased to be asked for their thoughts, Gabriela's team openly expressed that they were not used to being told what to do. They enjoyed having more room for the initiative and creative freedom. When she told her team exactly what she needed them to do, they felt that she didn't trust them to do their job well.
With a better understanding of the reasons behind each other's behavior, Gabriela was able to make adjustments to her management style. Finally she effectively motivated her team to achieve their goals.
1.What problem did Gabriela face with her Swedish team at the beginning
A.Her Swedish staff didn't understand her instructions.
B.Her authority was challenged by her Swedish staff
C.They were always refusing to follow her directions.
D.They looked down upon her because she was a female.
2.What is encouraged in the working culture in Sweden
A.Professional spirit and risk-taking behavior B.Independent thinking and friendly atmosphere.
C.Active participation and creative thinking. D.Competitive spirit and mild character.
3.Which of the following can best describe Gabriela
A.Kind but arbitrary. B.Strict but trustworthy.
C.Flexible and communicative. D.Stubborn and aggressive.
4.What lesson can we learn from Gabriela's story
A.Birds of a feather flock together. B.Don't judge a book by its cover.
C.Two heads are better than one. D.When in Rome, do as Romans do.
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One of the most important things that has happened to me occurred long before I was aware of it. As the story goes, I was three days old and Mom was singing “The Name Game” song to me: “Christine Bo-Bean-Banana-Fanna-Fo-Feen.” By day four, I was given a new name — Christine-Bo-Bean, or just Bo-Bee to my mother. Now, I am Bo to her and close friends.
Why is this nickname(昵称) so important to me I once read a book with a passage about True Names which explains that when a person’s true name is spoken, she has a distinct aura(光环)around her. Although I have been Bo to my mother all my life, I recently discovered that my true name is not on my birth certificate; it’s the name that is as unique and memorable as I am.
People usually know me as Christine. They still see me as a quiet, bookish child. They don’t know who I am now. My most recent hopes, fears, goals, dreams and opinions escape their notice; it is easier to think of me as I was. In their minds, they have a box labeled “Christine” in which I fit neatly, and as Christine, I was content with the perfect packaging.
Those who call me Bo or Bo-Bee really know me. They remember who I was and realize I have changed. Bo is a tight squeeze in the old “Christine” boxes. The Bo I am is ever-changing, ever-growing and ever-learning.
When I was Christine, I was quiet, and easily scared. I feared groups, meeting new people and sharing my opinions. I was more comfortable with a book than my best friend. As Christine, I thought everyone was better than I was.
As Bo, I still love my books, but I want to discuss them. As Bo, my dream is to live where I can experience new things and meet new people. I dream about being alone on a stage lit by a single spotlight; I have that confidence now. I am equal to those I once saw as better than me.
A name shouldn’t make such a difference, but sometimes, when a person finds his or her True Name, they develop a new shine visible to friends, family and especially themselves.
I can’t always be Bo. Sometimes exposing myself is still scary and I feel too nervous; I want to hide in those old boxes. Mostly, however, I am ready for the world. So, just call me Bo.
1.When was the author given a nickname
A.Seven days after she was born.
B.When her Mom sang the song.
C.When she received the old “Christine” box.
D.On the fourth day after she was born.
2.What does the underlined sentence imply
A.The old boxes are not fit for the author any longer.
B.People usually know the author as Christine but she has changed.
C.The author has to live in the old boxes.
D.They don’t know the author has changed her name.
3.What kind of person was the author in the past
A.She showed no interest in reading.
B.She loved reading and sharing books with friends.
C.She lacked confidence and preferred to be alone.
D.She took pleasure in finding new things.
4.What can be a suitable title for the text
A.Learning from Names B.Meaning of Nicknames
C.My True Name D.A Unique Name
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Jacob Kohut, 35, was one of the soldiers. He finally had some downtime during his 12-hour shift. He sat in the back of a Humvee, flute in hand, teaching students via his laptop how to play Beethoven’s Ode to Joy. That meant he was on double duty, as an active soldier and as a dedicated school band teacher.
