“We realized in the mid-1970s that it was missing,” says Effie Kapsalis, head of the Smithsonian Institution Archives. “It was noted as missing and likely taken by an intern (实习生), from what the FBI is telling us. Word got out that it was missing when someone asked to see the letter for research purposes,” and the intern put the letter back. “The intern likely took the letter again once nobody was watching it.”

Decades passed. Finally, the FBI received a tip that the stolen document was located very close to Washington, D.C. Their art crime team recovered the letter but were unable to press charges because the time of limitations had ended. The FBI worked closely with the Archives to determine that the letter was both authentic and definitely Smithsonian’s property.

The letter is in fairly good condition, in spite of being out of the care of trained museum staff for so long. “It was luckily in good shape,” says Kapsalis, “and we just have to do some minor things in order to be able to unfold it. It has some glue on it that has colored it slightly, but nothing that will prevent us from using it. After it is repaired, we will take digital photos of it and that will be available online. One of our goals is to get items of high research value or interest to the public online.”

It would now be difficult for an intern, visitor or a thief to steal a document like this. “Archiving practices have changed greatly since the 1970s,” says Kapsalis, “and we keep our high value documents in a safe that I don’t even have access to.”

【1】What happened to Darwin’s letter in the 1970s?

A.It was recovered by the FBI.

B.It was put in the archives for research purposes.

C.It was stolen more than once.

D.It was purchased by the Smithsonian Archives.

【2】What did the FBI do after the recovery of the letter?

A.They pressed criminal charges in vain.B.They kept it in a special safe.

C.They arrested the suspect immediately.D.They proved its authenticity.

【3】What will the Smithsonian Institution Archives do with the letter according to Kapsalis?

A.Reserve it for research purposes only.B.Make it available online.

C.Keep it a permanent secret.D.Turn it into an object of high interest.

【4】What can be a suitable title for the text?

A.A Letter by Charles Darwin Returns to the Smithsonian

B.The Smithsonian Tightens Security Measures

C.The Smithsonian Charges an Intern with Theft

D.The FBI Cracks a Criminal Case

Readingapaperbookmaybeaforgottenluxury(奢侈) formanypeople thankstotoday’s busy lifestyles,butlisteningtoabook,whileshopping or jogging is a growing trend. Now, audio bookscanbeeasily downloaded from the Internet at the same, if not lower, prices as the print editions.

MaryBethRoche,publisherofMacmillanAudio,saysmanyoftheir readers use audio books as a “multitasking tool”, a way to consume books when their eyes are busy. For others, whose work may involve spending lots of time looking at the screen, audio books are a way to relax. “It’s sort of nice to sitbackandhaveastorytoldtoyou,”saidRoche.

In the United States, audio books have long been a serious business, simply because Americans on average spend so much time in their cars. “It is a good way for consumers to make the time in traffic quality time,” said Roche. “Even way back when it was the cassette and then the CD, the number one place where people listened was in car. When audio books became available in the digital format, people started using them during other activities—when they are shopping, jogging, performing household tasks and so on.

（写作内容）

1. 用约30个单词写出上文概要；

2. 用约120个单词谈谈你对这种现象的看法，内容包括：

(1) 你是否喜欢或支持听有声书；

(2) 用2－3个理由或论据支撑你的观点。

（写作要求）

1. 可以支持文中任一观点，但必须提供理由或论据；

2. 阐述观点或提供论据时，不能直接引用原文语句；

3. 作文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称；

4. 不必写标题。

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Join us after hours for a special programme of unique events throughout 2020 at Shakespeare’s Birthplace. When the crowds have left and our beautiful buildings are quiet, we invite you to try something different.

The Art of Design with Lee Lapthorne – 9 March

Join artist Lee Lapthorne for a private evening when he will show two pieces of furniture inspired by our collections and discuss his process of reinventing pieces of furniture to create something new.

Venue (举办地点): The Shakespeare Centre

Poetry with Punch – 8 June

Come and meet Matt Windle, the “Poet with Punch” and Birmingham’s Poet Laureate 2016 – 2018 for a unique workshop, full of tips and advice to help you get your poetry moving. Suitable for beginners, this workshop will get you thinking about taking the next steps to create writing!

