2008级英语本科idioms and proverbs quiz

2008年全国大学生英语竞赛真题[1]

2008年全国大学生英语竞赛真题Part IListening Comprehension (25 minutes, 30 marks)Section A(5 marks)Directions: In this section, you will hear 5 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question will be read only once. After each question, there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the three choices marked A, B and C, and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.1. A. The man is not suitable for the position.B. The job has been given to someone else.C. She hadn't received the man's application.2. A. He is going to see his section chief.B. He is going to have a job interview.C. He is going to see his girlfriend.3. A. Ask to see the man's ID card.B. Get the briefcase for the man.C. Show the man her documents.4. A. The dorm room is too crowded.B. There is no kitchen in the building.C. No one looks after the dorm building.5. A. She was always in good shape.B. She stopped exercising one year ago.C. She lost a lot of weight in one year.Section B (10 marks)Directions: In this section, you will hear two long conversations. Each conversation will be read only once. At the end of each conversation, there will be a one-minute pause. During the pause, you must read the five questions, each withthree choices marked A, B and C, and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.Conversation One6. What is soon to open in China?A. The French Movie Festival.B. The French Cultural Year.C. The French Food Festival.7. How many exhibitions will be held for this activity?A. 200.B. 20.C. 100.8. What will be held at the foot of the Great Wall?A. The City Concert.B. The Opening Ceremony.C. The Great Lunch.9. Which of the following cities is not included in this activity?A. Chongqing.B. Wuhan.C. Shenzhen.10. What will certainly make great contributions to this activity?A. Internet.B. TV shows.C. Newspapers.Conversation Two11. What sound more like a native speaker in a casual conversation?A. Examples.B. Verbs.C. Idioms.12. Which of the following sounds more informal and more natural?A. Get together.B. Meet.C. See.13. Which of the following means that you cannot interrupt me?A. I'm tied up.B. I have a lot on my plate.C. I'm busy.14. In American culture, what is considered important in a conversation?A. Using proper languageB. Making eye contact.C. Looking at your own feet.15. In business, how might Americans feel about you if you are looking away?A. You're feeling ashamed.B. You're telling the truth.C. You're telling a lie.Section C (5 marks)Directions: In this section, you will hear 5 short news items. After each item, there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the question and then the three choices marked A, B and C, and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.16. How long will it take for new forests to grow back?A. 65 years.B. 20 years.C. 40 years.17. What did Jimmy Carter plan to focus his efforts on after leaving the White House in 1981?A. A presidential library.B. Camp David.C. Winning a second term.18. What was regarded as the lifeblood of the country of the Maldives?A. Oil.B. Agriculture.C. Tourism.19. What is responsible for the death of many people in developing countries?A. The development of resistance to diseases.B. The difficulty to cure new emerging diseases.C. The inability of the poor to afford medicine.20. What released an estimated 8.7 million tons of the global warming gas?A. Cars.B. Wildfires.C. Wars.Section D (10 marks)Directions: In this section, you will hear a short passage. There are ten missing words or phrases in it. Fill in the blanks with the exact words you hear on the tape. Remember to write the answers on the Answer Sheet.A researcher says lead in the environment could be a major cause of violence by young people. Doctor Herbert Needleman is a (21) ________ at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in Pennsylvania and he (22) ________ his findings at the yearly meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Doctor Needleman says the presence of lead in the (23) ________ changes the neurons that control actions and that can cause a person to act in antisocial and (24) ________ ways.In the 1970s, Doctor Needleman found lower scores on (25) ________ even in children who did not have such signs of lead poisoning. After that, lead was (26)________ gasoline and paint in the United States. Yet many homes still have old lead paint. Lead was also used in older (27) ________. In fact, officials just announced stronger testing and reporting requirements as from next year for lead in American drinking water.The newest research shows that even very small amounts of lead in bones can affect brain development. A simple (28)________ can measure lead except that an X-ray process is needed to measure levels in bone. In 2004, such tests were done on 190 young people who were (29) ________ and the findings showed that their average levels were higher than normal. And, in 1998, three hundred children were studied and the test scores showed higher levels of (30) ________ problems in those with increased levels of lead. Yet these levels were still considered safe by the government.Part II Vocabulary and Structure (10 minutes, 15 marks)Directions: There are 15 incomplete sentences in this part. For each blank there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that best completes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.31. So nervous ________ that she didn't know how to start her speech.A. since she becameB. would she becomeC. that she becameD. did she become32. He ________ another career but, at the time, he just wanted to earn money to study abroad.A. might have chosenB. might chooseC. had to chooseD. must have chosen33. The second report was ________ by August 2005, but one year later it was still nowhere in sight.A. submittedB. to have submittedC. to submitD. to have been submitted34. In this experiment, the students studied are stopped several times during the listening test and asked to report what they ________ during the pause before answering the questions.A. had just been thinking aboutB. have just been thinking aboutC. are just thinking aboutD. had just thought about35. I was always taught that it was ________ to interrupt.A. rudeB. coarseC. roughD. crude36. Small boys are ________ questioners. They ask questions all the time.A. originalB. peculiarC. imaginativeD. persistent37. We regret to inform you that the materials you ordered are ________.A. out of workB. out of reachC. out of stockD. out of practice38. The bomb will ________ the moment it is touched.A. go onB. go offC. go outD. go over39. The car won't ________; I've tried it several times, but it won't work.A. beginB. launchC. startD. drive40. Children and old people do not like having their daily ________ upset.A. habitB. routineC. practiceD. custom41. In your first few days at school you'll be given a test to help the teachers to ________ you to a class at your level.A. locateB. assignC. deliverD. place42. China only started its nuclear power industry in recent years, and should ________ no time in catching up.A.loseB.delayC. spareD. relieve43. — You did an excellent job yesterday, Jim! I really enjoyed your presentation.— ________— Oh yeah, it was fabulous. It seems the English program is a great way to practice English.— Yeah. It is fun and motivating.A. Did you really?B. Oh, thank you. You are so kind.C. Really? What about yours?D. Not at all. My pleasure.44. — What kind of music do you like?— Well, I like different kinds.— ________— Er, I especially like punk rock.A. I beg your pardon?B. Are you serious?C. Any in particular?D. Why do you think so?45. — How did you like the fashion show last night?— ________—I didn't see anything wrong with the clothes; they looked pretty nice to me.— Do you really think people can wear that stuff and walk around in streets?A. Impressive. It's a good way to show off women's sense of style and wealth.B. It was cool. The clothes are more beautiful than the people wearing them.C. Nothing serious. It's only a show to attract the eyes of fashion fans.D. It was dumb. I think it's stupid for women to wear clothes like that.Part III Reading Comprehension (20 minutes, 40 marks)Section A (4 marks)Directions: There is one passage in this section with 4 questions. For each question, there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. You should decide on the best choice. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.Questions 46-49 are based on the following passage.The ability to “see” oneself in the future is a remarkable human trait - some would say unique - that is not well understood. That's despite the fact that we probably spend as much time thinking about the future as we do thinking about the present.Now new research from Washington University in St. Louis suggests that it's precisely because we can remember the past that we can visualize the future. “Our findings provide convincing support for the idea that memory and future thought are highly interrelated and help explain why future thought may be impossible without memories,” says doctoral candidate Karl Szpunar. The findings are consistent with other research showing that persons with little memory of the past, such as young children or individuals suffering from loss of memory, are less able to see themselves in the future.The researchers base their conclusions on brain scans of 21 college students who were cued to think about something in their past, and anticipate the same event in the future, like a birthday or getting lost. The experiment was carried out as each student lay on their stomach in a magnetic resonance imaging machine, a dreadful but very useful piece of equipment that can show which areas of the brain are stimulated during specific thought processes.The students were also asked to picture former President Bill Clinton in a past and future setting. Clinton was chosen because he was easily recognized and familiar to all the students.The researchers found a “surprisingly complete overlap” among regions of the brain used for remembering the student's past and those used for picturing the future. And every region involved in remembering was also used in anticipating the future.In short, the researchers isolated the area of the brain that “lit up” when the students thought about an event in their own past. And more importantly, that same area lit up again when they thought about a similar event in their future. In fact, the researchers report that the brain activity was so similar in both cases that it was “indistinguishable.”The findings were reinforced when students imagined Bill Clinton. Since none of them knew him personally, their memories were not autobiographical. And the brain scans showed “significantly less” correlation between memories of having seen pictures of Clinton in the White House and projecting him into the future.So this “time machine,” as the researchers describe it, allows us to use the past to see ourselves in the future, and both our memories and our anticipation are interdependent.46. A remarkable human trait that is not well understood is the ability ________.A. to think about the pastB. to see the futureC. to remember the pastD. to control the present47. The findings support that ________.A. future goals will greatly influence a person's present performanceB. a person's present performance is determined by his / her past knowledgeC. future thought depends to a great degree on the memory of the pastD. present thought is impossible without the ability to imagine the future48. The conclusion of the experiment on students was that ________.A. the students could picture themselves better than Bill Clinton in a past and future settingB. the students could imagine themselves as well as Bill Clinton in a past and future settingC. the students could anticipate Bill Clinton better than themselves in a past and future settingD. the students could only picture themselves in a past and future setting but not Bill Clinton49. This “time machine” in the last paragraph most probably refers to ________.A. clockB. brain scanningC. magnetic resonance imagingD. memorySection B (14 marks)Directions: There is one passage in this section with 10 questions. Go over the passage quickly and answer the questions on the Answer Sheet. For questions 50-55, mark Y (for YES)if the statement agrees with the information given in the passage; N (for NO)if the statement contradicts the information given in the passage; NG (for NOT GIVEN)if the information is not given in the passage. For questions 56-59, complete the sentences with the information given in the passage.Visiting the White HouseWhite House Tours Public tours of the White House are available for groups of 10 or more people. Requests must be submitted through one's Member of Congress and are accepted up to six months in advance. These self-guided tours are available from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday , and are scheduled on a first come, first served basis approximately one month in advance of the requested date. We encourage you to submit your request as early as possible since a limited number of tours are available. All White House tours are free of charge. For the most current tour information, please call the 24-hour line at 202-456-7041. Please note that White House tours may be subject to last minute cancellation.White House Visitor CenterAll tours are significantly enhanced if visitors stop by the White House Visitor Center located at the southeast corner of 15th and E Streets, before or after their tour. The Center is open seven days a week from 7:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. and features many aspects of the White House, including its architecture, furnishings, first families, social events, and relations with the press and world leaders, as well as a thirty-minute video. Allow between 20 minutes to one hour to explore the exhibits. The White House Historical Association also sponsors a sales area. Please note that restrooms are available, but food service is not.Mobility-Impaired / Using a WheelchairGuests requiring the loan of a wheelchair should notify the officer at the Visitors Entrance Building upon arrival.Wheelchairs loans are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservations are not possible.Visitors in wheelchairs, or with other mobility disabilities, on the Congressional guided or self-guided tours, between 8:00 a.m. and 12 noon, use the same Visitor entrance and, with up to four members of their party, are admitted without waiting in line and without tickets.Visitors in wheelchairs are escorted by ramp from the entrance level to the ground floor, and by elevator from the ground to the state floor. Guests generally wait in line with their family or group.Hearing-ImpairedTours for hearing-impaired groups may be arranged in advance by writing to the Visitors Office, White House, Washington, DC 20502. Tours are usually scheduled at 9:30 a.m., between the Congressional and public tour times. Participants enter at the East Appointment gate. A U.S. Secret Service / Uniformed Division Tour Officer conducts the tour in sign language. Signed tours are available to groups of 8 to 20. Groups are also encouraged to bring their own interpreters.Signing interpretation is also available for individual visitors with advance notice. A Congressional office first issues guided tour tickets to a guest who is hearing-impaired and then contacts the Visitors Office at least 2 weeks in advance to request interpreter service.The Visitors Office TDD (telephone device for the deaf) is 202-456-2121. Messages may be left outside normal business hours.Visually-ImpairedTours for visually-impaired groups may be arranged in advance by writing to the Visitors Office, White House, Washington, DC 20502. The tours are usually scheduled at 9:30 a.m., between the Congressional and public tour times. Participants enter at the East Appointment gate. A U.S. Secret Service / Uniformed Division Tour Officer permits visitors to touch specific objects in the House. Touch tours are currently available only to groups of 8 to 20, not to individual visitors. Guide animals are permitted in the White House.General Tour InformationAll White House tours are free. Changes in tour schedules are occasionally made because of official events. Notice may not be given until that morning. The Visitors Office 24-hour Information Line recording at 202-456-7041 provides the most up-to-date information. The TDD is 202-456-2121. Visitors should confirm tour schedules by calling the information line the night before and the morning that they plan to visit. It is occasionally necessary to close individual rooms on the tour; however, notice about closed rooms is not possible. Prohibited ItemsProhibited items include, but are not limited to, the following: handbags, book bags, backpacks, purses, food and beverages of any kind, strollers, cameras, video recorders or any type of recording device, tobacco products, personal grooming items (make-up, hair brush or comb, lip or hand lotions, etc.), any pointed objects (pens, knitting needles, etc.), aerosol containers, guns, ammunition, fireworks, electric stun guns, mace, martial arts weapons / devices, or knives of any size. The U.S. Secret Service reserves the right to prohibit any other personal items. Umbrellas, wallets, cell phones and car keys are permitted.Please note that no storage facilities are available on or around the complex. Individuals who arrive with prohibited items will not be permitted to enter the White House.ParkingThe closest Metrorail stations to the White House are Federal Triangle (blue and orange lines), Metro Center (blue, orange, and red lines) and McPherson Square (blue and orange lines). On-street parking is not available near the White House, and use of public transportation is strongly encouraged.Restrooms / Public TelephonesThe nearest restrooms and public telephones to the White House are in the Ellipse Visitor Pavilion (the park area south of the White House) and in the White House Visitor Center. Restrooms or public telephones are not available at the White House.50. Both Congressional guided and self-guided tours need to be scheduled in advance.51. All White House tours are free of charge except on federal holidays.52. The White House Visitor Center provides free drinks but not food service.53. Wheelchair reservation service is provided by the officer at the Visitors Entrance Building.54. Hearing-impaired visitors can request signing interpretation service from the Visitors Office.55. Touch tours are currently only offered to visually-impaired groups of 8 to 20.56. Sometimes official events make it necessary to close ________________ without notice.57. The personal items permitted to be carried into the White House are________________.58. The transportation visitors are encouraged to use is ________________.59. Inside the White House, visitors cannot find or use restrooms or________________.Section C (10 marks)Directions: In this section, there is one passage followed by 5 questions. Read the passage carefully, then answer the questions in as few words as possible (not more than 10 words). Remember to write the answers on the Answer Sheet.Questions 60-64 are based on the following passage.If you were on a distant planet, and if you had instruments that could tell you the composition of Earth's atmosphere, how would you know there was life on this planet?Water in the atmosphere would suggest there could be water on the surface, and as we all know water is considered crucial to life. But water would only suggest that life is possible. It wouldn't prove it's there.Carbon? That basic component of “life as we know it?” Not necessarily. A diamond is pure carbon, and it may be pretty, but it isn't alive.What really sets Earth apart is nitrogen, which makes up 80 percent of the planet's atmosphere. And it's there only because there is abundant life on Earth, say scientists at the University of Southern California.The report grew out of a class discussion two years ago in a course taught by Capone and Kenneth Nealson, professor of earth sciences. Students were asked to come up with different ideas about searching for life on other planets. What is a distinct “signature,” as Capone puts it, that would show there is life on another planet?That's a question that has been kicked around in many quarters in recent decades, especially since all efforts to find some form of life, no matter whether on Mars or in the distant reaches of space, have failed. At least so far.The current effort to search for some evidence of life on Mars focuses primarily on the search for water, because it has long been believed that water, or at least some fluid, is necessary for the chemical processes that lead life to take place. But that's probably the wrong approach, the USC group argues.“It's ha rd to imagine life without water, but it's easy to imagine water without life,” says Nealson, who was on the Mars team before moving to USC.But nitrogen would be a much clearer signature of life. Only about 2 percent to 3 percent of the Martian atmosphere is nitrogen. That's just a trace, and it probably means there is no life on Mars today, and if there was in the past, it probably ended many, many years ago.But, the USC team adds quickly, that doesn't mean there's no life anywhere else in the universe. They don't know where, of course, but they may have found a wayto narrow down the search. Look first for nitrogen, then look for biological activity that should be there.So if life exists elsewhere, and is similar to life as we know it, there should be nitrogen, and that's what we should be looking for first, the researchers say.If they don't find nitrogen on Mars, Capone says, “that will probably bring us to the conclusion that there likely never was life on Mars.”But how about elsewhere? Could this technique be used to search for life in other solar systems?Maybe. It might be possible to detect a nitrogen-rich atmosphere around a planet orbiting another star, but not yet. Current instruments aren't that sensitive.If they ever are, the search for life might be narrowed down to the most promising prospects, chiefly because of the presence of nitrogen. And won't that be fun!Questions:60. What can suggest life is possible but cannot be proved according to the author?61. What is a cl ear “signature” of life on another planet according to Capone?62. What is considered as a wrong way to search for evidence of life on Mars?63. What can probably prove there is no life on Mars today based on the new theory?64. Why is it impossible to use the new technique to search for life in other solar systems now?Section D (12 marks)Directions: In this section, there is one passage followed by a summary. Read the passage carefully and complete the summary below by choosing a maximum of three words from the passage to fill in the spaces 65-70. Remember to write the answers on the Answer Sheet.Questions 65-70 are based on the following passage.In August 2008, athletes from the United States and around the world will compete in the Beijing Olympics. But did you know that in September of next year, disabled athletes will compete in the Paralympic Games in Beijing?The Olympics and the Paralympics are separate movements. But they have always been held in the same year, and since 1988, they have also been held in the same city. The International Olympic Committee and the International Paralympic Committee signed an agreement in 2001 to secure this connection. The next winter games will take place in Vancouver, Canada, in 2010.The Paralympic Games grew out of a sports competition held in 1948 in England and a doctor named Ludwig Guttmann organized it for men who suffered spinal cord injuries in World War II. Four years later, it became an international event as competitors from the Netherlands took part. Then, in 1960, the first Paralympics were held in Rome. 400 athletes from 23 countries competed. By 2004, the Paralympic Games in Athens had almost 4000 athletes from 136 countries, who may have physical or mental limitations and may be blind or in wheelchairs. Yet sometimes they perform better than athletes without disabilities.In 1968, Eunice Kennedy Shriver, the sister of former President John F. Kennedy, started the Special Olympics, which are just for children and adults with mental limitations and whose programs currently serve more than two million people in 160 countries. In November 2006, in Mumbai, India, teams competed in the First Special Olympics International Cricket Cup. In addition to India, there were men's teams from Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and the West Indies. There were also women's cricket teams from India and Pakistan.There are many organizations in the United States that help people with disabilities play sports. Wheelchair tennis is a popular sport. So is basketball. In fact, there are more than one hundred professional teams playing wheelchair basketball thanks to the special wheelchairs for athletes that are lightweight and designed for quick moves. For people who want to go really fast in their chairs, there is a Power Wheelchair Racing Association.In the state of Utah there is a place called the National Ability Center, which teaches all kinds of sports to people with all kinds of physical and mental disabilities and even gives friends and family members a chance to try a sport as if they were disabled.A reporter from the Washington Post wanted to know what it would be like for a blind person to use a climbing wall. So, protected by a safety line, the newspaper reporter closed his eyes and started to feel for places to put his hands and feet.Trainers on the ground urged him on: “Take your time. You can do it.” Finally he reached the top.At the National Ability Center people can learn to ride horses and mountain bikes. They can try winter mountain sports, and learn scuba diving and other water activities. The center also prepares athletes for the Paralympics.These days, the first place many people go when they want to travel is the Internet, where they can get information about hotels, transportation and services like tour companies. The Internet can also help travelers find special services for the disabled. For example, there are groups that help young people with disabilities travel to different countries.Susan Sygall, who uses a wheelchair herself, leads an organization called Mobility International USA, and has traveled to more than twenty-five countries to talk about the rights of people with disabilities. She says people with disabilities are all members of a global family and working together across borders is the most powerful way of making changes.Summary:Part IV Cloze (15 minutes, 15 marks)Section A: There are 5 blanks in the passage. Use the word given on the right side to form a word that fits in each blank. Remember to write the answers on the Answer Sheet.。