For the past five years, he’s taught music at two Fairfax County, Virginia, schools—Canterbury Woods Elementary School in the morning and Frost Middle School in the afternoon. When he was on duty, Kohut’s days began in the morning with teaching his elementary class remotely from the drill floor of the DC Armory, finishing the lesson mere minutes before his shift started at 10 a.m. Later in the day, during his break, he would go online to teach his middle school students from the back of a Humvee.
Diane Leipzig, the headteacher of Canterbury Woods Elementary School, told Kohut she would find a substitute teacher to cover his classes while he was on duty, but he insisted on continuing to teach. She says, “He’s an excellent example. He teaches our kids the significance of practice and determination.” Music has always been a driving force in Kohut’s life. “My mom was a music teacher. That’s why I do what I do, because she was such a good role model.” says Kohut. Kohut insists he is not doing anything extraordinary. “We are here to do what’s needed, and if that means standing outside for 18 hours straight in the freezing cold, we're ready to do that.” he says. As the 11 instruments played by his virtual students synchronized in song, the familiar melody of Ode to Joy rang through the Humvee. At that moment, Kohut realized there wasn’t a timelier tune to teach his students. “It’s a symbol of unity and peace,” he says, “and that’s what the world needs right now.”
1. What’s the double identity of Jacob Kohut
A. Soldier and teacher. B. Soldier and student.
C. Teacher and student. D. President and teacher.
2. What do we know about Kohut's lesson to elementary students
A. The lesson began in the afternoon. B. The lesson finished very near his shift.
C. The lesson was performed face to face. D. The lesson was targeted at music itself.
3. What message does Leipzig want to convey in paragraph 3
A. Kohut had a positive effect on kids. B. Kohut wasn't equal to the position.
C. Kohut should be replaced by others. D. Kohut was typical of an inspired soldier.
4. Which of the following best describes Kohut as a teacher
A. Thrilled. B. Devoted. C. Ambitious. D. Humorous.
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“They tell me that you’d like to make a statue of me—is that correct, Miss Vinnie Ream ”
The deep, gentle voice helped calm the nervous girl. Asking a favor of the President of the United States was no casual matter, especially for a seventeen-year-old girl.
“Yes, sir,” she replied, “I wouldn’t have dared to ask you, but my teacher, Mr. Mills, says I am ready. I plan to make it in an admirable manner.”
President Lincoln smiled. “What did you have in mind, Miss Ream A bust(半身像) ”
Before Vinnie could say yes, the President hurried on, a shade of apology in his voice. “Of course, I shouldn’t have asked. A full-length statue would be much too big project for a young woman your size.”
Vinnie’s face turned red. She realized she looked like a child, with her tiny body. “Small does not mean weak, sir,” she said, “I was born in the country of Wisconsin. I’ve driven teams of horses and carried water. Making a full-length clay(粘土) statue would not run out of my strength—and that is what I want to do!”
The President’s eyes brightened at her show of spirit. “Sorry, madam, I have underestimated(低估) you as I didn’t know your background.”
But he said in thought, “Miss Ream, I’d like to let you do it, but as you know, we’re in the middle of a war. How could I possibly take the time to pose(摆姿势) for a statue now I hardly have a minute for myself.”
Vinnie thought for a moment and noticed the size of his office. “I work quickly,” she said. Her voice was soft but confident as she pointed to the corner near the windows. “If I were to bring my clay here and work for three hours every afternoon, I could finish most of the project while you are at your desk.”
The President thought about it seriously and he agreed.
1.What gave Vinnie confidence to make her request of President Lincoln
A.Mr. Mill’s encouraging remark.
B.President Lincoln’s gentle voice.
C.Her outgoing personality.
D.Her interest in a challenging job.
2.Vinnie was sure that she can make a full-length statue by showing ________.
A.her childhood in the country
B.the skill she picked up in Wisconsin
C.her experience from other projects
D.the heavy work she had done before
3.Vinnie wanted to choose the corner near the windows to _______.
