1.Vacations are one of life's best pleasures,but with the COVID-19 raging and the Delta variant on the rise,you may have some trouble with your vacation.Have all the fun with ways less hassle(困難)by trying one of these staycation(居家度假)ideas. Visit a nearby national park Our national parks are underrated treasures.With over 400 of them,there's bound to be something for everyone.There's plenty of hiking,but most national parks have other things to do as well,including museums,reenactments of historical events,guided star tours,wildlife spotting,and swimming.Many parks are wheelchair accessible. Go backyard glamping Glamping is like camping but better—you're outdoors but with all the comforts and amenities(便利設(shè)施)of a hotel.You can pay to go on a glamping destination vacation or just set up your own in your backyard.Pitch a tent,fill it with pillows,cozy blankets,comfortable chairs,bean bags.Get takeout at your favorite restaurant and enjoy it together.Bonus:Unlike camping,there are clean bathrooms nearby. Host a neighborhood dance party Dancing with others is fun and good for you.But going into crowded dance clubs probably isn't at the top of your to-do list right now.Thankfully,all you need for your own dance party is an outdoor speaker and a flat spot for dancing.String up some lights,fill a couple of coolers with drinks,and invite all your neighbors. Hit the beach This is one of the most popular staycation ideas and for good reasons.A day at the beach is like its own form of meditation.If there's a body of water nearby,chances are there's some type of beach.Bring a beach picnic,set up a sun umbrella,lay out your towels,and spread out the sand toys.Oh,and don't forget the sunscreen. (1)Which staycation is most suitable for the disabled?
A.A nearby national park B.A backyard glamping C.A neighborhood dance party D.A beach (2)What do you need to hold a neighborhood dance party?
A.A tent and some lights B.A sun umbrella and cool drinks C.a(chǎn)n outdoor speaker and a flat spot D.A dancing pool and some towels (3)What do the four staycations have in common?
A.They all get you close to nature. B.They are cheap and environmentally friendly. C.They are all fit for families with children. D.None of them is far from home.
2.Across from a popular hospital was our house,so we rented the upstairs rooms to outpatients.One summer evening,there was a knock at the door.I opened it to see a truly awful-looking man,his face lopsided from swelling,red and raw.He told me he'd been hunting for a room since noon,but had no success. "I guess it's my face.I know it looks terrible,but my doctor says with a few more treatment..." For a moment I hesitated,but his next words convinced me: "I could sleep in this rocking chair on the porch(門廊).My bus leaves early in the morning." I told him we would find him a bed,but to rest on the porch.It didn't take a long time to see this old man had an oversized heart crowded into that tiny body.He told me he fished for a living to support his daughter,her five children,and her disabled husband.He didn't tell it by way of complaint.He was grateful that no pain accompanied his disease. At bedtime,we put a camp cot in the children's room for him.When I got up in the morning,the bed was neat and the little man was out on the porch.Before he left for his bus,haltingly,he said, "Could I please come back and stay the next time I have a treatment?I can sleep fine in the chair." He paused for a moment and then added, "Your children make me feel at home.Grown-ups are bothered by my face,but children don't seem to mind." I told him he was welcome to come again. In the years he came to stay overnight with us.There was never a time that he did not bring us fish or oysters or vegetables from his garden.When I received these little remembrances,I often thought of a comment our next-door neighbor made after he left that first morning. "You can lose roomers by putting up such people!" Maybe we did lose roomers once or twice.But if only they could have known him,perhaps their illnesses would have been easier to stand.I know our family will always be grateful to have known him;from him we learned what it was to accept the bad without complaint and the good with thanks. (1)When the author' s children saw the old fisherman,how did they react to him?
A.They felt at home. B.They were bothered. C.They were terrified. D.They felt normal. (2)What can we learn about the fisherman from the passage?
A.He had a small body but a strong mind. B.He suffered from a foot injury. C.He was cured of his disease. D.He felt hopeless about life . (3)Why did the old fisherman give the author vegetables and seafood?
A.Because he wanted to sell them to the author. B.Because he wanted to pay the rent with them. C.Because he wanted to thank the author. D.Because his garden had a good harvest. (4)According to the story,what did the author want to tell us?
A.God helps those who help themselves. B.Never judge book by its cover. C.Honesty is the best policy. D.Misfortune can be a blessing in disguise.
3.Organic food is very popular.It is also expensive.Some organic food costs twice as much as non-organic food,but new parents and pet owners are willing to pay up to 200% more for organic food.However,there are people who think it is a waste of money. There is one main difference between organic and non-organic food.Organic farms don't use agricultural chemicals,such as pesticides.In many countries organic foods have special labels.These make sure that the products are natural. Some people think "organic" means "locally grown".At the beginning,this was true.Over time organic farming became more difficult.The demand for organic food grew larger than the supply.Small companies had to sell out to large companies.There weren't enough organic materials,such as grain and cattle.This made it difficult for many organic companies to stay in business.Today,many large companies have an organic line of products. Is organic food more nutritious?This is part of the debate.Many farmers and consumers believe it is.They think agricultural chemicals cause health problems,such as cancer.Many health experts disagree.Few studies prove that organic foods prevents health problems.Health experts worry more about bacteria.These can come into contact with organic and non-organic food.Doctors recommend washing produce very carefully.Handling meat carefully is important too. Most people agree that naturally grown food tastes better.Is tastier food worth the extra money?This is a matter of opinion.Whether it is healthier or not may require more research.However,organic consumers argue it is better to be safe than sorry. (1)Which is NOT the advantage of organic food for most people?
