When comes to whether man triumph over nature
莎士比亚英语励志名言：凡是过去，皆为序曲！
【导语】直到再找不到对⼿，才收藏起⾃⼰的剑锋。
以下莎⼠⽐亚英语励志名⾔由整理发布，欢迎阅读参考！更多相关讯息请关注！1、凡是过去，皆为序曲。
All the past, all is overture.2、没有⽐正直更富的遗产。
No more than just rich heritage.3、⼥⼈，你的名字是弱者。
Woman, your name is weak.4、⽣存还是毁灭，这是个问题。
To be or not to be, that is the question.5、抛弃时间的⼈时间也抛弃他。
Abandoning time person time to abandon him.6、报复不是勇敢，忍受才是勇敢。
Retaliation is not brave, stand is brave.7、书籍若不常翻阅，则等于⽊⽚。
If don't often read books, is equal to the wood.8、读书可以帮助你忘记你的悲哀。
Reading can help you forget your sadness.9、多⼀些事实，少⼀些矫饰废话。
Some facts more and some less pretensions to nonsense.10、当星星不眨眼，你将为它闪耀。
When the stars don't blink, you will shine for it.11、太快和太慢，结果都不会美满。
Too fast and too slow, the result won't be happy.12、不太热烈的爱情才会维持久远。
Not too passionate love will keep long.13、放弃时间的⼈，时间也放弃他。
Abandoning time person, time also give up him.14、有很多良友，胜于有很多财富。
关于逆境的英语名言
逆境的英语名言关于逆境的英语名言在生活、工作和学习中，许多人都接触或是使用过一些比较经典的名言吧，名言易于留传，是浓缩的精华。
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逆境的英语名言篇11、坚定，使人能在逆境中不屈不挠。
Firmness enables one to persevere in adversity.2、一个人不是在逆境中成长，就是在逆境中消亡。
A person either grows up in adversity or dies out in adversity.3、在顺境中，朋友结识了我们；在逆境中，我们了解了朋友。
In prosperity, friends know us; in adversity, we know friends.4、从希望中得到欢乐，在苦难中保持坚韧。
Take joy from hope and persevere in misery.5、小困难，大声叫嚷；大困难，闷声不响。
Small difficulties, shout loudly; big difficulties, silent.6、少年经不得顺境，中年经不得闲境，晚年经不得逆境。
Youth cant survive prosperity, middle age cant survive leisure, and old age cant survive adversity.7、我发现生活是令人激动的事情，尤其是为别人活着时。
I find life exciting, especially when living for others.8、勇气是一个人处于逆境中的光明。
Courage is the light of a man in adversity.9、每场悲剧都会在平凡的人中造就出英雄来。
Every tragedy will create heroes among ordinary people.10、或许你不能支配自己的工作，但你能够使生活发生转变。
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第一部分（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）1．Tom’s sco re on the test is the highest in the class. He _____.A．should study last nightB．should have studied last nightC．must have studied last nightD．must study last night2．The Chinese people are kind and caring. If not, I _____ in China in the past 30 years. A．didn’t stay B．hadn’t stayedC．couldn’t stay D．couldn’t have stayed3．If you ___________ to my advice carefully, you wouldn’t have made such a terrible mistake.A．listened B．have listenedC．would listen D．had listened4．She is stubborn in resisting his enquiries about the Moonstone _____ the degree that she makes it seem as if she does not want the mystery ______.A．on; to solve B．with; solvingC．for; being solved D．to; to be solved5．Thanks to her determination and perseverance on the piano lesson, she has a ______ grasp of the subject.A．comprehensive B．confidentialC．conservative D．compulsory6．---Professor Li is wanted on the phone. Where is he?--- I saw him coming, but in a minute, he _____.A．will disappear B．has disappeared C．disappears D．disappeared7．There is no easy way to remember prepositions, as it is one area of English____ the rules seem very irregular.A．that B．whereC．whose D．which8．—The battery in my cell phone is running low.—I that last night before we went to bed.A．was noticing B．have noticed C．would notice D．had noticed9．Was it at the beginning _____ you made the promise ____ you would do all to help make it?A．that; that B．when; thatC．that; when D．when; when10．I would persuade her to make room for you ______it be necessary.A．could B．mightC．should D．would11．You can only be sure of _____ you have at present; you cannot be sure of something _____ you might get in the future.A．that; what B．what; / C．which; that D．/; that12．Could I speak to__________ is in charge of International Sales please?A．who B．whatC．whoever D．whatever13．______in painting, John didn’t notice evening approaching.A．To absorb B．To be absorbedC．Absorbed D．Absorbing14．—________! Somebody has left the lab door open.—Don’t look at me.A．Hi, there B．Dear meC．Thank goodness D．Come on15．At the meeting they discussed three different ________ to the study of mathematics. A．approaches B．meansC．methods D．ways16．________ your generous help, I do believe I have a better understanding of your country and culture.A．But for B．Out ofC．Thanks to D．As to17．The economy in big cities has continued to rise thanks to the local governments to increase ______.A．that B．themC．it D．those18．If you are feeling so tired, perhaps a little sleep would____．A．act B．helpC．serve D．last19．--- Did you watch the final match of China Open yesterday?---Sure. I it so attentively that I forgot to cook supper.A．watched B．had watchedC．was watching D．was to watch20．Children exposed to air pollution are more to suffering from different diseases.A．possible B．probable C．likely D．certainly第二部分阅读理解（满分40分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
The triumph of English-A world empire by other means
The triumph of EnglishA world empire by other meansThe new world language seems to be good for everyone—except the speakers of minority tongues, and native English-speakers too perhapsIT IS everywhere. Some 380m people speak it as their first language and perhaps two-thirds as many again as their second. A billion are learning it, about a third of the world's population are in some sense exposed to it and by 2050, it is predicted, half the world will be more or less proficient in it. It is the language of globalisation—of international business, politics and diplomacy. It is the language of computers and the Internet. You'll see it on posters in Côte d'Ivoire, you'll hear it in pop songs in Tokyo, you'll read it in official documents in Phnom Penh. Deutsche Welle broadcasts in it. Bjork, an Icelander, sings in it. French business schools teach in it. It is the medium of expression in cabinet meetings in Bolivia. Truly, the tongue spoken back in the 1300s only by the “low people” of England, as Robert of Gloucester put it at the time, has come a long way. It is now the global language.How come? Not because English is easy. True, genders are simple, since English relies on “it” as the pronoun for all inanimate nouns, reserving masculine for bona fide males and feminine for females (and countries and ships). But the verbs tend to be irregular, the grammar bizarre and the match between spelling and pronunciation a nightmare. English is now so widely spoken in so many places that umpteen versions have evolved, some so peculiar that even “native” speakers may have trouble understanding each other. But if only one version existed, that would present difficulties enough. Even everyday English is a language of subtlety, nuance and complexity. John Simmons, a language consultant for Interbrand, likes to cite the word “set”, an apparently simple word that ta kes on different meanings in a sporting, cooking, social or mathematical context—and that is before any little words are combined with it. Then, as a verb, it becomes “set aside”, “set up”, “set down”, “set in”, “set on”, “set about”, “set against” and so on, terms that “leave even native speakers bewildered about [its] core meaning.”English has few barriers to entry. Terms from “downloading” to “phat” are readily receivedAs a language with many origins—Romance, Germanic, Norse, Celtic and so on—English was bound to be a mess. But its elasticity makes it messier, as well as stronger. When it comes to new words, English puts up few barriers to entry. Every year publishers bring out new dictionaries listing neologisms galore. The past decade, for instance, has produced not just a host of Internettery, computerese and phonebabble (“browsers”, “downloading”, “texting” and so on) but quantities of teenspeak (“fave”, “fit”, “pants”, “phat”, “sad”). All are readily received by English, however much some fogies may resist them. Those who stand guard over the French language, by contrast, agonise for years over whether to allow CD-Rom (no, it mustbe cédérom), frotte-manche, a Belgian word for a sycophant (sanctioned), or euroland (no, the term is la zone euro). Oddly, shampooing (unknown as a noun in English) seemed to pass the French Academy nem con, perhaps because the British had originally taken “shampoo” from Hindi.Albion's tongue unsulliedEnglish-speakers have not always been so Angst-free about this laisser-faire attitude to their language, so ready to presenta façade of insouciance at the de facto acceptance of foreign words among their clichés, bons mots and other dicta. In the18th century three writers—Joseph Addison (who founded the Spectator), Daniel Defoe (who wrote “Robinson Crusoe”) and Jonathan Swift (“Gulliver's Travels”)—wanted to see a committee set up to regulate the language. Like a good protectionist, Addison wrote:I have often wished that...certain Men might be set apart, as Superintendents of our Language, to hinder any Words of Foreign Coin from passing among us; and in particular to prohibit any French Phrases from becoming current in this Kingdom, when those of our own stamp are altogether as valuable.Fortunately, the principles of free trade triumphed, as Samuel Johnson, the compiler of the first great English dictionary, rather reluctantly came to admit. “May the lexicographer be derided,” he declared, “who shall imagine that his dictionary can embalm his language...With this hope, however, academies have been instituted to guard the avenues of their languages...but their vigilance and activity have hitherto been vain...to enchain syllables, and to lash the wind, are equally the undertakings of pride.”Pride, however, is seldom absent when language is under discussion, and no wonder, for the success or failure of a language has little to do with its inherent qualities “and everything to do with the power of the people who speak it.” And that, as Professor Jean Aitchison of Oxford University points out, is particularly true of English.It was not always so. In the eastern half of the Roman empire, Greek remained the language of commerce, and of Christians such as St Paul and the Jews of the diaspora, long after Greek political supremacy had come to an end. Latin continued to be the language of the church, and therefore of any West European of learning, long after Rome had declined and fallen. But Greek and Latin (despite being twisted in the Middle Ages to describe many non-Roman concepts and things) were fixed languages with rigid rules that failed to adapt naturally. As Edmund Waller wrote in the 17th century,Poets that lasting marble seek,Must carve in Latin or in Greek.We write in sand, our language grows,And like the tide, our work o'erflows.English, in other words, moved with the times, and by the 19th century the times were such that it had spread across an empire on which the sun never set (that word again). It thus began its rise as a global language.The real reason for the triumph of English is the triumph of the United States. Therein lies a huge source of frictionThat could be seen not just by the use of English in Britain's colonies, but also by its usefulness much farther afield. When, for instance, Germany and Japan were negotiating their alliance against America and Britain in 1940, their two foreign ministers, Joachim von Ribbentrop and Yosuke Matsuoka, held their discussions in English. But however accommodating English might be, and however much of the map was once painted red, the real reason for the latterday triumph of English is the triumph of the English-speaking United States as a world power. Therein lies a huge source of friction.Damn Yanks, defensive FrogsThe merit of English as a global language is that it enables people of different countries to converse and do business with each other. But languages are not only a medium of communication, which enable nation to speak unto nation. They are also repositories of culture and identity. And in many countries the all-engulfing advance of English threatens to damage or destroy much local culture. This is sometimes lamented even in England itself, for though the language that now sweeps the world is called English, the culture carried with it is American.Some may regr et the passing of the “bullet-proof waistcoat”. But they may welcome the “parking lot” instead of the “car park”On the whole the Brits do not complain. Some may regret the passing of the “bullet-proof waistcoat” (in favour of the “bullet-proof vest”), the arrival of “hopefully” at the start of every sentence, the wholesale disappearance of the perfect tense, and the mutation of the meaning of “presently” from “soon” to “now”. But few mind or even notice that their old “railway station” has become a “train station”, the “car park” is turning into a “parking lot” and people now live “on”, not “in”, a street.Others, however, are not so relaxed. Perhaps it is hardest for the French. Ever since the revolution in 1789, they have aspired to see their language achieve a sort of universal status, and by the end of the 19th century, with France established as a colonial power second only to Britain and its language accepted as the lingua franca of diplomacy, they seemed to be on their way to reaching their goal. As the 20th century drew on, however, and English continued to encroach, French was driven on to the defensive.One response was to rally French-speakers outside France. Habib Bourguiba, the first president of independent Tunisia, obligingly said in 1966 that “the French-language community” was not “colonialism in a new guise” and that to join its ranks was simply to use the colonial past for the benefit of the new, formerly French states. His counterpart in Senegal, Léopold Senghor, who wrote elegantly in the language of Molière, Racine and Baudelaire, was happy to join La Francophonie, an outfit modelled on the (ex-British) Commonwealth and designed to promote French language and culture. But though such improbable countries as Bulgaria and Moldova have since been drawn in—France spends about $1 billion a year on various aid and other programmes designed to promote its civilisation abroad—French now ranks only ninth among the world's languages.The decline is everywhere to be seen. Before Britain joined the European common market (now the European Union) in 1973, French was the club's sole official language. Now that its members also include Denmark, Finland and Sweden, whose people often speak better English than the British, English is the EU's dominant tongue. Indeed, over 85% of all international organisations use English as one of their official languages.Even in France itself, the march of English is remorselessIn France itself, the march of English is remorseless. Alcatel, the formerly state-owned telecoms giant, uses English as its internal language. Scientists know that they must either “publish in English or perish in French”. And though one minister of “culture and the French language”, Jacques Toubon, did his utmost to banish foreign expressions from French in themid-1990s, a subsequent minister of education, Claude Allègre, declared in 1998 that “English should no longer be considered a foreign language... In future it will be as basic [in France] as reading, writing and arithmetic.”That does not mean that France has abandoned its efforts to stop the corruption of its beautiful tongue. Rearguard actions are fought by Air France pilots in protest at air-traffic instructions given in English. Laws try to hold back the tide of insidious Albion on the airwaves. And the members of the French Academy, the guardians of le bon usage, still meet in theirsilver-and-gold-embroidered uniforms to lay down the linguistic law.Those who feel pity for the French, however, should feel much sorrier for the Quebeckers, a minority of about 6m among the 300m English-speakers of North America. It is easy to mock their efforts to defend their beleaguered version of French: all those absurd language police, fighting franglais, ensuring that all contracts are written in French and patrolling shops and offices to make sure that any English signs are of regulation size. But it is also easy to understand their concern. After all, the publishing onslaught from the United States is enough to make English-speaking Canadians try to put up barriers to protect their magazines in apparent defiance of the World Trade Organisation: Canada's cultural industries are at stake, they say. No wonder the French-speakers of Quebec feel even more threatened by the ubiquity of English.Germans, Poles