English was once 【1】 (speak) only by people in a part of Britain. But during the twentieth century, it became a world language-a language used by speakers of many different languages 【2】 (communicate) with each other. 【3】 it is called a “world language”, more than five billion people- most of people on the earth-do not speak English as either their first 【4】 second language. However, hundreds of millions of people use it, and hundreds of millions are learning it. Because so many people learn and use English, it may be hard to imagine that one day English may not be the world’s 【5】 (lead) language. Remember that there were other important languages in the past which lost their 【6】 (important) or even disappeared. In Europe, Latin was used as a common language for many centuries before people stopped using it. French was once a language 【7】 (know) by all well-educated people, and was 【8】 (popular) than English. But since the nineteenth century, English 【9】 (become) more popular than French. Today, many people 【10】 want to learn a new language are learning Chinese, Spanish or Arabic. It may be that, one day, instead of English, another language will be used across the world.

Public speaking can significantly increase your confidence. 【2】Your confidence levels will grow during this process. Overcoming the fears and insecurities that accompany public speaking will benefit you not just on stage, but in everyday day life as well, whether it may be in a meeting or on a date.

Effective public speaking skills are beneficial to career advancement, as they indicate creativity, critical thinking skills, and leadership abilities. All these qualities are very valuable for the job market. They can also get you to stand out at work. 【3】

When you write a speech, you have to think carefully about the best framework, persuasive strategies, and words to communicate your message to the audience. 【4】You’ll learn to calmly take up an opposing view, to present your ideas. in an organized manner, and to defend your views against others.

【5】It’s no secret that people throughout history have used the power to make a difference. You won’t change the world with every speech, but you can easily impact someone in some small way.

A.It’ll make you stand out in any debate.

B.This type of thinking improves your communication skills.

C.Whatever your goal is, public speaking can help you meet it.

D.You may feel nervous to find the audiences fix their attention on you.

E.You’ll learn to speak up in meetings and present yourself as a professional.

F.Connecting with audiences is a reminder that you have valuable opinions to share.

G.Public speaking is a powerful way to unite people and motivate them to take action.

1.简述该现象；

2.指出谣言的危害；

3.你的建议。

注意：1.词数100左右；

2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。

参考词汇：新冠疫情：the COVID-19 epidemic

Dear readers,

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Yours,

Li Hua

It causes long-term memory loss. Thanks to Baidu, we don't really have to remember much of anything. Questions are answered at the drop of a hat because Baidu is all-knowing! Is that a good thing, though? People aren't digging through their brains anymore to find answers. Here's the good news: we can still exercise our long-term memory by simply thinking before we Baidu. If we don't want to go down that road, we can search Baidu for some memory games to play. Turn Baidu into an asset instead of an enemy.

It makes us lack patience. Baidu gives us what we want. Everything is instant. In fact, if we have to wait for even a handful of minutes for anything, we start losing our minds. This idea of instant satisfaction carries through to many other aspects of our lives, too, like when we go out to eat, drive in traffic, or even deal with workplace accidents. Instead of using Baidu to lessen our anger, try searching for some mindful meditations (沉思).Focus on our breath and realize everything doesn't have to move at lightening speed. We can actually listen to some peaceful spa or meditation music on our Pandora, too!

It wastes our time. Be honest, how much time are we spending on Baidu every day? Whether we're doing research for our own personal needs, buying clothing, or writing a research paper, we all spend a ton of time on the trusty Internet. Are we always being efficient with this time? For the sake of our precious time, if we haven't used Baidu Drive, we should. Keep spreadsheets, text docs, PDFs, slideshows, and even recordings exactly where we can easily find them. Keep a running list of websites we know we'll revisit.

Overall, things are different these days. Yes, there are noticeable negative side effects because of the Baidu invasion, but we don't have to fall into that trap. Stay sharp and don't let ourselves become imprisoned doing the Baidu god's bidding.

【1】Which of the following can best replace the underlined part “at the drop of a hat”?

A.at one pointB.in no timeC.in a wayD.at a loss

【2】Why do we turn impatient in real life according to paragraph 3?

A.We depend on ourselves too much.

B.We can't get everything with Baidu.

C.We can't get quick services in real life.

D.We get used to Baidu's quick convenience.

【3】What is the author's advice on saving time online?

A.Using Baidu Drive.

B.Keeping papers correctly.

C.Being efficient with work.

D.Emptying websites records timely.

【4】What does the text mainly tell us?

A.The side effects of Baidu and solutions.

B.The advantages and functions of Baidu.

C.The technology and influence of the Internet.

D.The disadvantages and risks of the Internet.

【1】 So what’s the big deal? The big deal is collection of firsts set to blast off on the 27th of May. The first humans carried aboard a rocket developed by a private company. The first humans aboard a reusable rocket.

Ever since the opening days of the space age, NASA has designed, built, and flown its very own rockets, and capsules. 【2】 The privately-held company Space X will be providing the big rocket boost(加湿器)needed to get NASA’s astronauts to the space, aboard a Falcon 9 rocket topped with a Dragon crew capsule.

【3】 It is trying to make access to space cheaper, chiefly through the use of reusable rockets- once the payload is delivered into orbit, bring the rocket back down the Earth and polish it up for another ride.

In the meantime, NASA has spent the past decade in a highly bureaucratic version of hell. After the sad end of the space shuttle program in 2011, the American space agency was forced to rent seats on Russian made and Russian launched Soyuz rockets to get astronauts up to the International Space Station.

【4】 And now, if everything goes as planned on May 27th, we will make human access to space cheaper, more reliable, and absolutely easier. 【5】 Space tourism? Moon bases? I would say that the sky is limit, but the sky is just the start.

A.But this time, it’s different.

B.Rockets go off all the time from the Earth.

