Because travel is as much about the journey as the destination, the right accessories((配件) make a difference to the jet-setters on your gift list.
Smart carry-on suitcase
There's nothing worse than landing in a foreign city and realizing you have no way to call Uber because your phone died while you were delayed before takeoff and unable to find a plug. If your suitcase is the Millennial Power Bank Spinner from Traveler's Choice, problems like this will be a thing of the past If you remember to charge it up along with your phone the night before your flight, you'll always have a charge in reserve.
Purchase: via NORDSTOMRACK.COM $189.97
Noise-canceling headphones
Few things are more needed by travelers than a quality pair of noise-canceling headphones. The Bose Noise Cancelling Wireless Bluetooth Headphones 700 has 11 levels of noise canceling power so you can control your environment as needed, and four microphones that pick up and separate your voice so you can still take calls, even in a noisy airport. Plus, it offers one-touch access to Google Assistant or Alexa, and 20 hours of battery life, which should get you most anywhere in the world on a single charge.
Purchase: via AMAZON.COM $399
Multi-purpose jacket
Sure, jackets are a great way to add a layer of warmth——but that's just about any conventional jacket with two front pockets. If the traveler on your list is a techie, he or she will be thrilled with the Baubax bomber jacket 2.0. which has 25 features to ensure everything stays organized and readily available. It comes with built-in neck pillow, travel footrest, eye mask, travel blanket, battery-charger pocket, bottle opener... and 12 pockets to place your tablet, phone, sunglasses and passport. Yes, 12...
Purchase: via BAUBAX.COM S238
Motion-sickness relief
There's a new choice for the traveler who suffers motion sickness. Reliefband 1.5, a drug-free wristband that uses patented, clinically proven, FDA-cleared technology to treat motion sickness. The wristband works by stimulating the nerve at the underside of the wrist with gentle pulses. It works for travel by plane, train, boat, or car, as well as for virtual reality gaming, amusement park rides, and even morning sickness.
Purchase: via AIMAZON.COM $94.99
1.What can a "Smart carry-on suitcase " do?
A.Guarantee a safe landing. B.Keep the cell phone alive.
C.Help avoid any trouble in flight. D.Ease the passengers' burden.
2.What's the additional function of "Noise-canceling headphones"?
A.It's of high quality. B.It's noise-proof.
C.It keeps a phone call clear. D.It can access Google Assistant.
3.Compared with ordinary jackets, the advantage of "Multi-purpose jacket" lies in .
A.its ability to keep warm B.its up-to-date design
C.its capacity to store stuff D.its affordable price
4.What can we learn about "Motion-sickness relief?
A.It's a smart wearable device.
B.It's a newly-invented pill.
C.It can cure any sickness.
D.It is effective only for passengers.
5.Which of the following is the cheapest one to purchase?
A.Smart carry-on suitcase. B.Noise-canceling headphones.
C.Multi-purpose jacket. D.Motion-sickness relief.
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We lived in a very quiet neighborhood. One evening I heard a loud crash in the street. Earlier that evening my wife had asked me to go to the store to get some soft drinks. It seemed that this would be a good time to let my teenage daughter Holly practice her driving, so I sent her to the store in my truck. At dinner my son talked about how much he liked my truck. I enjoyed having it, but I said: “Guy, my heart is not set on that truck. I like it but it is just metal and won’t last forever. Never set your heart on anything that won’t last.” After hearing the loud noise, the whole family ran outside. My son shouted: “Dad! Dad, Holly crashed your truck.”
The accident had occurred in my own driveway. Holly had crashed my truck into our other vehicle, the family van (厢式货车). In her inexperience, she had confused the brakes (刹车) and the gas pedal (油门). Holly was unhurt physically but when we reached her, she was crying and saying: “Oh, Dad, I’m sorry. I know how much you love this truck.” I held her in my arms as she cried.
Later that week a friend stopped by and asked what had happened to my truck. I told her the whole story. Her eyes moistened and she said: “That happened to me when I was a girl. I borrowed my dad’s car and ran into a tree that had fallen across the road. I ruined the car. When I got home, my Dad knocked me to the ground and began to kick me.”
Over 40 years later, she still felt the pain of the night. I remember how sad Holly was on the night she crashed our truck, and how I comforted her. One day, when Holly thinks back on her life, I want her to know that I love her a thousand times more than any piece of property.
1.What can we know about the crash?
A.The family van was parked in the way. B.Holly was badly hurt.
C.Holly’s truck ran into a fallen tree on the road. D.Holly mistook the gas pedal for the brakes.
2.Which of the following has the closest meaning to the underlined word “moistened” ?
A.Rolled. B.Became wet. C.Were closed. D.Shined.
3.What does the author intend to show us in this passage?
A.Everyone will make mistakes. B.Never let young children drive too early.
C.Love is more important than possessions. D.Girls are easily hurt.