and Chinese uniteFrench-speakers are far from alone. A law went into effect in Poland last year obliging all companies selling or advertising foreign products to use Polish in their advertisements, labelling and instructions. Latvia has tried to keep Russian (and, to be more precise, Russians) at bay by insisting on the use of the Latvian language in business. Even Germany, now thepre-eminent economic and political power in Europe, feels it necessary to resist the spread of Denglisch. Three years ago the Institute for the German Language wrote to Deutsche Telekom to protest at its adoption of “grotesque” terms like CityCall, HolidayPlusTarif and GermanCall. A year earlier, an article in the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung in which a designer had been quo ted using expressions like “giving story”, “co-ordinated concepts” and “effortless magic” so infuriated Professor Wolfgang Kramer that he founded the Society for the Protection of the German Language, which now awards a prize forthe Sprachpanscher (language debaser) of the year.For some countries, the problem with English is not that it is spoken, but that it is not spoken well enough. The widespread use of Singlish, a local version of Shakepeare's tongue, is a perpetual worry to the authorities in Singapore, who fear lest their people lose their command of the “proper” kind and with it a big commercial advantage over their rivals.In Hong Kong, by contrast, the new, Chinese masters are promoting Cantonese, to the concern of local business. And in India some people see English as an oppressive legacy of colonialism that should be exterminated. As long ago as 1908 Mohandas Gandhi was arguing that “to give millions a knowledge of English is to enslave them.” Ninety years later the struggle was sti ll being fou ght, with India's defence minister of the day, Mulayam Singh Yadav, vowing that he would not rest “until English is driven out of the country”. Others, however, believe that it binds a nation of 800 tongues and dialects together, and connect s it to the outside world to boot.Some countries try, like France, to fix their language by fiat. A set of reforms were produced in Germany a few years ago by a group of philologists and officials with the aim of simplifying some spellings—Spagetti instead of Spaghetti, forexample, Saxifon instead of Saxophon—reducing the number of rules governing the use of commas (from 52 to nine), and so on. Dutifully, the country's state culture ministers endorsed them, and they started to go into effect in schoolrooms and newspaper offices across the country. But old habits die hard, unless they are making way for English: in Schleswig-Holsteinthe voters revolted, and in due course even such newspapers as the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung abandoned the new practice.Spain strives for conformity too, through a Spanish Royal Academy similar to the French Academy. The job of the 46 Spanish academicians is to “cleanse, fix and give splendour” to a language that is very much alive, although nine out of ten of its speakers live outside Spain. The academy professes a readiness to absorb new words and expressions, but its director admits that “changes have become very rare now.” No wonder Spanish-speaking countries in Latin America—as well as the Philippines and the United States—have set up their own academies.Keeping tiny tongues aliveRules alone may be unable to withstand the tide of English, but that does not mean it is impossible to keep endangered languages in being. Mohawk, for instance, spoken by some indigenous people in Quebec, was in retreat until the 1970s, when efforts were made first to codify it and then to teach it to children at school. Welsh and Maori have both made a comeback with the help of television and government interference, and Navajo, Hawaiian and several languages spoken in Botswana have been reinvigorated artificially.Of the world's 6,000 or 7,000 languages, a couple go out of business each week. Most are in the jungles of Papua New Guinea or in IndonesiaIceland has been extraordinarily successful at keeping the language of the sagas alive, even though it is the tongue of barely 275,000 people. Moreover, it has done so more by invention than by absorption. Whereas the Germans never took to the term Fernsprechapparat when Telefon was already available, and the French have long preferred le shopping and le weekend to their native equivalents, the Icelanders have readily adopted alnaemi for “AIDS”, skjar for “video monitor”and toelva for “computer”. Why? Partly because the new words are in fact mostly old ones:alnaemi means “vulnerable”,skjar is the translucent membrane of amniotic sac that used to be stretched to “glaze” windows, and toelva is formed from the words for “digit” and “prophetess”. Familiarity means these words are readily intelligible. But it also helps that Icelanders are intensely proud of both their language and their literature, and the urge to keep them going is strong.Perhaps the most effective way of keeping a language alive, however, is to give it a political purpose. The association of Irish with Irish nationalism has helped bring this language back from its increasing desuetude in the 19th century, just as Israeli nation-building has converted Hebrew from being a merely written language into a national tongue.For some nations, such as the Indians, the pain felt at the encroachments of English may be tempered by the pleasure of seeing their own words enriching the invading tongue: Sir Henry Yule's 1886 dictionary, “Hobson-Jobson”, lists thousands of Anglo-Indian words and phrases. But for many peoples the triumph of English is the defeat, if not outright destruction, of their own language. Of the world's 6,000 or 7,000 languages, a couple go out of business each week. Some recent victims from the rich world have included Catawba (Massachusetts), Eyak (Alaska) and Livonian (Latvia). But most are in the jungles of Papua New Guinea, which still has more languages than any other country, or Indonesia, or Nigeria (India, Mexico, Cameroon, Australia and Brazil follow).Pundits disagree about the rate at which languages are disappearing: some say that by the end of the century half will have gone, some say 90%. But whenever a language dies, a bit of the world's culture, history and diversity dies with it. This is slowly coming to be appreciated. The EU declared 2001 to be “European year of languages”, and it is striking that even France—whose hostility to linguistic competition is betrayed by the constitution's bald statement that “the language of the Republic is French”—now smiles more benignly on its seven regional tongues (Alsatian, Basque, Breton, Catalan, Corsican, Flemish and Provençal).Yet the extinction of most languages is probably unstoppable. Television and radio, both blamed for homogenisation, may, paradoxically, prolong the life of some by narrow-casting in minority tongues. And though many languages may die, more people may also be able to speak several languages: multilingualism, a commonplace among the least educated peoples of Africa, is now the norm among Dutch, Scandinavians and, increasingly, almost everyone else. Native English-speakers, however, are becoming less competent at other languages: only nine students graduated in Arabic from universities in the United States last year, and the British are the most monoglot of all the peoples of the EU. Thus the triumph of English not only destroys the tongues of others; it also isolates native English-speakers from the literature, history and ideas of other peoples. It is, in short, a thoroughly dubious triumph. But then who's for Esperanto? Not the staff of The Economist, that's for sure.From the print edition: Christmas Specials。
石油大学学位英语真题
2002年1月研究生英语学位课统考真题PAPER ONEPart I LISTENING COMPREHENSION (15 minutes, 15 points)Section A ( 1 point each )Directions: In this part, you will hear nine short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation a question will be asked about what was said. The questions will be spoken only once. Choose the best answer from the four choices given by marking the corresponding letter with a single bar across the square bracket on your Answer Sheet.1. A. In about 10 minutes. B. In about 20minutes.C. In about 30 minutes.D. In about 40 minutes.2. A. They don't like their next-door neighbor.B. They feel lonely here.C. They find the life here tough.D. They don t feel safe in this neighborhood.3. A. The manager was impatient with John.B. John was afraid of talking with the manager.C. John was not interested in the business.D. The room where they had the talk was a mess.4. A. It was interesting. B. It was boring.C. It was moving.D. It was an empty talk.5. A. She often goes outing with her neighbors.B. She thinks that her neighbors are trustworthy.C. She thinks that her neighbors are very friendly.D. She has much in common with her neighbors.6. A. Jane has changed a lot. B. Jane is artistic.C. Jane is conscientious.D. Jane's idea is not good enough.7. A. She didn't like them from the very beginning.B. She doesn't like their color.C. Their color is too close to that of the walls.D. Their color doesn't match that of the walls.8. A. They are amusing and instructive.B. They are popular and interesting.C. They are ridiculous and boring.D. They are uninteresting and outdated.9. A. Because John is as clumsy as a pig.B. Because John has never played a game like this.C. Because John is not as competitive as other players.D. Because John has no confidence in himself. Section B (1 point each)Directions: In this part you will hear two short passages. At the end of each passage, there will be some questions. Both the passages and the questions will be read to you only once. After each question, there will be a pause. During the pause, you must choose the best answer from the four choices given by marking the corresponding letter with a single bar across the square brackets on your Answer Sheet.10. A. Being compulsory in most countries.B. Covering differently according to different situations.C. Helping the needy to survive.D. Sharing risks of possible losses.11. A. To prove that it is wise to spend money on insurance.B. To prove that buying insurance is a wasted investment.C. To tell us that the sense of security is very important in driving.D. To tell us that accidents may take place at any time.12. A. Business, poverty and health insurance.B. Car, liability and life insurance.C. Possessions, disability and health insurance.D. Liability, home and life insurance.13. A. They live on their parents' income.B. They live on food given by others.C. They live on begged food.D. They live on potatoes only.14. A. Their teachers died of AIDS.B. Their parents died of AIDS.C. They had no money to pay for the tuition.D. They were infected with HIV.15. A. About 4.2%. B. About 10%.C. About 20%.D. Less than 30%.Part II VOCABULARY (10 minutes, 10 points )Section A (0. 5 point each )Directions: There are ten questions in this section. Each question is a sentence with one word or phrase underlined. Below the sentence are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Choose the word or phrase that is closest in meaning to the underlined one. Mark the corresponding letter with a single bar across the square brackets on your Answer Sheet.16. Terrorist activities, in whatever forms, are to be denounced by peace-loving people worldwide.A. announcedB. forgivenC. condemnedD. despised17. Problems with respiration are often associated with smoking and air pollution as has been proved.A. aspirationB. inspirationC. creativityD. breathing18. The military operations commenced yesterday were targeted at the Taliban's militaryinstallations.A. set aboutB. set outC. set apartD. set aside19. No merchandise is currently in short supply thanks to the market economy.A. businessmanB. commodityC. substanceD. talent20. It is becoming increasingly difficult for an only child to live up to the expectations of their parents.A. encourageB. surviveC. arouseD. fulfill21. This summit talk is thought to be instrumental in bringing about peace in this region.A. helpfulB. uselessC. harmlessD. inappropriate22. Faced with this grim situation, top executives of this company are trying to find quick solutions.A. unexpectedB. undesirableC. comfortingD. grave23. The bill was passed unanimously as a result of the intensive lobbying of some senators.A. without any objectionsB. in the endC. in the darkD. against heavy odds24. Nobel Prize winners have been mostly scientists of international renown in some field.A. institutionsB. standardC. prestigeD. application25. These natural resources will be depleted sooner or later if the present rate of exploitation continues.A. exhaustedB. evaluatedC. deployedD. popularizedSection B (0. 5 point each)Directions: There are ten questions in this section. Each question is a sentence with something missing. Below each sentence are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Choose one word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Mark the corresponding Letter with a single bar across the square brackets on your Answer Sheet.26. Harry Potter was originally _____ for children or teenagers, yet many adults have come to be crazy about the book.A. extendedB. intendedC. inclinedD. directed27. This experienced author was able to _____ the lifetime's work of Jefferson into one volume.A. suppressB. compressC. expressD. depress28. A Frenchman who has an unusually sensitive nose can _____ hundreds of different smells.A. nominateB. dominateC. eliminateD. discriminate29. The Chinese share the _______ that their life will become better and the country more prosperous.A. convictionB. speculationC. elaborationD. perspiration 30. After weeks of ______, the owners and the union leaders have finally agreed on the question of sick benefits.A. administrationB. arbitrationC. authorizationD. alternation31. It took this disabled boy a long time to _____ the fact that he was not qualified for admission to college.A. come up withB. come down withC. come up toD. come to terms with32. The authorities claim that the rate of crime is declining, but statistics show______.A. clockwiseB. otherwiseC. elsewhereD. likewise33. Air attacks in Afghanistan are focused on airports and training camps to avoid civilian _____.A. involvementB. rebellionC. casualtiesD. anguish34. After all, people across the Taiwan Straits are of the same race, so this island and the mainland are _____.A. inexplicableB. irreplaceableC. indispensableD. inseparable35. President Bush said that the most urgent mission was to bring the wrongdoers to ______.A. justiceB. justificationC. adjustmentD. justifiabilityPart III CLOZE TEST (10 minutes. 15 points, 1 point each)Directions: There are 15 questions in this part of the test. Read the passage through. Then, go back and choose one suitable word or phrase marked A, B, C, or D for each blank in the passage. Mark the corresponding Letter of the word or phrase you have chosen with a single bar across the square brackets on your Answer Sheet.It has been said that in a high-divorce society, not only are more unhappy marriages likely to end in divorce, but in addition, more marriages are likely to become unhappy. Much of life's happiness and much of its 36 come from the same source — one's marriage. Indeed, few things in life have the potential to provide as much 37 or as much anguish. As the accompanying box indicates, many couples are having more than their share of the 38 .But divorce statistics reveal only part of the problem. For each marriage that sinks, countless others remain 39 but are stuck in stagnant waters. ―We used to be a happy family, but the last 12 years have been horrible,‖ 40 a woman married for more than 30 years. ―My husband is not interested in my feelings. He is truly my worst 41 enemy.‖ Similarly, a husband of nearly 25 years said, ―My wife has told me that she doesn't love me anymore. She says that if we can just exist as roommates and each go our 42 ways when it comes to leisure time, the situation can be 43 .‖Of course, some in such terrible straits 44 their marriage. For many, however, divorce is 45 . Why? According to Dr. Karen Kavser, factors such as children, community disgrace, finances, friends, relatives, and religious beliefs might keep a couple together, even in a 46 state.