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English Market Towns to Visit in the UK
English market towns come in many shapes and sizes. Each has a personality shaped by the goods and services produced and traded for centuries. But each town has more to do than shop.
Hereford, Herefordshire
Hereford has remained a lively market town since 1189. Skirting the town square, you'll find lovely shops, eateries, and the Black and White House Museum. The Hereford Cathedral is the most impressive building in town. It's also home to an ancient library. One of the four original copies of the Magna Carta is displayed there.
Ludlow, Shropshire
Ludlow is known as the Foodie Center of England. Butcher shops, greengrocers, bakeries, and cheese shops line the town square. Bordering the square, the Ludlow Castle is a “must explore” medieval stronghold. The three - day Ludlow Food Festival is held each September.
Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Getting to Shrewsbury Town Center from London is challenging but worth the anxiety. The River Severn has a significant turn through town, almost making an island of Shrewsbury Town Center. The shape creates a perfect market where goods could be shipped and received using the river as a highway. Flowers are everywhere - hanging baskets, window boxes, and planters - just what you imagine in an attractive English market town.
Mevagissey, Cornwall
Even if you haven't been to the small fishing village Mevagissey, you've probably seen it in a movie or British TV show. The working harbor（港口）took shape in 1774. Fishermen go out to sea daily and sell their fish in harbor - side markets.Don't leave the harbor without a traditional Cornish pie. It's delicious.
(1)Where can you find an original copy of the Magna Carta?
A. In the Ludlow Castle.
B. In the Foodie Center of England.
C. In the Hereford Cathedral.
D. In the Black and White House Museum.
(2)What is a feature of Shrewsbury Town Center?
A. It's situated near a big island.
B. It's almost surrounded by water.
C. It's known for its flower festival.
D. It's easily accessible from London.
(3)What does the author suggest visitors do in Mevagissey?
A. Try the Cornish pie.
B. Watch a British TV show.
C. Go fishing in the sea.
D. Take pictures of the harbor.
正确答案
(1)C (2)B (3)A
B
Kathy Ho teaches high school inside Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford (LPCH). “Sometimes I don't like saying that I'm a teacher,” says Ho. “People get in their minds an idea of what teachers do, but that's not really what it is here.”
"Here" is room 386, where each year, about 500 LPCH patients also become students. The hospital school is free of parents, doctors, and medical procedures. It's a place of learning. About half of Ho's students stay for a week or less; others are there for more than a year. Most of Ho's students will recover, which means that preparing them to return to school is an increasingly important component of care.
Still, in room 386, academics don't come first. Physical health and mental health are the priority. "If you're scared about something and thinking only about that, there's no way you're going to be able to learn," Ho says. "I'm a coach, an adviser, and a comforter, and that's what it means to be a hospital teacher."
There are up to 30 students at any given time in Ho's class. She generally works with their regular teachers to get lessons and tests being used at their home schools. Some teachers don't give the kids any assignments; they express sympathy instead. "I feel like it is a disservice to the kids." Ho says. "They think their teachers don't care about their schoolwork."
Ho recognizes the psychological benefit of helping kids keep up with their peers（同龄人）outside the hospital. "I actually think the medicine is only a small piece for some problems," says Julie Good, director of pain management services at LPCH. "It's about problem - solving around what it means to have a full life. Those kids have dreams. School can keep those dreams alive by giving kids a way to learn and grow."
(1)Who does Ho teach at LPCH?
A. Sick children.
B. Young nurses.
C. Medical students.
D. Patients' parents.
(2)What is a characteristic of Ho's job?
A. Prioritizing academics.
B. Encouraging innovation.
C. Treating various diseases.
D. Playing multiple roles.
(3)What does the underlined word “it” refer to in paragraph 4?
A. Offering regular lessons.
B. Paying extra attention.
C. Assigning no schoolwork.
D. Showing no sympathy.
(4)How does the hospital school benefit the students according to Good?
