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Four best photobooks in 2023

Entangled Life by Merlin Sheldrake

Following 2020’s smash hit Entangled Life, mycologist Merlin Sheldrake return s just in time for Christmas with an amazing illustrated edition. At over 240 pages, Sheldrake’s passion and knowledge leap off every spread. From the microscopic(微观)to the splendid, the colour images create an entertaining experience.

Anna Atkins: Cyanotypes by Peter Walther

Often copied, seldom improved on, the elegant cyanotypes(氰化钾照片)of Ann a Atkins are timeless. First created in the 1840s, cyanotypes use light-sensitive iron salt solution and exposure to sunlight to create beautiful Prussian blue prints. Peter Walther’s book is comprehensive, 660 pages long, and is perfect for Atkins’ fans or anyone keen to learn.

The Earth in Our Hands by Thomas Pesquet

Thomas Pesquet’s breathtaking collection of photographs taken from the International Space Station(ISS)follows in the footsteps of astronaut Don Pettit’s Spaceborne. Pesquet took more than 245,000 images over two missions, with his book including 200 of these. It is the closest most of us will get to being on the ISS—a really immersive read.

Looking at Trees by Sophie Howarth

Sophie Howarth’s absorbing book features 26 of the world’s leading photographers, including Nicholas J. R. White and Anna Beeke. From a framed Hollywood juniper in California to a surreal(超现实的)image of Halfway Gardens in Gauteng, South Africa, Howarth asks us to value trees at a time of environmental challenge. A book you will return to.

1．How many pages are contained in the book Anna Atkins: Cyanotypes?

A．Over 240.

B．660.

C．About 200.

D．Over 26.

2．Which book’s pictures were taken in the International Space Station?

A．Entangled Life.	B．Anna Atkins: Cyanotypes.
C．The Earth in Our Hands.	D．Looking at Trees.

3．What does Sophie Howarth call on people to do with his book?

A．Value trees.	B．Take pictures.
C．Go on a trip.	D．Maintain a good image.

We should have respect for all living ________ (creature). (所给词的适当形式填空)

We are willing to offer help, no matter ________ is in trouble. (用适当的词填空)

I like to watch moves; especially when I see the ________ (inspire) stories. I will feel touched. (所给词的适当形式填空)

Yellowstone National Park offers a variety of ranger programs throughout the park, and throughout the year. The following are descriptions of the ranger programs this summer.

Experiencing Wildlife in Yellowstone (May 26 to September 2)

Whether you’re hiking a backcountry trail (小径), camping, or just enjoying the park’s amazing wildlife from the road, this quick workshop is for you and your family. Learn where to look for animals and how to safely enjoy your wildlife watching experience. Meet at the Canyon Village Store.

Junior Ranger Wildlife Olympics (June 5 to August 21)

Kids can test their skills and compare their abilities to the animals of Yellowstone. Stay for as little or as long as your plans allow. Meet in front of the Visitor Education Center.

Canyon Talks at Artist Point (June 9 to September 2)

From a classic viewpoint, enjoy Lower Falls, the Yellowstone River, and the breathtaking colors of the canyon (峡谷) while learning about the area’s natural and human history. Discover why artists and photographers continue to be drawn to this special place. Meet on the lower platform at Artist Point on the South Rim Drive for this short talk.

Photography Workshops (June 19 & July 10)

Enhance your photography skills — join Yellowstone’s park photographer for a hands-on program to inspire new and creative ways of enjoying the beauty and wonder of Yellowstone.

6/19 — Waterfalls &Wide Angles: meet at Artist Point.

7/10 — Wildflowers &White Balance: meet at Washburn Trailhead in Chittenden parking area.

1．Which of the four programs begins the earliest?

A．Photography Workshops.	B．Junior Ranger Wildlife Olympics.
C．Canyon Talks at Artist Point.	D．Experiencing Wildlife in Yellowstone.

2．What is the short talk at Artist Point about?

A．Works of famous artists.	B．Protection of wild animals.
C．Basic photography skills.	D．History of the canyon area.

3．Where will the participants meet for the July 10 photography workshop?

A．Artist Point.	B．Washburn Trailhead.
C．Canyon Village Store.	D．Visitor Education Center.

