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After winning five Grammy trophies(格莱美奖) at this year’ awards ceremony, Finneas O'Connell became a name at the tip of everybody’s tongue - mostly in relation to his younger sister, pop superstar Billie Eilish, but increasingly in his own right too.
The 22-year-old Los Angeles native is most famously known to have produced and co-written his sister Eilish’s album, When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?.
Along the way, O'Connell has marched to his own beat and presented a sound that is unlike anything else that can be found currently on official music charts or on the airwaves. Weird-pop, Gothic-pop, Avant-pop(先锋派流行音乐), Art-pop. Even by using these definitive terms(称号), critics still can't pin down(解释清楚) O'Connell. And even if they try, be simply rejects the terms.
O'Connell and Eilish were home -schooled by their actor- musician parents. O'Connell entered show business as a child actor. From Bad Teacher and his mother’s Life Inside Out to comedy favorite Modern Family and musical TV series Glee, he knew not to let his personality get in the way of his acting roles.
Talent definitely runs in the family. O'Connell’s fondness for music was instilled(逐渐灌输) in him from a young age. “We have never stressed getting a job and making a living,” his father said, “If we modeled anything, it was being broke and artsy(附庸风雅的).”
Not forgetting his acting roots, O'Connell uses film as a metaphor(隐喻) to describe the current climate of music and has expressed this with singles-only releases. “Music singles are like [blockbuster] movies made by film studios to carry the independent films. There’s Avengers music. Even though I think Avengers is great, my favorite movie is The Social Network, I’d rather make music that feels kind of like that.”
O’Connell is working in music full-time now, preparing Eilish s next album and his own full-length album while experimenting and learning more production ideas and sounds. But Finneas the actor will not turn down acting gigs(临时工作) if an ideal role is offered.
1.What can we say about Finneas O'Connell?
A.He has his own musical style. B.He prefers acting to writing music.
C.He is a hardworking and considerate man. D.He will only focus on music in the future.
2.Which of the following is right?
A.Billie Eilish’s father loves her more.
B.Billie Bilish is an actor and singer now.
C.Finncas O'connell’s parents educated him at home.
D.Finneas O'connell’s mother wanted him to live on music.
3.What can we infer from the article?
A.A good medicine tastes bitter. B.The role of gene is powerful.
C.Music is the mother of all arts. D.School education often ruins a talent.
4.The author writes this article to__________.
A.express his admiration for a famous star B.report entertaining information to readers
C.emphasize the importance of family love D.discuss the secret to success with readers
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China's Bao Yongqing has been named the overall winner of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition for 2019, claiming one of the world's top photography awards.
The competition is developed and produced by the Natural History Museum in London. This year's competition, the 55th, drew more than 48,000 entries from 100 countries. The winning entry by Bao, a native of Qinghai province, is titled The Moment. It captures a remarkable standoff between a Tibetan fox and a marmot(土拨鼠), and was taken on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. "Photographically, it is quite simply the perfect moment," said Roz Kidman Cox, the chairwoman of the judging panel. "The expressive intensity of the postures holds you transfixed, and the thread of energy between the raised paws seems to hold the protagonists in perfect balance", Cox said. To have captured such a powerful interaction between a Tibetan fox and a marmot — two species key to the ecology of this high-grassland region — is extraordinary. Museum Director Michael Dixon said the picture captured "nature's ultimate challenge——the battle for survival".
Bao, in a group interview on Wednesday, said of the photo: "It is very difficult and rare to capture this kind of moment, so I knew it was something very special. It took about two or three hours to get this photo. I was watching them for a long time. I have paid attention to this competition for a long time, and my first purpose was to show my image to the world, and secondly to protect the environment and my homeland," he said. " In my hometown, everyone looks after the animals, so when I go home with this award, it will be an encouragement to our people to be more protective of animals and the environment." In addition, the photographer said : "This competition is one of the most important among photographers in China, so I wanted to draw people's attention to animal protection. I hope it will introduce a passion for animals to more people."