A. It eases peer pressure.
B. It helps them live in hope.
C. It frees them from aches.
D. It entertains them with stories.
正确答案
(1)A (2)D (3)C (4)B
C
When Sonja Detrinidad opened her online shop selling houseplants, she didn't have high hopes for it. But the opposite happened: She was flooded, shipping out 1, 200 orders in June of2020 alone. In the past year, Detrinidad sent out more than 70, 000 plants. Her success is just one example of increased time at home leading to an explosion in the houseplant industry.
“Plants are in fashion right now,” says Dr. Melinda Knuth, a researcher from the University of Florida. “People who live in plant - rich environments report a higher life satisfaction rating.” she says. “Adding more nature to our environment can change our mood and how we think.” Plants can improve our state of mind in a few ways but the biggest is by decreasing our level of cortisol, the stress hormone (激素) in our body.
“Students who are around plants perform better academically than students who are in a classroom without plants,” says Knuth. “This productivity also translates into the workplace for adults. Our study showed that there was a 30% decrease in sick leave for people who were in plant - rich workplaces.”
If you're among the groups of people who are enjoying the mental and physical health benefits of surrounding yourself with plants, don't beat yourself up if one （or a few!） doesn't make it. “Doctors practice medicine and lawyers practice law and you should allow yourself the practice it takes to sustain a plant. Tending to plants is an exercise in patience and learning. Be invested in taking care of it, but if it dies, go get another one.” Detrinidad says.
(1)How was Detrinidad's business when it started?
A. It faced tough competition.
B. It suffered a great loss.
C. It got lots of financial support.
D. It went surprisingly well.
(2)What is one of Knuth's findings about plants?
A. They appeal more to students.
B. They purify the environment.
C. They raise the cortisol level.
D. They enhance productivity.
(3)What does Detrinidad try to explain by mentioning doctors and lawyers?
A. The necessity of social skills.
B. The meaning of sustainability.
C. The importance of repeated efforts.
D. The value of professional opinions.
(4)What can be a suitable title for the text?
A. Time to Replace Houseplants
B. Plants Boost Your Mood
C. Tips on Choosing Houseplants
D. Plants Brighten Your Home
正确答案
(1)D (2)D (3)C (4)B
D
Does your soul die a little every time you throw away unused food? Mine does. Maybe that feeling comes from growing up in South Africa, where the phrase “there are children starving in Africa” was more of an uncomfortable reminder of fact than a prayer at dinner time.
Food waste is a growing concern in the restaurant, supermarket, and supply - chain industries. From technological solutions to educational campaigns, food producers and sellers are looking for ways to use more of what we’re already growing. But last month, one popular New York City restaurant tried a different way: It changed its menu to exclusively （专门）offer food that would otherwise be thrown away.
For two weeks in March, Greenwich Village’s Blue Hill restaurant was renamed wastED, and served items like fried skate cartilage, a juice pulp burger, and a dumpster diver’s vegetable salad. Each dish was tailor - made to raise awareness regarding food waste.
A study by the Food Waste Alliance determined that the average restaurant generates 33pounds of food waste for every S1, 000 in revenue （收入）, and of that waste only 15. 7% is donated or recycled. Up to 84. 3% is simply thrown out. Restaurants like Silo in the UK have experimented with zero - waste systems, but wastED took the concept to its logical conclusion.
It should be noted that none of the items on wastED’s menu was technically made from garbage. Instead, all the ingredients （配料）used were examples of meat cuts and produce that most restaurants would never consider serving. Things like kale ribs, fish collars, rejected sweet potatoes, and cucumber butts were all re - appropriated and, with the help of a number of good chefs, turned into excellent cuisine.
Though wastED received enthusiastic reviews, it was designed from the start as a short - lived experiment; Blue Hill has since returned to its regular menu. Nevertheless, it serves as a reminder that there are many ways to address problems of sustainability, and that you can make an amazing meal out of almost anything.
(1)What can be inferred about the author's early life?
A. He witnessed food shortage.
B. He enjoyed the local cuisine.
C. He donated food to Africans.
D. He helped to cook at home.
(2)Why did Blue Hill carry out the experiment?
A. To customize dishes for guests.
B. To make the public aware of food waste.
C. To test a food processing method.
D. To improve the UK's zero - waste systems.
(3)What is paragraph 5 mainly about?