Nowadays we are following the trend towards mastering strategies to study ________ (creative). (所给词的适当形式填空)

They also shared with us many ________ (tradition) stories about Hawaii that were hugely popular with tourists. （所给词的适当形式填空）

语法填空
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
I wanted to do something special for my 15－year－old son, who has always been a perfect boy. He worked all summer to earn enough money to buy ____(he) a new racing－bicycle instead of asking for money from me. Then he spent hours and hours on it. I loved my son so much ____I bought him a pair of sunglasses and gloves. When my son rode the racing－bicycle with them, he looked very cool. He dreamed [[QOrDeR]]taking part in a race and winning.
On November 10th, my birthday, when I went to the kitchen to start the milk and bread in the morning, I found ___ beautiful guitar on the table, beside which was a card, ____(say), “Happy birthday to my wonderful mother.” I was surprised and then began to sob. I remembered once I ____(joke) to my family that I wanted to learn playing the guitar to make my life colorful. I had ____(forget) it, but my son remembered. He took it ____(serious), and bought me one as a birthday gift. When I wondered ___ my son could buy this expensive gift, soon I realized that my son had sold his racing－bicycle ____(get) me the guitar.

阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

It was a bright spring afternoon along the Maryland coast, and Jonathan Bauer, 51, a technology executive at a hospital, and his 13-year-old daughter, Ava, were taking full advantage of it. They were driving with the windows down as they headed home on the 1.4-mile, two-lane Route 90 bridge, which spans the shallow waters of Assawoman Bay. Suddenly, the calm was disturbed by the scream of tires.

Not far ahead of them, a black truck was sliding from one lane to the other. To the Bauers’ horror, it crashed into a concrete barrier, spun like a circle, jumped over the SUV directly ahead of them, and came to rest hanging over the railing (栏杆) of the bridge. Bauer hit the brakes in time to avoid the vehicles in his path.

And then another scream. It came from the truck, which had come to rest on its right side. The driver’s door flung open and a man climbed out. He dropped to the ground, then rushed to the railing. Bauer ran up beside him. The man pointed down, saying something in Spanish. In the water was a car seat. Moving next to it, a girl, about two years old. Pink polka-dotted dress, brown hair, brown eyes, terrified, floating on her back, kicking and splashing and screaming.

From around the truck, more screaming from others who had gotten clear of the accident came. Matters quickly went from bad to frightening when the little girl rolled over onto her stomach. Bauer waited for the truck driver to do something, but he was rooted. Maybe he was in shock.

He was not sure about his chances jumping from this height into such shallow water. Four feet of depth was the most he could hope for—he’d gotten his boat stuck here a time or two. And were there rocks this close to the concrete pillar (桥墩) of the bridge? But the truck driver didn’t move. Time ticking by, he had to take action. “Ava!” Bauer yelled, ready to remove his shoes. “Stay by the car!”

注意:
1.续写词数应为150左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Then he climbed onto the railing.
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Finally he reached the shore with the little girl in his arms.
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My brother and I were driving home together and started talking. Because of this _____________, my brother took a wrong turn.

_____________, the wrong turn took us toward a bridge and, we had no way of turning back. My brother had to _____________ to cross. He was clearly frustrated by the mistake and the _____________ waste of $4.

As we drove forward, my brother _____________ an old black Mustang (福特野马汽车) which pulled over to the side of the road. A young guy was standing nearby trying to phone someone. I was busy trying to figure out which way we went next but my brother _____________ and asked the guy if he needed any help. And he did. He had a _____________ tire.

My brother helped him change the flat. We started getting to know the young man had a bad week; earlier he had gotten into a minor car accident, and now this _____________ on his way home from work. But he called us “a _____________ of fresh air” and kept thanking us because he really would have been ______________   if we hadn’t come along. After we had finished the job, he pulled out $20 to give us. “No,” I said. “We were never supposed to even get on that bridge. We took a wrong____________. But now we know why we did. It was to______________ you. Thank you for turning our mistake into a ____________ to serve.”

What ____________ me most was my brother’s calm mind and open mind. He was able to see a chance to help (which I totally missed!) even in an otherwise negative______________.

1．

A．distraction

B．recreation

C．participation

D．introduction

2．

A．Inefficiently

B．Unnecessarily

C．Impractically

D．Unfortunately

3．

A．pretend

B．pay

C．struggle

D．wait

4．

A．needless

B．unreasonable

C．abnormal

D．irregular

5．

A．powered

B．repaired

C．started

D．spotted

6．

A．discovered

B．relaxed

C．stopped

D．phoned

7．

A．front

B．flat

C．used

D．spare

8．

A．problem

B．discovery

C．ignorance

D．decision

9．

A．sacrifice

B．breath

C．journey

D．dream

10．

A．hurt

B．lost

C．tired

D．stuck

11．

A．bus

B．picture

C．turn

D．seat

12．

A．assist

B．instruct

C．sponsor

D．approach

13．

A．rule

B．chance

C．plan

D．belief

14．

A．changed

B．shocked

C．impressed

D．encouraged

15．

A．thought

B．relationship

C．situation

D．effect