2008年全国大学生英语竞赛真题

2008年全国大学生英语竞赛真题Part IListening Comprehension (25 minutes, 30 marks)Section A(5 marks)Directions: In this section, you will hear 5 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question will be read only once. After each question, there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the three choices marked A, B and C, and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.1. A. The man is not suitable for the position.B. The job has been given to someone else.C. She hadn't received the man's application.2. A. He is going to see his section chief.B. He is going to have a job interview.C. He is going to see his girlfriend.3. A. Ask to see the man's ID card.B. Get the briefcase for the man.C. Show the man her documents.4. A. The dorm room is too crowded.B. There is no kitchen in the building.C. No one looks after the dorm building.5. A. She was always in good shape.B. She stopped exercising one year ago.C. She lost a lot of weight in one year.Section B (10 marks)Directions: In this section, you will hear two long conversations. Each conversation will be read only once. At the end of each conversation, there will be a one-minute pause. During the pause, you must read the five questions, each withthree choices marked A, B and C, and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.Conversation One6. What is soon to open in China?A. The French Movie Festival.B. The French Cultural Year.C. The French Food Festival.7. How many exhibitions will be held for this activity?A. 200.B. 20.C. 100.8. What will be held at the foot of the Great Wall?A. The City Concert.B. The Opening Ceremony.C. The Great Lunch.9. Which of the following cities is not included in this activity?A. Chongqing.B. Wuhan.C. Shenzhen.10. What will certainly make great contributions to this activity?A. Internet.B. TV shows.C. Newspapers.Conversation Two11. What sound more like a native speaker in a casual conversation?A. Examples.B. Verbs.C. Idioms.12. Which of the following sounds more informal and more natural?A. Get together.B. Meet.C. See.13. Which of the following means that you cannot interrupt me?A. I'm tied up.B. I have a lot on my plate.C. I'm busy.14. In American culture, what is considered important in a conversation?A. Using proper languageB. Making eye contact.C. Looking at your own feet.15. In business, how might Americans feel about you if you are looking away?A. You're feeling ashamed.B. You're telling the truth.C. You're telling a lie.Section C (5 marks)Directions: In this section, you will hear 5 short news items. After each item, there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the question and then the three choices marked A, B and C, and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.16. How long will it take for new forests to grow back?A. 65 years.B. 20 years.C. 40 years.17. What did Jimmy Carter plan to focus his efforts on after leaving the White House in 1981?A. A presidential library.B. Camp David.C. Winning a second term.18. What was regarded as the lifeblood of the country of the Maldives?A. Oil.B. Agriculture.C. Tourism.19. What is responsible for the death of many people in developing countries?A. The development of resistance to diseases.B. The difficulty to cure new emerging diseases.C. The inability of the poor to afford medicine.20. What released an estimated 8.7 million tons of the global warming gas?A. Cars.B. Wildfires.C. Wars.Section D (10 marks)Directions: In this section, you will hear a short passage. There are ten missing words or phrases in it. Fill in the blanks with the exact words you hear on the tape. Remember to write the answers on the Answer Sheet.A researcher says lead in the environment could be a major cause of violence by young people. Doctor Herbert Needleman is a (21) ________ at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in Pennsylvania and he (22) ________ his findings at the yearly meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Doctor Needleman says the presence of lead in the (23) ________ changes the neurons that control actions and that can cause a person to act in antisocial and (24) ________ ways.In the 1970s, Doctor Needleman found lower scores on (25) ________ even in children who did not have such signs of lead poisoning. After that, lead was (26)________ gasoline and paint in the United States. Yet many homes still have old lead paint. Lead was also used in older (27) ________. In fact, officials just announced stronger testing and reporting requirements as from next year for lead in American drinking water.The newest research shows that even very small amounts of lead in bones can affect brain development. A simple (28)________ can measure lead except that an X-ray process is needed to measure levels in bone. In 2004, such tests were done on 190 young people who were (29) ________ and the findings showed that their average levels were higher than normal. And, in 1998, three hundred children were studied and the test scores showed higher levels of (30) ________ problems in those with increased levels of lead. Yet these levels were still considered safe by the government.Part II Vocabulary and Structure (10 minutes, 15 marks)Directions: There are 15 incomplete sentences in this part. For each blank there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that best completes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.31. So nervous ________ that she didn't know how to start her speech.A. since she becameB. would she becomeC. that she becameD. did she become32. He ________ another career but, at the time, he just wanted to earn money to study abroad.A. might have chosenB. might chooseC. had to chooseD. must have chosen33. The second report was ________ by August 2005, but one year later it was still nowhere in sight.A. submittedB. to have submittedC. to submitD. to have been submitted34. In this experiment, the students studied are stopped several times during the listening test and asked to report what they ________ during the pause before answering the questions.A. had just been thinking aboutB. have just been thinking aboutC. are just thinking aboutD. had just thought about35. I was always taught that it was ________ to interrupt.A. rudeB. coarseC. roughD. crude36. Small boys are ________ questioners. They ask questions all the time.A. originalB. peculiarC. imaginativeD. persistent37. We regret to inform you that the materials you ordered are ________.A. out of workB. out of reachC. out of stockD. out of practice38. The bomb will ________ the moment it is touched.A. go onB. go offC. go outD. go over39. The car won't ________; I've tried it several times, but it won't work.A. beginB. launchC. startD. drive40. Children and old people do not like having their daily ________ upset.A. habitB. routineC. practiceD. custom41. In your first few days at school you'll be given a test to help the teachers to ________ you to a class at your level.A. locateB. assignC. deliverD. place42. China only started its nuclear power industry in recent years, and should ________ no time in catching up.A.loseB.delayC. spareD. relieve43. — You did an excellent job yesterday, Jim! I really enjoyed your presentation.— ________— Oh yeah, it was fabulous. It seems the English program is a great way to practice English.— Yeah. It is fun and motivating.A. Did you really?B. Oh, thank you. You are so kind.C. Really? What about yours?D. Not at all. My pleasure.44. — What kind of music do you like?— Well, I like different kinds.— ________— Er, I especially like punk rock.A. I beg your pardon?B. Are you serious?C. Any in particular?D. Why do you think so?45. — How did you like the fashion show last night?— ________—I didn't see anything wrong with the clothes; they looked pretty nice to me.— Do you really think people can wear that stuff and walk around in streets?A. Impressive. It's a good way to show off women's sense of style and wealth.B. It was cool. The clothes are more beautiful than the people wearing them.C. Nothing serious. It's only a show to attract the eyes of fashion fans.D. It was dumb. I think it's stupid for women to wear clothes like that.Part III Reading Comprehension (20 minutes, 40 marks)Section A (4 marks)Directions: There is one passage in this section with 4 questions. For each question, there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. You should decide on the best choice. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.Questions 46-49 are based on the following passage.The ability to “see” oneself in the future is a remarkable human trait - some would say unique - that is not well understood. That's despite the fact that we probably spend as much time thinking about the future as we do thinking about the present.Now new research from Washington University in St. Louis suggests that it's precisely because we can remember the past that we can visualize the future. “Our findings provide convincing support for the idea that memory and future thought are highly interrelated and help explain why future thought may be impossible without memories,” says doctoral candidate Karl Szpunar. The findings are consistent with other research showing that persons with little memory of the past, such as young children or individuals suffering from loss of memory, are less able to see themselves in the future.The researchers base their conclusions on brain scans of 21 college students who were cued to think about something in their past, and anticipate the same event in the future, like a birthday or getting lost. The experiment was carried out as each student lay on their stomach in a magnetic resonance imaging machine, a dreadful but very useful piece of equipment that can show which areas of the brain are stimulated during specific thought processes.The students were also asked to picture former President Bill Clinton in a past and future setting. Clinton was chosen because he was easily recognized and familiar to all the students.The researchers found a “surprisingly complete overlap” among regions of the brain used for remembering the student's past and those used for picturing the future. And every region involved in remembering was also used in anticipating the future.In short, the researchers isolated the area of the brain that “lit up” when the students thought about an event in their own past. And more importantly, that same area lit up again when they thought about a similar event in their future. In fact, the researchers report that the brain activity was so similar in both cases that it was “indistinguishable.”The findings were reinforced when students imagined Bill Clinton. Since none of them knew him personally, their memories were not autobiographical. And the brain scans showed “significantly less” correlation between memories of having seen pictures of Clinton in the White House and projecting him into the future.So this “time machine,” as the researchers describe it, allows us to use the past to see ourselves in the future, and both our memories and our anticipation are interdependent.46. A remarkable human trait that is not well understood is the ability ________.A. to think about the pastB. to see the futureC. to remember the pastD. to control the present47. The findings support that ________.A. future goals will greatly influence a person's present performanceB. a person's present performance is determined by his / her past knowledgeC. future thought depends to a great degree on the memory of the pastD. present thought is impossible without the ability to imagine the future48. The conclusion of the experiment on students was that ________.A. the students could picture themselves better than Bill Clinton in a past and future settingB. the students could imagine themselves as well as Bill Clinton in a past and future settingC. the students could anticipate Bill Clinton better than themselves in a past and future settingD. the students could only picture themselves in a past and future setting but not Bill Clinton49. This “time machine” in the last paragraph most probably refers to ________.A. clockB. brain scanningC. magnetic resonance imagingD. memorySection B (14 marks)Directions: There is one passage in this section with 10 questions. Go over the passage quickly and answer the questions on the Answer Sheet. For questions 50-55, mark Y (for YES)if the statement agrees with the information given in the passage; N (for NO)if the statement contradicts the information given in the passage; NG (for NOT GIVEN)if the information is not given in the passage. For questions 56-59, complete the sentences with the information given in the passage.Visiting the White HouseWhite House Tours Public tours of the White House are available for groups of 10 or more people. Requests must be submitted through one's Member of Congress and are accepted up to six months in advance. These self-guided tours are available from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday , and are scheduled on a first come, first served basis approximately one month in advance of the requested date. We encourage you to submit your request as early as possible since a limited number of tours are available. All White House tours are free of charge. For the most current tour information, please call the 24-hour line at 202-456-7041. Please note that White House tours may be subject to last minute cancellation.White House Visitor CenterAll tours are significantly enhanced if visitors stop by the White House Visitor Center located at the southeast corner of 15th and E Streets, before or after their tour. The Center is open seven days a week from 7:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. and features many aspects of the White House, including its architecture, furnishings, first families, social events, and relations with the press and world leaders, as well as a thirty-minute video. Allow between 20 minutes to one hour to explore the exhibits. The White House Historical Association also sponsors a sales area. Please note that restrooms are available, but food service is not.Mobility-Impaired / Using a WheelchairGuests requiring the loan of a wheelchair should notify the officer at the Visitors Entrance Building upon arrival.Wheelchairs loans are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservations are not possible.Visitors in wheelchairs, or with other mobility disabilities, on the Congressional guided or self-guided tours, between 8:00 a.m. and 12 noon, use the same Visitor entrance and, with up to four members of their party, are admitted without waiting in line and without tickets.Visitors in wheelchairs are escorted by ramp from the entrance level to the ground floor, and by elevator from the ground to the state floor. Guests generally wait in line with their family or group.Hearing-ImpairedTours for hearing-impaired groups may be arranged in advance by writing to the Visitors Office, White House, Washington, DC 20502. Tours are usually scheduled at 9:30 a.m., between the Congressional and public tour times. Participants enter at the East Appointment gate. A U.S. Secret Service / Uniformed Division Tour Officer conducts the tour in sign language. Signed tours are available to groups of 8 to 20. Groups are also encouraged to bring their own interpreters.Signing interpretation is also available for individual visitors with advance notice. A Congressional office first issues guided tour tickets to a guest who is hearing-impaired and then contacts the Visitors Office at least 2 weeks in advance to request interpreter service.The Visitors Office TDD (telephone device for the deaf) is 202-456-2121. Messages may be left outside normal business hours.Visually-ImpairedTours for visually-impaired groups may be arranged in advance by writing to the Visitors Office, White House, Washington, DC 20502. The tours are usually scheduled at 9:30 a.m., between the Congressional and public tour times. Participants enter at the East Appointment gate. A U.S. Secret Service / Uniformed Division Tour Officer permits visitors to touch specific objects in the House. Touch tours are currently available only to groups of 8 to 20, not to individual visitors. Guide animals are permitted in the White House.General Tour InformationAll White House tours are free. Changes in tour schedules are occasionally made because of official events. Notice may not be given until that morning. The Visitors Office 24-hour Information Line recording at 202-456-7041 provides the most up-to-date information. The TDD is 202-456-2121. Visitors should confirm tour schedules by calling the information line the night before and the morning that they plan to visit. It is occasionally necessary to close individual rooms on the tour; however, notice about closed rooms is not possible. Prohibited ItemsProhibited items include, but are not limited to, the following: handbags, book bags, backpacks, purses, food and beverages of any kind, strollers, cameras, video recorders or any type of recording device, tobacco products, personal grooming items (make-up, hair brush or comb, lip or hand lotions, etc.), any pointed objects (pens, knitting needles, etc.), aerosol containers, guns, ammunition, fireworks, electric stun guns, mace, martial arts weapons / devices, or knives of any size. The U.S. Secret Service reserves the right to prohibit any other personal items. Umbrellas, wallets, cell phones and car keys are permitted.Please note that no storage facilities are available on or around the complex. Individuals who arrive with prohibited items will not be permitted to enter the White House.ParkingThe closest Metrorail stations to the White House are Federal Triangle (blue and orange lines), Metro Center (blue, orange, and red lines) and McPherson Square (blue and orange lines). On-street parking is not available near the White House, and use of public transportation is strongly encouraged.Restrooms / Public TelephonesThe nearest restrooms and public telephones to the White House are in the Ellipse Visitor Pavilion (the park area south of the White House) and in the White House Visitor Center. Restrooms or public telephones are not available at the White House.50. Both Congressional guided and self-guided tours need to be scheduled in advance.51. All White House tours are free of charge except on federal holidays.52. The White House Visitor Center provides free drinks but not food service.53. Wheelchair reservation service is provided by the officer at the Visitors Entrance Building.54. Hearing-impaired visitors can request signing interpretation service from the Visitors Office.55. Touch tours are currently only offered to visually-impaired groups of 8 to 20.56. Sometimes official events make it necessary to close ________________ without notice.57. The personal items permitted to be carried into the White House are________________.58. The transportation visitors are encouraged to use is ________________.59. Inside the White House, visitors cannot find or use restrooms or________________.Section C (10 marks)Directions: In this section, there is one passage followed by 5 questions. Read the passage carefully, then answer the questions in as few words as possible (not more than 10 words). Remember to write the answers on the Answer Sheet.Questions 60-64 are based on the following passage.If you were on a distant planet, and if you had instruments that could tell you the composition of Earth's atmosphere, how would you know there was life on this planet?Water in the atmosphere would suggest there could be water on the surface, and as we all know water is considered crucial to life. But water would only suggest that life is possible. It wouldn't prove it's there.Carbon? That basic component of “life as we know it?” Not necessarily. A diamond is pure carbon, and it may be pretty, but it isn't alive.What really sets Earth apart is nitrogen, which makes up 80 percent of the planet's atmosphere. And it's there only because there is abundant life on Earth, say scientists at the University of Southern California.The report grew out of a class discussion two years ago in a course taught by Capone and Kenneth Nealson, professor of earth sciences. Students were asked to come up with different ideas about searching for life on other planets. What is a distinct “signature,” as Capone puts it, that would show there is life on another planet?That's a question that has been kicked around in many quarters in recent decades, especially since all efforts to find some form of life, no matter whether on Mars or in the distant reaches of space, have failed. At least so far.The current effort to search for some evidence of life on Mars focuses primarily on the search for water, because it has long been believed that water, or at least some fluid, is necessary for the chemical processes that lead life to take place. But that's probably the wrong approach, the USC group argues.“It's ha rd to imagine life without water, but it's easy to imagine water without life,” says Nealson, who was on the Mars team before moving to USC.But nitrogen would be a much clearer signature of life. Only about 2 percent to 3 percent of the Martian atmosphere is nitrogen. That's just a trace, and it probably means there is no life on Mars today, and if there was in the past, it probably ended many, many years ago.But, the USC team adds quickly, that doesn't mean there's no life anywhere else in the universe. They don't know where, of course, but they may have found a wayto narrow down the search. Look first for nitrogen, then look for biological activity that should be there.So if life exists elsewhere, and is similar to life as we know it, there should be nitrogen, and that's what we should be looking for first, the researchers say.If they don't find nitrogen on Mars, Capone says, “that will probably bring us to the conclusion that there likely never was life on Mars.”But how about elsewhere? Could this technique be used to search for life in other solar systems?Maybe. It might be possible to detect a nitrogen-rich atmosphere around a planet orbiting another star, but not yet. Current instruments aren't that sensitive.If they ever are, the search for life might be narrowed down to the most promising prospects, chiefly because of the presence of nitrogen. And won't that be fun!Questions:60. What can suggest life is possible but cannot be proved according to the author?61. What is a cl ear “signature” of life on another planet according to Capone?62. What is considered as a wrong way to search for evidence of life on Mars?63. What can probably prove there is no life on Mars today based on the new theory?64. Why is it impossible to use the new technique to search for life in other solar systems now?Section D (12 marks)Directions: In this section, there is one passage followed by a summary. Read the passage carefully and complete the summary below by choosing a maximum of three words from the passage to fill in the spaces 65-70. Remember to write the answers on the Answer Sheet.Questions 65-70 are based on the following passage.In August 2008, athletes from the United States and around the world will compete in the Beijing Olympics. But did you know that in September of next year, disabled athletes will compete in the Paralympic Games in Beijing?The Olympics and the Paralympics are separate movements. But they have always been held in the same year, and since 1988, they have also been held in the same city. The International Olympic Committee and the International Paralympic Committee signed an agreement in 2001 to secure this connection. The next winter games will take place in Vancouver, Canada, in 2010.The Paralympic Games grew out of a sports competition held in 1948 in England and a doctor named Ludwig Guttmann organized it for men who suffered spinal cord injuries in World War II. Four years later, it became an international event as competitors from the Netherlands took part. Then, in 1960, the first Paralympics were held in Rome. 400 athletes from 23 countries competed. By 2004, the Paralympic Games in Athens had almost 4000 athletes from 136 countries, who may have physical or mental limitations and may be blind or in wheelchairs. Yet sometimes they perform better than athletes without disabilities.In 1968, Eunice Kennedy Shriver, the sister of former President John F. Kennedy, started the Special Olympics, which are just for children and adults with mental limitations and whose programs currently serve more than two million people in 160 countries. In November 2006, in Mumbai, India, teams competed in the First Special Olympics International Cricket Cup. In addition to India, there were men's teams from Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and the West Indies. There were also women's cricket teams from India and Pakistan.There are many organizations in the United States that help people with disabilities play sports. Wheelchair tennis is a popular sport. So is basketball. In fact, there are more than one hundred professional teams playing wheelchair basketball thanks to the special wheelchairs for athletes that are lightweight and designed for quick moves. For people who want to go really fast in their chairs, there is a Power Wheelchair Racing Association.In the state of Utah there is a place called the National Ability Center, which teaches all kinds of sports to people with all kinds of physical and mental disabilities and even gives friends and family members a chance to try a sport as if they were disabled.A reporter from the Washington Post wanted to know what it would be like for a blind person to use a climbing wall. So, protected by a safety line, the newspaper reporter closed his eyes and started to feel for places to put his hands and feet.Trainers on the ground urged him on: “Take your time. You can do it.” Finally he reached the top.At the National Ability Center people can learn to ride horses and mountain bikes. They can try winter mountain sports, and learn scuba diving and other water activities. The center also prepares athletes for the Paralympics.These days, the first place many people go when they want to travel is the Internet, where they can get information about hotels, transportation and services like tour companies. The Internet can also help travelers find special services for the disabled. For example, there are groups that help young people with disabilities travel to different countries.Susan Sygall, who uses a wheelchair herself, leads an organization called Mobility International USA, and has traveled to more than twenty-five countries to talk about the rights of people with disabilities. She says people with disabilities are all members of a global family and working together across borders is the most powerful way of making changes.Summary:Part IV Cloze (15 minutes, 15 marks)Section A: There are 5 blanks in the passage. Use the word given on the right side to form a word that fits in each blank. Remember to write the answers on the Answer Sheet.。

