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【题目】 Adventure-seeker Emma broke her ankle when she fell awkwardly while climbing a rock and spent a week in hospital waiting for an operation on her foot. When she was sent home to recover under strict instructions not to bear any weight, she became so fearful of crutches (拐杖) that she didn't move for three weeks. “I tried crutches but I kept falling over and injuring myself. So I literally just stayed on the sofa all day, ” says Emma.
She was gutted at the thought of missing the Wolf Run — a quarterly event that she hasn't missed since 2014. “If you complete four Wolf Runs in a year, one in each season, you get Alpha Wolf status,” explains Emma. “This year was going to be my fifth in a row as an Alpha Wolf and I was really upset that I'd lose my status.” So she was willing to try anything to get through the course — even with her injured ankle.
“I was telling my friend that I was going to cancel, and he persuaded me to give it a go. Having something to aim for really kept me going." Emma completed the run wearing an iWALK2.0, which is a medically-approved device and it basically functions like a hi-tech artificial leg, allowing users to walk freely. I decided to get one and it completely changed my recovery. I could move around the house and start getting out and about again, which had a real impact on my mental well-being.”
On the day of the race, Emma was nervous but the sound of people cheering her on kept her motivated. Emma made it over the finish line in just under six hours and clocked up her 23rd Wolf Run in five years. “It was an incredible day and my determination to finish combined with the support I received along the way kept me going,” says Emma.
【1】Why was Emma frightened to use a crutch?
A.She was afraid of recovering slowly.
B.She was warned not to move around.
C.She just had an operation on her foot.
D.She often got injured when using one.
【2】What does the underlined word “gutted” mean in Paragraph 2?
A.Extremely sad.B.A bit relieved.
C.Very surprised.D.Pretty cheerful.
【3】What actually made Emma take part in the race?
A.Her new hi-tech artificial leg.
B.Her fear of letting her friend down.
C.Her strong desire to achieve her ambition.
D.Her complete recovery from the operation.
【4】Which of the following best describes Emma?
A.Strong-willed.B.Supportive.
C.Creative.D.Humorous.
【答案】
【1】D
【2】A
【3】C
【4】A
【解析】
这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述冒险家艾玛的故事。她在攀爬岩石时不慎摔倒，脚踝骨折，在医院里等了一个星期的脚部手术。但她在5年内完成了第23次“狼跑”。
【1】推理判断题。根据第一段中“I tried crutches but I kept falling over and injuring myself. So I literally just stayed on the sofa all day, ” says Emma.“我试过用拐杖，但总是摔倒受伤。所以我真的一整天都呆在沙发上，”艾玛说。由此可知，爱玛不敢使用拐杖是因为她经常在使用时受伤。故选D。
【2】词义猜测题。根据第二段中This year was going to be my fifth in a row as an Alpha Wolf and I was really upset that I'd lose my status. “今年将是我连续第五年成为阿尔法狼，我真的很沮丧，因为我将失去我的地位。”由此推知，划线词的意思是“非常难过的”。故选A。
【3】推理判断题。根据第二段最后一句So she was willing to try anything to get through the course — even with her injured ankle.“所以她愿意尝试任何方法来完成比赛——即使是在她受伤的脚踝上。”可知，实现抱负的强烈愿望使艾玛参加了比赛。故选C。
【4】推理判断题。根据最后一段On the day of the race, Emma was nervous but the sound of people cheering her on kept her motivated. Emma made it over the finish line in just under six hours and clocked up her 23rd Wolf Run in five years.“比赛那天，艾玛很紧张，但人们的欢呼声激励着她。艾玛仅用了不到6个小时就冲过了终点线，并在5年内完成了第23次‘狼跑’。”由此推知，她意志坚强。故选A。
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London Zoo Set in the heart of Regents Park, London Zoo provides a great day out with a family friendly atmosphere. It has been entertaining visitors of all ages with a collection of over 80, 000 animals as well as some fantastic shows and interactive experiences for over 150 years. From the classic penguin feeding time to the insightful talks held in an authentic living rainforest there really is something for everyone to enjoy. There are fun and games in the kid’s zone including a range of special exhibits designed to be as informative as they are exciting. Children are free to explore a treetop village, a secret underground world and the “Touch Zone” which provides a safe environment for them to interact with all of their favourite creatures. There is so much to do at London Zoo you may struggle to fit it all into one day! Your ticket includes priority entry access at no extra cost giving you more time to see one of the city’s premier attractions. |
Important Information * Disabled Access: Wheelchair access is available throughout the park; however, as the Zoo contains a lot of listed buildings some have minor restrictions. * Parking space subject to (取决于) availability. Only valid in conjunction with a paid for Zoo entry ticket. * Last admission is one hour before closing time. * Some animal exhibits may close up to 30 minutes before closing time. |
【1】According to the advertisement, London Zoo ________.
