I am a sophomore (大二学生) at Princeton University, where I am majoring in chemical engineering. I chose to study at UCD in the spring of 2015 primarily because I have always been interested in Ireland and Irish culture, but also to take advantage of UCD’s courses in pharmacology (药理学), a field not offered at my home school. I also chose UCD because of its Introduction to Scientific Research module, which matches visiting students with professors for a term-long research project, and because of the Science office’s friendliness and helpfulness. I am convinced that I made the best possible decision!
While at UCD I lived on campus, which allowed me to throw myself into everything the university has to offer. I was given the opportunity to work with Geraldine Butler’s lab. I loved it so much that I ended up heading to the lab almost every weekday, whenever I wasn’t attending my always-interesting classes in pharmacology. After lab, I enjoyed a variety of after-school activities—that was certainly a new experience for me.
Living in Dublin provided a great opportunity for seeing the rest of Ireland and Europe. I spent my weekends and spring break traveling to every corner of the island, amazed at all of the history and natural beauty. I was also able to visit the UK, the Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark and Sweden. After every trip, it was nice to return to friendly Dublin and head out with my roommates to one of our favorite pubs.
I would highly recommend studying abroad at UCD. I learned so much from my courses and my research project and had a wonderful time exploring Ireland. I can’t wait to come back!
1. Where is the author when he is writing the passage?
A. At Princeton University. B. At UCD.
C. In the UK. D. In Sweden.
2.Which is NOT the reason why the author chose UCD ?
A. He was attracted by Ireland and Irish culture.
B. There was a chance for him to change his major.
C. It offered visiting students a guided research project.
D. The staff in the Science office were friendly and helpful.
3. What does the author feel at the moment?
A. Excited. B. Upset.
C. Worried. D. Tired.
4.What probably can be the best title of the passage?
A. A Scientific Project. B. Colorful School Life.
C. Live on Campus. D. Study Abroad at UCD.
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Climbing Mount Everest, the world’s highest mountain, just became more challenging. The government of Nepal is telling climbers they cannot leave rubbish on the trails (山径). Each climber will have to come down the mountain with at least 18 pounds of garbage. That’s the average amount of rubbish a climber leaves behind on Everest.
Officials say climbers are responsible for their own rubbish. “We are not asking climbers to pick up rubbish left by someone else,” said Maddhu Sudan Burlakoti, who works for the Nepal Tourism Ministry. “We just want them to bring back what they took up.”
More than 4,000 people have reached the 29,035-foot mountain top in the past 60 years. Leaving rubbish along the way helps climbers keep their bags light so they have energy to reach the top. “The rubbish problem in Mount Everest is not new,” Burlakoti says. “When the people started to climb the mountain, they started to leave their garbage there.” They have left behind cans, tents, food wrappers, and equipment. Last year, climbers carried down a total of four tons of rubbish.
The new rule came into effect in April of 2014. To make sure it is followed, climbers will have to deposit money before the climb. Once they climb back down the mountain, officials will check climbers at a return camp to make sure they have the required 18 pounds of rubbish. If they do, their money will be returned to them. If they do not, climbers will not receive their deposit and they will not be given a permit the next time they want to climb Everest.
The goal is to make sure no more litter will be left on Everest, which has earned the nickname (绰号) the World’s Highest Dustbin. “As we offer Mount Everest to all the people of the world they should take responsibility to clean it,” Burlakoti says, “After seeing the results from this, we will extend this rule to other mountains also.”
1.What is mainly discussed in the passage?
A. Mount Everest is suffering white pollution.
B. A new rule was made to punish climbers.
C. Climbers were asked to clean up after themselves.
D. Mountains of garbage are left behind by climbers.
2.Why was a new rule made?
A. The rubbish problem there suddenly became serious.
B. Mount Everest was considered to be a big dustbin.
C. Climbers produced four tons of rubbish last year.
D. The number of climbers there was beyond control.
3.We can learn from Paragraph 4 that _____.
A. the new rule was once discussed in April of 2014
B. those who deposit money first will not be punished
C. all climbers are advised to take rubbish down
D. measures are taken to make sure the rule is followed
4.What can be inferred from what Burlakoti says?