C.This made for great wounded national pride.

D.Most of the astronauts haven’t made it up into space.

E.Space X has spent the past decades working tirelessly.

F.NASA has been developing a new space launch system.

G.It’s impossible to say what kind of revolutions that might lead to.

As new teachers in the Emirati school, we Westerners greeted her every day. She ignored us. She came into our rooms and bypassed us as she shook hands with all the non-Westerners. Whenever we saw her, she avoided eye contact with us. Eventually, we stopped trying to befriend her.

I wouldn’t say her nationality but her friends had been fired from the school. We had been employed in their places and that was enough for her to have nothing to do with us.

Well after 16 months in the school we had a secret friend gifting. To my surprise, I drew her name from the glass jar and that meant she was my secret friend. My role was to buy her a gift and say something about her when we publicly acknowledged who our secret friend was.

I decided to gift her a coloured bangle（手镯）. I added a postcard and wrote “Love and Blessings, Rose Marie.

Then came the day. We all gathered in the meeting room. When you gave your gift, you said a few kind words about your secret friend and passed the gift to her. What could I say? Everyone knew she didn’t like the Westerners. She taught music in the school so I said “My secret friend is someone who brings music to our ears every day.” She came forward with a huge warm smile. She hugged me and kissed me on both cheeks and accepted my gift.

Since then, she smiles often. We hug and shake hands when we meet. I have seen her wear my gift several times and I am so pleased.

【1】Why didn't Cala like the Western teachers?

A.They replaced her friends' positions.

B.They were new comers.

C.They stopped befriending her.

D.They had once offended her.

【2】How did the writer change Cala's attitude?

A.With the help of her friends.

B.Through her love and blessings.

C.By showing her talent in music.

D.Through her sincerity and wisdom.

【3】Which of the following can best describe the ending of the story?

A.Exciting.B.Beautiful.

C.Complex.D.shocking.

【4】What does the writer intend to tell us?

A.Do nothing by halves.

B.Nothing is impossible to a willing heart.

C.A good act will be well rewarded.

D.Without confidence there is no friendship.

1.表示热烈欢迎；

2.学校课外活动；

3.体验活动：体验海南文化特色如观看琼剧，品尝美食等。

注意:1.词数80左右；

2.可以适当增加细节,使行文流畅。

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Earthquakes can be destructive. Unfortunately, we don’t have a 【1】(rely) way to predict. But technologies can still help us under such a desperate situation. China is building the world’s largest earthquake alert system and it’s【2】(possible) the most advanced. Engineers【3】(set) up over 15000 sensors（传感器） nationwide and writing them into a web. Once【4】 earthquake happens, the sensors can send electrical pulses to the control center and then ordinary people’s smart phones.

The signal travels at almost light speed and faster than the earthquake shaking,【5】(give) local people a little time to prepare, and the system can usually send messages to people in less than two seconds. It’s life-saving. The system,【6】can be the most advanced in many ways, will be the largest earthquake observation network in the world, not only detecting the movement of the【7】(continent) but also calculating the possible impact【8】an earthquake. It will automatically warn local people, making【9】(it) much faster than human observation. The system, overseen by China’s Ministry of Emergency Management, is set 【10】(complete) in 2022.

Anacostia Community Museum and the National Museum of African American History and Culture

Alternatives: Banneker-Douglass Museum or Alexandria Black History Museum

The National Museum of African American History and Culture is one of the hottest draws on the National Mall, with free tickets taken weeks in advance. Its sister museum, the Anacostia Community (社区) Museum, takes a community-focused look at African American history. So does the Banneker- Douglass Museum in Annapolis, which traces (追溯) the African American experience in Maryland, and the Alexandria Black History Museum, where exhibitions honor local activists and explore the inuence of slavery in the area. And unlike the African American Museum, neither requires you to plan ahead.

Hirschhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden

Alternative: Glenstone

Wandering through the galleries at Glenstone, you’ll come across some of the biggest names in 20th century art — Jackson Pollock, Jean-Michel Basquiat and Robert Rauschenberg. Glenstone sits on a 230-acre estate (土地) that doubles as an outdoor sculpture garden. Free tickets for Glenstone are often reserved weeks in advance, but 72 free tickets are available every day for anyone who takes a Montgomery County Ride-On Bus from Rockville Metro Station to the museum.

National Museum of African Art

Alternative: The African Art Museum of Maryland

Masks, musical instruments and jewelry can be found in Fulton, where the African Art Museum of Maryland houses a collection of traditional and contemporary African artworks and objects. And the best part, for visitors on a budget? Admission is free.

【1】Where can visitors go to explore the history of African Americans during the shutdown?

A.National Museum of African Art.

B.Hirschhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden.

C.The African American Museum.

D.Banneker-Douglass Museum.

【2】What can visitors do at Glenstone?

A.Make sculptures in the outdoor garden.

B.Get access to works of famous artists.

C.Take a Montgomery County Ride-On Bus.

D.Enjoy a collection of contemporary African artworks.

【3】What is the main purpose of the text?

A.To introduce different kinds of art exhibitions.

B.To advertise some private museums in the area.

C.To compare public museums with private ones.

D.To provide a guide to museums during the shutdown.

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧）并在其下面写出该加的词。

删除：把多余的词用斜线( \ )划掉。

修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；

2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

When I was in middle school, I enjoyed reading science books, and they were really difficult to understand them. Whenever a problem beats me, I would turn to my physics teacher for help. Go through materials together page by page, we were tearing the mask of nature off. It was his guidance which encouraged me to study physics serious today. Now we’re in a period when science plays an important role on people’s lives. From construction workers who build laboratories to teachers who pass on knowledges, everyone contributes to science in their own unique ways. All in all, science is everlasting topic for mankind. Faced with it, we must make ourselves well preparing.