A.job, work | B.work, job | C.job,works | D.work, work |
Recent climate change reports have painted a shocking picture of the earth’s future, but a tiny school of just 400 students decided to change the situation.
In 2021, Huonville High School in Tasmania, Australia beat other competitors from around the world and won the Zayed Future Energy Prize. The school used the $133,000 prize to completely change an old building, turning it into the Zayed Future Energy Center, where students can learn how to use clean, renewable energy sources just like sunshine in everyday life.
The new building is equipped(配备) with solar panels, special windows and other high-tech things. Now, there are also some bikes available. Student volunteers ride these bikes to produce electricity that can be used to boil oil and make small fried cakes as a sweet reward for their own efforts. So far, the students’ efforts at the center have saved their school more than $44,000 on its bills.
Teacher and program director Nel Smit says the center has become an important place for students while drawing attention to a topic many people choose to ignore. “The center is a meeting place for students. but it’s also a place where we hold demonstration(示范) events for the whole community?” she explains, “It has raised their awareness. They try to use clean and renewable energy in their life.”
“Being part of the center has surely helped me feel like I’m doing something. I’m making a change, and my life is more and more eco-friendly,” says the student Aisha Fisher. “Running away from climate change as a young person doesn’t help.” Aisha says. “The best thing you can do is to look at it from a positive, realistic opinion, and see what you can do by yourself.”
1.What can students learn to do at the center?A.Develop necessary living skills. | B.Prepare for worldwide competitions. |
C.Use clean energy in their daily life. | D.Put on shows about climate change. |
A.Develop your team spirit. | B.Make yourself rich in knowledge. |
C.Face up to problems and do your part. | D.Throw away your worries while studying. |
A.Some useful methods of dealing with climate change. |
B.Students in Huonville High School won a $133,000 prize. |
C.People all over the world work together to face climate change. |
D.Huonville High School used its prize to build an eco-friendly center. |
A.①②/③/④⑤ | B.①/②③/④⑤ | C.①/②③④/⑤ | D.①/②/③④⑤ |
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When Xu Yi was learning English as
The lesson was about an ancient Chinese character(字体) called Xiaozhuan. The teacher
On the one hand, Xu Yi takes
1970 was World Conservation Year. Everyone must know that the world is in danger.
What will happen in the future? Perhaps
Now fifteen million young people in many countries are studying
But everyone,
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A.ourselves | B.our world | C.our lives | D.living things |
A.man | B.men | C.a man | D.the men |
A.find | B.protect | C.catch | D.keep |
A.not only | B.except | C.also | D.together with |
I will always remember the date June 7th. It was the most terrible day in my life.
When I woke up that morning, it was already about 8 o'clock. Oh, no, I
A.it's | B.this | C.it | D.that's |
When they arrived in the courtroom (法庭), the King and Queen of Hearts were sitting on their thrones. The room was full of birds and animals and a complete pack of playing cards.
The Knave of Hearts was standing
Alice saw
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The Rabbit read: “The Queen of Hearts, she made some tarts. All on a summer day: The Knave of Hearts, he stole those tarts and took them all away!”
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The White Rabbit blew his trumpet three times and the Mad Hatter came in. He was carrying a teacup and a piece of bread and butter.
“I’m sorry, Your Majesty,
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A.around | B.below | C.in | D.on |
A.the White Rabbit | B.the Mad Hatter | C.the Queen of Hearts | D.the March Hare |
A.a pocket watch | B.bread and butter | C.a big wig | D.a trumpet |
A.angry | B.hungry | C.bored | D.happy |
A.name | B.call | C.remember | D.write |
A.on top of | B.in the middle of | C.at the bottom of | D.at the corner of |
A.proud | B.pleased | C.angry | D.patient |
A.blackboards | B.notebooks | C.laptops | D.textbooks |
A.Wrong | B.Right | C.Common | D.Stupid |
A.turn down | B.turn to | C.turn over | D.turn off |
A.played | B.blew | C.kicked | D.knocked |
A.witness | B.judge | C.thief | D.criminal |
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A.and | B.but | C.or | D.because |
Since our twins began learning to walk, my wife and I have kept telling them that our sliding(推拉式的)glass door is just a window. The
I hate lying to kids. One day they’ll wake up and
Maybe it’s an unreasonable fear. But the bottom line is that I shouldn’t lie to my kids. So when they come to other doors in life, they will just open them and walk through.