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独一无二的英语高级表达在英语中，有许多独一无二的高级表达方式可以用来提升语言水平和表达能力。

以下是一些例子：1. Idioms and Phrases（习语和短语）："The ball is in your court"（球在你的场上）意味着决策权在你手中。

"Bite the bullet"（咬紧牙关）表示勇敢面对困难或痛苦。

"Break a leg"（祝你好运）是一种祝福，尤其在演艺界常用。

2. Proverbs and Sayings（谚语和格言）："Actions speak louder than words"（事实胜于雄辩）强调行动比言辞更有说服力。

"When in Rome, do as the Romans do"（入乡随俗）建议在不同文化中遵循当地的习俗。

3. Advanced Vocabulary（高级词汇）："Euphemism"（委婉语）是使用柔和措辞来表达不愉快或敏感话题的方式。

"Ubiquitous"（无处不在）表示某物或某人无处不在。

"Circumvent"（绕过）意味着通过巧妙手段避免或规避问题。

4. Figurative Language（修辞语言）："Metaphor"（隐喻）是将一个事物比作另一个事物，以便更生动地描述。

"Simile"（明喻）使用"like"或"as"来进行比较，使描述更具图像感。

"Hyperbole"（夸张法）通过夸张手法来强调某事的重要性或程度。

5. Formal Expressions（正式表达）："I would like to express my sincere gratitude for..."（我想真诚地表达我的感激之情）是一种正式的感谢表达方式。

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告诉外国人如何学好中文英语作文Learning Chinese is Super Fun!Hi there! My name is Lily and I'm 10 years old. I was born in the United States, but my parents are from China so I'm learning Chinese too. At first, I thought it would be really hard, but now I think Chinese is super fun and cool! Let me tell you all about how I'm learning it.The first thing I had to get used to was the different writing system. Chinese doesn't use the same alphabet as English. Instead, it uses thousands of unique characters or symbols called hanzi. Each one represents a word or part of a word. When I was little, I thought they looked like cool little pictures!My parents started teaching me hanzi from a really young age by showing me flashcards and having me copy the characters over and over again. It was kind of boring at first, but now I can recognize tons of them. The more I learned, the more I could read books, signs, apps, and websites in Chinese. It's like unlocking a secret code!What also helped a lot was labeling everyday objects around the house with their Chinese names. My mom put little hanzi cards on everything - the table, the couch, the TV, my toys.Whenever I saw or used those things, I had to say the words out loud. That really helped cement them in my brain.Another big part of learning Chinese is the tones. In English, you just say words with a flat tone. But in Chinese, the way you say a word can change its meaning completely based on which of the four tones you use. It's kind of like singing!When I began learning tones, everything sounded the same to me. But my Chinese tutor gave me some great tips. She had me use hand motions and exaggerated body movements to act out each tone as I said the word. The first tone is high and flat, so I raised my hand up high. The second tone rises, so I swept my hand up. The third tone bounces down and up, so I made a bouncing motion. And the fourth tone falls down, so I put my hand down low.Using those gestures while repeating words over and over helped train my ears to really hear the subtle differences between tones. I also played this fun mobile game that only advanced if I pronounced the tones right. It was like a workout for my mouth!Speaking of my mouth, that's probably been the hardest skill for me so far - actually producing all the Chinese sounds correctly. There are so many unique sounds that don't exist inEnglish at all. Like the "x" sound, or the "zh" combo sound. My tutor has me look in a mirror while I talk to make sure my mouth is in the right position.Something else that's very different is that Chinese doesn't have separate alphabetic letters that you string together to make words. Instead, almost every single syllable is its own unique word or part of a word. And the words have a set way they need to be structured together in a sentence, almost like you're following a secret grammar code.In English, we naturally knew things like where the adjectives go relative to the noun. Like we'd say "the big dog," not "the dog big." But in Chinese, you have to consciously learn where all the elements go in that set order. Subjects, verbs, objects, and all the other parts have their own fixed positions.My tutor started me off with simple sentence patterns using flashcards. Like "This is a ____" or "I want to ____" with me filling in the blank. As I got better, we'd make the patterns more complex, using different particles and extra detail words. It was like cracking a new code with each sentence!What also really helped me get the patterns down was reading tons of Chinese kids books, watching Chinese TV shows, and listening to Chinese music. Getting constant exposure tohow native speakers string the words together was crucial for training my ear and building intuition.And of course, one of the most fun parts has been learning all the cool Chinese idioms, proverbs, and cultural references. They often relate to ancient stories or use vivid natural imagery. Things like "add feet to a snake" which means to make things worse, or "a well of literature" referring to an extremely knowledgeable person.My parents are always quizzing me with Chinese riddles, tongue twisters, or chengyu, which are those special four-word idioms that sound poetic but have much deeper meanings. It's awesome because it's not just learning words, it's learning about the whole culture and way of thinking.Even though Chinese can seem really hard from the outside, once you start digging into it, so much of it is fascinating and fun. The tones, the hanzi, the patterns, the cultural references -they're almost like sacred keys to an ancient secret language and history. And every time I learn something new, I feel like I'm leveling up in an awesome brain game!Start building your hanzi knowledge as early as possible by labeling household objects or using flashcard apps. The more characters you recognize, the more you can start reading.Use exaggerated hand gestures and body motions while repeating tones out loud. It'll train your mouth muscles and ears to the unique sounds.Read children's books, watch shows, and listen to music to get exposure to real native usage of sentence patterns, slang, idioms, and more.Find a skilled tutor who can guide you through the challenging aspects like tones, stroke order for writing hanzi, grammar patterns, cultural context, etc.Most of all, be patient, keep an open mindset, and try to have fun with it! Chinese is a journey, not a race. The more you can turn it into captivating games and activities, the faster you'll progress.I still have a longgggg way to go, but I'm determined to become fluent one day. It's such a rich language filled with brilliant wisdom, fascinating history, creativity, and insight into an entirely different way of seeing the world. Why wouldn't you want to unlock that superpower?Well, that's been my experience so far! Let me know if you have any other questions. I'm always happy to share what I've learned. Chinese is challenging for sure, but also extremelyrewarding. So let's keep exploring this amazing language together! Fighting!。

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亡羊补牢的寓意告诉我们什么道理英语作文全文共6篇示例，供读者参考篇1What Does "Closing the Pen After the Sheep Are Lost" Really Mean?You know that feeling when your mom yells at you for leaving your bike in the driveway after it got stolen? Or when your teacher scolds the whole class for being loud and rowdy after you already got in trouble for it? That's kind of what the Chinese saying "closing the pen after the sheep are lost" (亡羊补牢) is all about.It's an idiom that means taking precautions too late, after the damage is already done. Like locking the gate after all the animals have escaped and run away. Pretty silly, right? Why bother locking it then?My grandpa loves using old proverbs and idioms like this one to teach me lessons. I remember one time I accidentally broke my aunt's really expensive vase when I was throwing a ball inside the house (which I knew I wasn't supposed to do). After my aunt got mad and my parents scolded me, my grandpapulled me aside. With a kind but serious look, he said, "Drew, locking the door after the robbery is pointless. The damage is already done."I felt really awful because I knew he was talking about the vase situation. By the time they tried to punish me and prevent it from happening again, I had already broken the vase. It was too late. Hearing that old saying put things in perspective for me.My grandpa went on to explain that the idiom "closing the pen after the sheep are lost" originated a long time ago in ancient China when most people worked as farmers or shepherds. Back then, if you didn't properly lock up your sheep pen at night, the sheep could wander off and get lost or eaten by wolves. So it was really important to secure the pen before nightfall. Otherwise, you'd be foolish to lock it up after all your livestock had already escaped or gotten killed!That visual of locking up an empty pen with no sheep left really hammered the message home for me. It's about taking preventative measures before bad things happen, not just reacting after the fact when it's already too late. My grandpa told me it's the same idea as the English sayings "locking the barn door after the horse is gone" or "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure."Looking back, there were so many instances growing up where that proverb could have applied to me. Like when I waited until the last minute to study for a test and bombed it. Or when I kept putting off my chores until my mom freaked out on me for letting my room get so messy. Sometimes I wish I had learned the meaning of "closing the pen after the sheep are lost" sooner!These days, I try to think ahead and take precautions before potentially bad situations, instead of regretting my actions later. Like making sure to pack an umbrella if rain is in the forecast, rather than ending up soaked and cold. Or buckling my seatbelt as soon as I get into the car, not waiting until I've already started driving. It's about being proactive instead of reactive.I see examples of this idiom's message all around me too. Like when a house with a weak roof waits until after a huge storm to fix it, rather than getting it repaired beforehand. Or when someone parties too hard and ends up with a monster hangover, wishing they had chugged some water between drinks. It's "closing the pen after the sheep are lost" taken to the extreme!Procrastinating on things just leads to more headaches down the road. The more I've learned to apply "closing the pen after the sheep are lost" to my life, the better I've gotten at avoiding unnecessary issues. Taking preventative steps ends upsaving so much time, money, and hassle compared to cleaning up after the fact.I know I'm just a kid and still have a lot to learn. But I'd like to think I've become a bit wiser from having that old Chinese idiom ingrained in me. Planning ahead, staying prepared, and taking precautions are so important if you want to avoid misfortune or disasters. Once something bad has already happened, it篇2The Lesson of Locking the Pen After the Sheep are LostHave you ever heard the saying "locking the pen after the sheep are lost"? It's an old Chinese idiom that basically means taking action too late, after the damage is already done. It paints a picture of a shepherd who doesn't secure the gate to the sheep pen until after all the sheep have already escaped and run away. Pretty silly, right?Well, this funny little phrase actually teaches us a really important life lesson that I think is super valuable, especially for kids like you and me. The moral of the story is that we need to be proactive and take preventative measures, instead of just reacting after something bad has already happened.Let me give you an example to help explain what I mean. Let's say you have a really important math test coming up on Friday. You've been slacking off and not really studying or paying attention in class. Then, Thursday night rolls around and you suddenly realize "Oh no, the test is tomorrow and I'm totally unprepared!" So you try to cram everything in at the last minute.But is that really the best strategy? Probably not. It would have been way smarter to start preparing little by little each day, reviewing your notes, doing practice problems, and asking your teacher for help if you're struggling with any concepts. That way, by the time the test day arrives, you're feeling cool, calm, and confident instead of stressed and scrambling.You're basically locking the pen (doing your work) before the sheep get out (preventing yourself from bombing the test). Make sense? Taking that proactive approach gives you your best chance at success.Now, I know what you might be thinking - "Sure, Timmy, that all sounds good in theory. But let's be real, I'm just a kid! I get distracted and procrastinate sometimes. We all do!" And you're absolutely right, that's just part of being human. None of us are perfect.The key is to develop habits and strategies to help us be a little more proactive in life. For example, you could set reminders for yourself to review class material every night after dinner. Or make a checklist of all the steps you need to take to prepare for that big project. Or just practice better time management skills in general.When we take a proactive mindset and get ahead of potential problems, it's kind of like we're "locking the pen" and preventing future headaches and stress for ourselves. It helps us perform at a higher level and achieve better results.On the flip side, a reactive mindset is what gets us into trouble. We let things slide until it's too late and then we're frantically trying to dig ourselves out of a hole. Like that shepherd who doesn't secure the gate until the sheep have already escaped - he's forced to run around like a madman trying to gather them all back up. What a mess!Now, I'm not saying you can prevent every single bad thing from ever happening. Life throws curveballs sometimes that are out of our control. In those cases, yeah, we have to be reactive and deal with the situation as best we can. But a lot of time, a little proactiveness can go a long way in avoiding preventable problems.The good news is, it's never too late to start implementing this philosophy! Why not pick one thing you've been slacking on, like cleaning your room or studying for an upcoming vocabulary quiz? Make a plan to be proactive - set reminders, make a checklist, whatever tools work best for your learning style. Prove to yourself and your parents that you've got what it takes to "lock the pen before the sheep get out!"Remember, we're all works in progress. Even adults mess up and drop the ball sometimes. But having a proactive mindset becomes a habit, just like any other good habit we try to build, like brushing our teeth, eating healthy foods, or being kind to others. The more we practice it, the better we get at avoiding those reactive scrambles.So the next time you hear that funny old saying about the shepherd and his lost sheep, let it remind you of the power in being proactive. Whether it's with schoolwork, chores, sports practice, you name it - taking care of business ahead of time puts you in the driver's seat and increases your chances of success. After all, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, right?Those are just some of my thoughts, but I'd love to hear your perspective too! How else could we apply this "locking the pen" lesson in our daily lives as students? Are there any areas whereyou tend to be more reactive instead of proactive? I'm certainly still working on building better habits myself.Developing a proactive mindset takes practice, but it's a skill that will serve us well not just in school, but in life. So let's all try to be a little more like the smart shepherd who secures the gate ahead of time - saving us a whole lot of running around and stress in the long run!篇3What Does "Closing the Pen After Losing the Sheep" Really Mean?You know that saying your grandma always uses when someone tries to fix something after it's already too late? "Closing the pen after losing the sheep." I never really understood what it meant until my dad explained it to me. It's one of those old sayings that has a really good lesson hidden inside.Basically, it means that it's no use trying to prevent something bad from happening after it has already occurred. Like if you left the gate to the sheep pen open, and all the sheep wandered out and got lost. Then you closed the gate after theywere already gone. Duh! You should have closed it before they escaped!My dad gave me a real-life example to help me understand. Last summer, we went camping and didn't put our food away properly at night. We just left the cooler and snacks out in the open. In the morning, we woke up to a huge mess! Raccoons had gotten into everything and there were potato chip crumbs and smashed granola bars all over the campsite. My dad had to spend hours cleaning it all up. He said we were "closing the pen after losing the sheep" by putting the food away neatly after the raccoons had already made the mess.So the expression is trying to teach you an important lesson - be prepared and do things the right way from the start instead of waiting until it's too late. That way you can prevent problems before they happen instead of having to fix or clean up a mess afterwards.At school, we sometimes talk about "closing the pen after losing the sheep" without even realizing it. Like when we forget to study for a test, then after we get a bad grade we promise to study harder next time. Well, duh! We should have been studying all along instead of waiting until we failed the test. That's closing the pen after the sheep got out.Or when we forget to bring a snack or water bottle to soccer practice, then we're crazy hungry and thirsty at the end. We should have prepared properly before practice started instead of whining about it after. That's closing the pen in the wrong order.My mom is always using that expression around the house too. Like if I make a giant mess with my toys, art supplies, or games, then she has to spend forever cleaning up after me. She'll say "This is like closing the pen after the sheep got out! You need to clean up after yourself AS you go instead of waiting until the end." Then I have to stop what I'm doing and tidy up right away. It's a pain, but she's right. It's way easier to keep cleaning up a little bit at a time instead of letting it all pile up into one huge mess.I think "closing the pen after losing the sheep" is a really smart way to remind me and my family to be responsible, prepared, and do things in the proper order. If we had closed the pen (or cooler) properly BEFORE the sheep (or raccoons) got out, we wouldn't have had any problems to deal with later. Doing things right from the start prevents so many headaches in the long run!So now when I hear that strange old expression, I smile because I know what important lesson it's teaching me. Don't bethe person closing the pen after it's too late. Take precautions, show up prepared, and do things the right way ahead of time. That's the wise way to live and not get stuck having to chase down a whole flock of lost sheep!篇4What the Idiom 'Mending the Pen After Losing the Sheep' Teaches UsHave you ever heard the Chinese saying "Mang Yang Bu Lao" before? It means "mending the pen after losing the sheep." At first, it might not make much sense. Why would someone fix a pen after their sheep ran away? Let me explain what this funny idiom really means and the important lesson it teaches.Imagine you are a shepherd taking care of a big flock of woolly sheep out in the fields. You have a pen made of wooden fences where the sheep stay safe and sleep at night. One day, you accidentally leave the gate to the pen wide open while going about your chores. Before you realize your mistake, several of the sheep wander out of the open gate and get lost! You scramble to chase after the missing sheep, but they have wandered too far away into the hills and woods. After hours of searching, youfinally give up for the day, defeated. Those poor sheep are gone for good.When you get back to the pen, suddenly you realize - the gate is still open! If any more sheep escape during the night, you'll lose your whole flock. So what do you do? You quickly shut and lock the gate, making sure it is nice and secure. As the idiom says, you are "mending the pen after losing the sheep." Pretty silly, right? Why didn't you just close the gate in the first place before any sheep went missing?This is exactly the lesson the idiom is meant to teach. It is criticizing the idea of only fixing a problem after something bad has already happened, instead of taking precautions in advance. Closing the gate earlier would have prevented those sheep from getting lost at all. Taking action beforehand is always better than waiting until disaster strikes.Imagine if you didn't mend the pen gate at all after those first sheep escaped. The very next night, the rest of your flock could have wandered out the open gate too! Then you'd lose your entire flock of sheep, just from one little mistake. That would be terrible for your family that depends on the sheep's wool and milk to survive. All because you didn't learn from your first mistake quickly enough.The idiom "mending the pen after losing the sheep" shows the importance of:Learning from your mistakes right awayTaking action to prevent future issuesNot letting problems snowball out of controlIt teaches the value of being proactive, not reactive. If there is a problem or risk, it's better to take steps to fix it immediately instead of waiting until the damage is already done. Closing the barn door after the horse runs away does no good - the sensible thing is to shut the door before the horse even has a chance to escape!Let me give you some more examples to help this lesson stick:What if there was a leak in your roof during a rain storm? Would you wait for even more rain to pour in before fixing the leak and letting your house get water damaged? Of course not! As soon as you noticed the dripping, you'd put out buckets to catch the water and call a roofer right away to patch the leak. Not waiting until the problem gets even worse is "mending the pen before losing the sheep."Or let's say you forgot to study for a big math test at school. When you got the test back with a failing grade, would you just shrug it off? No way! After seeing your poor score, you'd learn your lesson and study twice as hard for the next test so you don't fail again. Adjusting your habits after a failure is "mending the pen after losing the sheep."Every day, we all have many chances to be proactive and prevent bigger issues, just like mending that pen gate. If you're having trouble with a subject at school, asking your teacher for extra help stops your grades from slipping later. Cleaning your room stops toys and clothes from piling up into a huge mess over time. Following your parent's rules helps you avoid punishment down the road.The idiom reminds us it's smart to fix problems when they are still small and manageable, before they turn into bigger disasters. A little anti-proactive effort saves you a lot more work and headache later on. It's just like my mom always says: "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure!"So don't be the foolish shepherd who let all the sheep run away, then belatedly mended the pen anyway. Use this wise old saying as a reminder to stay on top of problems, rather thanscrambling to clean up avoidable messes after the fact. An ounce of precaution goes a very long way!篇5The Lesson of Closing the Pen After Losing the SheepHave you ever heard the saying "closing the pen after losing the sheep"? It's an old Chinese idiom that teaches us an important lesson about being prepared and taking action before it's too late.In English, we might say "locking the barn door after the horse has bolted." It means the same thing - trying to fix a problem after the damage has already been done instead of preventing the problem in the first place.Let me tell you a story to explain what this idiom means:Once upon a time, there was a shepherd boy named Li Xiaoming who took care of his family's flock of sheep. Every morning, he would lead the woolly animals out to the pasture to graze on the fresh green grass.One sunny day, Xiaoming was feeling lazy. Instead of counting to make sure all the sheep were there before opening the pen gate, he just swung it wide open without a secondthought. The sheep happily wandered out to munch on the clover.A few hours later, Xiaoming looked up from the comic book he had been reading and did a double take. There was one sheep missing! He searched high and low, but the lost lamb was nowhere to be found.Xiaoming felt terrible. He knew his parents would be very upset with him for losing one of their precious sheep. As night fell, he sadly headed back to the pen, closing and locking the gate tightly behind him.But it was too late - the sheep was gone for good. Xiaoming had closed the pen after losing the sheep. If only he had been more careful and made sure the whole flock was there before opening the gate that morning!This little story shows why the idiom "closing the pen after losing the sheep" is used to remind us not to do things too late. Just like Xiaoming, we often don't think about taking precautions until after something bad has already happened.For example, imagine you have a report due for school tomorrow, but you spent all weekend playing video games instead of working on it. Now it's too late to get it done properly.That's kind of like closing the pen after the sheep got out - you didn't do what you were supposed to do at the right time.Or let's say you lost your new smartphone because you didn't put it in a safe place. After searching everywhere for it, you decide to be more careful about where you leave your valuables from now on. But it's too late because your phone is already gone!Whenever you find yourself doing something to fix a problem or make a situation better after the main issue has already occurred, you are closing the pen after losing the sheep. The right time to take action was earlier, before things went wrong.The moral of this idiom is: be prepared, pay attention, and don't put things off until it's too late! If we make a habit of thinking ahead and doing what needs to be done at the right time, we can prevent a lot of problems and trouble.It's like my mom always says: "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." Or as another English saying goes: "A stitch in time saves nine." Both of these proverbs remind us to take care of things quickly before they become bigger issues.So the next time you find yourself rushing to make up for a mistake or trying to fix something at the last minute, remember poor Shepherd Boy Xiaoming closing the pen's gate after his sheep had already wandered off. Don't be like him! Instead, take action upfront so you don't have to face the consequences later. It's a lesson we can all learn from this wise Chinese idiom.篇6The Old Saying: Closing the Pen After Losing the SheepThere's an old saying in English that goes "It's no use closing the pen after losing the sheep." At first, it might sound kind of funny or even a bit silly. Why would someone try to close up a pen (which is basically just a small fenced-in area) after all the sheep have already escaped and run away? That would be pointless! But if you stop and think about the deeper meaning behind this old phrase, it actually teaches us an important life lesson that can help make us wiser and more responsible.The saying is really using the image of farm animals like sheep as a metaphor. The "sheep" represent something valuable that you previously had but then carelessly lost or let slip away through your own negligence or lack of proper precautions. The "pen" symbolizes the security measures, safeguards, orpreventative steps you should have taken earlier to protect your valuable possessions or opportunities from being lost or squandered in the first place. So to try putting up strong fences and barriers after everything is already gone is a futile gesture —it's too little, too late at that point.Let me give you a few examples to better illustrate what this saying is getting at:Imagine a young boy who receives an beautiful antique pocket watch from his grandfather as a cherished family heirloom. But the boy is pretty irresponsible with his belongings. He carelessly leaves the treasured watch lying around the house, drops it on the floor, forgets where he put it, and eventually the precious watch gets lost for good. Only after it's gone does the boy's father exclaim in frustration, "It's no use locking up the house securely now — the sheep is already out of the pen!"Or let's say there's a teenage girl who has always dreamed of becoming a professional ballet dancer. But instead of diligently practicing her ballet exercises and working hard in her dance classes, she goofs off and hardly puts in any real effort. Then one day she fails the difficult audition for admission to the elite ballet academy she wanted to attend. It's only after blowing her bigchance at her dream that she finally realizes "Oh no, I've lost my sheep — it's too late to start taking ballet seriously now!"Here's one more example that might hit closer to home: Let's say you've been slacking off in math class all year. You don't pay close attention to the lessons, you neglect to do your homework regularly, and you don't bother asking the teacher for help when you're struggling to understand something. So, by the time the big end-of-year math test rolls around, you're completely unprepared and you bomb it miserably. After failing the crucial test, your parents ground you and exclaim in exasperation, "Well, it's no use cracking down on your behavior now — the sheep is already out of the pen on your math grade for the year!"In each of these cases, the "sheep" represents something of great value and importance — the antique watch, the ballet dancing dream, or the chance to do well in math class. And the "pen" stands for the precautions, hard work, and responsible actions that should have been taken ahead of time to safeguard and protect those valuable things from being squandered or lost. But by neglecting to be diligent, dedicated, and conscientious early on, the chances or opportunities slipped away before any belated efforts could salvage the situation. As my grandmawould say, "The barn door got locked after the horses already ran out."So what's the big lesson this clever old saying wants us to learn? It's all about being proactive rather than reactive when it comes to things that truly matter to us. Whether it's taking proper care of our treasured possessions, working hard to achieve our biggest goals and ambitions, or just knuckling down on our school responsibilities — we have to stay on top of what's important before it's too late to make a difference. "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure," as another wise saying reminds us. It's so much easier to safeguard our valuables and opportunities from the start through hard work, discipline, advanced planning, and taking all the right precautions early on. That way we never end up in the miserable position of trying in vain to fruitlessly lock up the pen after our prized "sheep" have already escaped due to our own lack of vigilance.As young students, we're still at an age where we can really take this valuable life lesson about being proactive to heart. When we feel unmotivated to do mundane chores or homework, we should picture those tasks as the "pen" we need to diligently reinforce to protect something more meaningful down the road — like a future goal or opportunity that could easily slip away ifwe drop the ball. And when we're tempted to goof off rather than focus on responsibilities that may seem boring or unimportant in the moment, we'd be wise to visualize that sacrifice compounding until we've carelessly "lost our sheep" in the long run.There's a reason why certain old sayings and figures of speech have stuck around for so many generations. While the specific wording and imagery may be a bit antiquated, the fundamental wisdom and guidance imbued in thesepassed-down expressions can truly enrich our lives and decision-making. And the proverb about not locking the pen too late after the sheep have already escaped is one of those enduring pieces of folk wisdom that can inspire all of us — from young kids up through older adults — to be more watchful, hardworking, and accountable when it comes to diligently pursuing and protecting our most cherished dreams, possessions, and opportunities in life. It's never too early to start heeding that advice so we don't ever arrive at that disappointing point of "shutting the barn door after the cows have already fled." Taking responsible action in a timely manner is the surest way to avoid that sinking feeling of trying fruitlessly to close the pen once all our "sheep" are already long gone.。