The exhibition at the Natural History Museum in Kensington will open on Friday and run through the end of May next year, when it will go on a national and international tour. Entries for next year's competition will be accepted beginning on Oct. 21.
1.What does the underlined word "protagonists" in the 2nd paragraph mean?
A.Onlookers. B.Photographers.
C.Hunters. D.Main characters.
2.Which statement is TRUE according to the passage?
A.The Wildlife Photographer of the Year originated from London.
B.The Wildlife Photographer of the Year is a domestic competition in China.
C.The competition drew worldwide attention, making it the best event in photography.
D.Entries are strictly restricted, mainly focused on endangered animals.
3.What is the reason for Bao's winning the award?
A.His capturing a crucial moment between two typical species.
B.His expertise in photography.
C.His passionate devotion to wildlife protection.
D.His publicizing the knowledge of Qinghai-Tibet Plateau.
4.What can we infer from the passage?
A.In Bao’s hometown, everyone looks after animals.
B.Taking photos can sometimes be painstaking.
C.Photograph is sure to raise public awareness of animal protection.
D.The exhibition will go on a tour in China next year.
高二英语阅读选择困难题查看答案及解析
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After ruling the tennis world for almost five years, Roger Federer is adjusting to life at NO.2. But, like any king whose throne(王冠) has been taken away, the Swiss star is already planning secretly his return to power, beginning at this week’s US Open.
The problem is, many experts think he will never do it. They blame everything from age and tough competition to his racket（球拍）and psychology.
For years Federer, 27, had enjoyed the view from the top. Competitors saw him as undefeated, and for the most part he was. However, before the 2008 season began, Federer had an illness that stole his strength and clearly affected his play on the court. Ever since, he has struggled to return to form, winning just two of his last 14 tournaments.
“Twenty-seven is an age when your body starts talking back to you.” tennis great John McEnroe told the New York Times.
Pancho Sefura, another tennis great, noted that Federer is also facing a maturing crop of young talents. “There are too many great players now,” he said, naming Britain’s Andy Murray, 21, and Latvia’s Ernests Gulbis, 20.
US magazine Sports illustrated tennis columnist Jon Wertheim suggested that part of Federer’s problem could be his insistence on using a small racket. He says that the smaller head demands ball control. But we see time and again that racket makers try to get players to use a certain stick — one they would like to market to consumers and it has a negative effect on the professional game.
Sports psychologist Jim Loehr told the Times that Federer is probably feeling “a sense of doubt” after being considered as undefeated for so long. If Federer is to recover his state of being undefeated, Loehr said he must overcome his doubt. “Federer doesn’t need fame and money. But he has to get better. He has to go to a whole new level. That’s the only way he stays in the game,” he said.
As for beginning his first Grand Slam in ages as the NO.2 seed, Federer said it might be for the best. “Five years almost, I was expected to win every tournament I entered,” he said, “so maybe Rafael Nadal now feels what I had to feel for a very long time. It will be interesting to see how he handles it.”
1.What does the underlined sentence “your body starts talking back to you” in Para.4 mean?
A. Your strength is beginning to decline.
B. Your body often argues with you.
C. You are more easily to have quite terrible diseases.
D. You can do whatever you want.
2.From the passage, we know the main reason why Federer’s throne was taken away is that _____.
A. he is facing a maturing crop of young talents.
B. he insisted on using a small racket.
C. he had an illness that stole his strength.
D. he is becoming older and older.
3.What can be inferred from the passage?
A. the racket makers aim at the players’better performance in games.
B.It is impossible for Federer to return to power.
C.Federer has never won a Grand Slam before.
D. Now it is Nadal who has replaced Federer as the No.1 tennis player.
4.What’s the best title of the passage?
A. Federer Hopes to Recover His Magic
B. Federer — Always Undefeated
C. Nadal — The No.1 Tennis Player
D. State of Mind Plays an Important Role
高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
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After ruling the tennis world for almost five years, Roger Federer is adjusting to life at NO.2. But, like any king whose throne has been taken away, the Swiss star is already planning secretly his return to power, beginning at this week’s US Open.