―Unlikely to divorce legally,‖ she says, ―these spouses choose to 47 a partner from whom they are emotionally divorced.‖Must a couple whose relationship has cooled 48 themselves to a life of dissatisfaction? Is a loveless marriage the only 49 to divorce? Experience proves that many troubled marriages canbe saved — not only from the 50 of breakup but also from the misery of lovelessness.36. A. mighty B. misery C. mystery D. myth37. A. delight B. dismay C. dignity D. destiny38. A. late B. later C. latter D. last39. A. ashore B. afloat C. arrogant D. ascended40. A. conferred B. compromised C. confessed D. confided41. A. passional B. feeling C. emotional D. sensational42. A. separate B. parting C. different D. divided43. A. excused B. forgiven C. comprehended D. tolerated44. A. intensify B. terminate C. reinforce D. betray45. A. in the end C. in the wayB. out of the count D. out of the question46. A. loving B. lovely C. loved D. loveless47. A. insist on B. persist in C. remain with D. keep in with48. A. resign B. deposit C. expel D. return49. A. pattern B. destination C. alternative D. route50. A. addiction B. agony C. abuse D. abolitionPart IV READING COMPREHENSION (45 minutes, 30 points, 1 point each)Directions: In this part of the test, there are five short passages. Read each passage carefully, and then do the questions that follow. Choose the best answer A, B, C, or D and mark the corresponding letter with a single bar across the square brackets on your Answer Sheet.Passage OneMoviegoers may think history is repeating itself this weekend. The summer's most anticipated film, Pearl Harbor, which has opened recently, painstakingly re-creates the Japanese attack that drew the United States into World War II. But that isn't the film's only reminder of the past. Harbor invites comparison to Titanic, the biggest hit of all time. Like Titanic, Harbor heaps romance and action around a major historical event. Like Titanic, Harbor attempts to create popular global entertainment from a deadly real-life tragedy. Like Titanic, Harbor costs a pretty penny and hopes to get in even more at the box office.Both Titanic and Pearl Harbor unseal their tales of love and tragedy over more than three hours. Both stories center on young passion, triangles of tension with one woman and two men; In Titanic, Leonardo DiCaprio and Billy Zane compete for the love of the same woman, ahigh-society type played by a British actress named Kate (Winslet). In Harbor, two pilots (Ben Affleck, Josh Hartnett) fall for the same woman, a nurse played by a British actress named Kate (Beckinsale).The scenes of peril also have similarities. Harbor has a shot in which soldiers cling for dear life as the battleship USS Oklahoma capsizes. The moment is recalled of the Titanic's climactic sinking scene in which DiCaprio and Winslet hang from the ocean liner as half of the ship vertically plunges into the water. In Harbor, one of its stars floats atop a piece of debris in the middle of the night, much like Winslet's character does in Titanic.And the jaw-dropping action of Titanic is matched by Harbor's, 40-minute re-creation of the Dec. 7, 1941 attack on the United States' Pacific Fleet. Both films spent heavily on special effects. Harbor director, Michael Bay, for example, says he kept salaries down so more could be spent on the visuals. Both movies even shot their ship-sinking scenes at the same location; Fox Studios Baja in Mexico.Harbor's makers have even taken a Titantic-like approach to the soundtrack. The film includes one song. There You'll be, performed by country music superstar Faith Hill. Titanic, which is one of the best selling soundtracks of all time, also has only one pop song: Celine Dion's MY Heart Will Go On.―If Harbor becomes a major moneymaker, filmmakers may comb history books searching for even more historical romance-action materi al.‖ says a critic.51. What are the two things that the author of this article tries to compare?A. The attack on Pearl Harbor and the sinking of the Titanic.B. Historical fiction movies and successful box office hits.C. The movie Titanic and the on-show movie Pearl Harbor.D. Sinking boats and famous actors.52. Pearl Harbor and Titanic are similar in all of the following aspects EXCEPT_____.A. both spent large amount of money on special effectsB. both have soundtracks starring a major pop starC. both added made-up stories to historical eventsD. both are documentary movies of historical events53. Who plays the leading female role in Pearl Harbor?A. Kate Beckinsale.B. Ben Affleck.C. Kate Winslet.D. Faith Hill.54. What does the phrase ―cost a pretty penny‖ in the first paragraph mean?A. To be very attractive.B. To cost a lot.C. To have big box office returns.D. To require a lot of effort to accomplish.55. If Pearl Harbor is as successful as Titanic, which of the following movies might we see next?A. The Battle of Waterloo.B. The Advents of Mr. Bean.C. Space Invaders.D. The Haunted House.56. It is said in the passage that ____.A. major historical events can never repeat themselvesB. both Titanic and Pearl Harbor are the historical reappearanceC. Pearl Harbor may have a better box office return than TitanicD. Titanic is the most successful film in historyPassage TwoA few weeks ago my mother called to say there was a warrant out for my arrest. I was mystified. I‘d like to think myself dangerous but I‘m a mild-mannered journalist. I don't have a criminal record, though the address on my driver‘s license is my mother‘s - thus the ―raid.‖ I hadn‘t robbed any convenience stores lately, nor fled the scene after backing a Jeep into a crowd of people.But this is Mayor Giuliani s New York, where it doesn‘t take much to draw the attention of cops. New Yorkers know all about Hizzonor‘s banning homeless cleaning men from approaching drivers and offering to clean their windshields. H‘s also cracked down on street vendors. Yuppie that 1 am. I‘ve never given much thought to what it felt like to be on the other side of the law.So when the cops came knocking, I thought there must be some mistake. Imagine my embarrassment upon discovering my crime. One Saturday night in March, I strolled out of apartment after dinner, a Coors Light beer in hand. Suddenly a police officer came up and wrote me a tic ket. The charge: violating New York City‘s open-container laws. Yeah. I probably shouldhave paid it then and there. But instead I stuck the pink slip in my back pocket and forgot about it.When I called to inquire about my case. I was told to ―speak with Officer Kosenza.‖ But I didn‘t get a chance. Kosenza called me that night while I was having dinner with my girlfriend. He wanted me to come to court, right then. But I was cautious. It seems New York‘s police are in a bind. With crime falling to recor d lows, it's getting harder and harder for cops to ―make the numbers‖ that show they‘re doing a better and better job. What to do? The answer is to rifle through out-of-date tickets that haven‘t been paid –anything they could turn into a ―crime.‖ I finally decided to turn myself in. which is how 1 found myself, one August evening, handcuffed at the downtown Manhattan police station with an older officer telling us tales of his days in the 1980s. ―Times sure have changed.‖ he said, shaking his head at us st atistically useful nuisances. Eventually I was led into a courtroom. Very quickly, it was done. Handcuffs off, out the door. I wanted to complain but went quietly home, promising not to do whatever I was guilty of for another six months. I got off easy. But I also learned a lesson: Giuliani s clean streets come with a price. If only the mayor would neglect to pay a ticket.57. According to the passage, the author is probably _____.A. an urban young professionalB. a narrow-minded journalistC. a criminal wanted by the policeD. a traffic offender58. The author was arrested primarily because _____.A. he once stuck a piece of pink paper in his back pocketB. he used his mother's address on the driver's licenseC. he had robbed convenience shops beforeD. he drank some beer one night on the street59. The word "nuisances" in the fourth paragraph may mean _____.A. mild-mannered prisonersB. trouble makersC. new arrivalsD. hardened criminals60. Through the passage, the author wants to convey the idea that _____.A. New York policemen are doing a good job cracking down on crimesB. not everyone agrees with the mayor's management of the cityC. the crime rate has been reduced at the expense of citizens' convenienceD. everyone including the mayor should be punished if he is guilty of crime61. According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT true?A. The author pleaded guilty and was set free.B. Policemen were trying hard to please their superiors.C. Many so-called crimes were only trifle things.D. It's no use complaining to cops when you are caught.62. The tone of the passage is ______.A. satiricalB. objectiveC. praisefulD. complainingPassage ThreeEwen Cameron is long dead but his ghost appears to haunt Canada, where extraordinarily strict rules are being considered to protect the subjects of psychological research.Cameron was a scientist straight from a horror movie. On the surface, he was a respectable academic. But after the end of the Second World War, he visited the Nuremberg trials, superficially to examine Rudolf Hess's psychological state. Many people believe that he also studied Nazi methods of mind control. Certainly, he never internalized the Nuremberg declaration that prohibits human experiments where risk outweighs ―humanitarian importance.‖Throughout the 1950s, Cameron ran a CIA-funded laboratory at McGill University where patients were used as guinea pigs in brainwashing experiments. Some patients were given ECT ―therapy‖ twice daily, others were drugged and kept unconscious for weeks or months, injected with huge amounts of drugs, and subjected to long-term sensory deprivation.Compensation has been paid to most surviving patients. But suspicion of the psychological sciences has not entirely gone away. Nor has the need for patients‘ rights to be guaranteed. Cameron, after all, ensured that every patient signed a consent form, even though many were not in position to understand what it meant.The strict new rules for psychological research now under discussion can partly be understood in the light of special Canadian sensitivities. They are designed to ensure that no one can be involved in an experiment that might damage their own interests.All well and good, except that psychological sciences aren‘t going to advance if anyone can leave an experiment if they don‘t like the results. Obviously, many psychological experiments would not be possible if the experimenters had to reveal exactly what they were testing.There is much to debate about the rights of patients and experimental subjects. The committee drawing up the code has apparently received 2,000 pages of comment on its draft.No one should do anything until this committee has had all the time it needs to read, digest and study these submissions. And then reach a truly balanced position.63. According to the author, we may conclude that _____.A. Cameron was a dedicated and responsible scientistB. Cameron w as interested in unveiling the myths about Rudolf Hess‘s psychological stateC. Cameron tried to ensure that his subjects clearly understood the purpose of the experimentsD. Cameron unmistakably violated the subjects‘ rights64. Which of the following statements is NOT true based on the second paragraph?A. Cameron‘s appearance might misrepresent his true personality.B. Probing into the psychological state of the Nazi was outside Cameron‘s profession.C. Cameron did not observe the stipulation relating to human experiments.D. People believed that he had undisclosed motives for attending the Nuremberg trials.65. We can infer from this passage that _____.A. making compensation for the subjects‘ loss was illegalB. some subjects in Cameron‘s experiments diedC. people have been quite indifferent to the subjects‘ rightsD. as a rule, people are fully supportive of psychological sciences66. The committee responsible for working out the rules governing psychological research _____.A. has to give top priority to psychological advancesB. is bombarded with criticisms from the publicC. is expected to take into account all the reactions to the draftingD. should rely on those willing to sacrifice their own interests67. One of the problems with the new rules for psychological research is that _____.A. the rules can do little to protect the patients‘ rightsB. people may withdraw from the experiments in fear of damage to their own interestsC. it would be impossible to sort out anything valuable from the comments on the rulesD. people‘s response to psychological sciences is overwhelmingly negativePassage FourSome accept their fate. Others try to reason with the police officer who has pulled them over for some real or imagined traffic offense. But when law enforcement is represented by a computer-driven camera that has immortalized your violation on film — as is the case at hundreds of intersections in more than 60 cities around the U. S. — it's hard to talk your way out of a heavy fine. Yet that is precisely what some 300 motorists in San Diego succeeded in doing last week when a superior court judge rules that pictures taken by the so-called red-light cameras were unreliable and therefore unacceptable.The first U. S. Court decision to reject all the traffic violations caught on camera, the ruling by judge Ronald Styn has fueled debate over the growing use of the devices. Police departments swear, and studies indicate, that the robocams (robot cameras) deter people from speeding and running red lights. A Lou Harris poll set for release this week finds that 69% of Americans support their use. Yet at least seven states have blocked proposals to implement them, and opponents — ranging from House majority leader Dick Armey to the American Civil Liberties Union — argue that the cameras violate privacy and place profit above public safety.Part of the problem is that virtually all the devices in place are operated by private firms that handle everything from installing the machinery to identifying violations — often with minimal police oversight — and have an incentive to pull in as many drivers as they can. The companies get paid as much as $ 70 a ticket, and the total revenue is hardly chump change. San Diego has got in $15. 9 million since October 1998, and Washington $12. 8 million since August 1999. ―It's all about money,‖ says Congressman Bob Barr, a leading critic. Not so, insists Terrance Gainer, Washington's executive assistant chief of police. ―We have reduced fatalities. If some company is making money off that, that is American way.‖Critics counter that there must be other, less intrusive ways to make intersections safer, such as lengthening the yellow light and adding turn lanes. ―I obj ect to this fixation we have with cameras and electronically gathered information,‖ says Barr. “It places too much confidence in technology.