4.Which is the best title of the passage?
A.What Really Matters B.How to Educate Children
C.How to be a father D.A terrible accident
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Art—no matter whether you choose to create it yourself or simply observe and enjoy it—is a relaxing and inspiring activity for many people. However, the particular benefits of artistic expression go much further.
Studies suggest that art therapy (疗法) can be very valuable in treating issues such as depression and anxiety disorder. It is a great way to express your emotions without words, process complex feelings and find relief.
You don’t necessarily have to see a therapist in order to experience some of the benefits of artistic expression. There are many simple activities you can try from the comfort of your home such as art journaling, drawing, making collections, sculpting with clay, etc. It doesn’t matter what media you choose. The only thing that matters is that you feel comfortable using it. Human beings are naturally creative, and all you need to do to complete an art therapy activity successfully is to be with yourself and your emotions. Once you free your creativity, your inner artist will quickly wake up.
However, working with a licensed therapist also has its advantage because a professional can tailor each activity to your own needs. If the activities are done in a group, they are excellent for building healthy connections with other people, which may be very helpful if you are fighting depression.
Experts agree that art therapy has many benefits, from promoting your self-respect, and providing you a safe outlet to relieve your emotions, to giving you a sense of control over your life and helping you to get to know and understand yourself better. During the process of art creation, you will be taking yourself on a journey of self-discovery that will help you get rid of emotional roadblocks, and learn how to communicate with yourself and others.
1.To complete an art therapy successfully, you have to ______.
A.be talented for art B.see a therapist
C.choose a special media D.accept yourself
2.What advantage do the activities done in a group have in art therapy?
A.The activities are tailored to one’s own needs. B.The activities are inspiring.
C.The activities are comforting. D.The activities promote communication.
3.The last paragraph is meant to ______.
A.explain the advantages of art therapy
B.give some advice about promoting your self-respect
C.provide an approach to relieve your emotions
D.summarize the process of art creation
4.What does the passage mainly talk about?
A.How to develop drawing skills.
B.How to wake up art creativity.
C.Art therapy is a great way to treat mental health.
D.Art can be used to learn how to communicate with oneself.
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Researchers in Australia have discovered an effective new method to capture the atmospheric carbon dioxide that is damaging our planet and transform it into something solid, making it much easier to store.
Carbon capture isn’t new, but previous methods call for the gas to be compressed (压缩) into liquid and then put into underground. Widespread usage of that technology has been locked by economic and environmental concerns due to possible leaks. Instead, in a study published in Nature Communications, the group details their sustainable and cost-effective plan for transforming CO2 into coal.
This new process involves a liquid metal catalyst ( 催化剂 ) that is efficient in conducting electricity. CO2 gas is dissolved (溶解) in a container with some liquid. Once electricity charge is introduced, the CO2 begins to turn into solid pieces of carbon, which can be collected and stored.
What makes this particularly unique is that the entire process can occur at room temperature. Previous experiments have only shown a gas to solid conversion at extremely high temperature, which made it impossible on a large scale. Now, the researchers are hoping that their work will be used to create even further when it comes to carbon storage.
In an interesting side benefit, the solid carbon also works as an electrode ( 电极 ), which opens up a world of possibilities. “A side benefit of the process is that the carbon can hold electrical charge, becoming a super battery, so it could potentially be used as a part in future vehicles,” explains Dr. Dorna Estrafilzadeh, a researcher. “The process also produces fuel as a by-product, which could also have industrial applications.”
1.Why have the previous methods been limited?
A.Because CO2 is difficult to be compressed into liquid.
B.Because CO2 is not easily collected.
C.Because much space underground has to be taken up to store CO2.
D.Because the liquid of CO2 might leak.
2.What is most special about the new method?
A.The process involves a liquid metal catalyst.
B.CO2 gas can produce electricity during the process.
C.The process happens at normal temperature.
D.CO2 is stored in the form of solid pieces.
3.What can we infer from the last paragraph?
A.The method will make a difference in the future industry.
B.CO2 will replace the traditional fuel in the future.
C.The side benefits of the process have been applied widely.
D.The method will be used to make new vehicles.
4.What is the best title for the passage?
A.Carbon dioxide damaging our planet
B.A new carbon capture technology
C.A new Australian discovery
D.How to store carbon dioxide
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Every day, in all kinds of weather, thousands of men and women jog. 1. Most joggers begin because they hear it is a very good exercise. Jogging makes the heart stronger and helps people lose weight. It can also help them feel better about themselves.
Donald Robbins, who is forty-two years old and works in an office, began jogging a few years ago because he felt he was too fat. At first, he could only run about 100 yards. It took him three months to be able to run a mile. 2. Many joggers, like Donald Robbins, feel that if they can succeed in jogging, they can succeed at other things also, and quite often this feeling helps them at their jobs.
Should you jog too? 3. Jogging may be too much exercise for you.