2008年11月北京成人本科学位英语真题试卷(题后含答案及解析)

2008年11月北京成人本科学位英语真题试卷(题后含答案及解析)题型有： 2. Reading Comprehension 3. V ocabulary and Structure 4. Identification 5. Cloze 6. TranslationPart I Reading Comprehension (30%)Directions: There are three passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.Scientists in India have invented a new way to produce electricity. Their invention does not get its power from oil, coal or other fuels. It produces electricity with the power of animals. India has about eighty million bullocks(小牛). They do all kinds of jobs. They work in the fields. They pull vehicles through the streets. They carry water containers. (76)Indian energy officials have been seeking ways to use less imported oil to provide energy. Scientists at the National Institute for Industrial Engineering in Bombay(孟买) wondered whether the millions of bullocks could help. Many villages in India lack electricity, but they have many bullocks. And often the animals are not working. One job done by bullocks is to pump water out of the well. The animals do this by walking around and around in a circle. As they walk, they turn a heavy stick that makes the pump move. This simple technology is centuries old. Scientists thought that the same technology could be used to produce electricity. Bullocks walk in a circle only two or three times a minute. This is much too slow to produce electricity, but it can create enough power to turn a series of gears(齿轮). A large gear sits next to a smaller gear. As- the large gear turns, it causes the smaller gear to turn. That gear turns an even smaller one. Each gear moves faster because it is a little smaller. The smallest gear may turn extremely fast. (77)Clocks operate with gears. So do cars and so does the device invented by the Indian scientists to produce electricity. According to the officials in the United Nations, the idea is being tested at several places in India. The device is easy to operate and repair. And it can be moved easily. It costs about three hundred and seven dollars now to make such a device, but production of large numbers of them could cut the cost of each to about two hundred dollars.1．Who first thought of using bullocks to provide energy?A．Indian energy officials.B．Scientists in India.C．Officials in the United Nations.D．Researchers in Europe.正确答案：B解析：本题是细节题。

关于我的外国友人热爱学习汉语的英语作文

关于我的外国友人热爱学习汉语的英语作文全文共3篇示例，供读者参考篇1My Foreign Friend's Love of Learning ChineseEver since I was young, I've been fascinated by other cultures and languages. There's something amazing about being able to communicate with people from across the world and understand their perspectives. That's why I was so excited when I met Olivia, an American exchange student who had come to study at my university in Beijing.I still remember the first time I saw her on campus. With her blonde hair and bright blue eyes, she really stood out from the crowd of local students. Despite being obviously foreign, she was doing her best to blend in, carrying her books in a backpack and dressed in jeans and a t-shirt like the rest of us.What caught my attention though was the Chinese-English dictionary clutched in her hand as she frowned in concentration, trying to decipher a sign. As someone who has always taken my native language for granted, I was impressed by her dedication to learning such a challenging tongue.I decided to go over and introduce myself, helping to translate the sign she was struggling with. Olivia's face broke into a big smile as the meaning became clear."Thank you so much!" she exclaimed in heavily accented but understandable Mandarin. "I'm still getting the hang of reading these characters."We struck up a conversation, and I learned that Olivia was utterly enamored with the Chinese language and culture. She had first become interested in high school after watching a kung fu movie and being mesmerized by the beautiful brushstroke calligraphy in the opening credits.From there, she had started taking Chinese classes, practicing writing characters, and listening to music and watching shows to pick up more vocabulary and pronunciation. Her dedication paid off when she was awarded a scholarship to study abroad for a year in Beijing."I know it's going to be really difficult," Olivia told me. "But I'm so excited to be fully immersed and finally become fluent!"Over the next few weeks, Olivia and I became close friends. I was constantly amazed by her enthusiasm for learning every aspect of my native tongue and culture. While most foreignstudents stuck to taking classes and socializing mostly with other international kids, Olivia threw herself wholeheartedly into true language immersion.At first, she definitely struggled with the tones and seemingly endless idioms and culturally-specific sayings. But she never got discouraged, constantly carrying around flashcards to quiz herself during free moments. She watched Chinese TV shows and movies voraciously, replaying scenes over and over until she could capture every nuance of dialogue.Olivia's calligraphy skills went from childlike scribbles to elegant brushstrokes as she practiced forming each character over and over with intense concentration. On weekends, she would drag me around to museums, galleries, parks, and cultural sites, insisting I teach her the stories behind everything we saw. Her genuine curiosity and passion were inspiring.Of course, Olivia made other friends too, both foreign and Chinese. But she didn't just stick to socializing in English with other international students. Instead, she pushed herself to speak Chinese exclusively, even when it was difficult and there were misunderstandings. She spent language exchange sessions with local students, trading English lessons for opportunities to practice dialogue and pick up new slang.Slowly but surely, I saw Olivia's tones become more accurate and her vocabulary rapidly expand. Idioms and proverbs that had once made her eyes glaze over in confusion started rolling off her tongue effortlessly in conversation. She went from avoiding complicated characters to texting with her new Chinese friends in handwritten messages. Watching her progress was remarkable.When the school year came to an end, none of us wanted to see Olivia go. In just one year, she had gone from strugglingly ordering dumplings to negotiating complicated interview questions in Chinese to land a position at a Shanghai-based social media company after graduation.We threw her a going away party, and Olivia stood up to give a speech – entirely in Mandarin. There were no pauses to search for words or ask for translations. She spoke eloquently for fifteen minutes, expressing her gratitude for the amazing experience and everything she had learned. We all watched in awe as this once heavily-accented foreign student sounded practically like a native with her accurate tones and lack of grammatical errors. Olivia had truly mastered the language she had fallen in love with.As I looked around at the beaming faces in the crowd, a mixture of Olivia's Chinese and foreign friends, I felt an immense sense of pride. In just one year, this young woman had gone further in learning our rich language and culture than many locals appreciated. Her passion for embracing every aspect of the Chinese experience was an inspiration.My wise grandmother once told me, "You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink." Anyone can have the opportunity to learn a language, but it's the motivation and diligence that truly makes the difference. Olivia showed that when you fully commit yourself and open your heart to a new culture, anything is possible.While Olivia has graduated and moved on, she left an indelible impression on me. Her admirable drive reinforced the importance of never taking my heritage for granted and always being a humble student of other cultures and worldviews. Whenever I feel my studies getting difficult, I think of Olivia and her unwavering love of learning that allowed her to start as an outsider and become practically fluent and culturally immersed in just one year overseas. Thanks to her example, I know I too can achieve anything I set my mind to.篇2My Foreign Friend's Love for Learning ChineseI still vividly remember the first time I met Michael in our Chinese language class freshman year. He was this tall, blond American guy who stuck out like a sore thumb among all the Chinese students. I couldn't help but wonder what had motivated him to take up learning our incredibly complex and difficult mother tongue.As I got to know Michael better over the following semesters, I came to realize his dedication and enthusiasm for mastering Mandarin Chinese went far beyond just fulfilling a language requirement for his degree. Michael had developed a profound interest and appreciation for Chinese culture, history, and everything associated with the Middle Kingdom from a very young age.Growing up, Michael's parents had hired Chinese tutors to teach him basic conversational Mandarin alongside English as a toddler. His mom, who was born in Hong Kong and immigrated to the US as a child, wanted to ensure her own cultural roots weren't lost on her children. This early exposure ignited Michael's curiosity about the rich heritage tied to the language he was learning.Throughout our discussions outside of class, Michael would share fascinating anecdotes about cutting his teeth reading translations of ancient Chinese folklore and legends as bedtime stories. He was enamored by the profound wisdom and timeless life lessons that emanated from the literary classics and philosophical teachings of iconic figures like Confucius and Lao Tzu."Those parables and proverbs have stuck with me more than any of the children's books I read growing up," Michael would say. "There's just something compelling about the way they convey deeper truths about the human experience through deceptively simple stories and sayings."While the initial building blocks of Michael's Chinese came from his mother, it was his father who stoked his obsession with Chinese martial arts movies and novels from the wuxia genre. Heroic tales of chivalrous warriors saving the day with dazzling swordsmanship and daring martial feats further fueled Michael's boyhood fantasies about one day becoming a kung fu master himself."I must have watched Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon and Hero about a hundred times over," he reminisced. "The philosophical undertones and poetry interwoven into thenarratives were just as mesmerizing as the mind-blowing fight choreography."When it came time to pick his foreign language classes for college, Chinese was an obvious choice for someone so culturally invested in it from such a tender age. However, Michael's motivations extended far beyond just checking off another academic box on his way to a Business degree.He saw learning Chinese as a stepping stone towards realizing his childhood dream of experiencing a gap year traveling across the massive Asian nation. From studying the idioms and intricacies of written Chinese, to drilling correct pronunciation of those tongue-twisting tones, Michael applied himself with industrious zeal and regard for the nuances of the language."It'll be a disrespectful waste if I can't properly converse with the very people and understand the deeper cultural context behind the stories and customs I've admired for so long," he would lament about the challenges of Chinese's eccentric grammatical structures and seemingly endless vocabularly.Nevertheless, Michael proved to be remarkably adept at rapid-fire discussions covering current events, history, and pop culture. Our Chinese instructors were constantly singing hispraises for his precocious reading fluency and ability to debates abstract concepts using rich idiomatic language most native speakers struggle with."It's humbling to realize no matter how hard I study and how much I immerse myself, speaking Chinese will never flow off my tongue quite as effortlessly as yours does," Michael would say self-deprecatingly. "The nuances and subtext I'm still inevitably missing must drive you all crazy."What made Michael stand out even more than his impressive language chops was how he seamlessly integrated his passion for Chinese arts, literature, and philosophy into his daily conversations and campus life. He was part of the Chinese martial arts club, volunteered with community organizations' Chinese New Year celebrations, and even started a Chinese chess club to help other non-native speakers practice their skills.On top of that, Michael composed calligraphic art for residence halls, participated in Chinese poetry competitions, and took additional coursework in Chinese history covering different dynasties. He lived and breathed all things Middle Kingdom everywhere he could on campus.It was no surprise when Michael was awarded several academic scholarships and accolades for his stellar performancein our Chinese program as a non-native speaker. However, he always remained incredibly humble and grounded about his talents in a way I found immensely admirable."I don't deserve all this praise - I'm just a Chinese language fanboy that never outgrew his childhood obsession," he would joke self-effacingly. "Getting to delve deeper into the culture and civilization behind this rich language is reward enough for me."Beyond his language abilities, what struck me most about Michael was how he managed to absorb and synthesize the profound philosophical underpinnings embedded within Chinese culture into his own perspectives on life, relationships, and individual purpose. He approached living with a conscientious mindfulness and regard for harmony that felt distinctly shaped by Taoism, Buddhism, and Confucian thought.Whether pondering life's biggest existential riddles or trying to resolve interpersonal conflicts among friends, Michael drew upon the sagacious wisdom of ancient Chinese thinkers who grappled with those very same struggles. I was constantly in awe of how he could distill those esoteric teachings into pithy yet highly resonant insights about being a good person and leading a meaningful existence."I'm still just a student trying my best to embody the essence of concepts like 'ren,' 'li,' and 'yi' that have been explored by far wiser minds across thousands of years," Michael would say humbly about his striving to live up to the virtues of benevolence, propriety, and integrity.As Michael approached graduation, the prospect of taking that long-awaited Chinese immersion experience across the mainland loomed large. He had exhaustively planned potential backpacking routes, lined up home stays to practice his conversational Mandarin with locals, and researched volunteer opportunities tutoring rural students in English.His dream was to experience the real China by engaging intimately with its people and cultures far beyond the friendly confines of our American campus' Chinese community. Michael craved the opportunity to apply everything he had learned about the language, history, and philosophies to deepen his understanding and reverence for the culture he had grown up idolizing."For as much as I've devoted myself to studying China's past and present, there's no substitute for actually being thereface-to-face trying to navigate and make sense of the immensecomplexities and contradictions of the modern-day Middle Kingdom," he would reflect.Those of us who grew up immersed in Chinese culture could see Michael had not just gained technical fluency in our language, but had gone to impressive lengths integrating holistic familiarity with our customs, perspectives, and philosophies into his personal identity.At the same time, we understood Michael held no illusions about ever being able to acquire intuitive cultural fluency and instincts that come from being ethnically and generationally Chinese. His identities as a Chinese speaker and Chinese culture enthusiast would always be distinct from - but not any less valid than - those of us for whom it was an inextricable part of our heritage.What mattered most was the profound respect, empathy, and openness with which Michael had approached understanding and internalizing the traditions behind the language. He showed what was possible when someone commits themselves wholeheartedly to bridging linguistic and cultural gaps through devoted study, lived experiences, and most importantly, an authentically open-minded and humble spirit.For those of us who knew Michael, it was impossible not to be inspired by his uncommon appreciation for the richness and wisdom of Chinese culture. In helping him celebrate his journey chasing that passion, we gained a newfound outlook into theуніверsal aspects and applications of those age-old philosophies that often get taken for granted when it's just inherited as your native identity.Whenever I find myself doubting the value or contemporary relevance of principle like "中庸之道" or "反求諸己" in ourfast-paced modern world, I think back to Michael. His lifelong love affair with all things Chinese showed us a shining example of the continued resonance and need for those timeless ethical and spiritual guideposts - no matter your cultural background or mother tongue.篇3My Foreign Friend's Love of Learning ChineseAs an international student studying abroad, I've had the incredible opportunity to meet people from all walks of life and forge friendships that transcend borders. One such friendship that has left an indelible mark on me is with Samantha, a vivacious and intellectually curious student from the UnitedStates. What initially drew us together was our shared love for languages and cultures, but it was Samantha's unwavering passion for learning Chinese that truly captivated me.From the moment we met, Samantha's enthusiasm for the Chinese language was palpable. She would regale me with tales of her first encounter with the complex characters and tonal intricacies, describing it as a linguistic odyssey that ignited a fire within her. "It was like unlocking a secret code," she would often remark, her eyes sparkling with excitement. "Each character holds a wealth of history and meaning, and the more I learned, the more I craved to know."Samantha's dedication to mastering Chinese was nothing short of remarkable. She would spend countless hours poring over textbooks, meticulously practicing stroke order and tonal patterns, determined to etch each nuance into her memory. Her commitment extended beyond the classroom walls, as she sought out every opportunity to immerse herself in the language – from watching Chinese dramas to striking up conversations with native speakers on campus.One of the things that struck me most about Samantha's approach was her insatiable curiosity about the cultural context behind the language. She understood that language isinextricably woven into the fabric of a society, and to truly appreciate the depth and beauty of Chinese, one must also embrace the rich tapestry of customs, traditions, and philosophies that have shaped it over millennia.I vividly remember the time we visited a local Chinese calligraphy exhibition, where Samantha was utterly mesmerized by the intricate brushwork and the profound meanings embedded within each composition. She would spend hours deciphering the hidden symbolism, her brow furrowed in intense concentration, determined to unravel the layers of wisdom encoded within the strokes.Samantha's love for Chinese extended far beyond mere academic pursuit; it was a deeply personal journey ofself-discovery and cultural immersion. She would often share with me the sense of fulfillment she derived from connecting with the language, describing it as a gateway to understanding a world vastly different from her own, yet inextricably linked by the universal human experiences of love, loss, and the pursuit of meaning.Her passion was infectious, and I found myself drawn into her orbit, marveling at her ability to embrace the challenges of learning such a complex language with unbridled enthusiasm.Samantha's dedication knew no bounds, and she would often stay up late into the night, practicing her tones and memorizing new characters, fueled by an insatiable thirst for knowledge.Perhaps what struck me most profoundly about Samantha's love for Chinese was her unwavering determination in the face of adversity. Like any language learner, she encountered numerous obstacles along the way – from the seemingly insurmountable task of memorizing thousands of characters to the frustration of tonal misunderstandings. Yet, she never wavered, treating each setback as a learning opportunity and a chance to grow stronger.I remember one particular incident when Samantha had struggled for weeks to master a notoriously difficult grammar pattern. Undeterred, she sought out tutors, attended extra classes, and pored over supplementary materials until, finally, the elusive concept clicked. The look of pure elation on her face when she mastered it was one I will never forget, a testament to the power of perseverance and the joy that comes from overcoming challenges.As our time studying abroad drew to a close, I couldn't help but feel a sense of awe and admiration for Samantha's journey. Her love for Chinese had blossomed into a profound appreciation for the culture, history, and people behind thelanguage. She had not only mastered the intricacies of the written and spoken word but had also gained a deeper understanding of the rich tapestry that is the Chinese civilization.In many ways, Samantha's passion for learning Chinese served as a reminder of the transformative power of language and the invaluable insights it can offer into the human experience. Through her unwavering determination and intellectual curiosity, she had bridged cultural divides and forged connections that transcended borders, proving that language is not merely a means of communication but a gateway to understanding the world around us.As we bid farewell and embarked on new adventures, I knew that Samantha's love for Chinese would continue to shape her personal and professional journey. Her passion had ignited a flame within me, inspiring me to approach language learning with the same fervor and commitment. And though our paths may diverge, the indelible mark she left on me – a testament to the power of language, culture, and unwavering dedication – will forever remain.。

