【题目】 The okapi is a mammal living above the equator in one of the most biodiverse areas in central Africa. The animal was unknown to the western world until the beginning of the 20th century, and is often described as half-zebra, half-giraffe, as if it were a mixed-breed creature from a Greek legend. Yes its image is prevalent in the Democratic Republic of Congo-the only country in the world where it is found living in the world. The okapi is to Congo what the giant panda is to China or the kangaroo to Australia.

Although the okapi has striped markings resembling those of zebras’, it is most closely related to the giraffe. It has a long neck, and large, flexible ears. The face and throat are greyish white. The coat is a chocolate to reddish brown, much in contrast with the white horizontal stripes and rings on the legs and white ankles. Overall, the okapi can be easily distinguished form its nearest relative. It is much smaller (about the size of a horse) and shares more external similarities with the deer than with the giraffe. While both sexes possess horns in the giraffe, only males bear horns in the okapi.

The West got its first whiff of the okapi in 1890 when Welsh Journalist Henry Morton Stanley had puzzled over a strange “African donkey” in his book. Other Europeans in Africa had also heard of an animal that they came to call the “African unicorn.” Explorers may have seen the fleeting view of the striped backside as the animal fled through the bushes, leading to speculation that the okapi was some sort of rainforest zebra. Some even believed that the okapi was a new species of zebra. It was only later, when okapi skeleton was analyzed, that naturalists realized they had a giraffe on their hands.

In 1987, the Okapi Wildlife Reserve was established in eastern Congo to protect this rare mammal. But decades of political turbulence has seen much of the Congo’s natural resources spin out of the government’s control, and okapi numbers have fallen by 50 percent since 1995. Today, only 10,000 remain.

1Which of the following is a picture of an okapi?

A.B.

C.D.

2Which of the following descriptions is true about the okapi?

A.It is an important symbol of Congo.

B.It has been well protected since 1987.

C.It is a mystical creature from a Greek legend

D.It is more closely related to the zebra than the giraffe.

3What does the underlined word“whiff”most likely mean in Paragraph 3?

A.Firm belief.B.Kind intention.

C.Strong dislike.D.Slight trace.

4What can be inferred about Henry Morton Stanley?

A.He was the first Europeans to analyze okapi skeleton.

B.He had found many new species of animals in Africa.

C.He did not know the“African donkey"in his book was the okapi.

D.He had seen the backside of an okapi dashing through the bushes.

【题目】请认真阅读下面短文,并按照要求用英语写一篇 150 词左右的文章。

The Palace Museum, as known as the Forbidden City, began selling souvenirs and other peripheral ( 周边的 ) products on Alibaba’s Taobao in October 2010. The latest statistics show sales reached 1.5 billion yuan in 2017, said Shan Jixiang, the Former museum curator (馆长).

Meanwhile, the number of cultural and creative products available for sale at the Palace Museum increased from 195 in 2013 to 9,170 in 2016.

“The income from the cultural and creative industries made it possible for the Palace Museum to hold 62,000 educational activities in 2018, bringing more visitors to our museum,” Shan added.

The Number of Visitors (million per year)

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1. 用约 30 个单词概括图表及文字的内容;

2. 用约120个单词发表你的观点,内容包括:

1)故宫推出文化创作产品的意义(不少于两点

2)你想为故宫文化创作推出一款什么样的产品(上图仅供参考)并作简要说明。

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1.表明个人观点,同时提供理由或论据;

2.阐述观点或提供论据时,不得直接引用原文中的句子;

3.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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The sound of music

The Calgary Folk Music Festival (25-28 July) was born 40 years ago, and has grown from a grassroots event to a celebration that brings together thousands of musicians, artists and fans. The festival is held in Princes Island Park and its relaxed, welcoming atmosphere makes it a great spot in the sun while enjoying some quality folk music.

Want to keep the music playing? Head to Studio Bell, where the new National Music Centre hosts regular exhibitions and concerts.

Green city

Though it’s a relatively short drive to the legendary Rocky Mountains, Calgary itself is also filled in greenery.

A comprehensive network of urban pathways offers walkers and cyclists an urban oasis and an eco-friendly way to get around the city’s neighborhoods. Take a slow walk or cycle downtown along the riverside or walk across the futuristic Peace Bridge to explore the urban villageof Kensington. Alternatively, take in the scenic views and sunshine by rafting(乘筏) down the mighty Bow River instead.

From farm to patio

Calgary is home to a farm-to-table scene. Discover the whitewashed brick walls and nose-to-tail philosophy in the Model Milk, while plant-lined ceilings and a vegetable menu await in bright and airy Ten Foot Henry.

Calgarians take their beer as seriously as their steak and it wouldn’t be summer in Calgary without a good patio-hopping session. Start off at 17th Avenue institution The Ship & Anchor, then make your way to Cold Garden. Don't fancy walking? Explore the city’s craft-beer scene by bike with Urban Pedal Tours.

1What can we learn about the Calgary Folk Music Festival?

A.It lasts three days in July every year.

B.It is a celebration for grassroots musicians.

C.It has a history of less than 40 years

D.It draws more and more folk music lovers.

2How many ways are recommended to get around this green city?

A.OneB.Two.

C.Three.D.Four

3What is the underlined phrase "a good patio-hopping session" in thelastparagraph about?

A.Taking a bike trip.B.Drinking beer.

C.Visiting the Model Milk.D.Making craft.

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