A.achieve effects of natural lighting
B.not trouble the President’s work
C.keep all her tools within easy reach
D.watch the President at a right position
4.What information does the author want to tell us
A.Ups and downs make one strong and impressive.
B.Experience helps to be excellent and perfect.
C.A strong-willed person can reach his or her goal.
D.Success needs hard work and responsibility.
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One summer during high school, my mom volunteered me for helping grandpa research our family tree. Great, I thought, imagining spending hours pawing through dusty, rotting boxes and listening to boring stories about people I didn't know. "You'll be surprised," my mom promised. "Family histories can be very interesting."
In truth, grandpa didn't want to limit my work to just research, hoping to also preserve our family memories. He'd discovered a computer program that helps digitally scan old pictures and letters to preserve their contents before they crumble from old age. Grandpa wanted me to help him connect the scanner and set up the computer program. He could type documents and send e-mails, but had never used the scanner.
Soon after, I became fascinated by my relatives' lives. I asked grandpa to tell the story behind every picture and letter we scanned. The stories, which turned out not to be boring at all, helped me not only understand but also relate to my relatives. I became so hungry for more information that grandpa needed additional props to keep me satisfied. He showed me a chest filled with random stuff, all covered in dust.
Perusing through their belongings, I felt I was opening a window into the world of my relatives, a world long since gone. Grandpa showed me a bundle of letters he had sent to grandma from the front line of World War Ⅱ and I could almost smell the gunpowder. I turned the pages of my great-grandmother's recipe book and could picture her cooking in her kitchen. All of the people who had been merely names to me now had faces to match.
Later, grandpa admitted, "I probably could have done this project myself. I just wanted someone to share it with." I can't thank him enough for sharing the experience and making me appreciate the family members who have made me the person I am. I will cherish family memories and hope that someday I will be able to pass them down to my own grandchildren.
1.Which of the following can best describe the author's first impression of research
A.Delightful. B.Tiresome. C.Surprising. D.Interesting.
2.What does the underlined word "crumble" in Paragraph 2 probably mean
A.Come to life. B.Tear down.
C.Fall to pieces. D.Break through.
3.Why did grandpa give the author a chest
A.To show him a bundle of letters. B.To keep him away from boredom.
C.To give him something to sort out. D.To fulfill his desire to know more.
4.What can we learn about grandpa from the passage
A.He used to serve in the army. B.He knew nothing about computer.
C.He buried the letters under gunpowder. D.He loved sharing what he had with others.
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Museums in Baltimore
The Walters Art Museum
The Walters Art Museum contains 36,000 objects from around the world. Walking through the museum‘s historic buildings, visitors encounter a stunning panorama(全景)of thousands of years of art, from romantic 17th-century images of French gardens to fascinating Ethiopian icons(雕像), ancient Roman sarcophagi(石棺), and peaceful images of the Buddha.
Tickets: $9.5. Free for children aged 7 and under.
Baltimore Museum of Industry
The Baltimore Museum of Industry celebrates the innovators, entrepreneurs and workers who promoted this port city into the industrial age. From garment making to airplane manufacturing, visitors to the museum will discover how their pioneering spirit built the region‘s manufacturing might. Located in an 1860s tuna canning factory on a five-acre water front campus, the BMI offers dynamic exhibitions and hands-on activities for guests of all ages.
Tickets: $15. Half price for children.
Baltimore Museum of Art
The Baltimore Museum of Art is home to an internationally renowned collection of 19th-century, modern, and contemporary art. It has 90,000 works of art-including the largest holding of works by Henri Matisse in the world. The BMA is now throughout the multi-year project so that visitors can enjoy its outstanding selection of European and American painting and sculpture from the 17th through 20th centuries.
Tickets: $10. Ten percent off if booked on the official website.
American Visionary Art Museum
The American Visionary Art Museum is the nation‘s museum for self-taught, creative skills. Three historic buildings house wonders created by farmers, housewives, mechanics, the disabled, as well as the occasional neurosurgeon. From carved roots to embroidered rags, tattoos to toothpicks, the visionary transforms dreams, loss, hopes, and ideals into powerful works of art.