The problem is, many experts think he will never do it. They blame everything from age and tough competition to his racket and psychology.
For years Federer, 27, had enjoyed the view from the top. Competitors saw him as undefeated, and for the most part he was. However, before the 2008 season began, Federer had an illness that stole his strength and clearly affected his play on the court. Ever since, he has struggled to return to form, winning just two of his last 14 tournament
s.“Twenty-seven is an age when your body starts talking back to you.” tennis great John
McEnroe told the New York Times.Pancho Sefura, another tennis great, noted that Federer is also facing a maturing crop of young talents. “There are too many great players now,” he said, naming Britain’s Andy Murray,
21, and Latvia’s Ernests Gulbis, 20.US magazine Sports Illustrated tennis columnist Jon Wertheim suggested that part of Federer’s problem could be his insistence on using a small racket. He says that the smaller head demands ball control. But we see time and again that racket makers try to get players to use a certain stick — one they would like to market to consumers and it has a negative effect the professional game.
Sports psychologist Jim Loehr told the Times that Federer is probably feeling “a sense of doubt” after being considered as undefeated for so long. If Federer is to recover his state of being undefeated, Loehr said he must overcome his doubt. “Federer doesn’t need fame and money. But he has to get better. He has to go to a whole new level. That’s the only way he stays in the game,” he said.
As for beginning his first Grand Slam in ages as the NO.2 seed, Federer said it might be for the best. “Five years almost, I was expected to win every tournament I entered,” he said, “so maybe Rafael Nadal now feels what I had to feel for a very long time. It will be interesting to see how he handles it.”
1.What does the underlined sentence “your body starts talking back to you” in Para.4 mean?
A. Your body often argues with you.
B. You can do whatever you want.
C. Your strength is beginning to decline.
D. You are more easily to have quite terrible diseases.
2.From the passage, we know the main reason why Federer’s throne was taken away is that _____.
A. he is becoming older and older.
B. he insisted on using a small racket.
C. he is facing a maturing crop of young talents.
D. he had an illness that stole his strength.
3.What can be inferred from the passage?
A. Now it is Nadal who has replaced Federer as the No.1tennis player.
B. the racket makers aim at the players’ better performance in games.
C. It is impossible for Federer to return to power.
D. Federer has never won a Grand Slam before.
4.What’s the best title of the passage?
A. Nadal — The No.1 Tennis Player
B. Federer — Always Undefeated
C. State of Mind Plays a Important Role
D. Federer Hopes to Recover His Magic
高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
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At the age of fortyfive，my usually wellordered life became full of changes. After twentytwo years of working in a ____，a plan to use less staff _ _ the unemployment of over one hundred people，I being one of them.
My once secure future became ____.However，I was not a single parent，____ the family did not depend only on my income. My motto has always been “Change is good；change is progress”，but when it ____ my livelihood，I had to change it to “____ change and make the most of it.” From the beginning，I ____ to look at this matter not as ____ luck，but as a welcome opportunity. I refused to become sorry；___ ，I actively planned to do something new and different.
Having a positive attitude made all the ____ in the way I pursued (追求)the future. First，I decided to ___ to college and graduate many years later than I should have. Doing this at my age took more than a little ____.Not being a graduate had ____ held me back in my career in the bank，but now it was a personal goal I longed to ___.With a lot of determination，I went to evening classes and became an adult ___.In the class，I became more and more confident. During this time，I ____ that no matter what life throws in our way，personal growth never stops.
The second thing I did to improve my innerself was to reevaluate(重新评估)my ____ life. It used to be filled with endless and meaningless events. But now，my heart and life are completely around people I ___.
The loss of my job led to some ____ changes in my life. Revisiting the past made ___ for the future. I realize that I have accepted the change and am making the most of it.