Does jogging cost much? No, it costs almost nothing. But it is very important to have a good pair of shoes that are made especially for jogging. 4.
How fast should you go? Jog with a friend and talk to each other as you run. If you have difficulty in talking, you’re going too fast.
5. Remember not to go too far too soon. In fact, you should walk, not run, the first few times. Then do some short jogs, but no more than what you can do comfortably. After that, increase your distance a quarter or half mile every two weeks or so. Maybe in a few years, you can run in a marathon too. Thousands of people do.
A.How far should you jog?
B.Jogging can aid weight loss.
C.Why has jogging-running become so popular?
D.If you do, be sure to ask your doctor for advice.
E.It is a popular physical activity that can keep you fit.
F.But two years later, he ran in a marathon race over twenty-six miles.
G.They protect your feet and legs from the shock of running on hard surface.
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My son Leon’s passion for surfing began at the age of 13, and he would go out to surf each day. One afternoon, the lifeguard called and said Leon’s eye was badly _______ by his board.
He _______ 26 stitches (缝针) from the corner of his eye to the bridge of his nose. I _______, telling him how _______ I felt about not being there when he was hurt.
“It’s okay, Mom,” he _______ me. “ You don’t know how to surf anyway.”
“What?” I asked, _______ by his logic.
“I’ll be fine. The doctor says I can surf again in eight days.”
I wanted to tell him he wasn’t _______ to surf again until he was 20, but instead I bit my
_______ and hoped he would _______ about surfing.
However, for the next seven days he kept ________ me to let him surf again. One day after I had ________ “No” to him for the 100th time, he ________ me at my own game.
“Mom, you taught us never to ________ what we love.” I gave in.
Back then Leon was just a boy with a ________ for surfing. Now he’s a man ________ among the top 25 professional surfers in the world.
1.A.attracted B.injured C.accompanied D.attacked
2.A.applied B.added C.received D.made
3.A.cried B.hesitated C.complained D.mentioned
4.A.excited B.calm C.angry D.awful
5.A.opposed B.challenged C.comforted D.laughed at
6.A.confused B.inspired C.frightened D.persuaded
7.A.doubted B.invited C.limited D.allowed
8.A.hand B.tongue C.finger D.leg
9.A.argue B.think C.forget D.worry
10.A.encouraging B.thanking C.blaming D.pressing
11.A.lied B.repeated C.explained D.spread
12.A.beat B.moved C.won D.disappointed
13.A.make up B.put up C.gave up D.set up
14.A.anxiety B.proud C.satisfaction D.passion
15.A.ranking B.competing C.surviving D.waiting
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假定你是李华，在互联网上看到一则启事：美国中学生Tom希望结识一位山东朋友，并打算暑假期间来山东旅行。请你给Tom写一封邮件，内容包括：
1.表明交友和当向导意愿；
2.简单介绍山东1-2个景点；
3.盼望他的回复。
注意：
1.词数100左右；
2.可适当增加细节, 以使行文连贯；
3.邮件中不能出现本人真实信息。
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阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词数应为150左右。
“Congratulations, man!” exclaimed my buddy Alex when he greeted me at my locker. “Today’s the big day, right？”
“Yeah!” I said, giving him a huge grin. “I’ve been waiting forever for this!”
I pushed my books into the locker and grabbed my racket and ran away. As I sprinted toward the tennis courts, because I was confident that in a few minutes I’d be wearing a dark red varsity jersey to become a member of the team I have been dreaming to join.
When I got to the court, Coach Webber was in the middle of the big announcement.
“Three new guys will be joining the team this year,” he said. He threw the first jersey to Jack and the next to Rick. I held my hands in the air, all set to grab my own jersey as it sailed through the air. But I watched as the last jersey finally landed in Dylan’s hands.
What just happened？I thought, completely confused. Coach Webber had promised that he’d put me on. Had he forgotten？Was he mad at me？
Just then Coach Webber came up to me.
“Sorry, Josh,” he said, lowering his voice. “But I really think it would serve you and the other players better if you remained on the JV team for another year.” And with that, he walked away.
That afternoon when I got home from school, I threw my racket across the yard and screamed, “It’s so unfair!”
Then I complained to Mom, who ran out to see what was wrong.
“Coach didn’t tell me why he changed his mind!” I said through clenched teeth. “His excuse was so lame! It would ‘serve’ the JV team better. What does that even mean!”
“I don’t blame you for being so upset, but try to look at the situation from the coach’s perspective,” Mom suggested. “He wants what’s best for the team, right? Maybe he sees something you can’t.”
“Like what!” I asked, angry that Mom seemed to be siding with my coach. “I’m so much better this year! And I did everything he asked me to. That’s not fair! Forget it. I’m sick of this. Tomorrow I’m quitting!”
Para1:
I dropped to the ground, totally drained and feeling completely defeated.
Para2:
I thought, maybe Mom was right.
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