Tickets: $9.5. Free for children aged 6 and under and museum members.
1.What do we know about Baltimore Museum of Industry
A.It's a place for memorial celebrations for the city.
B.It was built in a place where fish was processed.
C.It offers free exhibitions for guests of all ages.
D.It is now undergoing a multi-year project.
2.Which museum best suits people interested in contemporary French paintings
A.The Walters Art Museum. B.Baltimore Museum of Industry.
C.Baltimore Museum of Art. D.American Visionary Art Museum.
3.How much should they pay if a 7-year-old boy goes to American Visionary Art Museum with his parents
A.$19. B.$23.5. C.$27. D.$28.5.
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If you are planning to visit the historic capital city of Scotland, Edinburgh, a travel destination that people crowd to from around the world, and want to attend one Festival while you are there, keep on reading to discover more information.
AKA. Imaginate Festival When: 22 May – 2 June 2021
Where: Traverse Theater, Assembly Roxy
A festival where kids take over Edinburgh. With a whole range of free pop-up performances, take your kids to see some of the most inspiring theatre and dance from a whole range of talented performers.
Edinburgh International Film Festival When: 19 June – 29 June 2021
Where: Film House, Festival Theater
Originally the very best in international film, it was established in 1947. The dynamic programme features everything from documentaries to shorts, along with a range of experimental cinema, in an attractive setting with a spray of red carpet charm.
Edinburgh Art Festival When: 25 July – 25 August 2021
Where: City Art Center, The Scottish Gallery
With over 40 exhibitions to attend, the Edinburgh Art Festival is the UK’s largest visual arts event where you can see everything from historical works to contemporary masterpieces.
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo When: 2 – 24 August 2021
Where: Edinburgh Castle
With a different theme every year, over 200,000 visitors crowd to Edinburgh to see the military bands and the symbolic piper set against the backdrop of Edinburgh Castle.
1. Who is the AKA. Imaginate Festival intended for
A. Children. B. Talented performers.
C. Parents. D. Dancers.
2. What’s special about Edinburgh Art Festival
A. It includes all forms of arts. B. It is about great works in history.
C. It is the largest festival in the world. D. It lasts for the longest time.
3. Which Festival offers performances by soldiers
A. Edinburgh Art Festival B. AKA. Imaginate Festival
C. The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo D. Edinburgh International Film Festival
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The Lascaux Writing Contest Guidelines
The Lascaux Prizes in Creative Non-fiction and Short Fiction are presently open for submission. The Lascaux Prizes in Flash Fiction and Poetry will reopen on October 1, 2020.
Prizes
Winner receives $1,000, a silver medal, and publication online in The Lascaux Review. The winner and all finalists will be published in the annual print journal Lascaux 8. Contest participants can download the Lascaux works for free.
Rules
Creative Non-fiction: Creative non-fiction may include memoirs, personal essays and literary journalism — anything the author has witnessed, experienced or discovered. Submissions should be within a length of 10,000 words. Pieces should be written in a non-academic style. Submissions close on December 31, 2020.
Short Fiction: Submissions should be no more than 10,000 words. There are no restrictions on the style or subject matter. Submissions close on February 28, 2021.
Flash Fiction: Writers may enter more than once, and as many as three stories per entry, all filed in one document. Single story should be not more than 1,000 words. Because editors are working in different workplaces, the Review is unable to accept submissions via postal mail. All topics are welcome. Submissions close on April 30, 2021.
Poetry: Poets may enter more than once, and as many as five poems may be submitted per entry. All are filed in one document. There are no length restrictions. All styles are welcome. Submissions close on June 30, 2021.
Entry Fee
Entry fee is $15. All the fees are intended entirely as prize money and operating expenses. Editors, judges, and other staff at The Lascaux Review are unpaid volunteers.
1.What does each of the participants get
A.A souvenir medal. B.An honor certificate.
C.Yearly print magazines. D.Free downloads of works.
