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Coastal Cleanups Program
General Introduction
Our program aims to develop appreciation for our environment in our participants by including fun into environmental education. Our program places great emphasis on experiential learning, which offers our participants the opportunity to get close to nature, enjoy and value it while learning issue of litter pollution, and the importance of individual ownership in ensuring environmental sustainability. Our program is wellsuited in supporting the objectives of ValuesinAction (VIA) programs for schools. Ever wondered
how our beaches look without the care of the cleaners? So please explore yourself through the Coastal Cleanups Program and join us in taking care of our beaches. Gain insightful discovery on the consequences of ocean pollution, and its implications on our marine environment, wildlife, and even us, humans.
Details
Location:
This program is subjected to weather and tidal (潮汐的) conditions. Please email us for the available dates and more information on the location.
Duration: 2 hours
Group Size: Maximum—60 participants
Equipment/Items needed:
•All materials needed for the program will be provided by our program.
•Participants should bring their own personal water bottles and writing materials.
•Participants should wear comfortable outdoor clothes with covered shoes.
Price: $10 per person. For more information, please consult via the official website of our program.
篇章导读:本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了海岸清理计划的相关情况。
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Important Note:
•Available dates for this program are subjected to tidal conditions.
•The program cannot be conducted in the event of bad weather.
•There is no wetweather program. Please email us for further enquiries.
1.What do we know about Coastal Cleanups Program?
A.It is specially designed for scholars.
B.It is interesting as well as instructive.
C.It is part of schools' VIA programs.
D.It contributes to participants' independence.
解析:细节理解题。根据第一段中的 “Our program aims ... into environmental education.(我们的计划旨在通过将乐趣融入环境教育中,培养参与者对环境的欣赏。)”可知,该计划既有趣又富有教育意义。故选B。
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2.What can cause the cancellation of the program?
A.Terrible weather.
B.Shortage of cleaning tools.
C.No comfortable outdoor shoes.
D.Limited number of participants.
解析:细节理解题。根据 Important Note部分中的“The program cannot be conducted in the event of bad weather.”可知,如果天气不好,这个计划就不能进行。故选A。
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3.Where is the text probably taken from?
A.An advertisement.
B.A natural science magazine.
C.A research report.
D.A schooltour website.
解析:推理判断题。通读全文可知,本文主要介绍了海岸清理计划的相关情况,包括持续时间、参与人数、所需物品以及价格等。由此可推知,本文是一则广告。故选A。
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【词汇积累】
①appreciation n. 欣赏,鉴赏
②individual adj. 单独的,个别的
③explore v. 探索;探讨,探究
④place emphasis on sth 强调/重视某事物
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It's difficult not to admire the talent of a skilled musician. Whether they are pianists, flautists or cellists, these individuals have shown dedication and passion over a long period of time to reach the highest levels of performance. But they say it's never too late to learn. So what are the benefits, for both children and adults, in learning a musical instrument?
Learning to play a musical instrument when growing up can improve hearing in adulthood. According to a study by Dr Nina Kraus, Professor of Neuro biology at Northwestern University in Illinois, US, children who played musical instruments were better at recognising different frequencies. This improved hearing skill carried over into later life with adults who had once played an instrument able to discern sounds of different
pitches more easily. And it could also have some academic benefits too. A study conducted by the University of British Columbia found that students who engaged in musicrelated activities during grades 7-12 scored significantly higher in science, English and maths.
And there are not just benefits to children. Whether you choose to play the piano, pick or strum a guitar or learn a drumbeat, you could end up joining a band or orchestra. This in turn could improve your social life, meeting other band mates who are like minded in their love of a good tune. Learning an instrument can also give you a sense of achievement. Nailing that perfect chord is one way, but what if you got together with a bunch of friends and entered into a battle of the bands and won?
So, whether you're looking to stress playing out some chords, or improve your grades at school, maybe taking up an instrument could help you.
篇章导读:本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了无论是对于儿童还是成人,学习乐器都有诸多益处,如改善成人听力、提高学生学业成绩、丰富社交生活以及带来成就感等。
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4.What does the author think of the talent of a skilled musician?
A.It is easy to imitate.
B.It is worthy of admiration.
C.It is difficult to understand.
D.It is not that special.
解析:细节理解题。根据第一段中的“It's difficult not to admire the talent of a skilled musician.”可知,作者认为技艺精湛的音乐家的才能是值得钦佩的。故选B。
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5.According to the passage, what can we learn about the study by Dr Nina Kraus?