2008年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试（全国卷二）英语

2008年普通⾼等学校招⽣全国统⼀考试（全国卷⼆）英语2008年普通⾼等学校招⽣全国统⼀考试（全国卷⼆）英语（说明：⾳标要安装⾳标字体才能正确打开，否则显⽰为乱码。

）本试卷分第⼀卷（选择题）和第⼆卷（⾮选择题）两部分。

第⼀卷1⾄12页。

第⼆卷13⾄16页。

考试结束，将本试卷和答题卡⼀并交回。

第⼀卷第⼀部分英语知识运⽤（共三节，满分50分）从A、Ｂ、Ｃ、Ｄ四个选项中，找出其划线部分与所给单词的划线部分读⾳相同的选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂⿊。

例：haveA. gaveB. saveC. hatD. made答案是C。

1. course [ ?]A. journey [?? ]B. four [ ? ]C. labour [??]D. hour [ ??]【标准答案】B。

【试题解析】见每个单词后的注⾳。

【⾼考考点】our在重读⾳节中的读⾳辨析。

2. match [?]A. separate [?]B. marry [? ]C. machine[? ]D. many[?]【标准答案】B。

【试题解析】见每个单词后的注⾳。

【⾼考考点】元⾳字母a的读⾳辨析。

3. rise[ ]A. purse [ ?]B. else [?]C. praise [ ]D. mouse[?]【标准答案】C。

【试题解析】见每个单词后的注⾳。

【⾼考考点】辅⾳字母s的读⾳辨析。

4. bathe [?]A. faith [ ]B. cloth [ ]C. maths[ ]D. smooth [?]【标准答案】D。

【试题解析】辅⾳字母组合-th的读⾳辨析。

【⾼考考点】见每个单词后的注⾳。

5. Britain不发⾳A. certain不发⾳B. train[??]C. against[?? ]D. contain[??]【标准答案】A。

【试题解析】见每个单词后的注⾳。

【⾼考考点】元⾳字母组合ai的读⾳辨析。

第⼆节语法和词汇知识（共15⼩题；每⼩题1分，满分15分）从A、Ｂ、Ｃ、Ｄ四个选项中，选出可以填⼊空⽩处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂⿊。

2008年11月北京地区成人本科学士学位英语A卷

2008年11月北京地区成人本科学士学位英语统考(A卷)题2008-11-22Part I Reading Comprehension (30%)Directions: There are three passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C, and D. You should decide on the best choice and blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.Passage 1Questions 1 to 5 are based on the following passage:Scientists in India have invented a new way to produce electricity. Their invention does not get its power from oil, coal or other fuels. It produces electricity with the power of animals. India has about eighty million bullocks. They do all kinds of jobs. They work in the fields. They pull vehicles through the streets. They carry water containers. (76)Indian energy officials have been seeking ways to use less imported oil to provide energy. Scientists at the National Institute for Industrial Engineering in Bombay wondered whether the millions of bullocks could help. Many villages in India lack electricity, but they have many bullocks. And often the animals are not working. One job done by bullocks is to pump water out of the well. The animals do this by walking around and around in a circle. As they walk, they turn a heavy stick that makes the pump move. This simple technology is centuries old. Scientists thought that the same technology could be used to produce electricity. Bullocks walk in a circle only two or three times a minute. This is much too slow to produce electricity, but it can create enough power to turn a series of gears. A large gear sits next to a smaller gear. As the large gear turns, it causes the smaller gear to turn. That gear turns an even smaller one. Each gear moves faster because it is a little smaller. The smallest gear may turn extremely fast. (77)Clocks operate with gears. So do cars and so does the device invented by the Indian scientists to produce electricity.According to the officials in the United Nations, the idea is being tested at several places in India. The device is easy to operate and repair. And it can be moved easily. It costs about three hundred and seven dollars now to make such a device, but production of large numbers of them could cut the cost of each to about two hundred dollars.1. Who first thought of using bullocks to provide energy?A Indian energy officialsB Scientists in IndiaC Officials in the United NationsD Researchers in Europe.2. Which kind of job that the bullocks do is NOT mentioned in the passage?A Pulling vehiclesB Plowing fieldsC Pumping water out if wellsD Carrying food baskets.3. Why are bullocks used to provide energy in India?A Because bullocks have long been used by Indian peopleB Because bullocks walk slowly and are easy to controlC Because there are few non-working bullocks in IndiaD Because there is not enough oil in India4. In the sentence “This simple technology is centuries old” in Paragraph One, “This simple te chnology” refers to _____. A using bullocks to produce energyB using pumps to draw water outC having bullocks walk around to make the pump moveD connecting gears of different sizes to produce electricity.5. Which of the following is true about the device mentioned in the passage?A It has a large gear and a smaller gear.B It’s easy to use, but difficult to move.C It’s quite cheap.D It’s still being tested.Passage 2Questions 6 to 10 are based on the following passage:On-the-job smoking is a hot issue for both smokers and non-smokers, and many managers now see smoking as a productivity problem. Although some people question whether smoking really affects one’s productivity, it has, in fact, been proven that a smoker costs a com pany more than a non-smoker. According to Professor William Weis, a smoking employee costs his or her employer about $ 5,700 more a year than a never-smoker. These costs include medical care, lost earnings and insurance. And absence due to smoking breaks is one of the productivity problems, yet it accounts for a great deal of employer costs.(78) When the issue of smoking at the workplace is discussed, perhaps the most important problem is the health risk that smoking causes to both smokers and never-smokers. It has long been proven that smoking is linked to lung cancer. Now many health experts warn that passive smoking can cause lung cancer and other illnesses in healthy never-smokers. Passive smoking can be defined as exposure to second-hand tobacco smoke in enclosed areas. Anyone who has been with smokers indeed knows that their smoke can cause eye irritation, coughing, headaches and throat soreness. While eye irritation may seem a small thing to some smokers, it nevertheless is a problem that occurs every workday in offices and break-rooms and can lead to greater health problems. Employees who do not smoke should not be subjected to the risks of passive smokingand need to be able to work in a safe environment. Surgeon General Koop states that the right of the smoker stops at the point where his or her smoking increases the disease risk of those occupying the same environment.6. All the following cases are on-the-job smoking except that____.A an employer smokes while working in the officeB a taxi driver smokes while driving the carC a worker smokes while working in the workshopD a worker smokes while reading in the train7. According to the passage, on-the-job smoking affects an employee’s performance in the office in that_____.A he can concentrate on what he is doing while smokingB he often goes away from his desk to smoke in the break-roomC he often asks for sick leave as a result of too much smokingD he takes a rest from time to time because of eye irritation8. Many managers do not seem to be in favor of on-the-job smoking mainly because it ____.A reduces productivity of the company to a certain degreeB does harm to the health of never-smokers of the companyC affects the relationship between smokers and non-smokersD makes the break-rooms more crowded and more polluted9. Passive smoking means____A never-smokers take up the habit of smoking unwillinglyB never-smokers have to put up with the active smokersC never-smokers take in smoke released by a lit cigaretteD never-smokers share an enclosed area with smokers10. In the second part of the passage, the author suggests banning on-the-job smoking so as to____.A cut down costs of medical care and insuranceB create a healthy and safe working environmentC prevent eye irritation from becoming a big health problemD improve the smoking employees’ work efficiencyPassage 3Questions 11 to 15 are based on the following passageNot all memories are sweet. Some people spend all their lives trying to forget bad experiences. Violence and traffic accidents can leave people with terrible physical and emotional scars. Often they relive these experiences in nightmares(噩梦).(79)Now American researchers think they are close to developing a pill, which will help people forget bad memories. The pill is designed to be taken immediately after a frightening experience. They hope it might reduce, or possibly erase(抹去), the effect of painful memories.In November, experts tested a drug on people in the US and France. The drug stops the body releasing chemicals that fix memories in the brain. (80) So far the research has suggested that only the emotional effects of memories may be reduced, not that the memories are erased.The research has caused a great deal of argument. Some think it is a bad idea, while others support it.Supporters say it could lead to pills that prevent or treat soldiers’ troubling memories after war. They say that there are many people who suffer from terrible memories.“Some memories can ruin people’s lives. They come back to you when you don’t want to have them in a daydream or nightmare. They usually come with very painful emotions.” said Roger Pitman, a professor of psychiatry at Harvard MedicalSchool. “This could relieve a lot of that suffering.”But those who are against the research say that it is very dangerous to change memories because memories give us our identity. They also help us all avoid the mistakes of the past.“All of us can think of bad events in our lived th at were horrible at the time but make us who we are. I’m not sure we want to wipe those memories out,” said Rebecca Dresser, a medical ethicist.11. The passage is mainly about _____.A a new medical inventionB a new research on memoriesC a way of erasing painful memoriesD an argument about the research on the pill12. The drug tested on people can ____.A cause the brain to fix memoriesB stop people remembering their experiencesC prevent body producing certain chemicalsD wipe out the emotional effects of memories13. We can infer from the passage that_____.A people doubt the effects of the pillsB the pill will stop people’s bad experiencesC taking the pill will do harm to people’s healthD the pill has probably been produced in America14. Which of the following does Rebecca Dresser agree with?A Some memories can ruin people’s lives.B People want to get rid of bad memories.C Experiencing bad events makes us different from others.D The pill will reduce peo ple’s sufferings from bad memories.15. The word “scars” in Paragraph One is close in meaning to ____.A good storiesB painsC experiencesD memoriesPart II Vocabulary and Structure (30%)Directions: In this part there are 30 incomplete sentences. For each sentence there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the ONE answer that best completes the sentence. Then blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.16. Don’t be too ___ about things you are not supposed to know.A strangeB amusingC curiousD conscious17. He’s got himself into a dangerous situation ____ he is likely to lose control over the plane.A whereB whichC whileD why18. In order to change attitudes ___ employing women, the government is bringing in new laws.A aboutB ofC towardsD on19. The fact came up ____ specific speech sounds are recognized by babies as young as 6 months old.A whatB whichC thatD whose20. It is generally believed that teaching is ____ it is a science.A an art much asB much an art asC as an art much asD as much an art as21. _____, I have to put it away and focus my attention on study this week.A However the story is amusingB No matter amusing the story isC However amusing the story isD No matter how the story is amusing22. For the sake of her daughter’s health, she decided to move to a warm____.A weatherB temperatureC seasonD climate23. Be careful when you cross this very busy street. If not, you may get ____ by a car.A run outB run overC run awayD run after24. ___, some famous scientists have the qualities of being both careful and careless.A Strangely enoughB Enough strangelyC Strange enoughD Enough strange25. Having a trip abroad is certainly good for the old couple, but it remains ____ whether they will enjoy it.A to seeB to be seenC seeingD seen26. ----You seem to show interest in cooking.-----What? ____, I’m getting tired of it.A On the contraryB To the contraryC On the other handD To the other hand27. These wild flowers are so special that I would do ____ I can to save them.A whateverB thatC whichD whichever28. Time will____ whether I made the right choice or not.A seeB sayC tellD know29. Suddenly, a tall man driving a golden carriage ____ the girl and took her away, ____ into the woods.A seizing; disappearedB seized; disappearedC seizing; disappearingD seized; disappearing30. It suddenly ____ me how we could improve the situation.A occurredB fearedC shookD struck31. Was it because he was ill ____ he asked for leave?A soB whenC whyD that32. John likes Chinese food, but he ____ eating with chopsticks.A is used toB used toC isn’t used toD didn’t used to33. FujianProvince lies ____ the east of China and Taiwan is ____ the east of Fujian.A in; inB to; inC to; toD in; to34. For John this was the beginning of a new life, _____he thought he would never see,A whatB thatC oneD it35. We stayed for the night at the foot of the mountain and ____ to climb it the next morning.A set aboutB set offC set upD set out36. We should do as much ad we can ____ our country better and more beautiful.A makeB to makeC makesD making37. “To put of something” means “to _____”.A look for itB put it in placeC postpone itD cancel it38. _____, he’ll make a first-class tennis player,A Giving timeB To give timeC Given timeD Being given time39. ----Did you see her off the day before yesterday?----No, but I wish I ____.A wereB didC hadD would40. Some drivers always drive carelessly. There is some ____ danger while they are driving.A painfulB potentialC probableD primary41. You have stayed at home for two days. It’s time you ____ for a walk.A go outB went outC will go outD would go out42. Can you ____ the three mistakes in this paragraph?A turn outB bring outC call outD pick out43. This is much ____ to the one I bought last week.A worseB lowerC inferiorD equal44. _____ their country has plenty of oil, ours has none.A WhileB WhereC WhenD Unless45. There at the door stood a girl about the same height ____.A as meB as mineC with mineD with mePart III Identification (10%)Directions: Each of the following sentences has four underlined parts marked A, B, C and D. Identify the one that is not correct. Then blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.46. The reporter was very pleased when the chairman allowed him to ask few questions.A B C D47. He tried to learn Greek but soon got tired of it and gave up it.A B C D48. With the sun setting, we stopped working, putting away our tools and were going to goA B C Dhome.49. Polite manners in China demand that a person stands up when anyone enters a room orA B Cwhen anyone hands him something.D50. This is the sportsman whom everyone says will win the gold medal at the WinterA B C DOlympic Games.51. I heard that you really had a wonderful time at John’s birthday party, hadn’t you?A B C D52. E-mail as well as mobile telephones are becoming more and more popular in dailyA B C Dcommunication.53. They are going to have the servicemen installed an electric fan in the office tomorrow.A B C D54. Two woman teachers and four girl students were praised at the meeting yesterday.A B C D55. Lesson Three is the most difficult lesson, but it isn’t the most difficult lesson in BookA B C DFour.Part IV Cloze (10%)Directions: There are 20 blanks in the following passage, and for each blank there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D at the end of the passage. Then blacken the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.Scientists say that something very serious is happening to the earth. It will begin to get__56__ in the following years. There will be major changes in ___57__ in the new century. Coastal waters will have a __58__ temperature. This will have a __59__ effect on agriculture. In northern areas, the __60__ season will be ten days longer by the year 2010. However, in warmerareas, it will be too dry. The __61__ of water could __62__ by eighty percent. This would __63__ a large decrease in agriculture production.World temperature could __64__ two degrees centigrade by the year 2040. However, the increase could be three times as great in the Artic and Antarctic area. This could cause the __65__ sheets to melt and raise the __66__ of the oceans __67__ one to two meters. Many coastal cities would be __68__ water.Why is this happening? There is too __69__ carbon dioxide in the air. __70__ oil, gas and coal burn, they create large amounts of carbon dioxide. This carbon dioxide lets __71__ enter the earth’s atmosphere and __72__ the earth. However, it doesn’t let as much heat __73__ the atmosphere and enter space. It’s like a blanket. The heat __74__ the sun can pass through the blanket to warm the earth. Th e heat __75__ there and can’t escape through the blanket again.Scientists call this the green-house effect.56. A warmer B colder C better D worse57. A land B agriculture C climate D weather58. A lower B higher C normal D proper59. A good B general C serious D useful60. A getting B playing C taking D growing61. A much B many C amount D number62. A fall B decrease C refuse D rise63. A lead B keep C make D cause64. A increase B drop C lift D realize65. A water B rain C stone D ice66. A degree B level C coast D area67. A by B to C of D with68. A above B under C below D over69. A little B many C few D much70. A If B Because C When D Why71. A sunlight B air C rain D gas72. A cold B protect C hurt D heat73. A enter B get C leave D reach74. A through B by C from D on75. A stores B arrives C stands D staysPart V Translation (20%)Section ADirections: In this part there are five sentences which you should translate into Chinese. These sentences are all taken from the 3 passages you have just read in the part of Reading Comprehension. You can refer back to the passages so as to identify meanings in the context.76. Indian energy officials have been seeking ways to use less imported oil to provide energy.77. Clocks operate with gears. So do cars and so does the device invented by the Indian scientists to produce electricity78. When the issue of smoking at the workplace is discussed, perhaps the most important problem is the health risk that smoking causes to both smokers and never-smokers.79. Now American researchers think they are close to developing a pill, which will help people forget bad memories.80. So far the research has suggested that only the emotional effects of memories may be reduced, not that the memories are erased.Section BDirections: In this part there are five sentences in Chinese. You should translate them into English. Be sure to write clearly.81. 我想说的是，在奥运会上做志愿者（volunteer）对于年轻人是有意义的事。