2.What does a flash fiction participant have to do
A.Use the given theme.
B.Submit over three stories at a time
C.Limit each story to 1,000 words.
D.Send his submissions by postal mail.
3.What is the final date for the admission of poetry
A.June 30, 2021. B.April 30, 2021.
C.February 28, 2021. D.December 31, 2020.
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The two giant pandas living at Ouwehands Dierenpark in the Dutch city of Rhenen staged a charming debut(初次登台)for hundreds of long-awaited admirers on Tuesday afternoon.
After six weeks since their arrival on April 12, Wu Wen, the female giant panda, made tentative steps into her outdoor enclosure(围场). She threw herself at the first bamboo plant she saw and started to chew. Xing Ya, the male, sat on a rock to enjoy the early summer sunshine. Wu Wen and Xing Ya, both three-and-a-half-year old, will stay at Ouwehands for 15 years. Native to south central China, they belong to a species which counts only 1,864 individuals.
"Both are in perfect health and adapt well to their new home," said Zhang Hongwen, chief economist of China’s National Forestry and Grassland Administration. "I am glad to see that Wu Wen and Xing Ya are so popular in the Netherlands. Their stay will surely promote Sino-Dutch cooperation relating to the protection of forest and biodiversity.”
Martijn van Dam, Dutch State Secretary for Economic Affairs, said, "From today on, Dutch children will get to know Wu Wen and Xing Ya. They can get inspired by all the beautiful and powerful things nature has offered. China has succeeded in stopping the decline of the number of pandas. China also makes efforts to maintain the natural habitat of the giant pandas. We would also like to contribute to that."
He stressed, "Wu Wen and Xing Ya underline these good developments. Let this be a sign of hope that with joint forces we can protect our nature worldwide, and let this be the beginning of a wave of inspiration for the new generation."
1.What did Wu Wen do after she went outdoors
A.She walked step by step. B.She threw herself on a rock.
C.She enjoyed the sunshine. D.She ate a bamboo plant.
2.What did Zhang Hongwen say about the two pandas
A.They belong to an endangered species. B.People in the Netherlands love them
C.They inspire young children to protect nature. D.Hundreds of people have been scared by them.
3.What does the underlined word "that" in Paragraph 4 refer to
A.Stopping the increase of panda numbers. B.Welcoming pandas to the Netherlands.
C.Protecting pandas and their habitat. D.Learning more about the nature of pandas.
4.What is the main idea of this passage
A.Two giant pandas meet the public in the Netherlands.
B.Giant pandas adapt to the life in foreign countries easily.
C.Giant pandas are becoming fewer and fewer.
D.How China protects giant pandas.
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Caribou Math Competition
Participants: 2nd graders~high school students
Cash Prizes: Yes
The Caribou Math Competition is the only worldwide math competition that is held totally online. This contest is held six times throughout the school year, and students that complete all six tests can compete for the Caribou Cup. Each contest engages students in 60 minutes of math puzzles, interactive questions, and a wide variety of problem-solving activities.
Not only is the Caribou Math Competition open to international participants, it also offers contests to elementary (小学) through high school students. The high school level Caribou Math Contests are divided into two age-based categories. Grades 9 and 10 participate in the same contests, and grades 11 and 12 participate in the same contests.
Cash prizes are given out to the top performing students and schools in the Caribou Cup after the final contest each year, which is held in May. Students are ranked(排名) based on the total of their top scores in five out of the six contests. A student's cash prize amount is determined based on their percentage score multiplied(乘) by a set dollar amount based on their ranking. Here's how that is calculated (计算):
1st place student: $ 100 × percentage score
2nd place student: $75 × percentage score
3rd place student: $ 50 × percentage score
4th and on: $ 30 ×percentage score
1.Who can join in the competition
A.University students.
B.High school students.
C.Everyone around the world.
D.All elementary school students.
2.What is unique about the competition
A.It has seven tests.
B.It lasts seventy minutes.
C.It is held five times every year.
D.It's the only worldwide online math competition.