A. Why the ingredients were used.
B. Which dishes were best liked.
C. What the dishes were made of.
D. Where the ingredients were bought.
(4)What can we learn about wastED?
A. It has ended as planned.
B. It is creating new jobs.
C. It has regained popularity.
D. It is criticized by top chefs.
正确答案
(1)A (2)B (3)C (4)A
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Unexpected Benefits of Volunteering as a Family
Are you looking for a way to bring your family together? Hoping to find a hobby that can be shared by both little ones and adults? (1) You may know the “feel - good” emotions that come with helping others, but there are even more unexpected ways volunteering will positively affect the whole family.
●You'll feel like you have more time.
People often feel they are too busy to volunteer. Yet, research has found that giving your time to community causes actually makes you feel like you have more of it. (2)
●You can live longer if you volunteer regularly.
(3) Washington University found that adults 55 and older who volunteered had better memory and maintained overall health longer than others their age. Volunteers are also more likely to look after their own health and are more focused on adding physical activity into their lives.
● (4)
Volunteering during teenage years has been linked to some major positive effects such as improved grades and increased self - confidence. These effects aren’t just short - term but have been proved to affect a teen’s well - being in the years to come.
●You’ll have more time with family.
Families who volunteer together have the unique experience of working toward a common goal. (5) Everyone brings something unique to the table and can connect with each other in a new way. And, there are tasks for every age and ability, so all your children can feel proud of their work.
A. Helping the community lowers rates of depression.
B. Volunteering as a family may be just the thing you need.
C. Volunteering has a lifelong effect on kids and teenagers.
D. Volunteering can be the first step in breaking down prejudice.
E. For adults, volunteering provides significant physical health benefits.
F. You may even learn that your kid has a talent you didn’t know about before.
G. Volunteering makes you feel capable and inspires you to make the most of each day.
正确答案
(1)B (2)G (3)E (4)C (5)F
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Evelyn Donohue is a 65 - year - old grandma. She only started to (1) seven years ago after having a (2) call. She'd been struggling with eating disorders and health issues, which (3) led her to getting surgery. After that experience, she knew that she needed to make a (4) . Determined to turn her life around, Ms Donohue began to work out and follow a (5) lifestyle, before discovering a (6) for weightlifting.
Since setting out on the journey, the (7) lover has not only managed to (8) an impressive set of muscles - but also a huge following on social media.
The well - liked grandma regularly posts workout content, explaining there's no (9) others can't look this good. She said it was all down to some key aspects.
“Hold on: Consider failure as a (10) to success and never give up. Stick to your plan, ” she said. “ (11) others: Lift others up on your journey. Success is sweeter when (12) . ”She previously explained that “you do not need to have an amazing body to exercise... the (13) is to feel good, not look good. ”
Ms Donohue used to be laughed at for being too old to work out, but she has proved the (14) wrong in the best possible way and has indeed become an (15) or many social media users.
(1)A. write B. travel C. exercise D. recover
(2)A. goodwill B. timeout C. long - distance D. wake - up
(3)A. normally B. ultimately C. suddenly D. automatically
(4)A. change B. fortune C. wish D. deal
(5)A. risky B. traditional C. comfortable D. healthy
(6)A. demand B. secret C. passion D. cure
(7)A. peace B. fitness C. fun D. nature
(8)A. grow B. control C. activate D. relax
(9)A. need B. choice C. reason D. difference
(10)A. green light B. road block C. passing mark D. stepping stone
(11)A. Help B. Consult C. Follow D. Forgive
(12)A. accepted B. shared C. expected D. celebrated
(13)A. goal B. case C. duty D. cost
(14)A. instructors B. admirers C. beginners D. doubters
(15)A. authority B. excuse C. inspiration D. option
正确答案
(1)C (2)D (3)B (4)A (5)D (6)C (7)B (8)A (9)C (10)D (11)A (12)B (13)A (14)D (15)C
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I was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio in the United States. Yet now, I live in the countryside of Zhejiang, China with my Chinese husband and his family. (1) Bamboo and tea bushes（灌木）grow wild in the mountains, chickens are always free - range, and (2) （center）heating doesn't exist.