A. The rule is being successfully carried out.
B. The rule is not effective as expected.
C. The effect of the rule remains to be seen.
D. The rule will be applied to other mountains.
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Do you have memories of being kidnapped (绑架)by aliens (外星人) and taken away rapidly in a spaceship? You wouldn’t be alone. Several thousand people worldwide reported to have had such experiences, researchers say. But in a new study, a psychology expert at London’s Goldsmiths College says these experiences are proof of the weakness of the human memory, rather than evidence of life in outer space.
“Maybe what we’re dealing with here is false memories, and not that people are actually being kidnapped and taken aboard spaceships,” says Professor Chris French, who surveyed 19 so-called victims.
Several of the victims reported being taken away from their beds or cars by alien creatures around four feet high, with long and lean arms and legs and oversized heads, French said. Some men said they were forced to take painful medical examinations by the aliens.
Many of the alien experiences could be explained by sleep paralysis, a condition in which a person is awake and aware of the surroundings but is unable to move. Sleep paralysis often leads to hallucinations —the experience of seeing or feeling something that is not really there and 40 percent of people experience the state at least once in their lives, French said. A rich imagination was also at play. Several of the alien victims were more likely to fantasize and reported to have seen ghosts (幽灵) and have unnatural abilities.
“People have very rich fantasy lives,” said French, who is due to present his findings at a public seminar at London’s Science Museum on Wednesday. “So much that they often mix up what’s happening in their heads with what is going on in the real world.”
1.According to Chris French, if someone told you an alien experience again, you might _____.
A. believe the story B. just laugh it away
C. wonder why D. report it to the police
2.The underlined word “fantasize” in Paragraph 4 probably means _____.
A. use vivid imagination B. tell the truth
C. have good memories D. make up excuses
3.What is the author’s attitude towards alien experiences?
A. Puzzling. B. Supportive.
C. Respectful. D. Objective.
4.Where can this passage probably be found?
A. A science magazine. B. A textbook.
C. A science fiction. D. A storybook.
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Thousands of students, from all around the world, have helped their international careers by taking EIS English studies at South Thames College London — STCL.
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Our experience
We have provided English for International Students’ — EIS courses to people from around the world for 40 years.
More than 1,000 students take our EIS courses each year, often after a recommendation from a friend or relative.
Our teachers have worked in many countries; their experience will help you to develop international English communication skills.
A world in one college
The College has students from more than 100 countries.
When you study English with us, you will have the opportunity to meet not only UK students, but also people from all over the world.
More than an English school
The College’s main purpose is to provide education and training for our local community.
We have more than 20, 000 students, on a range of academic, technical and vocational(职业的) courses in addition to English language courses.
All students can use the facilities(设施) available at the college —library services, free Internet access, sports & more.
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We have a wide range of courses designed to meet the needs of global citizens in an international environment.
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1.What is the purpose of the passage?
A. To attract students from around the world.
B. To make South Thames College London known.
C. To stress the importance of EIS courses.
D. To compete against other language schools in London.
2. From the passage we learn that _____.
A. the College’s history goes back over a century
B. the teachers there come from all over the world
C. the college has a good reputation among its EIS students
D. the courses there just focus on language learning
3. Which key information is NOT given in this passage?
A. Experience of teachers.
B. Main purpose of the college.
C. Range of Courses.
D. Approved quality from authorities.
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根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
How to prepare for the SAT or ACT
Plan your study
You will need at least 6-8 weeks of preparation time. 1. .—Therefore, it is better to work on them first. However, do not spend too much time trying to master them as you might loose out (松懈) on preparing for those topics that you know well. Prepare a daily schedule and set a target to keep yourself motivated and focused. This is the most efficient way of studying.
Read books and obtain study material
There are many books that provide tips, tricks, study guides, and practice problems. You can either buy one or borrow it from your local library. 2. . The ACT for Dummies and The SAT for Dummies are highly informative and provide a lot of tips and tricks to deal with the exam. However, mostly refer to the official SAT and ACT books.
3.
Yes! Make sure you know all the rules and regulations well while preparing for it. You shouldn’t have to waste even a second on reading the rules again and again. 4. , know the rules of each section. This will save time which you may need in solving some tough questions.