3.How will students be ranked
A.By their top five contest scores.
B.By the rankings of their schools.
C.By the best score of their six contests.
D.By their scores in the contest for the Caribou Cup.
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Imagine standing on one spot where the only direction is south. You can experience it if you join a group of just 128 passengers for your trip to the pole of the world. Your icebreaker ship, 50 Years of Victory, will take you to the North Pole, which is more commonly associated (联系) with fairy tales.
Days 1&2--From Helsinki to Murmansk
Your adventure begins from Helsinki, Finland's capital. From Helsinki, you’ll join your fellow passengers on the flight to Murmansk, Russia, where you’ll start your voyage to the North Pole and get to know 50 Years of Victory.
Days 3-6--Travelling towards the north in the Arctic Ocean
Being on Victory and feeling the icebreaker as it cuts through the Arctic pack ice is an experience you’ll never forget. You’ll have plenty of time to get to know your shipmates, and be treated to lectures and discussions about the trip by our expedition ( 远征 ) team while seeing various birds. There are other things you can do, such as swimming and playing basketball.
Day7--90° North
Take photos, call your family and wave a flag; just be sure to enjoy your moment at the pole. If environmental conditions permit, you can jump into the icy waters around the North Pole. We’ll also attempt to send passengers high above the pole in our hot-air balloon to celebrate this great moment (highly weather dependent).
Days 8 & 9--Travelling towards the south in the Arctic Ocean
As you head further south, you may get lucky and spot polar bears hunting for seals.
Days 10 & 11--Franz Josef Land
This group of 191 islands lies entirely within the Arctic Circle. Here you’ll explore Cape Flora and discover historic remains from three ill-fated arctic adventures.
Days 12 & 13--Getting off Victory in Murmansk and flying to Helsinki
When you return to Murmansk, it will be time to say goodbye to 50 Years of Victory. You’ll be sent to the airport for your flight to Helsinki.
1.What will visitors do in Murmansk？
A.Attend a lecture. B.Co aboard a ship.
C.Meet with other tourists. D.Leam about the North Pole.
2.What benefit can visitors get during Days 3-6？
A.Tasting rich seafood. B.Riding in a hot-air balloon.
C.Enlarging their knowledge. D.Interacting with wild creatures.
3.When can visitors swim in the sea？
A.On Days 1 2. B.On Days 3-6. C.On Days 7 8. D.On Days 9 10.
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Looney Tunes Carnival
Free Looney Tunes Umbrella
Receive a limited edition Looney Tunes umbrella with a minimum spend of $ 100 (single or accumulated same-day receipts) at our participating malls (商场) from now till 27th March, 2020.
Looney Tunes Merchandise Fair
Mall Compass Point Date: 12th—27th March
Location(位置) POPULAR Bookstore，Main Atrium
Easter celebration at POPULAR Bookstore!
Shoppers who purchase $ 15 worth of Warner Bros. Books and stationery at POPULAR are entitled to a FREE participation in any one of the following activities from 25th till 27th March. So come to Compass Point fast!
Activities in store for you
Bugs’ Creative Class
(1st session:3 p.m. & 2nd session:3:30 p.m.)
Twist and turn a balloon into a piece of art! So kids, get ready for the twist! Limited to 15 children per session.
Paint a Bunny Easter Egg
(1st session:5 p. m. 2nd session:5:30 p.m.)
Easter is the time to have extraordinary fun with eggs! Kids, get your hands ready to create works of Easter art on an egg canvas (帆布).Limited to 25 children per session.
Kids Squad Club
Become a Kids Squad member for just $ 12 for a one year membership. Receive a goodie bag worth $30. Enjoy quarterly newsletters, birthday treats and special discounts.
The first 100 new members who sign up at each mall will receive an additional $ 5 Shopping Voucher.
1.What would you have to do to get a free Looney Tunesumbrella
A.Spend $ 15 at POPULAR Bookstore. B.Show your same-day receipts of $ 100.
C.Become a Kids Squad member. D.Paint a Bunny Easter Egg.