Nothing in my life before prepared me (3) this - one to be sure, the first time I came here I never imagined I would ever feel comfortable in this area. But it's amazing how you can adapt (4) learn in a new environment. Over time, I've found (5) （I）feeling extremely at home here. And in the process, I've experienced things that really surprise me at times. The "sunshine scent（香味）" of freshly sunned clothes (6) （be） one of them.
Growing up, my family and our neighbors never used clotheslines to dry clothing, denying me the chance (7) （discover） one of the great wonders of sunshine—the sweet "sunshine scent" after sunning clothes for an entire day.
The sun - dried clothes smell especially pleasant where I live, thanks to the (8) （absence） of smog and plenty of blue sky (9) （afternoon） with lots of fresh air.
If you've never experienced the "sunshine scent" from a sheet or shirt (10) （leave） to sun for a day, well, you're missing out on one of life's wonders.
正确答案
(1)where (2)central (3)for (4)and (5)myself (6)is (7)to discover (8)absence (9)afternoons (10)left
假定你是校英文报编辑李华，外教Chris上个月答应写一篇介绍加拿大体育运动的文章。请给Chris写一封邮件，内容包括：
（1）询问进展；
（2）提醒交稿时间。
注意：
（1）写作词数应为80个左右；
（2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
正确答案
Dear Chris,
I hope you’re doing well. I’m writing to inquire about the progress of the article you kindly promised to write about Canadian sports for our school newspaper. All our students will be very excited to read your article, because it will provide us with more insights into Canadian sports culture.
Additionally, the final submission deadline is approaching on June 15th. Would you like to share your current progress? Please let me know if you need any research materials or if you need a short extension to complete thework.
Thank you so much for contributing to our newspaper. We truly value your effort and look forward to hearing from you soon!
Best wishes,
Li Hua
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“What is your name?” is a question most frequently asked when people meet for the first time. But for me, it was the first challenge I encountered as an international student in Ireland.
The pronunciation system of the Chinese language is quite different from that of English. For native speakers of English, some Chinese words are rather difficult to pronounce. My given name Qiuyu (秋雨), for instance, happened to be a great challenge for many of them. Every time I gave a self - introduction, I had to explain how to pronounce my name at least five times, yet they still could not say it the way I did.
Once in a lecture, the professor tried repeating my name after me over and over in front of thirty classmates. I really did not know whether I should continue correcting him or simply drop the matter. I feared that my classmates might grow tired of my efforts or even lose patience with me. After all, I did care about how others would think of me. I realized that if I didn't stop, the entire lecture would be ruined. “It's okay, professor,” I shrugged （耸肩）. The awkward moment ended with the class erupting into laughter. I forced a smile, unsure how to respond further.
After that incident, I stopped acting as a “Chinese teacher.” Instead of correcting others when they were struggling to pronounce my name, I just smiled and nodded approvingly. This approach spared me the discomfort of having to over - explain. However, I soon found that by doing so, I might be losing something more important: the opportunity to share a small part of my cultural identity.
注意：
（1）续写词数应为150个左右；
（2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
正确答案
In a class discussion, I was invited to explain the meaning of my name. At first, I hesitated because of the previous awkward moments. But then I decided to take the opportunity. “In Chinese, ‘Qiu’ means ‘autumn’ and ‘Yu’ means ‘rain.’ In my culture, the autumn rain nourishes the earth and brings people harvest.” The professor nodded and to my surprise, many classmates began to mimic the sound and the rhythm of my name. Their interest and effort made me feel proud of our culture. I came to know that my name is not only a symbol, but also a doorway to Chinese culture.
Many of my classmates got interested and came up to me after class. “What a poetic name you’ve got!” one girl said. “Could you teach us to say it correctly?” Another classmate asked, “Maybe you could share more about Chinese culture with us sometime.” This time, I didn’t shrug. I talked with them with extreme patience and warmth. Their curiosity and laughter made me realize that sharing our cultural identity is meaningful. From then on, I began to see my name as a bridge to connect different worlds.