Tickets: 10 per adult

Venue: The Shakespeare Centre

Over Throne – 9 November

The frequent changing of rulers is nothing new. Join us for an evening of performance and discussion as we take a look at the bad rulers that were overthrown in Shakespeare’s plays. This is hosted by our Senior Lecturer in Shakespeare Studies, Dr. Anjna Chouhan.

Tickets: 10 per adult

Venue: The Shakespeare Centre

Herbs for Health – 12 October

Growing in the Hall’s Croft garden are the secret recipes to natural good health. Find out more about the medicine used by the Tudors that still influences our well-being ( 康 乐 ) today. Using herbs and sharing recipes, you will learn the theories behind natural medicine. Reserve your spot before availability.

Tickets: 10 per adult Venue: Hall’s Croft

【1】When can you see the reinvented furniture?

A.On 12 October.B.On 8 June

C.On 9 November.D.On 9 March.

【2】What can you do if you attend the event hosted by Chouhan?

A.Enjoy a performance.B.Learn to be a lecturer.

C.Visit the Hall’s Croft garden.D.Perform in Shakespeare’s plays.

【3】Which event do you need to book in advance?

A.Poetry with Punch.B.Herbs for Health.

C.Over Throne.D.The Art of Design with Lee Lapthorne.

删除:把多余的词用斜线(\)划掉。

修改:在错的词下面画一横线，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。

Last October, we have had a series of reading activities. In the first two weeks, we read some great books. Among these books, I like The Old Man and the Sea better, from which I’ve learned never to give up when facing with difficulties. In the afternoon of October 18, we held a poetry contest. I recited a poem written by me and won first prize. At the end of the month, we acted out some famous work. My classmates and I performed The Million Pound Bank Note. To our great delightful, our performance was huge success. We both enjoyed such reading activities , wish to read more great books in the future.

A.associatedB.authentic

C.consistentD.convincing

A.could have been rewardedB.must have been rewarded

C.should be rewardedD.need have been rewarded

There must be spirits that direct me to different 【1】 (victim) in the wild. That’s the only explanation for the impossible chance meeting.

My wife and I set out across a large wasteland of sandy desert and just headed for the mountains and canyons (峡谷) two miles away. After a few minutes, high on the canyon wall we clearly heard someone else talking in the 【2】 (distant). I climbed a little up and saw a man shouting to us. He seemed very 【3】 (frighten). We climbed up a few hundred feet to where he was. He was a policeman from California. He and his wife were driving a motorbike for miles across the mountains. The policeman was typical 【4】 an adventurer. He headed down into the canyon on a path 【5】 driving was not allowed. His wife 【6】 (wise) got off it just before he drove it over a small ledge (岩架) and he landed it on a tree. Yes, this motorbike had its wheels several meters off the ground, 【7】 (hang) in a bush like a tree. Without the bush, he 【8】 (be) injured. It took us an hour to rescue him. 【9】 (save) by us, he was very thankful to us.

The couple thought it necessary 【10】 they should relax before heading back.

【1】Why does the school make the change?

A.To have the food machines repaired.

B.To encourage students to have a healthy diet.

C.To encourage students to protect the environment.

【2】What is the man concerned about at first?

A.Where he will get food from.

B.How he can eat healthily.

C.What he can eat.

【3】What does the woman think the man should do?

A.Lose weight.B.Drink more water.C.Eat in the lunch room.

【4】What does the man think of bringing food to school?

A.Doubtful.B.Disappointing.C.Good.

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。

How is everything going? Heard that a long-distance race is to be held in our city，I'm writing to invite you to take part in it.

Aiming at improving people's health, the race, which theme is 'Love Sports, Love Life', is scheduled on the first Monday of next month in the City's Sports Centre. To improve the ability of running, you'd better to practise as much as possible, which undoubted contributes to improving your running ability. It is your efforts that mattered. Besides, You should have a good rests in order to relieve stress, which will lead to our better performance.

On whole, if you are interesting in it? please give me a reply soon.

要点如下：1. 表达感动和感谢。 2. 告诉他你的现状。3. 表达信心和愿望。

注意：

1. 词数150左右；

2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Dear Andre,

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Yours,

Li Hua