2.In each session how many children at most could attendBugs’ Creative Class
A.15. B. 25. C. 30. D. 100.
3.Why is Looney Tunes Carnival held
A.To promote sales. B.To celebrate kids’ birthdays.
C.To improve kids’ creativity. D.To register members for Kids Club.
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To celebrate the 100th anniversary of Reader's Digest, we're re-starting our much-loved100-Word-Story Competition.
Please make sure that entries(参赛作品)are original, unpublished, and exactly 1000words-not a single word shorter or longer! Don't forget to include your full name, address, email and phone number when filling in the form. We may use entries in all print and electronic media.
There are three categories:
In the adult category, the winner will receive 1,000 and a Serious Readers High Definition Floor or Table Light(value up to E400)and the ones who finish second will receive ￡280.
In the 12-18s category, the winner will receive a E200 book voucher(券) or an 8GB Kindle Paperwhite, and the runner-up will receive a 100 book voucher.
In the under 12 category, the winner will receive 100 of book vouchers or an 8GB Kindle Paperwhite, and the runner-up will receive a 50 book voucher.
Please submit your stories online by 5pm on 1st May 2022, or send an entry via post addressed to: Reader's Digest
100-Word-Story Competition
Warners Group Publications
West Street
Bourne
PE10 9PH
The editorial team will pick a shortlist of entries by 31st May 2022, and the three best stories in each category will be posted online on 1st June 2022.
You can vote for your favorite, and the one with the most votes wins the top prize. Voting will close at 5pm on 30th June 2022 and the winning entries will be published in our September issue.
1.What do we know about the 100-Word-Story Competition？
A.Only students over 12 can enter it. B.It will pick out 6 best entries.
C.Each entry is 100 words or fewer. D.It has been held before.
2.What prize will be awarded to the runner-up in the adult category？
A.￡200. B.￡280 C.￡400. D.￡1,000.
3.When will the participants know if their entries have been selected？
A.On 1st May 2022. B.On 31st May 2022.
C.On 1st June 2022. D.On 30th June 2022
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1.What are Saga Cruises especially intended for
A.Professionals. B.People above 50. C.University students. D.People on business.
2.What can be expected in these cruises
A.Home-cooked food. B.Time-limited Wi-Fi.
C.No infection of COVID-19. D.Refunding if not satisfied.
3.Which cruise will you choose if you only have time in February but not too much money
A.InspirationalIceland. B.Ultimate Asia Odyssey.
C.Panama Canal. D.Canary Islands and Moroccan Shores.
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Welcome to the Sydney Opera House
Ticket Info and Guided Tours
Visitors can enjoy the Sydney Opera House's foyer for free, but for a more insightful visit, you'll need to book a tour.
There are several different ways to experience the Sydney Opera House, and multiple tours are available including back-stage passes and walking tours.
Tour Type Adult (AUD $) Child
Guided Walking Tour $42 $22
Guided Walking Tour+Dinner $73 $52
Guided Walking Tour+Tasting Plate $82.20 $64.80
Back-stage Tour $175 $175
Opening Hours and the Best Time to Visit
The Sydney Opera House is open year-round with the following opening hours:
●Monday—Saturday: 9:00 a.m.—8:30 p.m.
●Sunday: 9:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m.
As for the best time of day, it's recommended to book the earliest Sydney Opera House tour of the day to beat the crowds. To enjoy sunny weather with fewer crowds, try visiting in the shoulder season (October, November, February or March).
Points of Interest
●The Steps
Before entering the Opera House, take a picture of the building from the steps outside.
●The Sails
Step beneath the sails on a guided tour and enjoy harbor front views.
●The Concert Hall
The Concert Hall is the largest venue with seats for more than 2,000 people. It features contemporary live music shows and highly-regarded orchestral(管弦乐的) performances. It is also here that you will find the world's largest mechanical tracker-action pipe organ.
●Opera Bar
After your tour, head to the Opera Bar for a bite to eat or drink in the sun.