A.It shows that adults have better hearing than children.
B.It proves that playing musical instruments benefits hearing in adulthood.
C.It indicates that children don't need to play musical instruments for good hearing.
D.It finds that adults who never played an instrument have poor hearing.
解析:细节理解题。根据第二段中的“According to a study by Dr Nina Kraus ... carried over into later life”可知,Nina Kraus (尼娜·克劳斯)博士的研究证明了儿时学习乐器对成年后的听力有益。故选B。
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6.What advantage does learning a musical instrument bring to students?
A.Higher scores in science, English and maths.
B.Better social skills.
C.More chances to play in a band.
D.A stronger sense of achievement.
解析:细节理解题。 根据第二段中的“A study conducted ... in science, English and maths.”可知,学习乐器的学生在科学、英语和数学方面得分更高。 故选A。
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7.What could be the main purpose of the passage?
A.To encourage people to learn a musical instrument.
B.To compare different musical instruments.
C.To introduce some famous musicians.
D.To explain how to play musical instruments.
解析:推理判断题。通读全文可知,文章主要介绍了学习乐器的各种好处,由此可推知,本文的目的是鼓励人们学习乐器。故选A。
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【词汇积累】
①admire v. 钦佩,仰慕
②dedication n. 献身,奉献
③academic adj. 学业的,学术的
④end up doing sth 最终做某事
Ⅱ 语法填空
Dating back thousands of years, Chinese art focuses on many different areas including landscapes, animals, and other __1__ (beauty) with careful detail.
As a style of painting that is unlike any other in the world, Chinese art __2__ (remember) today for its distinct characteristics and incredible landscapes that can be seen throughout the nation.
Wu Guanzhong, a Chinese painter, is honored as one of the most famous artists of the modern era in the history of the nation. __3__ (consider) a pioneer among Chinese artists during the 1940s, Guanzhong's career didn't take off until later in his life __4__ he developed his own unique style of painting. He painted many works that __5__ (virtual) launched a new style of modern Chinese artwork in his lifetime.
His most famous work titled Water Village in Jiangnan was done in 1980s. It is a very simple painting that consists __6__ large white surfaces that are outlined by sharp, bold black edges.
Guanzhong's simple yet straightforward style of painting captured the attention of both Eastern and Western art critics and enthusiasts in __7__ way that brought new focus on Chinese culture as a whole.
He painted many additional works __8__ (feature) birds, plants, landscapes and other scenes, but few matched the artistic __9__ (high) of this painting, which was seen to be one of the most __10__ (influence) pieces in modern Chinese art. It is regarded as one of the most famous Chinese paintings of all time.
1.________ 2.________ 3.________ 4.________ 5.________
6.________ 7.________ 8.________ 9.________ 10.________
篇章导读:本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了现代画家吴冠中及其代表画作《江南水乡》。
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1.答案:beauties
解析:考查名词。此处beauty意为“美好的东西”,是可数名词,根据other可知,应用名词复数。故填beauties。
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2.答案:is remembered
解析:考查动词的时态、语态和主谓一致。设空处作谓语,主语Chinese art与remember为被动关系,且上下文都是一般现在时,设空处应用一般现在时的被动语态,且art为不可数名词。故填is remembered。
3.答案:Considered
解析:考查非谓语动词。此处表示吴冠中被认为是20世纪40年代中国艺术家的先驱,应用过去分词;位于句首,单词首字母应大写。故填Considered。
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4.答案:when
解析:考查定语从句的引导词。设空处引导定语从句,先行词为later in his life,引导词在从句中作时间状语,应用when引导。故填when。
5.答案:virtually
解析:考查词性转换。设空处应用副词作状语,修饰设空后的动词launched。故填virtually。
6.答案:of
解析:考查介词。consist of为固定搭配,意为“由……组成”。故填of。
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7.答案:a
解析:考查冠词。此处way为泛指,表示“一种方式”,应用不定冠词修饰,且该词的发音以辅音音素开头。故填a。
8.答案: featuring
解析:考查非谓语动词。设空处应用非谓语动词作定语,被修饰的名词works与feature为主动关系,应用现在分词。故填featuring。
9.答案: height
解析:考查词性转换。设空处应用名词height作宾语。故填height。
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10.答案: influential
解析:考查词性转换。设空处应用形容词influential作定语,修饰名词pieces。故填influential。
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