Review basic algebra
5. , review the basic algebra problems. They will come handy while solving problems. Go through the sample tests papers to get an idea of the kind of questions that are asked.
A. Whichever test you prepare for
B. Then you know your weaknesses well
C. It is quite an important time for any exam-taker
D. If you’re not a math person
E. Read all those instructions first
F. You can also check out Amazon for the books as well
G. Know your test well beforehand
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完形填空
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
A pastor (牧师) had a kitten (小猫) , which once climbed up a tree and was afraid to come down. He coaxed (哄诱), but failed. The tree was not enough to climb, so he decided to a rope to his car and pull it to make the tree down, and then he could get the kitten.
That’s he did. After checking his progress, he the car a little further forward, but unluckily the rope broke. The tree went “boing!” and the kitten instantly through the air —out of .
The pastor felt . He walked all over the neighborhood looking for the kitten, but in vain. So he , “Lord, I just commit this kitten to your keeping,” and went on about his .
A few days later he met a church member at a store. He to see cat food in her shopping cart. “Why are you buying cat food you hate cats so much?” He asked her. “You won’t believe this,” She replied, and then told him how her little had been begging her for a cat, but she kept .
Then a few days before, the child had again, so the Mom finally told her, “Well, if gives you a cat, I’ll let you keep it.”
“I watched my child go out in the yard, get on her , and ask God for a cat. You won’t believe this, but I saw a kitten came flying out of the blue sky, and right in front of her.”
learned... Never underestimate (低估) the Power of God and His Unique Sense of Humor.
1.A. tall B. young C. strong D. long
2.A. fix B. wind C. roll D. tie
3.A. bend B. break C. lie D. fall
4.A. how B. why C. that D. what
5.A. pushed B. moved C. pulled D. dragged
6.A. sailed B. threw C. floated D. flowed
7.A. reach B. mind C. sight D. touch
8.A. frightened B. terrible C. confused D. angry
9.A. asked B. wondered C. doubted D. prayed
10.A. business B. way C. research D. prayer
11.A. seemed B. decided C. happened D. came
12.A. unless B. when C. because D. though
13.A. boy B. baby C. girl D. pet
14.A. thinking B. waiting C. hating D. refusing
15.A. appeared B. begged C. argued D. cried
16.A. God B. anyone C. Pastor D. somebody
17.A. stomach B. legs C. knees D. head
18.A. suddenly B. slowly C. gradually D. obviously
19.A. rushed B. rested C. dropped D. landed
20.A. Knowledge B. Lesson C. Ability D. Skill
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阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（不多于3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
There are strict seat belt laws worldwide but, according 1. statistics, they are hardly
2. (follow). Do you know that a car accident is one of 3. most major reasons of death in young adults? About 50% of the 4. (live) will be saved in an accident if people wear safety belts. Although a 5. (major) of people wear seat belts regularly, statistics show that 6. (most) the younger population (between the age groups 16-35) are hardly found 7. (wear) them. Facts also prove 8. 70% of the people wearing a seat belt 9. (prevent) injuries even on meeting with an accident so far. 10. is found that nearly 10,000 lives can be saved every year only by wearing a seat belt.
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短文改错
假设英语课上老师要求同桌之间相互修改作文, 请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中
共有10处错误，每句中最多有两处错误。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧）, 并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（＼）划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：
1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
Miss Elizabeth at my last school taught me an interesting system for list new vocabulary. She calls it Suitcase, Fridge and Dustbin. At the end of each day, he told us to look at the new word on the board. She told us to decide how usefully they were to us personally. The useful words are put in a list called a Suitcase. If we think they might be useful to the future, we put them in the list of Fridge. Dustbin is for words what we’ll never use! At the end of week, we compared our lists between those of other students.
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书面表达
假定你是李华，上周日是你的外国朋友Anne的生日。你本来答应参加她的生日聚会，但是你当时正忙于准备月考，不小心忘了赴约。请写信向Anne表达你的歉意，说明原因，并提出补救办法。
注意：1. 字数100左右；
2. 文章中不得出现真实学校与班级；
3. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
4. 开头与结尾已为你写好。
Dear Anne,
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Yours,
Li Hua
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