●Badu Gili
Badu Gili, which is "water light" in the language of the Gadigal people, takes place most evenings after sunset at 9:00 p.m., 9:30 p.m., and 10 p.m. The seven-minute display is free to view.
1.How much will a Guided Walking Tour for two adults cost
A.$64. B.$84. C.$128. D.$168.
2.Which of the following is the best time to visit the Opera House with fewer crowds
A.9:30 a.m., a Monday in February. B.10:00 a.m., a Sunday in December
C.5:00 p.m., a Friday in September. D.6:00 p.m., a Saturday in March.
3.What is Badu Gili
A.A local language. B.A pipe organ.
C.A light show. D.A dinning area.
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Human activity has shrunk the size of wild animals the world over, and yet recent research has found many mammals(哺乳动物) living near cities have become steadily larger, both in length and in weight.
“That wasn’t what we expected to find at all,” says Robert Guralnick, who studies biodiversity informatics at the Florida Museum. Expanding urban environments grow much hotter than natural habitats, and warmer temperatures usually benefit mammals that have a smaller, more energy-saving figure--- a principle of biology known as Bergmann’s rule.
As the world grows warmer, some scientists have worried that mammals living near cities are supposed to grow smaller, possibly reducing their fitness as a species and, no doubt, the fitness of being hunters, too. But even with climate change, that might not happen. As it turns out, there's another factor in determining a mammal's size that might compete with or even go beyond temperature, and that is food.
In and around cities with large populations, where high-energy human foods are more widely available and hunters are fewer and farther. New research discovered that most of the mammal species appear to be growing in size, not shrinking. According to careful measurements of more than 100 species from North America, gathered from museum collections over the past 80 years, the main reason is not a city's temperature. Instead, the greatest increases in weight and body length appear to lie among those mammals that live near the most humans, regardless of how hot their surroundings are.
As climate change grows worse, there is, of course, the possibility that that might change, but at least for now, it seems that wolves, deer, bats, and other mammals in North America could be affected more by city populations than city climates.
If we want to preserve the mammals that exist today for the future, it’s important that we know how human civilization is shaping their size, behavior, and well-being. In a rapidly changing world, that knowledge could mean the difference between ongoing life and dying out.
1.What finding does Robert Guralnick consider surprising
A.Urban environments are hotter than nature.
B.The animals in natural habitats become smaller.
C.Many mammals grow against Bergmann's rule.
D.City temperatures cause animals to shrink in size
2.Why do many mammals living near cities grow in size
A.They are well taken care of by zoo keepers.
B.They have more foods and fewer threats.
C.They are comfortable in warmer climates.
D.They can easily hunt wild animals for food.
3.What are we advised to do to protect the existing mammals
A.Provide healthy food to surrounding mammals
B.Limit the population in cities to a small number.
C.Know how human civilization affects mammals.
D.Help the mammals adjust to the changing climate.
4.What can be a suitable title for the text
A.Human Activity Has Shrunk the Size of Animals
B.Global Warming Is Shaping the Future of Mammals
C.Mammals in Nature Have a Better Chance to Survive
D.Many Mammals Living Near Cities Are Growing Bigger
专题02.答案
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答案：1-4 BBDC
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答案：1.A; 2.B; 3.C; 4.A
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答案：1.D; 2.A; 3.C; 4.A
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答案：1-4 ABCB
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答案：1-4 BBCD
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答案：1.D; 2.B; 3.C; 4.C
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答案：1-4 ABAB
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答案：1.A; 2.D; 3.B; 4.C
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答案：1-4 BCDA
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答案：1.B; 2.C; 3.D
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答案：1-3 ADC
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答案：1.D; 2.C; 3.A
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答案：1.D; 2.B; 3.C; 4.A
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答案：1.B; 2.D; 3.A
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答案：1.B; 2.C; 3.C
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答案：1.B 2.A 3.A
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答案：1-3 DBC
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答案：1.B; 2.D; 3.C
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答案：1-3 BAC
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答案：1.C; 2.B; 3.C; 4.D
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