‖ That confidence, as Washington residents have learned, can be misplaced. The city removed one camera last May that had generated more than 19,000 tickets at a particularly confusing intersection. In San Diego, faulty sensors made drivers appear to be going faster than they really were. The city suspended the system in July.Another concern is privacy. While systems in Washington, Maryland and North Carolina photograph nothing but the rear of the car, others in Arizona, California and Colorado take a picture of the driver s seat as well — a bit of electronic monitoring that could land straying spouses in trouble a lot more serious than a traffic violation.In Europe, where speedcams are deployed by the thousands and are even less popular than they are here, resentful drivers have started to take matters into their own hands, seeking out hidden cameras and knocking them over with their cars.68. It is mainly indicated in the first paragraph that _____.A. people respond differently when caught in traffic offenseB. motorists can be wrongly accused by police officersC. speeders cannot defend themselves before red-light camerasD. computer-driven cameras sometimes do tell lies69. The court decision last week _____.A. triggered a dispute over the use of robocamsB. immuned few camera-caught violators from punishmentC. found fewer red-light camera supporters in AmericaD. deterred some states from implementing camera devices70. Opponents‘ arguments against cameras include all the following EXCEPT _____.A. they intrude into people‘s privacyB. they give priority to the pursuit of profitC. they are operated by private firmsD. they are under the supervision of police71. Police department believes that _____.A. robocams should not be operated by private firmsB. robocams arc effective in maintaining traffic orderC. speeding is the major cause of traffic fatalitiesD. companies operating cameras should riot pursue money only72. The phrase ―chump change‖ in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to _____.A. trivialB. moderateC. enormousD. indefinite73. According to the passage. Bob Barr _____.A. is the majority leader in the House of RepresentativesB. is strongly against the American way of making moneyC. lacks confidence in modern technologyD. doubts the authenticity of electronically gathered information74. The writer s attitude towards speedcams can be best expressed as _____.A. positiveB. negativeC. indifferentD. uncertain75. Drivers in European countries _____.A. get angry at the red-light camerasB. destroy thousands of the speedcamsC. take the initiative in the use of speedcamsD. take drastic measures with speedcamsPassage FiveNow and then, researchers retreat from the trackless jungle at the edge of knowledge and set up camp in more familiar te rritory. Such expeditions don‘t often yield surprises, but it‘s always reassuring to know that the back yard looks much as we thought it did.Among those scientists were psychologists from the State University of New York at Stony Brook. To prove their theory — that people are more likely to yell at a family member or a peer than a superior — they asked 100 college students to wear blood-pressure cuffs and to keep notes about when they got angry and what they did about it.The momentous conclusion: people tend to bottle up anger felt toward an authority figure, and are more likely to vent it instead at family members or friends.While these findings are far from earth-shattering, one researcher pointed out that nobody had ever looked at anger this way before.Big words can make a self-evident result seem weightier. Psychologists at the National Institute for Healthcare Research in Maryland used this technique when they announced that when one person hurts another, forgiveness ―is associated with resto red relational closeness following an interpersonal transgression.‖ Couples who have adopted the kiss-and-make-up strategy will no doubt be pleased to learn that there is now a sound scientific basis for their actions.Psychologists, however, aren‘t th e only ones taking pains to prove the obvious.Some boldly going where few have gone don‘t always lead to radical conclusions. Over the years, researchers have set up weather-monitoring stations in remote areas of Antarctica. According to。
2024届辽宁省大连市第二十四中学高三下学期第五次模拟英语试卷及答案
大连市第二十四中学2024届高三第五次模拟考试英语学科第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt?A．£19.15.B．£9.18.C．£9.15.答案是C。
1．When will the woman learn more details about the festival?A．On the 6th.B．On the 10th.C．On the 28th.2．What does the man think of the ending of the movie?A．Exciting.B．Predictable.C．Sad.3．Where does the conversation probably take place?A．In a restaurant.B．In a gas station.C．In a shop.4．What are the speakers going to do this Saturday?A．Tour a museum.B．Return a book.C．Go to a cafe.5．What are the speakers talking about?A．A beautiful lake.B．A skating experience.C．The man’s progress.第二节（共15小题，每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
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全文分为作者个人简介和正文两个部分：作者个人简介：Hello everyone, I am an author dedicated to creating and sharing high-quality document templates. In this era of information overload, accurate and efficient communication has become especially important. I firmly believe that good communication can build bridges between people, playing an indispensable role in academia, career, and daily life. Therefore, I decided to invest my knowledge and skills into creating valuable documents to help people find inspiration and direction when needed.正文：夜色难免微凉前行必有曙光申论英语作文全文共3篇示例，供读者参考篇1The Night May Be Chilly, But Dawn Will ComeAs I sit here late at night, the world outside my window is cloaked in darkness. The inky blackness seems to stretch endlessly, enveloping everything in its cold embrace. A shiverruns down my spine as a gust of wind rattles the trees, their bare branches creaking like arthritic fingers. In moments like these, it's easy to feel small and insignificant, a mere speck in the vast expanse of the universe.But then I remember the wise words my grandfather once shared with me: "The night may be chilly, but dawn will come." Those simple words have become a mantra of sorts, a reminder that even in our darkest hours, there is always hope for a brighter tomorrow.Life is a constant ebb and flow, a cyclical journey through highs and lows, triumphs and tribulations. Just as the night inevitably gives way to the day, our struggles and challenges are merely temporary setbacks, obstacles to be overcome on the path to greater things.I think back to the times when I've felt the weight of the world bearing down on my shoulders, when the pressures of school, relationships, and personal growth threatened to overwhelm me. In those moments, it was all too easy to succumb to despair, to believe that the darkness would never lift.Yet, time and time again, I've witnessed the first tentative rays of dawn peeking over the horizon, casting a warm glow that gradually banishes the shadows. With each new day comes thepromise of renewal, a chance to start anew, to learn from the past and forge ahead with renewed vigor.This cycle of darkness and light is not unique to our individual experiences; it permeates every aspect of human existence. Throughout history, civilizations have endured periods of great hardship and turmoil, only to emerge stronger and more resilient on the other side.Consider the Renaissance, a cultural awakening that followed the Dark Ages, a time when ignorance and superstition held sway. Or the Civil Rights Movement, a beacon of hope and progress in the face of systemic oppression and injustice. Even in our darkest collective moments, the human spirit has shown an remarkable ability to persevere, to adapt, and to ultimately triumph over adversity.Perhaps this is why the metaphor of darkness and dawn resonates so deeply with me. It speaks to the fundamental truth that life is a constant journey, a series of challenges and victories, setbacks and triumphs. And while the night may seem interminable, the dawn will eventually break, ushering in a new day filled with possibility and promise.As a student, I find myself navigating this cycle on a regular basis. Exams, projects, and deadlines loom like ominous shadows,casting doubt and anxiety over my path. But with each obstacle I overcome, I emerge a little wiser, a little stronger, better equipped to face the next challenge that lies ahead.And so, when the weight of the world threatens to crush me, when the darkness seems all-consuming, I remind myself of my grandfather's words. I take comfort in the knowledge that this too shall pass, that the night is merely a temporary state, and that dawn will inevitably arrive, bringing with it new opportunities and a fresh perspective.In those moments of doubt and uncertainty, I hold on to the hope that tomorrow will be better, that the struggles of today will pale in comparison to the triumphs of tomorrow. I remind myself that greatness is forged in the crucible of adversity, that true strength is born from overcoming obstacles, and that the sweetest victories are often hard-won.So, as I gaze out into the inky blackness of the night, I do not despair. Instead, I embrace the darkness as a necessary part of the journey, a crucible through which I must pass to emerge stronger, wiser, and better prepared for the challenges that lie ahead.For in the end, the night may be chilly, but dawn will come. And with each new day comes the promise of a fresh start, achance to learn, to grow, and to continue on the path towards our dreams and aspirations.It is this unwavering belief in the inevitability of dawn that sustains me, that keeps me moving forward even in the face of seemingly insurmountable obstacles. For as long as the sun continues to rise, there will always be hope, always be the promise of a brighter tomorrow.And so, I press on, one step at a time, confident in the knowledge that the night, no matter how dark or cold, is merely a temporary state, a fleeting moment in the grand tapestry of life. For dawn will come, as it always has and always will, ushering in a new day filled with endless possibilities and the promise of a better tomorrow.篇2Night Casts Its Chill, But Dawn Will BreakThe night lies heavy, a smothering blanket of darkness and chill. The path ahead seems indistinct, filled with obstacles obscured by the inky blackness. It is far too easy to become disheartened, to falter and surrender to despair when the way forward appears so daunting and uncertain. Yet we must persevere, for night inevitably gives way to dawn. The darkesthours precede the breaking of a new day bright with promise and possibility.All journeys, whether physical treks or more metaphorical sojourns through the challenges of life, encounter their stretches of night. Darkness descends, temperatures plummet, and the road grows harder to discern. These are the times that try one's resolve and drain motivation and hope from even the stoutest heart. The wearying slog through a maze of seemingly endless obstacles can overwhelm the spirit and shake one's determination to the core.When night befalls during my own travels, I find myself besieged by doubts and fears. Every bump and bend in the road takes on exaggerated peril in the distorting shadows. The path twists and turns in a disorienting maze with no end in sight. Progress slows to a crawl as I pick my way forward with infinite caution, terrified of what unseen hazards may lie in wait. The relentless gloom weighs heavily, sapping my strength as a pervasive chill seeps into my bones.It would be so easy, so terribly tempting, to simply give up and surrender to thenight's merciless onslaught. To curl up and escape its harsh rigors by abandoning the quest and resigning myself to the cold embrace of failure's numbing comfort. Indeed,legions have faltered at this nadir, consigned to oblivion by the demoralizing march of endless nights unbroken by dawn's redeeming salvation.Yet I know I must carry on despite the night's demoralizing grip. As immense and insurmountable as the darkness appears, it is a deception of perspective born from the distorting effects of the blackest hours. Night, by its very nature, is finite and fleeting. It is the ephemeral transition from one dawn to the next, a temporary state however eternal it may feel when one is trapped in its nadir.So I plod onward, leaning into the gale of icy winds that threaten to drive me back with each punishing gust. Every step is sheer agony as I strain against night's oppressive weight, crushed by its mass yet striving to move inexorably forward. Though the path remains cloaked in obscuring shadows offering no clarity on what lies ahead, I trust that by steadfast perseverance each grueling footfall takes me closer to the night's inevitable demise.This conviction arises from having witnessed dawn's arrival countless times before after enduring long, arduous nights of struggle and tribulation. Each morning's initial blush of light has seen me battered and weary, dragging the last dregs of mytattered determination across the finish line to greet the new day. But dawn's regenerative energies are as dependable as the rising of the sun itself. Its revitalizing light bathes the world in a warm glow that renews and restores with its invigorating radiance.Those first rays of dawn shear through the oppressive mantle of night like a laser, piercing and scattering its dark veil in an ever-expanding blaze of brilliance. What was so recently an impenetrable obstruction dissipates and dissolves in dawn's purging fire as if night's dense curtain was a mere illusion all along. The path ahead emerges into view, no longer shrouded but visible in the morning's illuminating clarity.Obstacles that loomed so menacingly in the night's funhouse mirror now reveal themselves as mere pebbles easily cleared from the way. The treacherous twists and knots of the road unfurl into gentle, navigable curves. That which seemed so daunting and impossible when viewed solely through night's distorting lens is embraced with renewed vigor. My wearied stride breaks into an emboldened sprint as vitality surges through me, fueled by dawn's energizing caress.Just as night's retreat lays bare the truth of the path's challenges, so too does dawn provide perspicuous revelations about the journey itself. The dispiritingstruggles of thenight,once framed as reasons to abandon the quest, emergy as storied testaments to perseverance and fortitude. The grueling miles of darkness, so debilitating when experiencdd from within their miasma, become invigorating reminderso fwhat can be achieved through steadfast determination.Dawn's reflections awash the soul in warm self-affirmation at having prevailed over the long night by sheer grit and relentless forward momentum when quitting was the easier path. Its light shines brightest not on the destination itself, but on the journey undertaken to reach those heights. For it is the arduous quest, with allits torments and trials, where the true victory is vron overone's owndoubts andlimitations.篇3The chill of night envelops us, wrapping its icy tendrils around our hearts and minds, whispering doubts and fears into our ears. The path ahead seems shrouded in darkness, obscured by the shadows of uncertainty and trepidation. Yet, even in the depths of this metaphorical night, there exists a glimmer of hope – a promise that dawn will eventually break through, casting its warm rays upon the world and illuminating the way forward.As students, we are all too familiar with the trials and tribulations that accompany the pursuit of knowledge and personal growth. The weight of expectations, both internal and external, can feel suffocating at times, crushing our spirits and making us question our abilities and aspirations. We find ourselves trudging through the night, our steps heavy and our spirits low, wondering if the light at the end of the tunnel truly exists.But it is in these moments of darkness that we must summon the strength and resilience that lies within us. For just as the night is finite, so too are our struggles and challenges. The dawn is an inevitable certainty, a natural cycle that promises renewal and rejuvenation. It is a reminder that our current circumstances, no matter how bleak they may seem, are merely temporary – a fleeting phase in the grand tapestry of our lives.To reach the dawn, however, we must persevere. We must embrace the lessons that the night has to offer, for it is in these moments of adversity that we truly learn and grow. The struggles we face today will shape us into the individuals we are meant to become, fortifying our character and instilling within us the resilience and determination to overcome any obstacle that stands in our way.Just as the night sky is a canvas upon which the stars shine brilliantly, our struggles serve as a backdrop against which our strengths and talents can truly shine. It is in the depths of our challenges that we discover our inner reserves of courage, our unwavering commitment to our goals, and our ability to adapt and overcome.Moreover, the night is not without its beauty and wonder. It is a time of quiet reflection, a chance to pause and appreciate the journey we have undertaken thus far. In the stillness of the night, we can find solace in the knowledge that we are not alone – that countless others have walked this path before us, emerging from the darkness stronger and wiser for having endured.And as we navigate through the night, we must remember to lean on one another. For just as the stars in the night sky shine brighter when they are clustered together, so too do we shine brighter when we support and uplift one another. Seek out the company of those who share your dreams and aspirations, for they will be your beacons in the darkness, guiding you forward and reminding you of the light that awaits.Ultimately, the night is but a temporary phase, a fleeting moment in the grand scheme of our lives. And though the path may seem treacherous and the darkness may feel overwhelming,we must hold fast to the belief that dawn will inevitably break through. For just as the sun rises each morning, dispelling the shadows and ushering in a new day, so too will our perseverance and determination be rewarded with the warmth and light of success.In the face of adversity, we must remain steadfast, our eyes fixed upon the horizon, ever watchful for the first glimmers of dawn. For it is in those moments of triumph, when the darkness finally gives way to the light, that we will truly appreciate the journey we have undertaken – a journey that has forged us into the resilient, determined individuals we have become.So, fellow travelers, take heart. Embrace the night, for it is but a temporary passage, a crucible through which we must pass to emerge stronger and wiser. And when the dawn finally breaks, bask in its warm embrace, for it is a symbol of the triumph of perseverance over adversity, of hope over despair, and of the indomitable human spirit that resides within each and every one of us.。