2008年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试英语试题及答案-辽宁卷2008年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试英

2008年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试 (辽宁卷）英语第一卷（三部分，共115分）第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。

录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。

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，并标在试卷的相应位置。

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.$9.15.C.$9.18.答案是B。

1. What is the weather like?A. It's raining.B. It’s cloudy.C. It’s sunny.2. Who will go to China next month?A. Lucy.B. Alice.C. Richard..3. What arc the speakers talking about?A. The man’s sister.B. A filmC. An actor,4. Where will the speakers meet?A. In Room 34O.B. In Room 3l4.C. In Room 223.5. Where does the conversation most probably take place?A. In a restaurant.B. In an office.C. At home.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。

每段对话后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听每段对话前，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。

每段对话读两遍。

听第6段材料，回答第6至8题。

2008年本科招生考试·英语试题 - 答案

have had to travel 30 miles a day to get there.1. Polar bears spend time in Churchill every fall because __________.A) they have learned that there is food in the townB) they want to have their cubs in ChurchillC) the residents of the town are friendlyD) they are attracted by the brown bears2. Which of these makes a polar bear especially dangerous?A) Its speed.B) Its size.C) Its cleverness.D) Its sense of smell.3. Which of these is NOT mentioned as a way of dealing with the bears in Churchill?A) Driving them out of town.B) Flying them to open areas.C) Hunting them.D) Watching out for them.4. The polar bears are probably afraid of _______.A) sealsB) loud noisesC) peopleD) brown bears5. How would people know which bears return after being flown to an open area?A) The bears probably seem tired.B) The bears probably seem friendly.C) Most people recognize the bears.D) The bears are probably marked in some way.Passage 2Dear Mom and Dad,We've just taken a hurried tour of Alaska and it's really been an adventure.We took a pleasure boat through the "Inside Passage" separated from the Pacific Ocean by many wooded islands which we passed along the way.We made stops at several places along the route before we reached Juneau. Of them, Sitka was my favorite town where we walked for one afternoon through the National Monument. We also had fun clam-digging (挖蛤) at the beach during our stay there.Then we flew from Juneau to Anchorage, which lies on Alaska's gulf coast. While flying over, we enjoyed a bird's-eye view of distant areas, glaciers (冰川) and great mountains. I was surprised to see an agricultural area not far from Anchorage.The city of Anchorage is the largest in the state. One day we went on a sightseeing tour through the city in the morning and then took an afternoon trip to Portage Glacier where we stood in the car park and watched huge pieces of ice break off to become icebergs (冰山).As we traveled northward, we passed beautiful river valleys and lakes. We could have stopped at Mt. McKinley National Park but we just didn't have the time. At least we saw the snow-capped mountain from the train.We've spent the last couple of days in Fairbanks. Yesterday we visited the University of Alaska and its museum. This afternoon I bought gifts for everyone. Who knows when I'll ever be back to this area again?Tomorrow we're taking a flight to Wyoming. It's too bad we don't have more time; we had wanted to go through the Yukon too.I'm taking millions of pictures and will of course fill you in on everything when I'm back.Love,Karen6. The correct order of the places that Karen visited should be ______.A) Juneau - Sitka - Anchorage - Fairbanks - the YukonB) Sitka - Portage Glacier - Anchorage - Fairbanks - WyomingC) Sitka - Juneau - Anchorage - Portage Glacier - FairbanksD) Sitka - Anchorage - Fairbanks - the Yukon - Wyoming7. As revealed in her letter, Karen considered the trip through Alaska ______.A) tiring and dangerousB) quick and disappointingC) surprising and troublesomeD) funny and exciting8. The "Inside Passage" in the second paragraph refers to ______.A) a wooded islandB) a waterwayC) a small townD) a motorway9. Before they arrived in Juneau, they ______.A) enjoyed traveling by boat on the Pacific OceanB) visited the town of Sitka and found clams in the oceanC) visited a few places along the wayD) walked through the Sitka National Monument all day10. Karen promised her parents that, when she returned home, she would ______.A) tell them more about her adventureB) give them all her presentsC) take many pictures for themD) take them along to Wyoming11. Karen's regret over the trip was that ______.A) she traveled too far to the dangerous areaB) she didn't find Alaska completely frozenC) she had no chance to fly over Mt. McKinleyD) she didn't have adequate time for sightseeing12. Of the following, ______ is not mentioned in Karen's letter.A) birdsB) parksC) storesD) crops13. The only true statement in the following is ______.A) Anchorage is the biggest capital in theB) Both Juneau and Sitka lie along the "Inside Passage".C) Karen stopped at Mt. McKinley but didn't climb it.D) Karen wondered if she would be allowed to visit Alaska.Passage 3Allergy is an unusual sensitivity to a kind of matter that is normally harmless. A person who has an allergy to a certain kind of matter will develop signs of illness when he comes in contact with it. When the matter is removed, the signs disappear. People may have allergies to food, drugs and other chemicals, dusts and pollen, fabrics and furs, bacteria（细菌）, light rays, temperature changes, air pressure, and many other things. Emotional strain（压力）, or unconscious fears, or extreme dislikes, may produce signs of sickness. Examples of allergic diseases are hay fever, asthma, eczema and other skin ailments, and a number of stomach or digestive disorders. It has been found that about 10% of all the people in the United States have at least one allergy.No one knows exactly what causes allergies, and it is only recently that people became aware that they existed. It is often very difficult to determine exactly what kind of matter (called the allergen) is causing the unpleasant reaction. The tests are usually made by a dermatologist, or skin specialist. He puts a number of patches on the patient's skin, each patch containing a small amount of some kind of matter known to be an allergen. When the patches are removed, the skin beneath will be hurt if the patient is allergic to the substance in the patch. But there are so many possible allergens that the tests may take a long time.Various drugs have been developed to help people who suffer from allergies.14. The word "eczema" in the first paragraph most probably refers to ______.A) a particular kind of skin diseaseB) a particular kind of stomach disorderC) a particular kind of digestive disorderD) a sign of sickness caused by allergy15. Which of the following might cause a person to suffer from an allergic disease?A) Hay fever.B) Allergy.C) Over sensitivity to substances causing allergy as well as the presence of an allergen.D) Over sensitivity to a substance that is normally harmless and the coming into contact with the substance.16. Allergic diseases have existed ______.A) long before the human race became aware of themB) ever since people became aware of themC) ever since dermatologists learned to determine what substances are allergensD) ever since dermatologists learned to experiment with allergensPassage 4A characteristic of American culture that has become almost a tradition is the glorification of the self-made man -- the man who has risen to the top through his own efforts, usually beginning by working with his hands. While the leader in business or industry or the college professor occupies a higher social position and commands greater respect in the community than the common laborer or even the skilled factory worker, he may take pains to point out that his father started life in America as a farm hand or laborer of some sort.Most of the people who settled the United States were poor. The country they came to was a wilderness. Land had to be cleared of trees in order to make farms; mines had to be developed; houses, shops, and public buildings had to be built. Everyone had to help build them. Manual labor was highly valued.This attitude toward manual labor is now still seen in many aspects of American life. One is invited to dinner at a home that is not only comfortably but even luxuriously furnished and in which there is every evidence of the fact that the family has been able to afford foreign travel, expensive hobbies, and college education for the children; yet the hostess probably will cook the dinner herself, will serve it herself, and will wash the dishes afterward, further more the dinner will not consist merely of something quickly and easily assembled from the contents ofvarious cans and a cake or pie bought at the nearby bakery. On the contrary, the hostess usually takes pride in careful preparation of special dishes. A professional man may talk about washing the car, digging in his flower beds, painting the house, or laying tile on the floor of the recreation room in the basement. His wife may even help him with these things, just as he often helps her with the dishwashing. The son who is away at college may wait on tables and wash dishes in a sorority house for his board, or during the summer he may work with a construction gang on a new highway in order to earn his next year's school expenses.17. The Americans think highly of those ______.A) who are skillful with their handsB) who take great pains to keep the traditionC) whose fathers were manual laborersD) who become successful by relying on themselves18. The first settlers in America found manual labor a must because ______.A) the country was short of equipmentB) they could do nothing elseC) they had to build their country from the startD) they took great pleasure in it19. To most Americans manual labor today ______.A) has lost its former gloryB) is even more valuable than it wasC) is nothing but a pleasant hobbyD) is still highly valued20. According to the passage, the professional man's wife cooks dinner herself mainly because ______.A) servants in America are impossible to getB) she takes pride in what she can do herselfC) she can't afford servantsD) it is easy to prepare a meal with canned food第二部分完形填空（共20小题，每小题1分，满分20）阅读下面的短文，掌握其大意，然后从21－40各题所组成的四个选项中，选出一个最佳答案。

number-practice-idioms-proverbs

Numbers idioms and proverbsSection A Page 1Try to guess the missing numbers from the following proverbs and other idiomsOn the __________ hand I don’t want to give a speech at the conference, but on the other hand it will look good on my CV.Luckily, the piano arrived at its destination all in _______________ piece.__________ heads are better than one when you are brainstorming original solutions to a problem.When we fly to our LA branch we can kill ________ birds with one stone and visit some of our local dealers.I really tried to take part in the dance routine at the company’s end of year cabaret show, but I have________ left feetWhen they heard that he had made the biggest trade of the year, the other traders gathered round his desk to give him high __________s and congratulate him.____________ times out of ten, if you have a problem on the computer it is something small that can be easily fixed.The round of golf was quicker than we expected, so we moved onto the ____________ th hole for a quick drink before we went home.We had both done an equal amount of work, so it seemed fair to divide the money ___________-_____________.The inventor of the Walkman was one in _________________________ and Sony have never really managed to replace him.I’ve been feeling like a __________ dollars since our company took us away to that spa resort.Hint: All the sentences above are in number orderNumbers idioms and proverbsSection A Page 2Which of the underlined phrases on Section A Page 1 have the following meanings?Something that is extremely rare or unique, like finding a diamond in your gardenA bar on a golf course. That is, the place after the 18th hole.Slap somebody else’s hand above your heads. The number comes from the number of fingers you use. Half each.You can do two things with one action.I can’t dance and/ or I am clumsy in other ways, as if my there is something wrong with my body Feeling great, like someone who has just won the top prize in a television quiz showUsually or almost always, expressed as a fractionThis phrase is used for weighing up two options, as if you were weighing two bars of gold on your hands.Numbers idioms and proverbsSection B Page 1Try to guess the missing numbers from the following proverbs and other idiomsWe found out all the ideas we had for the new product’s name were already registered trademarks of our competitors, so we had to go back to square ______________.It wasn’t such a bad mistake, but the manager already had __________ strikes against him and so finally he was transferred to a less important branch.He said the only reason negotiations broke down was because our suppliers were being inflexible, but I say it takes __________ to tango.I’m in ________ minds about whether to accept the offer or notSince we found out that the section managers are secretly dating each other, the employees have all been making excuses for not joining them for drinks in the evenings. As they say: two’s company,＿_______’s a crowd.I’m determined to get his permission, even if I have to get down on all __________s begWith a nine to _______ attitude like that, he seems better suited to being clerical staff than a sales executiveThe Sales Department and the Marketing Department both laid all the blame on each other for the unsuccessful third quarter, but I think it was ___________ of one and half a dozen of the otherWe thought we were going to have to look for another supplier, but at the _________th hour we solved our last remaining disputes and signed a new contract.I can think of a ________ and one reasons why that new employee won’t be able to do this job.I’ve told my secretary a _____________ times not to put any calls through to me when I’m meeting a client, but she’s too scared to ever say no to my bossHint: The sentences are in number orderNumbers idioms and proverbsSection B Page 2Which of the underlined phrases on Section B Page 1 have the following meanings?This means “at the last minute”, like Cinderella coming home from the Prince’s ball.This means starting again from nothing (“starting from scratch”), as if you have to start a board game like Monopoly all over againThis means you are very unsure what to do, as if you had more than one brain in your head.He has a bad reputation and has maybe been warned before. He is on his last chance. This comes from a similar critical situation in baseball.Numbers idioms and proverbsSection CTry to guess the missing numbers from the following proverbs and other idiomsHe said he understood what he had to do, but I guess the instructions went in _______ ear and out the other.I was going to leave the party much earlier, but my boss persuaded me to have ______ for the road.Although his father could have easily found him a job in the family business straight away, he said that first his son had to learn how to stand on his own feet.When one of the bankers arrived at work in a brand new Ferrari, they were easily able to put two and_____ together and trace the missing money.His boss told him that there are no _________ ways about it and he will have to change his habits or he will be fired.The employees told the boss that __________ can play that game and if he continued to be so strict they would also be inflexible at work.The boss thought that the management having pay cuts too would make us blue collar workers feel better, but I say that ___________ wrongs don't make a rightHe seems to have a _________th sense that tells him how the market will move.University graduates are a dime a ___________ in this country, and many of them can onlyfind simple clerical work.I was just going to have _____________ winks before continuing my exam revision, but I didn’t wake up until the evening.It’s a very clever idea, but the ___________ dollar question is “Will it make any money?”Hint: The sentences are in number orderNumbers idioms and proverbsSection DTry to guess the missing numbers from the following proverbs and other idiomsWe got some really big new contracts last year, but the deal with that Indian transportation company was the _____ that got away.He was going to give up when offering more money didn’t work, but I told him that there is more than __________ way to skin a cat.____________ of these days I will sit down and sort out my retirement plan, but I always seem to be too busy.I couldn’t stand a job where I had to travel all the time, but I guess _________ man's meat is another man's poison."I do not want to go to the meeting.""That makes ___________ of us," I replied.I told my cousin to think _________ before he decides to quit his job.I plan to tell him a thing or __________ about his dog when I see him.I did not want to take the job but compared to being unemployed it was the lesser of ________ evils.Let’s give Mr Smith ___________ cheers for 40 years of dedicated service to the company. Hip hip hooray…The city workers stopped to take _________ after working hard all morning.I’ve been in ________________th heaven since my company car was changed from a Ford to a JaguarHint: The sentences are in number orderNumbers idioms and proverbsSection EI for ____________ do not believe that our president will really change the company policy related to hiring new staff.They offered to give us another 5% if we delayed payment by a year, but we decided that a bird in the hand is worth ________ in the bush and took the cash right away.Many people believe that teaching the _________ R's is the most important role for schools.Since the boss announced my promotion, I’ve been on cloud _________________You should speak to your colleague about that misunderstanding as soon as possible. Remember, a stitch in time saves ___________.I would not touch that investment with a _________-foot pole.I can’t get a job without a work permit and I can’t get a work permit without a job. It’s a catch _______ situation!I was a _____________ miles away and I didn’t even notice when it was my turn to speak.Hint: The sentences are in number order。

期末英语第一单元总结报告

期末英语第一单元总结报告Introduction:The first unit of English class has covered various topics in different areas such as literature, language, and culture. It has given us an opportunity to understand the essence of English language and its impact on our daily lives. This report aims to summarize the key points and concepts covered in Unit 1.Literature:Literature serves as a window to the world, allowing us to explore different cultures, societies, and time periods. During this unit, we studied classic works of literature and analyzed their themes and characters. Furthermore, we examined the importance of literary devices such as simile, metaphor, and imagery in enhancing the overall impact of the narrative. This section of the unit undoubtedly improved our critical thinking and analytical skills.Language Skills:Improving our language skills is a crucial aspect of learning English. Unit 1 helped us enhance our reading, writing, listening, and speaking abilities. Through engaging in various activities such as reading comprehension exercises, writing essays, participating in group discussions and listening to audio clips, we were able to sharpen our English language skills. Moreover, we learned different strategies to overcome challenges in each of these areas, such as using contextual clues to understand unfamiliar vocabulary or practicing pronunciation through daily conversations.Vocabulary Building:A strong vocabulary is essential for effective communication. Unit 1 focused on expanding our vocabulary by teaching us new words and their appropriate usage. We learned various techniques to memorize new words, such as using flashcards, creating mnemonics, and employing them in daily conversations. Additionally, we practiced applying the newly acquired vocabulary in writing exercises, which helped reinforce our understanding of the words in different contexts.Language and Culture:English is not only a language but also a culture. Throughout this unit, we explored the relationship between language and culture. We discovered that language reflects cultural values, traditions, and historical contexts. Language is not just about words; it carries significant cultural meanings. For instance, idioms and proverbs reflect the unique cultural experiences and beliefs of a particular society. Understanding these cultural nuances enhances our language proficiency and allows us to communicate more effectively with native English speakers.Grammar:Grammar forms the backbone of any language. Unit 1 focused on revising and strengthening our knowledge of English grammar. We covered various grammar topics, including verb tenses, subject-verb agreement, sentence structure, and punctuation. The aim was to improve our ability to construct grammatically correct sentences and express ourselves clearly. We engaged in grammar exercises and quizzes, which allowed us to practice and consolidate our understanding of the concepts covered.Overall Learning Experience:The first unit of English class provided us with a comprehensive understanding of the English language and its significance in our lives. It improved our ability to analyze literature, enhanced our language skills, expanded our vocabulary, and deepened our understanding of language and culture. Furthermore, the revision of grammar principles has given us the tools to construct more accurate and coherent sentences. We are now equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills to progress in our English language learning journey.Conclusion:Unit 1 of English class proved to be a highly informative and enriching experience. The different components of this unit, including literature, language skills, vocabulary building, language and culture, and grammar, have laid a solid foundation for our further studies. We now possess a better understanding of the English language and are more confident in our ability to communicate effectively in English. With this knowledge, we can move forward with enthusiasm and continue to improve our language skills in subsequent units.。

