题目内容
【题目】— Did you watch the news? Some robot police ______ to work with traffic police in Hebei ,China ,on August 7th.
—That’s amazing!
A.have sendB.were sendingC.were sentD.will send
【答案】C
【解析】
句意:——你看新闻了吗? 8月7日,一些机器人警察被派往中国河北,与交通警察合作。——太神奇了。
考查一般过去时被动语态。A. have send 搭配错误;B. were sending 正在发送;C. were sent被发送;D. will send将会发送。根据句中on August 7th,可知时态为一般过去时;robot police与send之间是被动关系,所以用were sent。故选C。
【题目】 National disasters around the world are happening at an alarming rate in 2018. Every few weeks, we’re witnessing earthquakes that destroy whole cities, wildfires that burn thousands of lands, and cyclones that cause mass flooding.
Indonesia Tsunami(海啸) | |
Date | December 22, 2018 |
Cause | It’s believed that undersea landslides from the Anak Krakatau volcano caused a violent tsunami which struck at night. |
Damages | 1,500 injured and an estimated 22,000 displaced |
Deaths | 430 |
Fall 2018 California Fires | |
Date | November 8--November 25 |
Cause | Though the cause of each is unknown, three separate wildfires broke out in early November 2018: the Camp fire in Paradise; the Hill fire in the Santa Rosa Valley and the Woolsey Fire in Los Angeles and Ventura counties. The worst of the three, the Camp fire, completely destroyed the town of Paradise. |
Damages | 230,000+ acres (combined) |
Deaths | 91(combined) |
The Indonesia Earthquake And Tsunami | ||
Date | September 28, 2018 | |
Cause | Shifting plates caused the 7.5 magnitude earthquake, and the quake set off the tsunami, which scientist couldn’t predict. | |
Damages | Roughly 2.4 million people were affected by the pair of natural disasters. More than 1,000 inmates from five prisons escaped after the natural disaster, and policemen are asking them return within the week. | |
Deaths | 844 and counting | |
Hurricane Florence | ||
Date | started September 13 | |
Cause | The hurricane was caused by naturally occurring weather patterns. | |
Damages | Within 24hours of landfall, the massive hurricane flooded homes and streets in North Carolina. Up to 40 inches of rain flooded areas of the Carolinas. A week after the hurricane, major highways remained flooded and closed. | |
Death | 42 | |
Super Typhoon Mangkhut | |
Date | Started week of September 9, 2018 |
Cause | Natural occurring weather patterns |
Damages | The typhoon caused massive flooding and power loss throughout Guam and Marshall. On September 16, the typhoon made landfall in Guangdong, China, killing four people. |
Deaths | 69+ |
【1】What caused the Indonesia Earthquake and Tsunami in September?
A.Shifting plates.B.Explosion of the volcanoes.
C.Changes of weather patterns.D.Undersea landslides.
【2】Which natural disaster may cause the most deaths?
A.Typhoon Mangkhut.B.The Indonesia Earthquake and Tsunami.
C.Hurricane Florence.D.Fall 2018 California Fires.
【3】What does the underlined word “inmate “ mean?
A.Patients.B.Policemen.C.Prisoners.D.Doctors.
【4】Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A.The hill fire is the worst among the three separate wildfires in California.
B.Typhoon Mangkhut caused damage to North Carolina and Marshall.
C.A week after Hurricane Florence, major highways became normal.
D.Natural disasters took place frequently in 2018.
【5】Where can we possibly read the passage?
A.Travel guide.B.Science fiction.C.Magazine.D.Advertisement.
【题目】阅读下面的短文,根据短文内容完成表格中所缺信息,每空一词。
Communication is important for strong family relationships.However, if you don't truly listen to others, it can be difficult to communicate.Working on your listening skills can help you communicate better and form stronger bonds.
Stay in the present.
When listening to a family member, do not think about other things.Put your phone away and give the speaker your full attention.It's important to try to stay in the present to make your family member feel heard and valued.
Pay attention to what is being said.Make sure that you can understand the speaker at the moment.
Use body language.
If you want the family member to feel valued, make sure to show that you are listening.You can do it by using body language.Nod as the speaker talks.Smile when appropriate.Maintain eye contact.
Do not cut in.
Cutting in can prevent you from communicating effectively.No matter how excited you feel about a subject, do not start talking until the family member has finished.Always allow a few seconds of silence after the speaker finishes talking before offering your reply.This allows you to make sure the speaker has finished, and gives the speaker a chance to fully express himself.
Ask questions.
Part of listening is understanding.If there is anything in the conversation you don’t understand, please ask after the family member finishes.This shows you are truly listening to him and value his thoughts.
Ask questions that encourage open discussions.For example, “What do you think of the situation?”
Avoid asking “why”questions, which might make the speaker feel uncomfortable.
Follow these tips, listen actively to your family to help communication run smoothly and build strong family relationships.
Title: 【1】to Be a Good Listener to Your Family | ||
Introduction | Working on your listening skills 【2】you have better communication and form stronger family relationships. | |
【3】 | Stay in the present | Never 【4】about other things while listening. Make sure to 【5】the speaker at the moment. |
Use body language | 【6】as the speaker talks, smiling when appropriate and maintaining eye contact can show that you are listening. | |
Do not cut in | 【7】 until the family member has finished talking. A moment of silence is needed to allow the speaker to fully 【8】himself. | |
Ask questions | Ask questions if 【9】 .Any question shows that you value the speaker’s thoughts. | |
Conclusion | Listen 【10】to your family and build strong family relationships. | |