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纳尔逊·曼德拉语录"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." - Nelson Mandela"教育是你可以用来改变世界的最强大的武器。
" - 纳尔逊·曼德拉"It always seems impossible until it's done." - Nelson Mandela"直到完成之前，一切都看似不可能。
" - 纳尔逊·曼德拉"I am fundamentally an optimist. Whether that comes from nature or nurture, I cannot say. Part of being optimistic is keeping one's head pointed toward the sun, one's feet moving forward. There were many dark moments when my faith in humanity was sorely tested, but I would not and could not give myself up to despair. That way lays defeat and death." - Nelson Mandela"我基本上是一个乐观主义者。
无论这是源于天性还是培养，我无法说。
乐观的一部分是把头朝向太阳，脚步向前迈进。
在我对人性的信念受到严峻考验的许多黑暗时刻，但我不会也不能陷入绝望。
那样只会导致失败和死亡。
" - 纳尔逊·曼德拉"I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear." - Nelson Mandela"我学到，勇气并不是不害怕，而是战胜它。
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英语专业四级考试模拟题8PART II CLOZEDecide which of the choices given below would correctly complete the passage if inserted in the corresponding blanks. Select the correct choice for each blank.Proclamation of 1763 was declared by the British crown at the end of the French and Indian War in North America, mainly intended to (26)_____ the Indians by checking the encroachment of white settlers on their lands. After Indian (27)_____ had resulted in the start of Pontiacs War (1763-64), British authorities determined to (28)_____ inter colonial rivalries and abuses by dealing with Indian problems (29)_____. To this end, the (30)_____ organized new British territories in America —— the provinces of Quebec, East and West Florida, and Grenada (in the Windward Islands) ——and a vast British-administered Indian reservation west of the Appalachians, from south of Hudson Bay to north of the Florida. It forbade all white settlement (31)_____ Indian territory, ordered those settlers already there to withdraw, and strictly limited future settlement. For the first time in the history of European colonization in the New World, the proclamation (32)_____ the concept of Indian land titles, prohibiting (33)_____ of patents to any lands claimed by a tribe (34)_____ the Indian title had first been (35)_____ by purchase or treaty. Although (36)_____ to alter western boundaries, the proclamation was nevertheless offensive to the colonies as (37)_____ interference in their affairs. Treaties following Pontiacs War drew a more acceptable line of settlement, and the balance of territory north of the Ohio River was added to Quebec in 1774. The proclamation, however, failed to (38)_____ the westward movement of pioneers, (39)_____ disregard of its provisions (40)_____ decades of continued Indian warfare throughout the area.26. A) facilitate B) dilapidate C) conciliate D) distillate27. A) grimaces B) grievances C) grime D) groans28. A) reduce B) deduce C) overthrow D) subdue29. A) as a rule B) as a token C) as a whole D) as a judge30. A) procession B) proclamation C) procedure D) probation31. A) on B) in C) at D) for32. A) fortified B) formalized C) formulized D) formulated33. A) issuance B) assurance C) innocence D) insurance34. A) lest B) if C) unless D) provided35. A) distinguished B) extinguished C) distinguishing D) extinguishing36. A) not intending B) not intended C) not extending D) not extended37. A) done B) undone C) due D) undue38. A) stem B) branch C) shoot D) bough39. A) its B) which C) whose D) who40. A) revoked B) evoked C) revolved D) evolvedPART III GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARYThere are twenty-five sentences in this section. Beneath each sentence there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose one word or phrase that correctly completes the sentence.41. When they heard the _____ for help that rang through the building, the firemen rushedA) emergencyB) fightC) noiseD) appeals42. The viewers of the poet's most recent book _____ his reputation.A) enlargedB) enrichedC) enhancedD) encouraged43. Do not _____ across a main road without first looking to the right and the left.A) advanceB) proceedC) marchD) progress44. The aero plane _____ soon after taking off.A) crushedB) clashedC) smashedD) crashed45. The study also showed that, _____ to what many people believe, if you skip breakfast, you will not lose weight.A) contraryB) identicalC) equivalentD) hostile46. Large companies are _____ smaller firms by buying their shares.A) taking offB) taking upC) taking overD) taking on47. With a school record like yours, I'm puzzled why you didn't _____ a university scholarship.A) take forB) care forC) stand forD) try for48. The old family _____ in China has undergone some changes since liberation.A) patternB) formC) shapeD) construction49. They are always _____ good terms with all of their neighbors for the sake of their children.B) inC) forD) on50. He got thoroughly wet and, _____, he caught a bad cold.A) in consequenceB) in natureC) in generalD) in sequence51. Because of advances in science and technology in recent years, Americans are enjoying _____ time.A) measureB) pleasureC) treasureD) leisure52. The Open College is based on a new _____ on education which emphasizes the use of modern air media to get messages across.A) possessionB) perspectiveC) predictionD) proportion53. Jim's close _____ to his brother made people mistake them for one another.A) imageB) figureC) appearanceD) resemblance54. He hasn't any money so I _____ him some.A) will be lendingB) will have lentC) would lendD) am going to lend55. There's a man at the reception desk who seems very angry and I think he means _____ trouble.A) makingB) to makeC) to have madeD) having closed56. _____, a man who expresses himself effectively is sure to succeed more rapidly than a man whose command of language is poor.A) Other things being equalB) To be equal to other thingsC) Were other things equalD) Other things to be equal57. _____ the best boxer of his time, Sugar Ray Robinson lost only 3 out of 137 fights.A) Having judged asB) Being judgedC) Judging to beD) Judged to be58. He _____ the little girl, but he did.A) ought not to have beatenB) ought to not have beatenC) ought to have not beatenD) ought to have beaten59. He _____ so sleepy if they _____ for a whole day.A) wouldn't feel, did not workB) wouldn't feel, were not workingC) wouldn't be feeling, were not workingD) wouldn't be feeling, hadn't been working60. Before I came downstairs I had prepared myself very carefully for _____.A) how I must sayB) what I must sayC) whom I must sayD) whether I must say61. We hope the measures to control prices, _____ taken by the government, will succeed.A) whenB) asC) sinceD) after62. _____ the English examination I would have gone to the concert last Sunday.A) In spite ofB) But forC) Because ofD) As for63. Sometimes an Englishman is _____ enthusiastic, emotional, excited, etc. than any other nationality, but tends to display his feelings far less.A) not muchB) no moreC) no lessD) much less64. Never in my life _____ the impression made on me by my first visit to the late premier Chou.A) I could forgetB) I shall forgetC) did I forgetD) shall I forget65. Would you read my letter and correct the mistake, if _____?A) someB) anyC) everD) neverPART IV READING COMPREHENSIONIn this section there are five passages followed by fifteen questions or unfinished statements, each with four suggested answer marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that you think is the correct answer.TEXT A I first became aware of the unemployment problem in 1928. At that time I had just come back from Burma, where unemployment was only a word, and I had gone to Burma when I was still a boy and the post-war boom was not quite over. When I first saw unemployed men at close quarters, the thing that horrified and amazed me was to find that many of them were ashamed of being unemployed. I was very ignorant, but not so ignorant as to imagine that when the loss of foreign markets pushes two million men out of work, those two million are any more to blame than the people who draw blanks in the Calcutta Sweep. But at that time nobody cared to admit that unemployment was inevitable, because this meant admitting that it would probably continue. The middle classes were still talking about "lazy idle loafers on the dole" and saying that "these men could all find work if they wanted to", and naturally these opinions spread among the working class themselves. I remember the shock of astonishment it gave me, when I first mingled with tramps and beggars, to find that a fair proportion, perhaps a quarter, of these beings whom I had been taught to regard as cynical parasites, were decent young miners and cotton workers gazing at their destiny with the same sort of dumb amazement as an animal in a trap. They simply could not understand what was happening to them. They had been brought up to work, and behold! It seemed as if they were never going to have the chance of working again. In their circumstances it was inevitable, at first, that they should be haunted by a feeling of personal degradation. That was the attitude towards unemployment in those days: it was a disaster which happened to you as an individual and for which you were to blame.66. Why did many of the unemployed feel ashamed of their condition?A) They imagined they were to blame for being out of work.B) They had to live on the unemployment benefits.C) They should have been working instead of doing nothing.D) They had to admit that unemployment would probably continue.67. The passage suggests that about a quarter of the tramps and beggars the author met were _____.A) cynical parasitesB) like animals in a trapC) once good at miningD) young people68. According to the passage, the author's attitude to unemployment is that _____.A) the individuals were to blameB) the loss of overseas trade was to blameC) the unemployed cannot understand whyD) it was not the individual's faultTEXT B In 1983, when oil prices were still high in my area, I installed a ground-source heat pump in my brand-new, well insulated 1,600-square-foot house. It cost several thousand dollars more than comparable systems that use oil, gas, or wood, but I figured Id recover my higher initialexpense in a few years through lower energy bills. True, my heat pump runs on electricity —— an expensive commodity where I live. But most of its energy comes from the earth: a propylene-glycol solution circulates through 1,200 feet of two-inch-diameter plastic pipe buried three feet deep in a field next to my house. As it travels, the solution absorbs heat from the surrounding soil, even when soil temperature drops below freezing. My ground-source heat pump also offers important benefits that have nothing to do with economics. • Minimal f ire hazard ——no chimney, firebox, or heating elements ——only pumps, fans, and a compressor. • Cleanliness ——no combustion products, thus no chance of my heating system polluting the indoor air, leaving scummy deposits on walls and furniture. • Reliabili ty —— solid-state electronic controls and sealed bearings almost eliminate breakdowns. • No maintenance —— no wood to cut, ashes to haul, or chimney to clean. • Convenience —— The system runs automatically, even switching from heating to air conditioning as needed. I can simply lock the door and go away for a day, week, or month. Not only did I expect to start saving on energy costs immediately, but I also expected those savings to grow over the years as oil prices continued to soar. Since I was wrong about oil prices, the big dollar savings Id hoped for havent materialized. Nevertheless, I am satisfied, all things considered.69. The passage suggests that the author's heat-pump system absorbs heat from _____.A) soil in a nearby fieldB) sun panels at ground levelC) a pipe buried next to the wallsD) a tank of propylene-glycol70. According to the passage, the author's heat pump requires _____.A) no maintenanceB) very little maintenanceC) only a yearly check of controlsD) no more maintenance than an oil burner71. Once benefit the author mentions is that the system _____.A) uses no electricityB) has a fire-safety shutoffC) does not pollute the air in the houseD) requires less insulation in house walls72. The best title for the passage is _____.A) Preparing the Ground for a Pump SystemB) Pros and Cons of the Ground-Source Heat PumpC) How to Know Whether an Oil Burner is Right for Your HomeD) The Ground-Source Heat Pump: It Works for Me!TEXT C Because Ireland is an island geographically near the mainland of the United Kingdom, English rulers have fought since the Middle Ages to retain political control over it. Attracted by the lush farmland, English and Scottish landowners settled there, and in time of famine or political unrest, the local workers suffered, while their landlords were cushioned by their wealth. The history of modern Ireland is, in fact, largely a story of antagonism and resentment between the Irish and their English and Scottish rulers. Since the 1920s, Ireland has been divided into two parts: Northern Ireland (Ulster) and the Republic of Ireland (Eire). The north is still part of the United Kingdom and is predominantly Protestant; the south is anindependent republic and is mainly Catholic. The majority in Ulster accepted this political compromise, but the active and mainly Catholic minority are fighting for union with the independent republic of Southern Ireland. The IRA, the Irish Republican Army, have mounted bombing campaigns on military and civil targets in Ulster and England, they have sent letter-bombs to public figures, they have shot fellow Irishmen who support the British or belong to opposing, and now equally militant Protestant groups. As a result of this, the British have stationed an army in Belfast, the IRA have been outlawed, and several of them have spent many years in prison or have died in support of their cause. Whether this level of violence and repression is justifiable, and whether the violence that could result from political change would be worthwhile are the controversial issues that divide everybody involved.73. Which of the following is true about bomb attacks?A) They occur only in England.B) They occur only in military buildingsC) They occur in England and Northern Ireland.D) They occur when public figures talk about Ireland.74. According to the passage, the author's attitude towards the Irish is _____.A) militantB) intolerantC) sympatheticD) aggressive75. From the passage, we understand that the text is _____.A) literaryB) academicC) descriptiveD) informationalTEXT D Milan magistrates have ordered Alfa Romeo, the car manufactures, to reinstate 134 workers who are among 5,700 temporarily laid off under an agreement with the unions last March. In two separate cases, groups of 37 and of 97 appealed to magistrates against their suspension on the grounds that they had been discriminated against, because of their health or political views. The magistrate said the company evidently