英语作文中的我觉得我认为高级表达

英语作文中的我觉得我认为高级表达全文共3篇示例，供读者参考篇1In English writing, advanced expressions can make an essay more sophisticated and engaging. As a learner of English, I believe that using high-level vocabulary and expressions can greatly enhance the quality of my writing. Here are some advanced expressions that I find useful in English essays:1. Sophisticated vocabulary:Instead of using basic words like "good" or "bad", I can use more advanced vocabulary to express my thoughts. For example, instead of saying "good", I can say "commendable" or "outstanding". Similarly, instead of saying "bad", I can say "inferior" or "detrimental".2. Idioms and proverbs:Including idioms and proverbs in my writing can make it more colorful and impactful. For instance, instead of saying "I was very surprised", I can use the idiomatic expression "I was taken aback". Proverbs like "actions speak louder than words" can also add depth to my arguments.3. Complex sentence structures:Using complex sentence structures can demonstrate a higher level of proficiency in English. By incorporating clauses, conjunctions, and transitional phrases, I can create more intricate and articulate sentences. For instance, instead of saying "I like reading because it is interesting", I can say "Reading, with its captivating plots and diverse characters, never fails to pique my curiosity".4. Formal language and tone:In academic writing, maintaining a formal language and tone is crucial. This includes avoiding slang, contractions, and colloquial expressions. Instead, I should use formal language and academic vocabulary to convey my ideas in a precise and scholarly manner.5. Literary devices:Employing literary devices such as similes, metaphors, and personification can bring creativity and depth to my writing. By comparing two unrelated concepts using a simile ("as brave as a lion") or attributing human characteristics to inanimate objects through personification ("the stars danced in the night sky"), I can make my writing more engaging and vivid.Overall, incorporating these advanced expressions in my English essays can help me communicate more effectively and impressively. By continually expanding my vocabulary, mastering complex sentence structures, and refining my writing style, I can enhance my writing skills and convey my ideas with clarity and sophistication.篇2In English writing, using advanced expressions not only showcases a higher level of language proficiency but also adds depth and sophistication to your writing. As a writer, I believe that incorporating high-level expressions in English compositions can greatly enhance the overall quality of the text and impress the readers.One key aspect of using advanced expressions in English writing is the use of sophisticated vocabulary. Instead of opting for common words, you can choose more precise and nuanced words to convey your thoughts and ideas. For example, instead of using the word "good", you can use words like "excellent", "superb", or "exceptional" to express a higher level of quality or performance. Similarly, instead of using "bad", you can use words like "dreadful", "atrocious", or "abysmal" to convey a stronger sense of negativity.Furthermore, incorporating complex sentence structures and varied sentence patterns can also elevate your writing to a higher level. By using a mix of simple, compound, and complex sentences, as well as making use of subordinate clauses, appositives, and other grammatical structures, you can create a more dynamic and engaging writing style. This not only demonstrates your mastery of the English language but also adds richness and sophistication to your writing.In addition, the use of literary devices such as metaphors, similes, personification, and imagery can also enhance the depth and impact of your writing. These devices can help to create vivid and evocative descriptions, capture the reader's attention, and convey complex ideas in a more engaging and accessible way. By using these literary techniques judiciously, you can add layers of meaning and emotion to your writing and make it more memorable and impactful.Overall, I believe that incorporating high-level expressions in English writing is essential for developing a sophisticated and persuasive writing style. By using advanced vocabulary, complex sentence structures, and literary devices, you can enrich your writing, engage your readers, and make a lasting impression. So, the next time you sit down to write, challenge yourself to elevateyour writing to a higher level by incorporating advanced expressions and techniques. Your efforts will not go unnoticed, and your writing will shine with sophistication and eloquence.篇3Title: Advanced expressions in English compositionsIntroductionIn English writing, using advanced expressions can greatly enhance the quality of your composition and make it more engaging for the reader. In this essay, I will discuss some advanced expressions that can be used to make your writing more sophisticated and sophisticated.1. Sophisticated vocabularyUsing a wide range of vocabulary can make your writing more interesting and engaging. Instead of using simple words, try incorporating more complex and sophisticated words into your composition. For example, instead of saying "I think," you could say "I am of the opinion that." This not only adds variety to your writing but also demonstrates your command of the English language.2. Complex sentence structuresIncorporating complex sentence structures can also elevate the quality of your writing. Instead of using short, simple sentences, try using compound or complex sentences to express your ideas more effectively. This can help you to convey complex ideas and arguments in a clear and concise manner.3. Figurative languageUsing figurative language, such as metaphors, similes, and personification, can add depth and richness to your writing. This can help to create vivid imagery and evoke emotions in the reader. For example, instead of saying "I was very sad," you could say "My heart felt like it had been shattered into a million pieces."4. Literary devicesIncorporating literary devices, such as foreshadowing, irony, and symbolism, can also make your writing more sophisticated. These devices can add layers of meaning to your composition and make it more thought-provoking for the reader. For example, you could use foreshadowing to hint at what will happen later in the story, creating suspense and intrigue.ConclusionIn conclusion, using advanced expressions in English compositions can greatly enhance the quality of your writing. By incorporating sophisticated vocabulary, complex sentence structures, figurative language, and literary devices, you can create engaging and compelling compositions that will captivate your readers. Practice using these advanced expressions in your writing to improve your skills and become a more proficient writer.。

2008年全国大学生英语竞赛样题及答案(A,b,c,d级)

2008年全国大学生英语竞赛样题及答案（A级）Part I Listening Comprehension (25 minutes, 30 marks)Section A (10 marks)Directions: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question will be read only once. After each question, there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the three choices marked A, B and C, and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.1. A. At a bank. B. At a department store. C. At a lawyer's office.2. A. Jealous. B. Indifferent. C. Negative.3. A. A party invitation.B. A tour of the house.C. A dinner party.4. A. Policeman and driver.B. Teacher and pupil.C. Driver and actress.5. A. To attend a party.B. To the beauty salon.C. To the school.6. A. 1,090. B. 530. C. 1,060.7. A. Dec. 13th, 1906. B. Dec. 30th, 1906. C. Nov. 13th, 1916.8. A. Nothing. B. Dinner. C. A snack.9. A. In less than three days. B. In more than three days. C. In three days.10. A. To a friend's house. B. To the kindergarten. C. Do some shopping.Section B (5 marks)Directions: In this section, you will hear one long conversation. The conversation will be read only once. At the end of the conversation, there will be a one-minute pause. During the pause, you must read the five questions, each with three choices marked A, B and C, and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.11. What does Susan have to do on Saturday morning?A. Walk the dog.B. Clean the house.C. Go to the doctor's.12. What will Susan do at noon?A. Go shopping.B. Watch TV.C. Go to the dentist's.13. What time is Susan meeting with Julie? A. 12:30 am. B. 2:00 pm. C. 4:30 pm.14. How does Susan feel about her schedule on Saturday? A. Exciting. B. Disappointing. C. Exhausting.15. Why can't they watch a video at Susan's house?A. The machine doesn't work.B. They can't decide on a video.C. Susan's mother is going to use it.Section C (5 marks)Directions: In this section, you will hear 5 short news items. After each item, there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the question and then the three choices marked A, B and C, and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.16. Who got to move to the next step? A. Andre Agassi. B. Rogen Fidow. C. Roger Federer.17. What did the gunman force the charity to do?A. Delay the operation in this area.B. Operate on their own staff.C. Attack the Sans Frontieres.18. Why were the Iraqi detainees made to pick up garbage?A. Because the serviceman abused the detainees.B. Because the commander gave the order to the serviceman.C. Because the detainees were accused.19. Where did the clash happen? A. In the West Bank. B. Near Israeli. C. Near Ariel.20. Why do the Israeli forces threaten to carry out a massive offensive against the Palestinians?A. Because Israeli troops were besieged by the Palestinians.B. Because the military operation began since last November.C. Because Palestinians killed Israelis in a suicide attack.Section D (10 marks)Directions: In this section, you will hear a short passage. There are ten missing words or phrases in it. Fill in the blanks with the exact words or phrases you hear on the tape. Remember to write the answers on the Answer Sheet.There are two types of people in the world. Although they have (21) ________ degrees of health and wealth and other comforts of life, one becomes happy, and the other becomes (22) ________. This arises from the different ways in which they consider things, persons, and events, and the resulting effects upon their minds.People who are to be happy fix their attention on the (23) ________ of things, the pleasant part of convention, the fine weather. They enjoy all the (24) ________ things. Those who are to be unhappy think and speak only of the (25) ________ things. Therefore, they are continually (26) ________. By their remarks, they sour the pleasure of society, offend many people, and make themselves (27) ________ everywhere. If this turn of mind were found in nature, such unhappy persons would be the more to be pitied. The tendency to criticize and to be disgusted is perhaps taken up originally (28) ________. It grows into a habit, unknown to its possessors. The habit may be strong, but itmay be cured when those who have it are convinced of its bad effects (29) ________. I hope this little warning may be of service to them, and help them change this habit. Although in fact it is chiefly (30) ________, it has serious consequences in life since it brings on deep sorrow and bad luck.Part II Vocabulary and Structure (10 minutes, 15 marks)Directions: There are 15 incomplete sentences in this section. For each blank there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that best completes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.31. Essentially, a theory is an abstract, symbolic representation of ________ reality.A. what it is conceivedB. that is conceivedC. what is conceived to beD. that is being conceived of32. New York City collects garbage ________ $209 per family per year.A. at the cost ofB. at sacrifice ofC. in demand ofD. in support of33. I would just as soon ________ rudely to her.A. you not speakB. you won't speakC. you not speakingD. you didn't speak34. ________ so many people been out of work as today.A. More than ever beforeB. Never before haveC. In the past, there never haveD. Formerly, there never were35. We got home late last night, ________, early this morning.A. namelyB. in other wordsC. or ratherD. in any case36. The miners escaped the danger by ________.A. a hair breadthB. hair breadthC. hair's breadthD. a hair's breadth37. Praise is like warm sunshine. It not only brings joy to ________ who are praised but also adds pleasure to ________ who praise.A. these; theseB. we; usC. them; themD. those; those38. When our imports ________ our exports, we say we have a favorable trade balance; however, when our imports and exports are the other way round we say we have an unfavorable trade balance.A. fall shortB. fall short ofC. run out ofD. are lack of39. ________ that distinguish human beings from other primates are related to the ability of people to stand upright and walk on two legs.A. Many of the physical characteristicsB. Of the many physical characteristicsC. The physical characteristicsD. There are many physical characteristics40. Classical logic is characterized by a concern for the structure and elements of argument ________ that thought, language, and reality are interrelated.A. based on the beliefB. on the belief basedC. belief based on theD. the based belief on41. ________ fashioned from a wick floating in a bowl of oil functioned according to the principle of capillary action.A. All lamps earlyB. Lamps all earlyC. All early lampsD. Early all lamps42. In 1964 ________ of Henry Osaka Tanner's paintings was shown at the Smithsonian Institution.A. was a major collectionB. that a major collectionC. a collection was majorD. a major collection43. Traditionally, ________ on Thanksgiving Day in New England.A. when served is sweet ciderB. when sweet cider is servedC. is served sweet ciderD. sweet cider is served44. Richard: This class is so boring. When will it end?Drew: I don't know. I don't think I can take it much longer.Teacher: ________Richard: Oh, nothing. We were discussing the text.A. Hey you two! What are you talking about?B. Do one of you know what the answer to this problem is?C. Am I boring you two?D. The two of you go to the principal's office right now!45. Delivery man: I have a package here for Beverly Beaver.Beverly: That is me. ________Delivery man: Yes, please sign here on the line.Beverly: Thank you. These must be the new drapes I ordered.A. Where is the receipt?B. Do you have the sender's address?C. Do you take a credit card?D. Do I have to sign for it?Part III Reading Comprehension (20 minutes, 40 marks)Section A (5 marks)Directions: There is one passage in this section with 5 questions. For each question, there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. You should decide on the best choice. Then mark the corresponding letter on theAnswer Sheet with a single line through the centre.Questions 46-50 are based on the following passage.No matter what our work is, we all have to face that choice - in my field no less than in others. There may not be a more important field for the dissemination of values in our country than the entire communicationsindustry - most strikingly, television. Networks are very sensitive to that fact, and they employ dozens of censors to prevent all of us from using language on television that an eight year old might have to explain to his parents. But the point that censors miss, I think, is that it is not so much what we say that teaches as what we don't say. Even programs that attempt to make a moral point don't always make the point that they intended to. Because when we sense we are being sole something, we automatically defend ourselves against it. I think it may be the unspoken assumptions that mold an audience.Look at the way, for instance, that violence is treated on television. It is not only the quantity that offends. There probably is no more violence on television than there is in a Shakespearean tragedy. But on television you find unfelt violence and in Shakespeare you tend to find felt violence. In Shakespeare the characters react with a human response: They fear, they hurt, they mourn. Most of the time on television, violence is dealt with by sweeping it under the rug as fast as possible and by having people go on about their business as if nothing had happened. (If I can't have less violence, I want at least a better grade of violence.) One of the unspoken assumptions is that violence can be tolerated as long as you ignore it and have no reaction to it. But that seems to me to be dangerously close to psychopathic behavior. I wonder if there is any connection between the long acceptance by our people of the Vietnam War and the thousands and thousands of deaths that we have seen on television over the years that were never mourned, never even paused for except to sell shampoo for sixty seconds.Maybe our greatest problem is that we have two separate sets of value systems that we use - the one we talk about and the one we live by. We seem to place a very high value on fairness and on human concerns. And yet we still have widespread discrimination based on race, sex and religion. You still don't find Jews, blacks or other minorities in any significant numbers in decision-making positions in the banking industry, for instance. You think that's an accident? I think somebody puts a value on that. And you don't find women in any significant numbers in decision-making capacities in any industry. Why? Because we place a higher value on appeasing the fragile male ego than we do on fairness and decency. Maybe what we need is a declaration of interdependence.Questions:46. It can be concluded from the first paragraph that ________.A. we won't buy things that are recommendedB. we become defensive whenever we are taught to do somethingC. television is the most important part of the communication industryD. TV programs can never successfully convey a moral point47. What is the author's attitude toward violence on television?A. He thinks that violence on television should be totally banned.B. Violence on television is more tolerable than the one in Shakespeare's plays.C. Violence can be tolerated if you pretend that it doesn't exist.D. Violence, if unavoidable, should be presented on television in a more appropriate way.48. The word “appeasing” (line 6 in paragraph 3) most probably means ________.A. attackingB. accusingC. soothingD. satisfying49. By citing the examples of the Jews, blacks, and other minorities in the last paragraph, the author aims to show that________.A. it's an accident that they are out-numbered in the decision-making positions in the banking industryB. they stand for one set of value systemC. what we talk about and what we actually do might be totally differentD. fairness is well respected in our life50. The author's tone in writing the text is ________.A. neutralB. matter-of-factC. criticalD. questioningSection B (15 marks)Directions: There is one passage in this section with 10 questions. Go over the passage quickly and answer the questions on the Answer Sheet.For questions 51 - 55, markY (for YES) if the statement agrees with the information given in the passage;N (for NO) if the statement contradicts the information given in the passage;NG (for NOT GIVEN) if the information is not given in the passage.For questions 56 - 60, complete the sentences with the information given in the passage.You hear the same complaint all the time as people get older: “My memory is terrible.” Is it all in the mind, or do r eal changes take place in the brain with age to justify such grumbling (抱怨)? The depressing answer is that the brain's cells, the neurons, die and decline in efficiency with age.Professor Arthur Shimamura, of the University of California at Berkeley, says there are three main ways in which mental function changes. The first is mental speed, for example how quickly you can react to fast-moving incidents on the road. Drivers in their late teens react quickly but tend to drive too fast, while the over sixties are more cautious but react more slowly. The near-inevitable slowing with age also partly explains why soccer players are seen as old in their thirties, while golf professionals are still in their prime at that age. This type of mental slowing results from a reduction in the efficiency with which the brain's neurons work.The fact that adults find it harder to learn musical instruments than children points to a second type of mental loss with age - a reduction in learning capacity. The parts of the brain known as the temporal lobes control new learning, and are particularly vulnerable to the effects of aging. This means that, as we get older, we take longer to learn a new language, and slower to master new routines and technologies at work, and we have to rely more on diaries and other mental aids.“Working memory” is the third brain system which is vulnerable to the effects of aging. Working memory is the brain's “blackboard”, where we juggle from moment to moment the things we have to keep in mind when solving problems, planning tasks and generally organizing our day-to-day life. Absent-mindedness occurs at all ages because of imperfections in the working memory system - so, for instance, you may continually lose your glasses, or find yourself walking into a room of your house only to find that you cannot remember what you came for.Such absent-mindedness tends to creep up on us as we age and occurs because our plans and intentions, which are chalked up on the mental blackboard, are easily wiped out by stray thoughts and other distractions. Stress and preoccupation can also cause such absent-mindedness, in addition to age-related changes in the brain. The frontal lobes of the brain - located behind the forehead and above the eyes - are where the working memory system is located. Like the temporal lobes, which handle new learning, the frontal lobes are more vulnerable to the aging process than other parts of the brain.The news, however, is not all bleak. Although neurons reduce in number with age, the remaining neurons send out new and longer connection fibers (dendrites) to maintain connections and allow us to function reasonably well with only relatively small drops in ability.This and other evidence suggests that the principle “use it or lost it” might apply to the aging brain. Profes sor Shimamura studied a group of university professors who were still intellectually active, and compared their performance on neuropsychological tests with that of others of their age group, as well as with younger people. He found that on several tests of memory, the mentally active professors in their sixties and early seventies were superior to their contemporaries, and as good as the younger people.Research on animals provide even stronger evidence of the effects of stimulation on the brain structure. Professor Bryan Kolb, of the University of Lethbridge in Canada, has shown that animals kept in stimulating environments show sprouting (生长) and lengthening of the connecting nerve fibers in comparison with animals kept in unstimulating environments.The beneficial effects of continued mental activity are shown by the fact that older contestants in quiz shows are just as fast and accurate in responding to general knowledge questions as younger competitors, suggesting that at least part of their intellectual apparatus is spared the effects of aging because of practice and skill.Such findings lead to the intriguing possibility of “mental fitness training” to accompany jogging and workouts for the health conscious. Research in Stockholm by Professor Lars Backman and his colleague has shown that older people can be trained to use their memory better, with the effects of this training lasting several years.Just as people go bald or grey at different rates, so the same is true for their mental faculties. Why this should be the case for memory and other mental functions is not yet clear. If Professor Shimamura is right, then the degree to which people use and stretch their mental faculties may also have a role to play.Questions:51. The passage gives a description of several methods of testing mental ability.52. Professor Shimamura identified a number of areas in which mental function may change.53. As the temporal lobes of the brain are affected by aging, it becomes harder to pick up new skills.54. Research indicates that physical training can help to improve memory.55. Taking part in quizzes is the best way to stimulate the brain.56. Absent-mindedness is not necessarily ________.57. Scientists do not understand why people's ________ decline at different rates.58. If a person is under stress, ________ may become more frequent.59. When the frontal lobes of the brain are affected by aging, there is a gradual deterioration in ________.60. If an animal's brain is kept active and stimulated, ______________.Section C (10 marks)Directions: In this section, there is one passage followed by 5 questions. Read the passage carefully, then answer the questions in a maximum of 10 words. Remember to write the answers on the Answer Sheet.Questions 61 - 65 are based on the following passage.Alarmed by a 20-year decline in student achievement, American schools are considering major upheavals in the career structure of teachers, school boards around the country are planning to abandon traditional salary schedules and single out outstanding teachers for massive pay rise.The idea is regarded with deep suspicion by the United States' biggest teachers' unions, the National Education Association and the American Federation of Teachers. They say the creation of a cadre of elite teachers will sour professional relationships and encourage teachers to compete instead of cooperate; they also question whether a fair way can be devised to tell which teachers really do perform better than their colleagues.But heightened public anxiety about secondary education appears to have given the master teacher concept unstoppable political momentum. Florida and Tennessee are racing to introduce ambitious statewide master teacher schemes before the end of the year. Less grandiose proposals to pay teachers on the basis of merit instead of seniority have already been implemented in countless school districts. And the Secretary of Education, Mr. Terrel Bell, recently promised substantial incentive grants to states which intend to follow their example.Low pay is believed to be the single most important reason for the flight from teaching. The average salary of a teacher in the United States is just under $19,000, much less than that of an engineer ($34,700) and not much more than that of a secretary($16,500). To make ends meet it is common for teachers to take second jobs in the evening and in their summer holidays, and women, who used to make up the bulk of teacher candidates are turning to better paid professions.The unions insist that the answer to this problem is to increase the basic pay of all teachers, but most states would find that too expensive, they would be better able to afford schemes that confine pay increases to a small number of exceptional teachers. Champions of the idea say it would at least hold out the promise of high pay and status to bright graduates who are confident of their ability to do well in the classroom, but are deterred by the present meager opportunities for promotion.One of the first large-scale tests of this approach will come in Tennessee, where a year of painstaking negotiations has just overcome bitter union opposition to a wide-ranging master teacher scheme. Tennessee promised that they will allocate $300 million as education budget. In return for a chance to earn bigger salaries and faster promotion, teachers will subject themselves to closer scrutiny.The Tennessee plan will make it harder for poor teachers to join the profession. Beginners will have to serve a probationary year before qualifying, and another three apprentice years before receiving tenure. Apprentice teachers who fail to reach a required standard will not be allowed to stay on. Survivors will be designated “career teachers” and given a chance to clim b through three career rugs and earn bonuses of up to $7,000. Advancement will not be automatic. The performance of each teacher will be closely assessed by committees of teachers drawn from other districts.Questions:61. What support is the federal government offering to states that set up a master teacher scheme?62. What's the purpose of the master teacher scheme?63. In the state of Tennessee, how will teachers be assessed?64. What is the main idea of the text?65. What can be inferred from the text about the master teacher scheme?Section D (10 marks)Directions: In this section, there is one passage followed by a summary. Read the passage carefully and complete the summary below by choosing no more than three words from the passage. Remember to write the answers on the Answer Sheet.Questions 66 - 70 are based on the following passage.The United KingdomBritain (or Great Britain) is an island that lies off the north-west coast of Europe. The nearest country is France, which is 20 miles away and from which Britain is separated by the English Channel. The island is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean to the west, and the North Sea to the east. It comprises the mainlands of England, Wales and Scotland, that is, three countries. Scotland is in the north, while Wales is in the west. Ireland, which is also an island, lies off the west coast of Britain. It consists of Northern Ireland and the Irish Republic. Britain together with Northern Ireland constitute the United Kingdom (UK). Thus, the United Kingdom is composed of four countries, the largest of which is England. The capital city is London, which is situated in south-east England.The UK has a total area of about 244,100 square kilometres (94,248 square miles). About 70% of the land area is devoted to agriculture, about 7% is wasteland, moorland and mountains, about 13% is devoted to urban development, and 10% is forest and woodland. The northern and western regions of Britain, that is Scotland and Vales, are mainly mountainous and hilly. Parts of the north-west and centre of England also consist of mountains and hills.Britain has a generally mild and temperate climate. It is, however, subject to frequent changes. It has an average annual rainfall of about 120 centimetres (47 inches).In 1998 the population of the United Kingdom was nearly 59 million. The density of population was approximately 240 people per square kilometre. However, in England, where 83% of the population live, the density was much higher, about 363 per square kilometre.In the UK, English is the first language of the vast majority of people. However, in western Wales, Welsh is the first language for many of the people. In Scotland only a small number of people speak Gaelic.In Britain about 66% of the population say that they are Christian, while fewer than 5% say that they belong to other religions.Summary:Britain is an island that (66) ________ the Atlantic Ocean and the North Sea. It comprises the mainlands of England, Wales and Scotland. Ireland (67) ________ the west coast of Britain. It (68) ________ Northern Ireland and the Irish Republic. The United Kingdom consists of Britain together with Northern Ireland. The capital city is London which (69) ________ south-east England.In 1998 the population of the UK was nearly 59 million. The density of population was 240 people per square kilometre. In the UK English is the first language of most people. In western Wales, Welsh (70) ________ many of the people, but few people in Scotland speak Gaelic.Part IV Cloze (15 minutes, 15 marks)Section A (5 marks)Directions: There are 5 blanks in the passage. For each blank, some letters of the word have been given (not exceeding 3 letters). Read the passage below and think of the word which best fits each blank. Use only one word in each blank. Remember to write the answers on the Answer Sheet.Language is learned primarily through communication with other people. Research shows that the more communication children (71) exp________ at home, the better developed their language skills will be. Children need to talk well in order to learn well. This is especially important for the development of native language skills since the language is often reinforced by the child's environment outside school.However, the (72) qu________ of communication is just as or more important than quantity alone. The language adults use helps children become aware of the many different aspects of objects and events around them. For example, during a shopping trip to the market or store, adults can develop children's concepts by bringing their attention to the shapes, colors, sounds, textures, and sizes of objects and events around them. Parents can do this naturally through conversation without (73)di________ teaching. In other words, conversation with children in everyday situations expands their minds and develops their thinking skills.In addition to conversing with children, adults can help prepare their children to succeed in school by (74) en________ them to take an active interest in books and in the print that surrounds them in the environment. The child's first major task in school is learning to read. Children who come to school with knowledge that the print aroundthem carries important meaning and with an interest in books and stories will usually (75) su________ in learning to read rapidly.Section B (10 marks)Directions: There are 10 blanks in the passage. Use the word given in each blanket to form a word that fits in each blank. Remember to write the answers on the Answer Sheet.Forensic science (法庭科学) means (76) ________ (use) science to solve crime. But what exactly does a forensic scientist do?At the scene of crime, the crime scene (77) ________ (investigator) will thoroughly examine the area. They will look for fingerprints and palm prints; marks of tools and weapons; marks from shoes; fibers from (78) ______ (cloth); body fluids.Increasingly, CSIs (= crime scene investigators) are using specialized techniques, on site, to determine which areas to concentrate their investigation on.A forensic pathologist (法医) specializes in examining dead bodies to determine how and when death occurred. As well as (79) ________ (examine) the body, either on site or through photos (80) ________ (take) at the scene, theforensic pathologist may also use X-ray imaging(X光成像技术) and will usually conduct an autopsy (尸体解剖). The pathologist will also take samples of body tissues, like blood, liver or hair, for further (81) ________ (analyse).A new form of identification (82) ________ (rely) on DNA, which carries the genetic (基因的) information of each person. Everyone's DNA is different (except for identical twins). DNA fingerprinting allows police to identify an individual in the same way as fingerprints do.。