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A.make a mess | B.go outside | C.look around | D.fall asleep |
A.result | B.method | C.danger | D.truth |
A.find | B.admit | C.suggest | D.regret |
A.twins | B.teachers | C.parents | D.kids |
A.change | B.mislead | C.shock | D.punish |
A.secretly | B.hardly | C.nearly | D.absolutely |
A.life | B.time | C.reply | D.history |
A.knock on | B.get hold of | C.stare at | D.make use of |
A.real | B.final | C.normal | D.similar |
塞翁失马,焉知非福
A long time ago, there lived an old man. He raised the finest horses in all the land. His family was happy and he was rich
One night, the man’s prized horse, a big black horse, was
Months later, the villagers saw the black horse coming back, leading two white horses. The village raised a cheer,
The old man’s only son loved horses,
In a few weeks, another tribe(部落) invaded(侵略) the land. The king
At the home of the old man, they found the disabled boy, so they did not take him. As he watched the
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A.brave | B.happy | C.rude | D.políte |
A.angrily | B.quietly | C.deeply | D.worriedly |
A.so | B.and | C.or | D.but |
A.watch | B.teach | C.tell | D.invite |
A.face | B.legs | C.arms | D.nose |
A.again | B.quite | C.even | D.rather |
A.sad | B.surprised | C.interested | D.bored |
A.shouted at | B.looked at | C.pointed at | D.laughed at |
A.sent | B.advised | C.helped | D.encouraged |
A.office | B.park | C.school | D.village |
A.soldiers | B.friends | C.villagers | D.horses |
A.itself | B.herself | C.himself | D.themselves |
A Versailles Bike Tour
Take a tour of Versailles with a difference—by bicycle! It’s the only way to see Versailles’ expansive gardens and you’ll get to see highlights of Versailles that most visitors miss. You’ll also enjoy a picnic by the Grand Canal and then take a tour of the Palace of Versailles.
Lasts: 9 hours
Where to meet: Outside of the subway station(Line 10) in Paris
Where to part: Return to the same point as departure at about 6:00 pm
Means of transportation: Together with the guide, you will walk to the RER train station to travel to Versailles by train. Then pick up your bike at an office just 5 minutes from the Palace of Versailles.
☆A visit to Versailles’ village market to buy cheese, bread, wine and whatever else you wish for your delicious picnic lunch
☆A bike ride through the gardens behind Versailles palace. Bring your camera for pictures—perfect views in every direction.
☆Arriving at the far end of the Grand Canal, you’ll settle down at the picnic.
☆ Cycle back towards the palace for an unforgettable view into the lives of the King. You’ll visit the Hall of Mirrors, the King’s State Apartments and so on.
Ticket Prices: adult: man 50 dollars; woman 40 dollars; above 60:30 dollars; kids 12-18:20 dollars; (children under 12 are not allowed)
☆For more tour guide information: Web: www. versaillestour.com.
1.Where will the visitors have a picnic?A.The gardens of Versailles. | B.The Grand Canal. | C.The RER Station. | D.The Hall of Mirrors. |
A.9:00 am | B.12:00 am |
C.1:00 pm | D.2:00 pm |
A.Give them a phone call. | B.Go to their office to ask. | C.Write a letter to them. | D.Visit their website. |
A.The visitors will set off and return at two different places. |
B.The visitors can go directly to the Palace of Versailles by themselves. |
C.The Palace of Versailles is not far from the office of bikes. |
D.The guide will wait for and meet the visitors at the RER train station. |
A.Novel. | B.Dairy. | C.Advertisement. | D.Report. |