wished to eliminate from the productive cycle those who fell short, either for personal or political reasons. The findings have been criticized however by the company, and the unions. The company said it would lead to grave operational and management difficulties for a firm which was still suffering losses. problems such as this, the company said, risk throwing into crisis the whole system of industrial relations.76. What was the company's alleged motivation for taking the action they did?A) To get rid of workers who had not been trained.B) To get rid of workers who had organized a strike.C) To get rid of workers who did not observe the rules.D) To get rid of workers who did not come up to standard.77. According to the company, the magistrate's decision would lead to _____.A) personal problemsB) operational hardshipsC) commercial failureD) a management strikeTEXT E From a world of silence, deaf percussionist Evelyn Glennie brought some of the worlds most beautiful music to the church of St. Paul and St. Peter the Great at Chichester on Monday evening. This attractive young Scottish lass has proved that what many would consider a disability was no handicap at all as she hypnotized her audience with a talented performance at this Chichester Festivities concert. She demonstrated her art with pieces on the xylophone, the marimba, the snare drum, and the timpani. With accompaniment from pianist Robert Howle, this evening with Evelyn Glennie was one of those little gems the festival seems to pull out to surprise and delight us each year. Displaying an easy and relaxed attitude and a keen sense of humor ——with many jokes directed against herself ("this is the part I find most difficult." she told us as she tuned the timpani) —— Evelyn played some haunting works specially written for xylophone, such as her own inspiring "A Little Prayer" and the lilting Scottish tune "Tween Heaven and Sea". She also "stole" items from the repertoire of other instruments ——the exciting "Czarda" more usually heard on violin, "Dreaming" by Schumann, "Maple Leaf Rag" by Joplin, and Chopins "Black Key Study", all works written for the piano but given an extra dimension on the xylophone. The audience was foxed completely as they tried to clap along to snare drum demonstration, a "mummy and daddy open roll", and there was no falling asleep during the dramatic sonata for Timpani by Beck —— as Evelyn said herself "It may not be everyones cup of tea, but it isnt very often that you see a solo timpanist, and a female one at that!" Evelyn Glennie may not have been able to hear the applause, but she must surely have seen the warm smiles and happy faces of an audience to which she endeared herself with a charming personality and uncanny instrumental ability.78. Which of the following is NOT one of Evelyn Glennie's physical characteristics?A) She's unable to hear.B) She's young.C) She's short.D) She's charming.79. Apart from Evelyn Glennie's musical ability, what does the critic say about her personality?A) Helpful.B) Generous.C) Honest.D) Pleasing.80. According to the passage, the critic thinks the concert was _____.A) enjoyableB) boringC) monotonousD) disastrousSECTION B SKIMMING AND SCANNINGIn this section there are six passages with a total of ten multiple-choice questions. Skim or scan them as required and then select your answers to the questions.TEXT F 3First read the following questions. 81. One of the Adelphis advantages is that _____. A. it caters to adults B. its classes are small C. its programs are needed today D. it has been geared to the big city 82. One of the values of a traditional non-urban university is _____. A. big classes to get to know more students B. staff trained to think highly of the individual C. a relaxingeducational environment D. students allowed to have part-time jobs Now read Text F quickly and select your answers. An out-of-town college thrives in town At most big city universities the pace, the attitude and the life-style are geared to city life. But there is a university in Manhattan that has its roots outside the city —— Adelphi. When we opened Adelphi University at Manhattan, we brought with us all the values of a traditional non-urban university. Such as classes small enough for you to get to know your professors. An educational environment designed to separate you from the daily rigors of life. And a staff of counselors and administrators schooled in the importance of the individual. Yet, with all our emphasis on traditional values, it has always been our tradition to offer programs which reflect the needs of today. So youll find weve pioneered in educational for adults with programs for teachers, social workers, business majors, childcare workers and others. If youre looking for our kind of tradition, you can find it without leaving the city—— Adelphi at Manhattan thriving on 28th Street. Adelphi University is committed to extending equal educational opportunity to all those who qualify academically.81. One of the Adelphi's advantages is that _____.A) it caters to adultsB) its classes are smallC) its programs are needed todayD) it has been geared to the big city82. One of the values of a traditional non-urban university is _____.A) big classes to get to know more studentsB) staff trained to think highly of the individualC) a relaxing educational environmentD) students allowed to have part-time jobsTEXT G First read the following questions. 83. The main idea of this passage is that _____.A. the Gettysburg Address has always been regarded as a masterpieceB. at the time of its delivery the Gettysburg Address was truly appreciatedC. it was not until after 1863 that Lincolns speech was recorded in historyD. Lincolns speech is better recognized today than it was during his presidency 84. When did Lincolns Gettysburg Address begin to receive public acclaim? A. After it had been published. B. Immediately after the speech. C. Not until the present day. D. After he received growing recognition. Now read Text G quickly and select your answers. Lincolns now famous Gettysburg Address was not, on the occasion of its delivery, recognized as the masterpiece as it is today. Lincoln was not even the primary speaker at the ceremonies, held at the height of the Civil War in 1863, to dedicate the battlefield at Gettysburg. The main speaker was orator Edward Everest, whose two-hour speech was followed by Lincolns shorter remarks. Lincoln began his small portion of the program with the words that today are immediately recognized by most Americans: "Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent a new nation, conceived in liberty and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal." At the time of the speech, little notice was given to what Lincoln had said, and Lincoln considered his appearance at the ceremonies rather unsuccessful. After his speech appeared in print, appreciation for his words began to grow, and today it is recognized as one of the all-time greatest speeches.83. The main idea of this passage is that _____.A) the Gettysburg Address has always been regarded as a masterpieceB) at the time of its delivery the Gettysburg Address was truly appreciatedC) it was not until after 1863 that Lincoln's speech was recorded in historyD) Lincoln's speech is better recognized today than it was during his presidency84. When did Lincoln's Gettysburg Address begin to receive public acclaim?A) After it had been published.B) Immediately after the speech.C) Not until the present day.D) After he received growing recognition.TEXT H First read the following questions. 85. The new Cambridge Business English Certificate can _____. A. serve as a passport to Britain B. pave the way for success in future work C. help visa applications D. guarantee enrollment in Cambridge University 86. Those who are interested in this training class can register _____. A. at the British Council B. at the Shanghai University of Business and Economics C. with a Beijing university D. at the China Daily, Shanghai Branch Now read Text H quickly and select your answers. Cambridge Business English Certificate Course Success in this new Cambridge Business English Certificate (BEC) is your passport to a successful career in business. This special two-month training course consists of a series of 6-hour Sunday seminars from March 12 —— April 24 OR 3-hour evening seminars on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from March 21 to April 29. Our strategy for success includes: • Small Classes, grouped by ability; • Experienced, professional teachers; • Detailed instruction in business E nglish and test strategies; • Practice exams under actual test conditions Co-sponsored by China Daily and University of International Business and Economics (UIBE) Registration starts soon Date: March 1 to 10; Fees: 350 yuan; Location: University of International Business and Economics (Huixin Dongjie, Chaoyang District) Tel: 4222172,4225522-310985. The new Cambridge Business English Certificate can _____.A) serve as a passport to BritainB) pave the way for success in future workC) help visa applicationsD) guarantee enrollment in Cambridge University86. Those who are interested in this training class can register _____.A) at the British CouncilB) at the Shanghai University of Business and EconomicsC) with a Beijing universityD) at the China Daily, Shanghai BranchTEXT I First read the following questions. 87. Online banking eliminates the need for which of the following? A. Having separate checking and savings accounts. B. Keeping your accounts balanced. C. Going to the bank to do business. D. Having to pay your bills on time. 88. Online banking provides all of the following advantages EXCEPT _____. A. 24-hour access to your accounts B. personal contact with your banker C. the opportunity to pay bill electronically D. the chance to do your banking from almost any location Now read Text I quickly and select your answers. First Bank & Trust: Making Life a Little Easier Every Day How would you like to have the freedom to do your banking without running to the bank? Look no further than your computer! Because now you can take care of all your banking whenever and wherever its convenient. With free Online Banking you have the power to take greater control over your finances. Imagine viewing your account balances any time you want. And transferring money between accounts at your convenience. Virtually all your other banking activities can be handled online too. You can: • Download your account information into your personal finance software • Open additionalaccou nts • Record checks • E-mail your customer service requests and questions to us Youll save time with Online Banking. To save even more, choose our Bill Pay service. With our Bill Pay, you can forget about checks, stamps, and envelopes. Pay anyone you would normally pay by check with just a few keystrokes. You can even set up recurring payments such as your mortgage, rent, or car loan, so you dont have to bother with them every month. Sign up today! Just visit our Web site at .87. Online banking eliminates the need for which of the following?A) Having separate checking and savings accounts.B) Keeping your accounts balanced.C) Going to the bank to do business.D) Having to pay your bills on time.88. Online banking provides all of the following advantages EXCEPT _____.A) 24-hour access to your accountsB) personal contact with your bankerC) the opportunity to pay bill electronicallyD) the chance to do your banking from almost any locationTEXT J First read the following questions. 89. Which runner beat David Murphys time by 4 seconds? A. Ryszard zmarczak. B. Dan Schlesinger. C. Rodolfo Gomez. D. Tom Raunig. 90. The first-place man beat the first-place woman by _____. A. 36 minutes, 43 seconds. B. 18 minutes. C.16 minutes, 15 seconds. D. 17 minutes, 45 seconds. Now read Text J quickly and select your answers. New York Marathon Results, 2000 MEN 1. Alberto Salazar, OR 2:09:29 2. Rodolfo Gomez, Mex. 2:09:33 3. Dan Schlesinger, NC 2:11:54 4. Ryszard Marczak, Pol. 2:12:44 5. David Murphy, Gr. Brit. 2:12:48 6. Tom Raunig, MT 2:13:22 7. George Malley, MA 2:13:29 8. Jose Gomez, Mex. 2:13:43 9. Martti Kiilholma, Fin. 2:13:51 10. Dean Matthews, GA 2:14:00 WOMEN 1. Grete Waitz, Nor. 2:27:14 2. Julie Brown, CA 2:28:33 3. Charlotte Teske, W. Ger. 2:31:53 4. Laura Fogli, Italy 2:33:01 5. Ingrid Kristiansen, Nor. 2:33:36 6. Julie Isphording, OH 2:34:24 7. Laurie Binder, CA 2:35:18 8. N, Gumerova, USSR 2:35:37 9. Carla Beurskens, Hol. 2:35:37 10. Nancy Ditz, CA 2:38:0889. Which runner beat David Murphy's time by 4 seconds?A) Ryszard zmarczak.B) Dan Schlesinger.C) Rodolfo Gomez.D) Tom Raunig.90. The first-place man beat the first-place woman by _____.A) 36 minutes, 43 seconds.B) 18 minutes.C) 16 minutes, 15 seconds.D) 17 minutes, 45 seconds.PART V DICTATIONListen to the following passage. Altogether the passage will be read to you four times. During the first reading, which will be read at normal speed, listen and try to understand the meaning. For the second and third readings, the passage will be read sentence by sentence, or phrase by phrase, with intervals of 15 seconds. The last reading will be read at normal speed again and during this time you should check your work. You will then be given 2 minutes to。
高考英语一轮总复习选择性必修第三册Unit3Warandpeace外研版
3.Driven by a sense of commitment,a great many joined the army to resist the Japanese invaders and defend the honour of the nation. 【尝试翻译】 在献身精神的驱使下,许多人参军抵抗日本侵略者,保卫国家的荣誉。 【考点凝练】过去分词短语作状语
20.sardine n. 沙丁鱼
21.dire adj. 极其严重的
22.disrupt v. 扰乱
23.daunting adj. 吓人的,使人气馁的
24.fortify v. 激励,加强
25.shirk v.
逃避
26.depict v. 描述,描写
27.peer n.
同龄人;同辈
28.misty adj. 多雾的
n.侵略者,侵略军→ invade v.侵略,侵袭
→ invasion n.入侵,侵略
16. glory
n.辉煌的成就;荣耀的事
→ glorious adj.值得称道的;光荣的;荣耀的;辉煌的
17. dedication n.奉献→ dedicate v.把……奉献给
→ dedicated adj.献身的,专心致志的
②The main problem in my study is that words are difficult to D .
A.forget
B.repeat
C.remind D.memorize
③As little boys and girls have A very good memory,they can learn a lot of English words by heart. A.a B.the C.an D./ ④On this B occasion we salute the wonderful work done by the association. A.memorial B.memorable C.memory D.memorizing
英语诗歌 秋之死
你将会成为我的挚爱You Will be My Ain True LoveYou'll walk unscathed through musket fire, No ploughman's blade will cut thee down, No cutler's horn will mark thy face,And you will be my ain true love,And you will be my ain true love.And as you walk through death's dark veil, The cannon's thunder can't prevail,And those who hunt thee down will fail, And you will be my ain true love,And you will be my ain true love.Asleep inside the cannon's mouth, The captain cries, “Here comes the rout,”They'll seek to find me north and south, I've gone to find my ain true love.The field is cut and bleeds to red,The cannon balls fly round my head,The infirmary man may count me dead,When I've gone to find my ain true love, I've gone to find my ain true love.你穿过枪林弹雨毫无损伤，什么武器都不能让你倒下，什么武器都不能在你的脸上留痕，你会成为我的挚爱，你会成为我的挚爱。
高一英语写作技巧单选题40题
高一英语写作技巧单选题40题1. When writing a narrative, we want to make the story vivid. Which word can best replace "big" in the sentence "He saw a big dog."?A. largeB. hugeC. greatD. massive答案：B。
解析：在描述物体的大小时，“big”是比较通用的词汇。
“large”也表示大，但在表达程度上和“big”较为接近，没有更生动的效果，所以A选项不太合适。
“huge”强调巨大的、庞大的，比“big”更能体现出一种视觉上的冲击力，更适合用于使记叙文生动，所以B正确。
“great”更多表示伟大的、极好的，不用于形容物体的大小，C选项错误。
“massive”虽然也表示巨大，但更多侧重于大规模的、厚重的，在这个简单描述看到一只狗的场景下，不如“huge”合适，D选项错误。
2. In an expository writing about environmental protection, we need to use a proper word to describe the "amount" of pollution. Which is the most appropriate?A. numberB. quantityC. sumD. total答案：B。
解析：“number”通常用于可数名词的数量描述，而“pollution”是不可数名词，A选项错误。
“quantity”可用于可数和不可数名词，表示数量、分量，用于描述污染的量是合适的，B正确。
“sum”通常指的是金额、总数等相加的结果，不用于形容污染的量，C选项错误。
“total”更多表示总计、总数，也不适合用于描述污染的量，D选项错误。
事实胜于雄辩英语作文30字中学
