John was traveling by ship to Europe when a terrible storm came. A great leak was filling the ship with water. No matter how hard the sailors and passengers worked at the pumps, the water was still rising. The ship was sinking fast. There seemed to be no hope. But the captain told them not to give up hope. He said that there was hope so long as the ship remained above water. He promised that if they didn’t give up hope, he would land them safely. The captain’s powerful will moved them all. In the end he did land them safely.

After they landed, John found the captain to show his appreciation. But to his surprise, the captain said to him that he was the boy of 30 years ago who bought a geography book in his bookstore. John suddenly thought of the boy. At that time the boy didn’t have enough money, but he had gone from shop to shop and believed he could get what he wanted. Finally, he made it. Now, it was the same willpower of him that saved the lives of all the passengers.

【写作内容】

在一次课外阅读中,你读上面的故事,决定写篇文章针对“毅力与成功”发表自己的看法。内容要点包括:

1.以约30个词概括故事的内容要点;

2.然后以约120个词就“毅力与成功”这个主题发表你的看法,内容包括:

(1)叙述你或你的同学凭借毅力取得成功的事例;

(2)你认为取得成功,主要是靠毅力还是智力?

【写作要求】

1.你可以使用实例或者其他论证方法支持你的观点,也可以参照阅读材料的内容,但是不得直接引用原文中的句子;

2.文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称。

【评分标准】

概括准确,语言规范,内容合适,篇章连贯。

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It has been around for centuries, but up until very recently, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) wasn’t fully accepted abroad. Proof of this can be found in The Treatment (《刮痧》), a 2001 film that tells the story of a Chinese man in the US who’s accused of abuse after he uses guasha, a form of TCM treatment, to cure his grandson’s disease.

During the last 10 years or so, however, TCM has been getting increasingly popular all over the world. A report released by the State Council Information Office on Dec. 6 says this style of health care, which includes different forms like herbal medicine and exercise, has spread to 183 countries and regions.

“We have set up 10 TCM centers outside China, and all of them are popular among locals,” Wang Guoqiang, head of the State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, said at a news conference on Dec 6. “Governments of 86 countries and regions have signed agreements with the Chinese government on TCM corporation.”

One of the reasons behind the growing popularity of TCM is the increase of scientific research into it. And after Tu Youyou-the Chinese scientist who discovered the anti-malaria (抗疟疾) drug qinghaosu (青蒿素)-won the Nobel Prize last year, TCM became even more famous internationally.

However, all these achievements in TCM don’t mean that it’s problem-free. Over the years, TCM has faced challenges in being able to prove that it has certain effects.

Some researchers have suggested TCM should be more exact and work together with Western medicine.

“Bringing together with Western medicine and TCM, rather than being in competition, is where the potential for great effects is,” said Bernhard Schwartlander, the China representative of the World Health Organization.

1.The film The Treatment is mentioned in the first paragraph is to .

A. introduce the film to readers

B. show TCM is increasingly popular

C. arouse readers’ interest in Western medicine

D. prove that TCM is not fully accepted in western countries

2.We can learn from the passage that .

A. TCM is not exact in curing diseases

B. 10 TCM centers abroad are all set up by locals

C. 86 countries have cooperated with China on TCM

D. Tu Youyou’s success contributes to the popularity of TCM

3.According to Bernhard Schwartlander, TCM should .

A. combine western medicine

B. face no challenge at all

C. give an exact description of its effects

D. complete with western medicine

4.Which of the following can be the best title of the passage?

A. A report on TCM B. Opinions about TCM

C. TCM & Western Medicine D. Traditional healing spreads

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Since it was founded in 1870, The Met has always tried to be more than a storeroom of rare and beautiful objects. Every day? art comes alive in the Museum’s galleries and through its exhibitions and events, revealing both new ideas and unexpected connections across time and across cultures.

Notes:

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Email: prtvacypolicy@metmuseum.org

1.What type of writing is this text?

A. A business guide. B. An art survey.

C. A research report. D. An advertisement.

2.What can we learn about the Met from the text?

A. The Met has a history of 5,000 years.

B. People started to visit the Met online to buy objects.

C. The Met stops collecting arts right now.

D. People cannot take a photo without the permission of the Met.

3.What should you do if you want to have images used for a magazine?

A. Email to communications@metmuseum.org.

B. Telephone at 212-505-8700.

C. Write an application at the online Press Room.

D. Contact the Museum’s Digital Department.

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1.The Lyrics: 1961-2012

By Bob Dylan

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What's to love: Here's proof that NatGeo's talented photographers have conquered social media while maintaining the usual quality of their work.And for fans of more traditional coffee-table-size books,check out National Geographic's Wild,Beautiful Places:Picture-Perfect Journeys Around the Globe ($40).

1.Which author is noted for literature achievements?

A. Bob Dylan. B. Tyler Conroy.

C. Gregg Delman. D. National Geographic.

2.For what event are the books most probably recommended?

A. New Year's Day. B. Christmas Day.

C. One's anniversary. D. Literature awards.

3.How much would a photographer normally spend on his favourite books listed?

A. $39.95. B. $19.95.

C. $59.9. D. $99.9.

4.Which book would a pop star's fan probably buy?

A. The Lyrics: 1961-2012 .

B. Taylor Swift: This Is Our Song.

C. Misty Copeland.

D. @ NatGeo: The Most Popular Instagram Photos.

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