由于大雾,该航班误点了。
Today I will share a true story about an overseas studentstudied in Germany.
After years of hard work, this student graduated with(amaze) achievements. Everyone was sure that he was going to get a good job(easy) and have a bright future. But to his surprise, he was not even given the chance for interview! It was the third time that he(refuse), he couldn't help(phone) the company to ask why they didn't want him. The answer was simple. "We don't offer jobs to dishonest people in Germany."
You might wonder what was wrong. The truth is, shortly after he(arrive) in Germany, this clever student found thatwas easy to skip buying subway tickets in this country. So in order to save money, he often went in the subway without a ticket. As a result, he had been caught without a ticket many times.
From this story, we learn that we may get short-term benefits in dishonest ways, the truth will come out sooner or later and the cost is high. So remember that dishonesty may lead to (fail). We must be honest. It is a rule.
—Don't look at me.
Be a Traveler, not a Tourist
Last summer, I had just enough money saved to buy a golden ticket—a 3-month train pass that would take me to the furthest reaches of Europe. Excited for my journey, I packed all the necessities(生活的必需品)—except the 1.
While the convenience of the Internet was definitely a contributing factor to my 2not to take with me the few expensive kilograms of out-of-date information, this was not the only reason why I decided to fly alone.
To be honest, my main 3with the guidebook is that I find it 4 the pleasure of a journey—like bossy aunt who is always telling you what to do, 5 she doesn't always know what is the best.
Experience has taught me that there is an obvious 6 between a tourist and traveler.
While waiting in a queue, I met a man who had a checklist. He showed me his list of "Top 20 Things To Do in Italy" and 7 off in a loud American accent that he'd seen everything Italy has to offer in just four days.
The problem I had with this man's 8 to travelling was that he was too 9information provided by his guidebook. He was lost in the 10 attractiveness of the "must-sees" and 11 to all the wonders and adventures that might happen during the 12 trip.
So, 13any guidebook, I traveled to Estonia, the tiny Baltic country bordering Russia. In the 14 of advance plans as guidebooks would suggest, I had no choice but to turn to some friendly faces for advice. I 15myself first and then asked them what was happening around the town. When this16 an invitation to a beautiful Estonian home by a river where I 17 a 110-degree wood-stove sauna(桑拿浴), 18 picked forest-mushrooms and the good 19 of our five newfound Estonian friends, I was most glad that I had left my "bossy 20" at home.
Like other healthy teenagers, disabled children should enjoy life .
We get it: You're tired. You're busy. And your shoes are away over there. Excuses are OK sometimes, but not every day—and especially not today. So put on your sneakers, get up off the couch, and let us kick your excuses to the curb (路边).
“I…dislike…panting !”
Being really out of breath may mean you're trying too much too soon, which will kill your confidence. But you don't have to be huffing and puffing to get a workout. Being active doesn't have to mean high-intensity. It's just about moving.
“I hate exercise.”
It may seem unbearable, but you just have to get started. Exercise releases endorphins (your brain's own feel-good chemicals), which can be habit-forming. What' s the best exercise? The one you'll do regularly. So you may hate running. Don't run! Ride your bike or just dance. Even cleaning your room is active. As long as you're moving and getting your blood pumping, it counts. So get creative.
“I don't have time.”
You may not have lots of time to spare when you're busy with schoolwork, but we bet you can find 10 minutes. Bonus: An activity break will send oxygen to your brain, making you super-alert and more creative too. Famous thinkers like Aristotle and Steve Jobs liked “walking meetings," and you can follow in their footsteps by moving around while you brainstorm about a tough task or memorize your English vocabulary.
“I never see results!”
Even if you train with the help of a professional, you won't see results right away. But you will feel them almost immediately. Don't focus on how your body looks—focus on how you feel. Keep a journal of when you exercise (or don't) and how you feel that day: Stressed? Focused? Tired? When you start noticing the amazing effects of exercise, you'll have no excuses.
1)个人情况:年龄、性别、学历(高中);
2)个人条件:英语好、爱好运动、善于交际、乐于助人、熟悉当地情况;
3)承诺:提供最佳服务.