事实胜于雄辩英语作文30字中学全文共6篇示例，供读者参考篇1Facts Triumph Over Eloquence"Just because someone can talk really well doesn't mean they're right!" My friend Danny was ranting after our class debate. "Billy has a way with words, but his arguments were full of holes. I presented all the facts and evidence, but he still won people over with his smooth talking."Danny was pretty steamed about losing the debate to Billy, even though I thought he made the stronger factual case. It got me thinking about how persuasive someone can be just through their speaking ability, even if what they're saying isn't super accurate or truthful.On the flip side, you can have all the facts and data in the world, but if you can't communicate them in an interesting and engaging way, people probably won't listen or be convinced by your message. There has to be a balance between substance and style.My dad always emphasizes "logic and reason" when we discuss debates or arguments. He thinks rhetorical flourishes and emotional language are just manipulative tricks. As a lawyer, he prides himself on sticking to just the provable facts of a case. But even he admits that dry facts alone often aren't enough to win over a judge or jury. You need a way to make the truth come alive and be compelling.In school, we're taught the importance of having credible sources and evidence to back up any claims we make, especially in research papers and persuasive essays. Our teachers harp on us for making unsupported arguments or taking quotes out of context. Pretty words and flair might get you some points for style, but solid reasoning and facts are what really counts.Still, when it comes to speeches, debates, or oral presentations, delivery and eloquence do seem to make a difference in holding the audience's attention and leaving an impression. You could literally recite all the relevant facts and statistics, but if you did it in a monotone robot voice while staring at the floor, I bet people would tune out pretty quickly.Maybe that's why study after study shows that attractive people tend to get better grades, favorable rulings in court cases, more lenient sentences, and other unfair advantages. As shallowas it sounds, when someone is well-spoken and presents themselves in an appealing way, it seems to positively bias others toward believing what they say, even subconsciously.You see this all the time in politics, advertising, and televangelist shows. The scary part is studies show most people can't actually differentiate between a truly knowledgeable expert and someone who just sounds that way. We instinctively attribute more credibility to confidence, even if it's unjustified.In my opinion, facts and empirical proof should always carry more weight than just a smooth sales pitch or speech. Credentials, rigor, and hard evidence ought to be the real measuring stick, not persuasive tricks or superficial appeal. Sadly, emotions and first impressions have an overly large sway in shaping the human psyche.That said, if someone has legitimate expertise and they're able to convey that knowledge in a clear, conversational, and engaging manner, I'd say that combination carries the most credibility of all. It's the whole "package" of substance and style. Teachers, professors, and science communicators are pros at translating complex information into something accessible yet preserving accuracy.So in a debate or anything trying to persuade, you'd ideally want to lead with authoritative facts and data, but then know how to compellingly connect with the audience and drive the point home. Having both elements gives you the highest mos of being believable and memorable.As for Danny and Billy's debate... Well, looking back I can see how Billy's passionate delivery and animated body language charmed a lot of people, even if his argument had more speculation than data. He was a born showman who played to the crowd's emotions.But Danny had diligently compiled all the most relevant statistics, expert analyses, and hard evidence to support his stance. He just communicated it in a bit of a dry, monotonous lecture style which admittedly made it harder to stay focused.In the end, maybe the debate outcome was fair in the sense that Billy utilized the art of persuasion better in that moment. But I lean more toward valuing facts over flair, even if the truth is spoken imperfectly. At least you're operating from a solid, reality-based foundation.Because at the end of the day, while charisma and rhetoric can definitely sway people, I think the most enduring ideas, policies, and decisions are the ones rooted in verifiable facts, notjust hollow showmanship. The truth, by nature, should overcome bombast and empty talk over time.篇2Facts Beat Fancy WordsHi there! My name is Timmy and I'm in 5th grade. Today, my teacher Mrs. Jones gave us a really cool assignment. She asked us to write about why facts are more important than just using big, flowery words. At first, I didn't really get it. But then Mrs. Jones gave us an example that made total sense.She said imagine someone came up to you and started talking like this: "The ethereal luminescence of the celestial orbs illuminates the terrestrial sphere with opalescent radiance." After saying that weird sentence, they just stared at you. You'd probably be like "Uhh, what?" Because even though those are all fancy words, you have no idea what they actually mean put together like that.But then Mrs. Jones explained that the sentence basically means "The glowing of the stars and moon brightens the Earth at night." Same idea, but using plain words that everyone understands. That's when the lightbulb went on in my head! Fact beats fiction, and simplicity beats showing off.The more I thought about it, the more examples came to mind. Like when you read the ingredients on a cereal box. If it just said "Dihydrogen monoxide" instead of "water", you'd probably think there were some crazy chemicals in there. But dihydrogen monoxide is just a scientific way of saying water. Using simple, factual words stops confusion.Or what about when you go to the doctor's office? If they started diagnosing you with made-up words like "ouchydandruff" instead of scientifically naming the condition, you wouldn't know what was wrong or how to treat it properly. Medical facts, communicated plainly, are way better than fancy fiction.In school, we learn not to beat around the bush either. If you write a report crammed with over-the-top adjectives like "wonderfully spectacular" this and "indescribably amazing" that, pretty soon your teacher has no idea what the actual facts are. Just give me the facts, ma'am! Who, what, where, when, why, and how. Boom, done.Honestly, I see this happen with some adults too. They'll use a whole bunch of glitzy language trying to brag about something or persuade you of something. But if you can't see through the fluff to the actual point, then all those expensivewords are just empty calories. I'd rather someone gave it to me straight with a plain bread sandwich of facts than a whole bakery case of frosted phony baloney.There's a place for creativity and art with words, sure. I love reading novels and telling silly stories. But when you're trying to inform, instruct, or explain something, facts are the only thing that matter. No amount of pretty painting on the surface can cover up a lack of truth and knowledge underneath. It's like my dad always says: "You can put a tuxedo on a pig, but it's still a pig." Or as they say in Spanish, "Aunque la mona se vista de seda, mona se queda."So that's my essay on why facts trump fancy words. Whether you're a scientist, a teacher, a student, or just someone trying to get a point across, stick to the facts! Use accurate, straightforward language that helps people understand, not confusion word tornados that leave us all dazed and clueless. Simple as that. Thanks for reading myFactFest 2000!篇3Actions Speak Louder Than WordsMy mom always says that actions speak louder than words, and boy is she right! Just the other day, my best friend Billy toldme he was going to help me build a fort in the backyard. He talked a really big game about how awesome it was gonna be, with a lookout tower and everything. But when it came time to actually build it, he barely lifted a finger! He just sat there playing on his phone while I did all the hard work.That's why I think actions are way more important than words. It's easy to make big promises or brag about stuff, but it doesn't mean anything if you don't follow through. My dad is a perfect example of a guy whose actions match his words. He's not one for making grand speeches or anything, but when he says he's gonna do something, he does it. No ifs, ands, or buts.Like last summer, he promised to put up a swing set for me and my little sister in the backyard. My friends were all jealous because their dads just talked about doing stuff like that but never actually did it. But not my dad! He went out, bought all the materials, read through the instructions like a million times, and built that swing set from scratch. He worked on it every night after coming home from his job. It took him a couple weeks, but he got it done. And now we have the best swing set on the whole block!Whenever I think about giving up on something hard, I remember how my dad never quit on that swing set project. Hisactions showed me that if you stick with it and put in the hard work, you can make anything happen. It's easy to talk a good game, but actually doing what you say is what really counts.That's why I don't have much respect for kids at school who are just all talk. You know the type - they brag about how they're gonna make the football team or get straight A's, but then they never practice or study hard enough to back it up. Why even bother running your mouth if you have no intention of doing the work? It's like the boy who cried wolf - if you make empty promises all the time, no one will believe you even when you are telling the truth.I try my best to live by the "actions over words" philosophy every single day. If I tell a teacher I'm going to get my homework done, you'd better believe I burn the midnight oil until it's finished. If I commit to helping my mom with chores around the house, I'm going to cheerfully do every last one of them. You can count on me to walk the walk, not just talk the talk.I think the world would be a much better place if more people understood that talking is the easy part - it's following through on what you say that's difficult. Presidents and politicians make all sorts of promises when they're running for office, but how many actually do what they promised onceelected? Sports stars give air-punching interviews about how they'll win championships, but do they put in the blood, sweat and tears to back that up? It's sad how much empty rhetoric there is out there from people who just want attention.That's why I have so much respect for people who let their actions do the talking. My uncle Bobby doesn't brag about being a hero, but he quietly volunteers at a homeless shelter every week. The kindergarten teacher at my school never boasts about being a great educator, but her students learn more in a year than most kids do in two just by seeing her commitment. My aunt Julie doesn't run her mouth about being generous, but she's always showing up with food whenever a neighbor is sick or donating clothes to people in need. Those are the folks I really look up to.At the end of the day, you can have all the talent in the world and make all the promises you want, but if you don't have the work ethic to back it up, it's all for nothing. That's the hard truth. Anyone can talk a big game, but the people who actually go out and back up their words through actions - those are the REAL superstars in my book. From sports to school to just being a good person, actions will always mean more than words.So if you ever catch me just running my mouth without doing anything to back it up, call me out on it! That's how committed I am to this "actions over words" way of life. I never want to be just another boy who cried wolf. When I make a commitment, I'm going to do everything in my power to live up to it through hard work and determination. Because at the end of the day, that's what really matters - not what you say, but what you do.篇4Facts Are Cooler Than WordsHi there! My name is Timmy and I'm 10 years old. Today my teacher, Mrs. Johnson, talked to us about how facts are more important than just saying things that sound good. She called it "facts triumph over rhetoric." At first, I didn't really get what she meant, but then she gave us some examples and it started to make sense.She said that sometimes people will use really fancy words or tell stories that aren't completely true to try to convince you of something. But ultimately, the actual facts and evidence are what really matter. You can't just make up stuff or sprinkle in big words if you don't have the facts to back it up.Mrs. Johnson showed us some advertisements where companies use words like "amazing" and "incredible" a lot to describe their products. But she said we have to look past those flashy words and see if the product actually lives up to the hype based on facts and reviews from real people who used it. Just calling something amazing doesn't necessarily make it so.Then she talked about how politicians sometimes do the same thing. They'll give big speeches with lots of emotional language trying to get people excited. But she said we need to look at their actual plans, experience, and track records rather than just being swayed by someone who is a really great speaker. Smooth talking doesn't automatically mean they have good ideas or will be able to follow through.I got really interested in this topic, so I raised my hand and gave an example I could relate to. I said when I ask my parents for a new video game, sometimes I'll start by saying stuff like "It's the coolest game ever! All my friends have it already. I'll be the happiest kid in the world if you get it for me!" But then my parents always stop me and say "Okay, but what's the game actually about? How much does it cost? Is it appropriate for your age?"I realized I've totally used that rhetoric stuff before without even realizing it! I try to make everything sound really exciting with no actual facts about the game itself. But my parents are smart - they always make me back up my plea with real details rather than just falling for my persuasive language.After going over lots of examples, Mrs. Johnson had us get into small groups to discuss additional situations where facts should win over rhetoric. My group talked about advertising for junk food, celebrity endorsements, social media influencers, and even that one friend who always exaggerates or stretches the truth to make their stories sound better. We decided in all those cases, you have to look past the flashy presentation and examine the hard facts.Now I'm much more aware of when people are trying to persuade me with just words instead of evidence. I've started asking questions and doing a little extra research before accepting things people say, especially if they seem too good to be true or rely too heavily on emotionally charged language. I know now that facts and proof should be way more convincing than someone's speaking skills or vocabulary.Don't get me wrong - I still think it's awesome when people are great public speakers who can inspire a crowd. And usingdescriptive language is important when you're being creative through stories or songs or poetry. But when it comes to making big decisions or deciding what's accurate, I'll take cold, hard facts over silk-tongued rhetoric any day. After all, the truth doesn't need to be dressed up - the facts can speak for themselves.So thank you, Mrs. Johnson, for opening my eyes to this idea! From now on, I'll be a lot more skeptical when I hear someone trying to dazzle me with words rather than giving me the true facts to back up what they're saying. Bring on the data and evidence - that's what really persuades Timmy!