A.safe. B.tasty. C.healthy. D.cheap. (2)What is the doctors' suggestion?
A.Reduce the use of pesticides. B.Grow organic food on your own. C.Wash the food very carefully. D.Buy large companies' products. (3)Which of the following problems about organic food do people debate on?
A.It tastes better. B.It is more nutritious. C.It contains more fat. D.It has more bacteria. (4)Where does this text probably come from?
4.Most people hate change,which is sad since we often go through intense changes in life.And for some of us,even the smallest changes can upset our day.So the question is:Why do most of us find making adjustments to our lives so hard? Fear of change is nothing new.Over a century ago,the Parisians were unhappy over a particular addition to their city:the Eiffel Tower.In fact,the citizens were so angry about the plans for the tower that they protested its construction.As strange as it may seem,their anger was completely natural.They were given no choice about the huge change that was going to be made,so they became angry. But we get upset over changes even when we do have a say in the matter and think about them carefully.Changes are brought about every day by the decisions we make:which school to attend,which job to take,whom to marry.Voluntary changes also make most of us uneasy because we don't know how those changes will affect our future. People have discovered that the key to overcoming the fear and anger associated with change is to be flexible.When they are flexible,people can adapt to new situations more easily.Being flexible is especially important in the 21st century as technology makes change occur faster than ever before.Those who oppose change,especially with technology in the workplace,may find themselves out of a job. When change comes,and you have no choice but to face it,embrace it.A positive attitude helps a lot.In fact,the change may turn out to be the best thing for you.That new job you got may end up being much better than your old one.You may make the best friends of your life in the new city you moved to.Don't merely focus on how you feel about change;instead decide to accept the change.The change is the reality,and it's up to you whether the change will be a success or a failure. (1)Why did the building of the Eiffel Tower make the Parisians unhappy?
A.Because they didn't like the design of the Eiffel Tower. B.Because it was no use building the Eiffel Tower. C.Because they couldn't avoid accepting the Eiffel Tower. D.Because the Eiffel Tower seemed strange. (2)How should we overcome negative emotions that the changes bring?
A.We are not supposed to face the changes and let them alone. B.We should actively accustom ourselves to the new circumstance. C.We should not take the changes seriously and avoid them as much as possible. D.We should know that the changes merely bring us bad influence. (3)What does the underlined sentence in the last paragraph mean?
A.The change will probably make you fail like the Eiffel Tower. B.The change is like the Eiffel Tower which is not good for our future life. C.Your future life is never known just like the Eiffel Tower unknown to the Parisians. D.Your future life is likely to be a great achievement due to the change. (4)What is the best title for the passage?
A.The Psychology of Change B.The ways to Overcome the Fear C.Changes That Disturb Us D.The Bad Effect of Changes
5.Castles(城堡) and temples wear away after hundreds of years,but the symbols and e-books came from the development of words on the stone often survive. (1)
.Many people believe that regular books will be one day replaced by e-books. Books and e-books share lots of similarities.They are both items created by great minds.(2)
.You can draw lines or highlight some details on books or e-books as notes.The notes can be kept for a long time. (3)
.Firstly,books don't have to be charged,while e-books need electricity if we want to read them.Meanwhile,spending too much time reading e-books may do harm to our eyes.Moreover,e-books don't share the same weight when held in the hand as regular books,nor do they give that sense of fulfillment that comes from finishing a thick book.However,e-book devices are easy to carry.(4)
. A disadvantage of e-book devices is that people tend to get distracted when they're using one,as many devices often have apps or games on them.(5)
. Whichever you prefer,both books and e-books are just a way to help us gain knowledge and get to know other people's experiences.They are both necessary,so it's too early to say which one will disappear. A.People can decide which reading method is best for them based on their own needs B.But they have differences as well C.They take less space than books D.Indeed our lives are formed by what books we read E.This is similar to how the words in books manage to live on F.They both have an index to introduce the main topic of each book G.But with a regular book,your mind is always absorbed in the words
38.假定英語課上老師要求同桌之間交換修改作文,請你修改你同桌寫的以下作文。文中共有 10 處語言錯誤,每句中最多有兩處。錯誤涉及一個單詞的增加、刪除或修改。 增加:在缺詞處加一個漏字符號(∧),并在其下面寫出該加的詞。刪除:把多余的詞用斜線(\)劃掉。 修改:在錯的詞下劃一橫線,并在該詞下面寫出修改后的詞。 注意:(1)每處錯誤及其修改僅限一詞。 (2)只允許修改 10 處,多者(從第 11 處起)不計分。 Our school is holding an activity to help a school in the poor area, which not only help the students there enrich their lives but also enables us to feel the joy of sharing and appreciate it what we have by helping others. Here is that we can do. First, we can donate our using books, clothes, basketballs, electronic products and so on to them. Second, we can write letters to them regular to share opinions and make friend with them. In addition, invite them to our homes to spend holidays is a good way, where may give them some unforgettable experiences. You are all welcome to join in the activity do what you can to make the better world for us all!