注意:1)词数100左右,开头和结尾已写好,不计入总词数;
2)可适当增加细节,使行文连贯。
Mangroves are trees that typically grow in saltwater along coasts. But some red mangroves end up deep in the rainforests of Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula. These plants live in along the San Pedro Martir River. That's nearly 200 kilometers from the sea. Scientists wanted to know how these mangroves got trapped so far inland. Carlos Burelo was among them. He became curious about these mangroves on a childhood fishing trip there 35 years ago. Burelo saw that the roots of the mangroves grew above ground. This was different from the other trees.
Burelo's team first investigated where the freshwater mangroves came from. They started by collecting their leaves and then compared their DNA to the leaves from coastal mangroves which were growing along the Gulf of Mexico. The DNA helped identify the origins of the mangroves on the San Pedro Martir River. They had started along the Gulf of Mexico, some 170 kilometers away from the river. The team discovered other evidence that this ecosystem had once been coastal. They discovered 112 other species in this region that are typically found near coasts.
The researchers looked at the soil too. " These sediments (沉积物) near the mangroves revealed exactly what we expected/* says Exequiel Ezcurra, an ecologist at the University of California. In all, the researchers turned up coastal stones, shells of sea snails and clay sediments rich in shell fragments (碎片). These led the researchers to conclude the area used to be part of the ocean long ago.
Computer models of how sea level has changed over time confirmed those findings. The models showed that when sea levels were higher in the past, the ocean merged with the lower basin of the San Pedro Martir River. That would have been around 150,000 to 130,000 years ago. This pushed red mangroves and other species inland.
"This discovery highlights how changes to the past climate have affected the world's coastlines, Ezcurra says. "It also offers a chance to better understand how future sea level rise may affect these ecosystems. "
阅读下面的短文,然后按要求写一篇150词左右的英语短文。
While many Chinese catch up on their favorite movies during the weeklong National Day vacation,a woman in south China's Jiangxi Province is waiting for a local court to respond to her request to sue(起诉)a movie star.
“She should pay for cheating customers with false advertising,” said angrily 43-year-old Lu Ping.She filed a lawsuit(诉讼)against Carina Lau,a Hong Kong star,who appeared in advertising for Japanese cosmetics(化妆品)brand SK-Ⅱowned by Procter & Gamble.
Lu saw the advertisement in a fashion magazine in January last year,in which Carina claimed that using the product for four weeks could help “reduce wrinkles(皱纹)by 47 percent and make you appear 12 years younger”.Because she is about the same age as the actress,Lu decided to try out the product.
She bought a bottle of skin-tightening,anti-wrinkle facial milk.But 28 days later,her skin had not become silky.Instead,her face became itchy and she felt a burning sensation.
[写作内容]
最近,许多明星代言的产品经检验后,存在质量问题,被视为虚假广告。此事在你校学生中引起很大反响。你准备写一份发言稿,话题是“Stars and False Advertisements”,内容要点包括:
1.以约30个词概括文章要点;
2.然后以约120个词谈谈你对“明星代言虚假广告”的看法,内容包括:
(1)对明星代言虚假广告是否应该为此负责的看法,并简单举例说明;
(2)作为消费者应如何避免购买明星代言的虚假产品。
[写作要求]
1.在作文中可以使用自己亲身的经历或虚构的故事,也可以参照阅读材料的内容,但不得直接引用原文中的句子;
2.作文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称。
[评分标准]
概括准确,语言规范,内容合适,篇章连贯。
It is reported that many a new house at present in the disaster area.
A. are being built B. were being built C. was being built D. is being built
Which do you enjoy _______ your spare time, watching TV at home or playing basketball on the playground?
A. spending B. spend
C. to spend D. being spent
What’s on
Oscar Film Themes Symphony Concert
Film highlights accompanied by live performances of movie theme music by the China Opera and Dance Drama Theatre Symphony Orchestra, which has recorded the music for many films. Familiar tunes will come from such flicks as Titanic, Jurassic Park and Waterloo Bridge.
Where: Nationality Cultural Palace Theatre
When: March 8, 7:30 pm Admission:80-380 yuan Tel:6528 7674 ext 508
Fantastic View All the Way
The mountains in this area are not very high, but the vistas are excellent. This walk is gentle and very interesting, going through valleys, over passes, along a ridge and through a few little tranquil villages that are located in amazing places. Many sites along the walk offer panoramic view of the surrounding mountains.