篇5Facts Trump Empty WordsHey there! Today, I want to talk to you about something super important that I've been thinking a lot about lately - the idea that cold, hard facts are way more powerful and meaningful than just spouting off a bunch of fancy words and rhetoric.You've probably heard adults use phrases like "facts don't care about your feelings" or "facts are stubborn things" before. At first, I didn't really get what they meant by that. After all, words can be pretty powerful too, right? Like when you're trying to convince your parents to let you stay up late or get that newvideo game. The right words at the right time can definitely sway people.But the more I've paid attention in school and read about history and science, the more I've realized that no amount of slick talking or poetic language can change the underlying truth about something. Facts are the bedrock reality that everything else is built on. You can't reality to fit your preferences through clever speech alone.Let me give you an example to illustrate what I mean. Let's say you're doing a science project about how plants grow. You could write the most beautiful, flowery description imaginable about how you think photosynthesis works. You could wax poetic all day about leaves unfolding and soaking up the sun's rays.But at the end of the day, if your understanding of the biological and chemical processes involved is completely wrong, then all those pretty words don't actually mean anything. The facts about how plants convert light into energy don't change just because you put them in a rhyming verse.The same principle applies in all kinds of situations - history, math, current events, you name it. The facts and data are theultimate arbiter of what's true, regardless of how clever or persuasive someone's language might be.I've seen this play out in debates my teachers have had the class watch too. Sometimes there's a really powerful, charismatic speaker who genuinely seems to believe what they're saying. They speak with total conviction and passion. But then, when you actually examine the evidence and facts they're basing their argument on, there's just no 'there' there. It's all style without any substance.On the flip side, I've seen other debaters and public speakers who might not be as naturally gifted with words or as theatrically engaging. But when they methodically lay out facts, data, and logic to support their case, it's ultimately way more compelling and hard to dismiss or argue against.Now don't get me wrong, I'm not saying words and rhetoric have no value at all. The ability to clearly and persuasively communicate ideas is crucially important too. My point is simply that words and rhetorical flair can never REPLACE facts and override truth and reality. At best, they can repackage and elucidate facts in a more understandable or convincing way. But they can't make something true that isn't, just through persuasive speaking alone.So while I definitely plan on working on my own communication skills and powers of argument, I'll always make sure I have a solid base of facts and evidence to stand on first. Because nobody, no matter how articulate or seemingly authoritative they might seem, can defy reality with rhetoric alone. The facts will always be the facts, no matter how prettily or ugly they're dressed up.What do you think? Have you noticed examples of words and facts clashing in your own life? I'd love to hear your perspective! At the end of the day, the truth is the truth, whether we choose to accept it or not. And in my book, nothing beats cold, hard facts.篇6Facts are Cooler than Fancy WordsYou know how some kids like to use really big words to try and sound smart? But a lot of the time, they don't even know what those words really mean! They're just saying them to try and impress people. I think that's kinda silly.In my opinion, facts are way more awesome than just using fancy rhetoric and big vocabulary words you don't understand.Facts are the real deal - they're true things that actually happened or exist in the world. You can't argue with facts!My dad always says "the facts speak for themselves" and I think that's so true. If you just lay out the cold, hard facts, they make way more sense than trying to convince people with flowery language and made-up stuff. Facts don't need any dressing up - they are what they are.Like, if I said "I got an exemplary score on my math test by utilizing advanced calculation techniques," that would just be me trying to use big words to say I did really good on a math test. But if I just said "I got 100% on my math test," that's way more clear and gets the point across way better. Those are the facts - plain and simple.I really don't like it when people try to twist the truth or leave out important facts just to try and convince you of their side. If the facts don't support what you're saying, you shouldn't hide them or make stuff up. You should accept the facts for what they are, even if it means being wrong about something. That's way more honest and respectable than just making things up to suit your argument.In school, we've learned all about citing facts and evidence from reliable sources when writing reports and essays. Myteachers are always reminding us not to just make claims without backing them up with real facts. I try to always do that because I want people to be able to trust what I'm saying is the truth, not just me trying to win an argument with made-up evidence.Science is another subject where facts are everything. All the discoveries and laws of science are based on facts that scientists uncovered through observation and experimentation over many years. You can't just decide you don't like the facts and make up your own version! The facts about how the universe works don't care about your opinions or rhetoric.Some of my favorite books are books that are full of true facts and real information about things like animals, space, history, and more. I guess I'm just a kid who would much rather learn the honest truth about stuff than get fed a bunch of make-believe stories or misleading information. Maybe that's Why I like facts so much - because they're real and true. No messing around with fancy wordplay needed!I'm sure rhetoric and persuasive language has its place for some things. But overall, I think straightforward facts will always be more powerful and important than just trying to convince people with big words and stretched truths. The facts are thefacts, and they can't be argued with. So let's all try to stick to the facts as much as we can!。
勇气的重要性英文演讲稿100字
勇气的重要性英文演讲稿100字勇气的重要性英文演讲稿1now,asyoucansee,wehavetheproblem,itseemsthatwehavenevertriumphovernatureasnatur edidtous.whenitishardtodrawaconclusion,dialecticisinfavorofus.contradictoryevidence requiresusthinkaboutthequestiondialectic.thenwegetit.neithermanornaturecantriumphov ereachother.ifwegoourownwayshortsightedly,wewillfinallyreapaswehavesown:worsecrisis ofresource,worsepollutionofinvironment.sobrightlyfuturejustdependsonaharmoniousrelationshipwithnature.勇气的重要性英文演讲稿2Eachpersonwhetherrichorpoorhashisowndifficulties,becauselifeisnotalwaysfullofsm ilesandflowers.Soitisveryimportanttohaveacorrectattitudetofaceupthedifficulties.Differentpeoplehavedifferentviewsonit.Somepeoplejustwanttoevadeandtheyhaven’tt riedtheirbest,sotheycan’tachievesuccessintheend.Butsomepeoplebelievethat“Failurei sthemotherofsuccess”,theyareconfidentandbravewhentheyhavedifficulties.Theychooseto faceupthedifficultieswithasmileandtrytheirbesttosolvetheirproblems.Iftheyhavetroubl esthey’lldiscusswiththeirfriendsorfamilymembers.Therightwaytofaceupdifficultiesistobeconfidentandbrave,Confrontdifficultieswith confidentandyouwillfindthedifficultiesarenotsohardasyouthought.Trytosolvethedifficu ltieswithbraveandworkhard,thedifficultieswilldisappearandyouwillachievesuccessfinal ly.无论贫穷或是富有每个人都会遇到困难，因为生命中不全是微笑和花朵。
黑暗过后必有曙光英语作文
黑暗过后必有曙光英语作文Title: "After Darkness, Comes Dawn"Introduction:In the journey of life, we often encounter moments of darkness, challenges that seem insurmountable, and trials that test our resilience. However, it is during these times of darkness that the human spirit truly shines, for after every night, there is always a dawn waiting to break through the shadows. This essay explores the theme of resilience, hope, and the triumph of the human spirit in the face of adversity.Body:The darkest moments often precede the brightest dawn. History is replete with examples of individuals and societies facing immense challenges, only to emerge stronger and more resilient than before. One such exampleis the Great Depression of the 1930s, a period marked by economic hardship and widespread despair. However, out of the darkness of the Depression emerged a renewed sense of community, innovation, and social reform that laid the foundation for a brighter future.Individuals too have demonstrated remarkable resilience in the face of personal adversity. Consider the story of Helen Keller, who overcame the dual challenges of blindness and deafness to become a renowned author, activist, and inspiration to millions around the world. Despite facing seemingly insurmountable obstacles, Keller never lost hope and ultimately triumphed over her disabilities to achieve greatness.Moreover, the natural world itself offers a powerful metaphor for resilience and renewal. After the darkest night, the dawn breaks with the promise of a new day. Similarly, after the harshest winter, the earth awakens with the arrival of spring, bringing new life and growth. This cycle of darkness giving way to light is a reminder that even in our darkest moments, there is always hope fora brighter tomorrow.In our own lives, we often face challenges that test our strength and resolve. Whether it be the loss of a loved one, a setback in our careers, or a personal struggle, it is natural to feel overwhelmed by the darkness that surrounds us. However, it is precisely during these times that we must hold on to hope and have faith that the dawn will come.One of the most powerful ways to overcome darkness is through the support of others. Just as a candle loses nothing by lighting another candle, we too can uplift and inspire those around us with acts of kindness, compassion, and solidarity. By coming together as a community, we can navigate even the darkest of times and emerge stronger, wiser, and more united than before.Conclusion:In conclusion, the journey of life is often marked by moments of darkness and despair. However, it is importantto remember that after every night, there is always a dawn waiting to break through the shadows. By embracing resilience, cultivating hope, and supporting one another, we can overcome even the greatest challenges and emerge into the light of a brighter tomorrow. As the saying goes, after darkness, comes dawn.。
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艰难的国运与雄健的国民李大钊历史的道路，不会是坦平的，有时走到艰难险阻的境界。
这是全靠雄健的精神才能冲过去的(1)。
一条浩浩荡荡的长江大河，有时流到很宽阔的境界(2)，平原无际，一泻万里(3)。
有时流到很逼狭的境界，两岸丛山迭岭，绝壁断崖，江河流于期间，回环曲折，极其险峻(4)。
民族生命的进展，其经历亦复如是。
人类在历史上的生活正如旅行一样。
旅途上的征人(5)所经过的地方，有时是坦荡平原，有时是崎岖险路(6)。
志于旅途的人，走到平坦的地方，因是高高兴兴地向前走，走到崎岖的境界，俞是奇趣横生(7)，觉得在此奇绝壮绝(8)的境界，俞能感到一种冒险的美趣(9)。
中华民族现在所逢的史路，是一段崎岖险阻的道路。
在这段道路上，实在亦有一种奇绝壮绝的境至，使我们经过此段道路的人，感得一种壮美的趣味，是非有雄健的精神的，不能够感觉到的。
我们的扬子江、黄河，可以代表我们的民族精神，扬子江及黄河遇见沙漠、遇见山峡都是浩浩荡荡的往前流过去，以成其浊流滚滚，一泻万里的魄势(10)。
目前的艰难境界，那能阻抑我们民族生命的前进。
我们应该拿出雄健的精神，高唱着进行的曲调，在这悲壮歌声中，走过这崎岖险阻的道路。
要知(11)在艰难的国运中建造国家，亦是人生最有趣味的事……。
National Crisis vs Heroic NationLi DazhaoThe course of history is never smooth. It is sometimes beset with difficulties and obstacles and nothing short of a heroic spirit can help surmount them. A mighty long river sometimes flows through a broad section with plains lying boundless on either side, its waters rolling on non-stop for thousands upon thousands of miles. Sometimes it comes up against a narrow section flanked by high mountains and steep cliffs, winding through a course with many a perilous twist and turn. A nation, in the course of its development, fares likewise. The historical course of man’s life is just like a journey. A traveler on a long journey passes through now a broad, level plain, now a rugged, hazardous road. While a determined traveler cheerfully continues his journey upon reaching a safe and smooth place, he finds it still more fascinating to come to a rugged place, the enormously magnificent spectacle of which, he feels, is better able to generate in him a wonderful sensation of adventure.The Chinese nation is now confronted with a rugged and dangerous section of its historical course. Nevertheless, there is also in this section a spectacle of enormous magnificence that inspires in us passers-by a delightful sensation of splendor. And this delightful sensation, however, can only be shared by those with a heroic spirit. The Yangtse River and the Yellow River are both symbolic of our national spirit the two mighty rivers negotiate deserts and gorges until their turbid torrents surge forward with irresistible force. The present national crisis can never obstruct the advance of our national life. Let us brace up our spirits and march through this rugged, dangerous road to the tune of our solemn, stirring songs. The greatest joy of life, mind you, is to build up our country during its most difficult days.注释:李大钊此文载于1923年12月20日《新国民》第一卷第2号上，短小隽永，堪称一首诗意盎然的抒情散文诗。
2019年国家大学电大《毛概论》和《文学英语赏析》网络核心课形考网考试题作业汇编及答案
2019年国家大学电大《毛概论》和《文学英语赏析》网络核心课形考网考试题作业汇编及答案（2019-2020版）国家开放大学电大《毛泽东思想和中国特色社会主义理论体系概论》网络核心课终结性考试试题及答案100%通过考试说明：2018年秋期电大把《毛泽东思想和中国特色社会主义理论体系概论》网络核心课纳入到“国开平台”进行考核，它共有八次专题测验（50分），一次终结考试（试题A或试题B或试题C）（50分）。
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试题A（开卷）（终结性试卷一）论述题：思想理论是社会变革的先导。
毛泽东思想作为马克思主义中国化的第一个重大理论成果，至今依然闪耀着真理光芒。
要读懂中华民族近代的苦难辉煌史，读懂中国共产党和中国人民的伟大奋斗史，离不开毛泽东思想这把金钥匙。
请试述毛泽东思想发展的历史进程。
答案：(1)毛泽东思想是马克思列宁主义同中国实际相结合的产物。
正确的理论必须结合具体情况并根据现存的条件加以阐明和发挥。
同样，正确的革命理论，只有同亿万群众的革命实践结合起来才能产生和形成。
作为指导中国革命的毛泽东思想，不是个别天才人物主观臆造的东西，而是在马克思列宁主义普遍原理同中国革命具体实际不断结合过程中产生的科学体系。
在如何运用马克思列宁主义普遍原理来解决中国革命实践中的问题上，曾经出现过两种错误倾向：一种是教条主义的倾向;另一种是经验主义的倾向。
这两种倾向都是把马克思列宁主义和中国革命实际割裂开来，都不能引导中国取得胜利。
以毛泽东为代表的中国共产党人在长期革命实践中，坚持马克思列宁主义理论与中国实际相结合的原则，从而获得了克敌制胜的强大武器。
曼德拉的心灵语录
曼德拉的心灵语录南非“国父”、前总统纳尔逊·曼德拉（Nelson Mandela）2013年12月5日在南非因病逝世，享年95岁。
他的抗争，与马丁-路德-金一样有名；他的宽容，与圣雄甘地一样走出了悲情。
曼德拉在监狱中度过了27年的岁月，其中18年在被称作是“活地狱”的罗本岛监狱受尽虐待，终于重获自由时曼德拉已经72岁。
出狱后，他就任总统时，邀请了三名曾虐待过他的看守到场。
当曼德拉起身恭敬地向看守致敬时，在场所有人乃至整个世界都静了下来。
他说：“当我走出囚室、迈过通往自由的监狱大门时，我已经清楚，自己若不能把悲痛与怨恨留在身后，那么我仍在狱中”。
因此，除了做为反种族歧视的斗士，悟空认为曼德拉同时也是一位心灵成长的楷模，他用行动告诉我们，告别仇恨的最佳方式是宽恕。
Beyond乐队的黄家驹在1990年8月从巴布亚新几内亚之行回来后，创作了一首《光辉岁月》，家驹以这首歌向曼德拉致敬，歌颂了曼德拉伟大而辉煌的一生！而美国总统奥巴马在追悼曼德拉的讲话中说：“现在，让我们暂时停下来，感谢曼德拉曾经存在过。
他是一个用自己双手书写历史的伟人，他将整个精神世界拉向了正义的一边。
”“他现在不再属于我们，他属于这个时代。
历史永远会记住他。
”。
下面是部分曼德拉的语录，希望大家在缅怀这位伟人的同时，也能获得心灵的滋养。
1我认识到英勇的人并不是没有恐惧，而是战胜了内心的恐惧；他们不是感受不到恐惧，而是征服了内心的恐惧。
2It always seems impossible until it’s done. 事情在被完成之前，总是看似不可能。
3Money won’t create success, the freedom to make it will. 金钱不会为你带来真正的成功,只有自由才能做到。
4Difficulties break some men but make others.No axe is sharp enough to cut the soul of a sinner who keeps on trying, one armed with the hope that he will rise even in the end.困难能打沉一些人,同时也造就了某些人。
新视野第三版选词填空及翻译
新视野第三版选词填空及翻译(总3页)--本页仅作为文档封面，使用时请直接删除即可----内页可以根据需求调整合适字体及大小--in the Maldives; every year many tourists from all corners of the world spend their holidays there.在马尔代夫，每年有许多来自世界各地的游客在那里度假.。
6. Since the beginning of this century, China has built many modern conference centers with underground parking, air-conditioning and (simultaneous)同时发生的 translation systems.6。
本世纪以来，中国已建造地下停车场很多现代化的会议中心，空调（同时）同时发生的翻译系统。
7. While advertising offers a stimulus (刺激) to buy, sales promotion offers a(n) (incentive) to buy, but consumers must have their own reason to buy.7。
而广告提供了一个刺激（刺激）购买，销售促进提供了一个（n）（激励）购买，但消费者必须购买自己的原因。
8. In general, smokers living in cities are slightly more (prone) 易于to lung cancer than smokers who are living in the country.8。
总的来说，生活在城市中的吸烟者更（容易）易于肺癌比吸烟的人生活在这个国家。
9. A large proportion of important (innovations) 创新are brought about by people who step outside of conventional categories or traditional assumptions. 9。
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When comes to whether man triumph over nature, people will have different answers. In my opinion ,the question is wrong. We should not think how to fight with nature but how to get along well with nature.
In ancient times, people feared the nature. They believed that nature is mystery. They thought if people do wrong things, nature will punish him. But as time goes, people master more and more shills and technologies. The ability to change the environment develops quickly. The fear to nature of people decreased. They believe that people can achieve anything and can triumph over nature. Industrial Revolution spring up and people began to make their best to use the natural resources. The result is environment pollution and resource exhaustion. Each time when people want to triumph over nature, the result is always harmful.
The good news is that modern people has realized that we should cultivate a harmony relationship between people and nature. We can’t live happily without considering nature. It is necessary to correctly understand the relationship between man and nature. People can’t triumph over nature but to get along well with nature.。