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关于中国传统文化比赛的英语作文全文共10篇示例，供读者参考篇1Title: My Experience in a Traditional Chinese Culture CompetitionHi everyone! Today I want to share with you my exciting experience in a traditional Chinese culture competition. It was so much fun and I learned a lot about our amazing culture.The competition took place at my school and students from different grades were invited to participate. There were different categories like calligraphy, Chinese painting, storytelling, and even traditional Chinese dance. I decided to join the calligraphy competition because I love writing Chinese characters.I practiced really hard for the competition. I made sure my brush strokes were perfect and that my characters were neat and clear. On the day of the competition, I was a little nervous but also very excited. When it was my turn to showcase my calligraphy, I took a deep breath and started writing. I focused on each stroke and tried to make my writing as beautiful as possible.After all the participants had finished their performances, the judges announced the winners. I was so happy when my name was called as the winner of the calligraphy competition! I received a certificate and a small prize as a reward for my hard work.I had so much fun participating in the traditional Chinese culture competition. I learned a lot about our rich culture and heritage, and I can't wait to join more competitions in the future. It was an experience that I will never forget! Thank you for listening to my story.篇2Traditional Chinese culture is super cool! We had a competition at school to learn all about it and show off our skills. It was so much fun!First, we learned all about Chinese calligraphy. We got to use real brushes and ink to write beautiful characters on paper. It was tricky at first, but we practiced a lot and got better and better. The characters looked so elegant and artistic!Next, we learned about Chinese paper cutting. We had to carefully fold the paper and use special scissors to make intricate designs. It was like making snowflakes, but with a cultural twist.We made flowers, animals, and even Chinese characters. It was amazing to see all the different creations everyone came up with.We also learned about traditional Chinese dance and music. We got to wear pretty costumes and learn choreographed dances. The music was so different from what we usually hear, but it was really catchy and fun to dance to. We had a blast twirling and moving to the beat.Lastly, we learned about Chinese knot tying. It was like making friendship bracelets, but with fancy designs and meanings behind each knot. We made keychains, bookmarks, and even decorations for the classroom. It was so cool to see how a few simple knots could turn into such intricate designs.Overall, the Chinese culture competition was a blast! We got to learn new skills, express our creativity, and have a lot of fun. I can't wait for next year's competition!篇3Okay, let me try my best to write an English essay with a primary school student's tone about a traditional Chinese culture competition.Title: My Experience in a Traditional Chinese Culture CompetitionHi everyone, I want to share with you about the traditional Chinese culture competition that I took part in recently. It was so much fun and I learned a lot about the amazing culture of China.Firstly, the competition was all about showcasing different aspects of Chinese culture like calligraphy, traditional costumes, folk music, and Chinese knot tying. We had to participate in different activities and show our skills in each of these categories. It was really exciting to try out new things and learn more about the rich history of China.One of my favorite parts of the competition was learning how to write Chinese calligraphy. I had never tried it before, but with the help of the teachers, I was able to write some beautiful characters. It was like creating a work of art with just a brush and ink.I also enjoyed trying on traditional Chinese costumes like the Hanfu and Qipao. They were so colorful and elegant, and I felt like a real Chinese princess wearing them. It made me appreciate the beauty and craftsmanship of traditional Chinese clothing.In the end, I didn't win the competition, but it didn't matter because the most important thing was that I had a great time learning and experiencing Chinese culture. I can't wait to participate in more cultural events like this in the future.So, that was my experience in a traditional Chinese culture competition. I had so much fun and I hope to continue exploring and learning about the wonderful traditions of China. Thank you for reading my essay!篇4Chinese traditional culture is super cool. Last week, our school had a competition to learn more about it. It was so fun!First, we learned about Chinese calligraphy. We used brushes and ink to write different characters. It was hard to control the brush at first, but it got easier with practice. My favorite character to write was "love". It looked so pretty!Next, we learned about Chinese traditional dances. We learned how to do the fan dance and the ribbon dance. It was tricky to remember all the steps, but we had so much fun twirling and swaying to the music. I felt like a real dancer!We also learned about Chinese traditional music. We listened to different instruments like the guzheng and erhu. They sounded so beautiful and different from the music we usually listen to. I even got to try playing the guzheng myself!At the end of the competition, we all performed what we learned in front of the whole school. It was nerve-wracking but exciting! I felt so proud to show off what I had practiced.I had so much fun learning about Chinese traditional culture. It's amazing to think about all the history and tradition behind everything. I can't wait to learn more and keep exploring this cool part of our world!篇5Title: My Experience in a Traditional Chinese Culture CompetitionHey guys, let me tell you about the super cool traditional Chinese culture competition that I recently participated in! It was so much fun and I learned a lot of interesting things about China's traditional customs and practices.First of all, we had a contest to see who could write the most beautiful Chinese calligraphy. I had never tried calligraphy before,but I gave it my best shot. It was really hard to control the brush and make the characters look nice, but it was so satisfying when I finally got it right. The judges said my calligraphy was pretty good, which made me really happy!Next, we had a quiz about Chinese proverbs and idioms. I had studied really hard for this part because I wanted to win. I was so proud of myself for knowing the meanings of all the proverbs and idioms that the judges asked us about. I even got a special prize for getting all the questions right!Then, we had a traditional Chinese dance competition. I love dancing, so I was really excited for this part. I practiced my dance moves over and over again until I got them perfect. When it was finally my turn to perform, I danced my heart out and the judges loved it! They said I had great rhythm and coordination.In the end, I didn't win the competition, but that's okay. I had so much fun learning about Chinese culture and trying out new things. I can't wait to participate in more traditional Chinese culture competitions in the future. It's such a great way to appreciate and celebrate the rich history and customs of China.篇6Title: My Experience in a Traditional Chinese Culture CompetitionHi everyone! Today I want to share with you my exciting experience in a traditional Chinese culture competition. It was so much fun and I learned a lot about our amazing culture!The competition was held at our school and there were so many activities to choose from. There was calligraphy, paper cutting, Chinese chess, and even traditional Chinese dance. I decided to participate in the calligraphy competition because I love writing with brushes and ink.Before the competition started, I practiced writing Chinese characters every day. I wanted to make sure that my calligraphy was neat and beautiful. When the competition day finally arrived, I was a little nervous but also very excited.During the competition, I focused on each stroke and tried my best to write elegantly. I could feel the ink flowing smoothly on the paper, creating beautiful characters. The judges walked around to observe our work and I made sure to sit up straight and concentrate on my writing.After the competition was over, the judges announced the winners. I was so surprised and happy when they called my namefor the first prize in the calligraphy competition! I couldn’t believe it! I was so proud of myself and felt grateful for the support from my teachers and friends.Participating in the traditional Chinese culture competition was a wonderful experience for me. I learned more about our rich cultural heritage and had the opportunity to showcase my skills. I can’t wait for the next competition and I hope to continue learning and sharing the beauty of traditional Chinese culture with others.That’s all for now! Thank you for listening to my story. Bye bye!篇7Chinese traditional culture is super cool and fun to learn about! Recently, our school had a competition all about it, and my friends and I were super excited to join in. There were so many cool things to learn and do during the competition.One of the things we learned about was Chinese calligraphy. It's all about writing Chinese characters beautifully with a brush and ink. It was really tricky at first, but with practice, we all got better at it. We even got to write our own names in Chinese characters!Another fun activity was learning Chinese paper cutting. We got to use scissors to cut out intricate designs on red paper. It was so cool to see all the different patterns we could make. My favorite was the one with a dragon on it - it looked so cool!We also learned about traditional Chinese festivals, like the Mid-Autumn Festival and the Dragon Boat Festival. We got to make mooncakes and design our own dragon boats. It was so fun to learn about all the different traditions and customs.In the end, we had a showcase where we got to show off everything we learned during the competition. It was so much fun to see all the different artworks and performances. I was super proud of my friends and myself for all the hard work we put in.I had so much fun learning about Chinese traditional culture during the competition. It made me appreciate our rich heritage even more. I can't wait to learn more about it in the future!篇8Once upon a time, there was a Chinese traditional culture competition in my school. It was super fun and I learned a lot of cool things about Chinese culture!First, we had a calligraphy competition. We had to write Chinese characters with a brush and ink. It was really hard to control the brush at first, but with practice, I got better at it. I wrote the characters for "happiness" and "luck" and even won a prize!Next, we had a tea ceremony competition. We had to learn how to make Chinese tea properly and serve it to our teachers. It was so cool to learn about the different types of tea and how they are brewed. I even got to try some tea that I had never tasted before!Then, we had a Chinese knotting competition. We had to learn how to tie intricate knots using colorful ropes. It was like making a beautiful piece of art with just a few simple materials. I made a lucky knot for my mom and she loved it!Finally, we had a traditional Chinese dance competition. We learned a dance that told a story from Chinese history. It was so fun to dance with my friends and show off our moves. Everyone clapped and cheered for us!In the end, I didn't win any prizes, but I had so much fun participating in the Chinese traditional culture competition. I learned a lot about Chinese culture and had a great time with my friends. I can't wait for next year's competition!篇9Title: My Experience in a Traditional Chinese Culture CompetitionHello everyone! Today I want to share with you my super exciting experience at a traditional Chinese culture competition. It was so much fun and I learned a lot of cool things!First, let me tell you about the competition itself. We had to do all kinds of activities like calligraphy, Chinese painting, and reciting ancient poems. It was really challenging but also super interesting. I even learned how to write my name in Chinese characters!One of my favorite parts of the competition was the tea ceremony. I got to wear a traditional Chinese costume and pour tea for the judges. It was so much fun and everyone said I did a great job!There was also a kung fu performance at the competition. I got to watch some amazing martial arts moves and even learned a few simple kung fu techniques myself. It was so cool to see how strong and agile the performers were!In the end, I didn't win the competition but I had so much fun and made a lot of new friends. I also learned a lot about Chinese culture and traditions. I can't wait to participate in another competition like this in the future!Overall, the traditional Chinese culture competition was a really cool experience and I'm so glad I got to be a part of it. I can't wait to learn more about Chinese culture and traditions in the future. Thank you for listening to my story!篇10Title: My Experience in the Traditional Chinese Culture ContestHi everyone! I want to share with you all about my experience in the Traditional Chinese Culture Contest. It was so much fun and I learned a lot of cool things about Chinese traditions.First, let me tell you about the contest. It was held at our school and students from different classes participated. We had to answer questions about Chinese calligraphy, traditional clothing, festivals, and famous Chinese legends. It was super exciting!I prepared for the contest by reading books about Chinese culture and practicing writing Chinese characters. I also watched videos about Chinese festivals and customs. I wanted to do well in the contest and make my parents proud.On the day of the contest, I was a little nervous but also excited. The questions were not too hard, and I knew most of the answers. I even got to show off my calligraphy skills by writing my name in Chinese characters.In the end, I was so happy that I won a prize in the contest. I got a beautiful Chinese fan as a reward. I felt so proud of myself and I couldn't wait to tell my parents about it.I had a great time learning about Chinese traditions and participating in the contest. I can't wait for the next one! Chinese culture is so rich and interesting, and I'm glad I got to be a part of it. Thank you for reading about my experience!。

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英语school手抄报内容英语 School HandoutHello everyone! In today's handout, we will be discussing all things English. English is an essential subject studied by students worldwide, and it is crucial for effective communication, accessing global information, and exploring diverse cultures. Let's delve into some exciting topics related to English! 1. Benefits of Learning English:Learning English opens up a world of opportunities. It is an international language and widely used in various fields. Discuss the advantages of learning English such as better job prospects, improved cognitive abilities, enhanced travel experiences, and expanded social connections.2. English Grammar:Grammar forms the foundation of any language. Introduce some basic grammar rules, such as verb tenses, sentence structures, and parts of speech. Include examples and exercises to help readers consolidate their understanding.3. Idioms and Proverbs:Idioms and proverbs add spice to language. Highlight commonly used English idioms and proverbs, explaining their meanings and usage. Encourage readers to use them in daily conversations to enhance their language fluency.4. Famous English Literature:Introduce renowned English authors and their notable works. Include brief summaries and quotes from classic novels, plays, and poems. This section can inspire students to explore the rich world of literature.5. English Language Fun Facts:Engage readers with interesting facts about the English language. Share facts about the origin of English, the largest English-speaking country, commonly mistaken homophones, and other captivating language trivia. Make learning fun!6. English Language Games:Include interactive language games to make learning English enjoyable. Crossword puzzles, word searches, and vocabulary quizzes can help students reinforce their language skills while having fun. 7. Language Learning Tips:Provide practical tips for improving English language skills. Include advice such as practicing regularly, watching English movies, reading English books, and conversing with native speakers. Inspire students to take charge of their learning.8. Role of English in the Globalized World:Discuss the significance of English in today's globalized society. Include topics like English as the language of business, international communication, and diplomacy. Emphasize the need for languageproficiency to succeed in a competitive world.Remember, learning English is an ongoing process, and practice makes perfect. We hope this handout provides valuable insights and inspires your language learning journey. Happy learning and keep exploring the wonders of English!。

语文派对的作文,英语的

The Joy of a Chinese Language PartyThe Chinese Language Party was an unforgettable experience that immersed me in the rich culture and vibrant spirit of the Chinese language. It was a celebration of words, stories, and traditions that brought together people from diverse backgrounds to share in the joy of language.The event kicked off with a lively lion dance performance, symbolizing good luck and prosperity. The drumbeats and the synchronized movements of the dancers set the tone for the festive atmosphere. As the audience clapped and cheered, it was clear that everyone was eager to embrace the spirit of the party.Next came a series of exciting activities designed to showcase the beauty and depth of the Chinese language. There were poetry readings, where participants recited ancient verses with passion and eloquence. The melodies of the words filled the air, transporting us to a world of elegance and wisdom.There were also language games and quizzes that tested our knowledge of Chinese characters, idioms, and proverbs. Theseinteractive segments were not only fun but also educational, helping us to appreciate the intricacies and nuances of the language.One of the highlights of the party was the traditional Chinese calligraphy demonstration. A master calligrapher showed us how to write Chinese characters with a brush and ink, explaining the importance of balance, flow, and harmony in the art of writing. We were all fascinated by the beauty and elegance of the characters that came to life under his skilled hands.To cap off the evening, there was a performance by a group of singers who belted out popular Chinese songs. The melodies were catchy, and the lyrics were filled with emotion and meaning. Everyone was dancing and singing along, creating a truly festive atmosphere.The Chinese Language Party was not just a celebration of the language but also a celebration of unity and diversity. It brought people together, regardless of their background or nationality, to share in the joy of communication and understanding through the medium of Chinese. It was a reminder of the power of language to connect us all and to bring us closer together.。