Where: Pinggu, northeast of Beijing
When: March 9, meet 8:30 am outside Starbucks at Lido Hotel, or 9 am at Capital Paradise front gate, return 5 pm
Admission: adults 150 yuan, children 100 yuan
Tel: 13701003694 Email: fjhikers @ yahoo. co. uk
Spring Greetings
Paintings in bold colors in a traditional Chinese style by young artist Tian Xifeng are displayed to welcome the spring. Tian is a student of famous bird-and-flower painting artist Wang Qing. He has won several prizes at various national painting exhibitions and developed a style emphasizing vivid close-ups of natural scenes.
Where: Melodic Gallery, 14 Jianwai Dajie, opposite Friendship Store
When:till March 31, 9 am- 5 pm
Admission: free
Tel: 65188123
Cala, My Dog
Directed by Lu Xuechang, starring Ge You. The story is about a middle- aged working man, known as Lao Er, whose chief source of stability and comfort in life is his dog, Cala . One day, when his wife is out walking Cala, a policeman confiscates the unregistered canine. As Lao Er endeavors to recover his dog, the difficult circumstances of his life are revealed. Chinese with English subtitle(字幕).
Where: Dongchuang Theatre, 3 Xinzhongjie, Dongzhimenwai
When: March 13 and 20, 8: 30 pm
Admission: 20 yuan
Tel: 64169253
54. If you are a music lover you can go to ________ on Women’s Day.
A. Capital Paradise B. Dongchuang Theatre
C. Capital Gymnasium D. Nationality Cultural Palace Theatre
55. The exhibition held in Melodic Gallery ________.
A. is open to the public from 7:30 am - 5pm till April lst.
B. presents the works by Tian Xifeng and his teacher
C. is to display some bird-and-flower paintings
D. costs the art lovers much money to visit
56. Which of the following statements is NOT true?
A. Both adults and children can take part in the walk in Pinggu.
B. Even you don’t know English you can enjoy Cala, My Dog.
C. You’ll have to dial 65188123 to book a ticket for the film.
D. You’ll have a choice of two meeting places on March 9th.
57. All the advertisements in this passage are about ________.
A. music B. movies C. exhibitions D. entertainments
If only I _____ how to operate an electronic computer as you do.
A. had known B. would know C. should know D. knew
Very soon the Rabbit noticed Alice, as she went hunting about, and called out to her, “What are you doing out here? Run home this moment, and fetch me a pair of gloves and a fan! Quick, now!”
Alice was so much frightened that she ran off at once in the direction it pointed to. She saw a little house, on the door of which was a plate with the name “W. RABBIT”. She went in and hurried upstairs. By this time she had found her way into a tidy little room with a table in the window, and on it a fan and two or three pairs of tiny white kid gloves: she took up the fan and a pair of the gloves, and was just going to leave the room, when her eye fell upon a little bottle that stood near the looking-glass.
There was no label(标签) this time with the words“ DRINK ME,” but she opened it and put it to her
lips(嘴唇).“I know something interesting is sure to happen,” she said to herself. Before she had drunk half the bottle, she found her head touching the ceiling. She went on growing and very soon had to get down on her knees on the floor. Still she went on growing, and as a last resource, she put one arm out
of the window, and one foot up the chimney(烟囱), and said to herself, “Now I can do no more,
whatever happens. What will happen to me?”
Luckily for Alice, she grew no longer: still it was very uncomfortable, and as there seemed to be no sort of chance of her ever getting out of the room again, no wonder she felt unhappy.
25. According to the passage, we can know that Alice .
A. felt comfortable when she grew no longer
B. was afraid when the Rabbit called out to her
C. knew what would happen to her if she continued to grow
D. saw a label “DRINK ME” on the bottle and drank half of it
26. Alice grew so big because she .
A. had special magical power B. wore the Rabbit’s gloves.
C. drank something in the bottle D. wanted to frighten the Rabbit
27. Which of the following could best replace the underlined word “resource” in Paragraph 3?
A. way B. dream C. ending D. loss
28. The passage may come from a(an) .
A. science book B. wildlife magazine C. guide book D. English novel
如今微信(WeChat)走进了人们的生活,为大家带来了诸多便利。但有些人也随之成了“微信控”(WeChataholic),完全沉迷进去。请你就此话题写一篇文章。你的文章需要包括:1. 对此现象的描述;2.微信流行的原因;3. 微信给我们生活带来的不良影响。
注意:1. 词数100-120左右;
2. 可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
Upon reading the notice all the staff of the company stood there , looking at each other.
A. no speaking B. speechlessly C.speechless D. did not speaking