A.provides an ideal place for families to hold talks in an rainforest
B.combines entertainment and interactive experiences with creatures
C.offers unlimited access to premier attractions with a little more charge
D.caters to the curiosity of children with guided exploration and interactions
【2】It can be learned from the passage that ________.
A.visitors will be admitted to the zoo at their convenience
B.drivers shall get parking space with a paid entry ticket
C.late comers may miss some of the animal exhibits
D.wheelchair users can have access to any building
【题目】请认真阅读下面短文，并根据所读内容在文章后表格中的空格里填入最适当的单词。注意:每空一个单词。
The exact data on women in agriculture is difficult to pin down. There are variations between countries and agriculture data is challenging to collect. What is clear, however, is that most small-scale farmers are women, making up 60-80 percent of farmers in developing countries. The FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN) estimates that between 43 percent to even 70 percent of agricultural labor in some countries comes from women.
But women still don’t have the same rights as men when it comes to farming, making food production harder for women because of gender inequality. For female farmers, it is unquestionably a challenging job to engage in food production.
In the first place, purchasing land, farming equipment and hiring labor can be expensive. These costs are even harder on women because many of them lack access to credit. In nearly 48 economies women face legal restrictions to having control of their own finances.
Getting to the bank is hard too. Mobility for women in rural parts of developing countries is a big concern. Better transportation and infrastructure could help make access to credit more practicable for women. Credit and finance should be equal for everyone, especially women who are held back by gender restrictions.
Sadly, women may run the world, but they do not own it. Women are virtually denied property rights. Traditional customs in place can pass down land through the male side of the family, leaving women out of land rights completely. Other times, women need permission from a male relative or husband to own land.
It has been apparent that women are not as productive farmers as men and work longer hours in some countries like Indonesia. This is largely due to a lack of education. When education is considered more valuable for men (and thus mainly given to men), women farmers are less informed about the best production methods, thus producing less yield in crops and becoming “less productive”. This can all be changed through providing education for women. Removing gender inequality can help feed 130 million people who are currently undernourished.
Despite these barriers, women are definitely not leaving the “field”. In countries experiencing urban growth, men are migrating to urban areas for other jobs while women stay in rural areas, taking on jobs in farming and agriculture. Healthier children, education, and investment into the community are all benefits that female farmers are shown to have on their communities.
Let’s close the gender gap and give women the tools they need to succeed. If women farmers in developing countries have the same rights and opportunities, they will be just as productive. With increasing population, and the need for better food security, supporting women in agriculture is something that cannot afford not to be invested in.
Women running most small farms | Women in developing countries 【1】 for a large proportion of the labor force in the agricultural sector. |
Women’s 【2】 to food production | Without credit, many women farmers can’t 【3】 the cost of large farms. * The law sets a 【4】 on women’s freedom to manage money. * It is a struggle for women in the countryside to enjoy bank service. |
Women in many countries do not have easy 【5】 to the ownership of property. * 【6】 can take over land from the previous generation. * Without a male’s permission women cannot take possession of land. | |
The education system 【7】 men over women, resulting in different levels of productivity. * Unlike men, women are often ignorant of agricultural science. * Women could become more 【8】 if they were to enjoy equal education. | |
Expected support for women farmers | Considering women’s 【9】 to society, we are supposed to end gender discrimination and 【10】 up women in agriculture. |