1.A.factory B．company C．bank D．school
2.A.set aside B．led to C．made up D．took off
3.A.clear B．bright C．boring D．uncertain
4.A.so B．or C．if D．but
5.A.destroyed B．improved C．affected D．offered
6.A.Make B．Accept C．Bring D．Collect
7.A.chose B．considered C．happened D．pretended
8.A.special B．rare C．bad D．good
9.A.besides B．instead C．anyway D．however
10.A.difference B．decision C．effort D．use
11.A.attend B．turn C．return D．admit
12.A.time B．risk C．chance D．courage
13.A.sometimes B．ever C．always D．never
14.A.find B．arrive C．achieve D．discover
15.A.student B．teacher C．manager D．monitor
16.A.hoped B．realized C．believed D．suggested
17.A.new B．daily C．future D．past
18.A.care for B．join in C．stand for D．look at
19.A.normal B．positive C．confident D．unsure
20.A.change B．progress C．room D．promise
高二英语完形填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
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“Up until about five years ago, students at this school could have worn anything they wanted on Halloween,” said Rosemarie Nielson, a sixth-grade teacher at St. Theresa School, a Roman Catholic elementary school in the Pelham Bay section of the Bronx where there is a prohibition on toy weapons.
“When you consider all the horrific things that have happened in recent years, including 9/11, I can’t blame any school for wanting to stay away from anything that might promote violence,” Ms. Nielson s aid.
Mary Ellen Manniello, whose daughter, Courtney, 9, is a fourth grader at St. Gabriel School, a Roman Catholic elementary school in the Riverdale section of the Bronx, said she understood why officials had banned weapons with costumes. “They’re learning more about guns from issues in the street than educational issues.”
This year, the school has gone one step further and is prohibiting all costumes at its Halloween festivities. Ms. Manniello said it had become “a chaotic scene,” with parents helping their children change into their costumes at school.
Some parents said the no-weapons policy for Halloween costumes went too far and denied children a chance to express themselves.
“Halloween has always been the one day when it was acceptable for our children to be dressed like somebody they are not, like a cowboy or a pirate or a person from outer space, and now we’re taking that away from them,” said Laura Santoro, a nurse from New Milford, Conn., whose 7-year-old son, Johnny, is a second grader at Northville Elementary School there.
Ms. Santoro said that her son would dress as Capt. Jack Sparrow, the character played by Johnny Depp in the “Pirates of the Caribbean” movies, at the school’s Halloween party, but that he would not be allowed to take a sword — part of a policy that caught her by surprise last Halloween.
“I sent my son to school last year dressed as a special force Power Ranger, and he was told that he couldn’t take along his red laser blaster, which really surprised me, because the laser is red and made of plastic and lights up, and it could never, ever be mistaken for a real gun,” Ms. Santoro said. “I mean, come on, the whole thing is getting really sad.”
1.What do you think is the writer’s purpose of writing the passage?
A. To introduce to the public the no-weapons policy for Halloween costumes.
B. To state parents’ attitudes towards the no-weapons policy for Halloween costumes.
C. To tell the public that children should bring any weapons for Halloween costumes.
D. To analyze the fact that the no-weapons policy for Halloween costumes goes too far.
2.According to the passage, some parents understand the no-weapon policy for Halloween costumes because ____________.
A. schools should take a cautious approach to Halloween to prevent violence.
B. children are buying real guns in the street and there is always violence now.
C. those parents like to help their children change into their costumes at school.
D. children are learning more about guns from educational issues.
3.Which of the following is probably right according to the passage?
A. Children could bring any weapons into school five or six years ago.
B. The parents surveyed are those whose children are in elementary schools.
C. Guns are necessary on Halloween for children to express themselves.
D. Jack Sparrow is an actor who at one time acted as a pirate in a movie.
4.What do the underlined words “laser blaster” in the last paragraph refer to?
A. A kind of costume. B. A real gun.
C. A toy weapon. D. A kind of plastic.
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At the time,I attended a private school called Maryvale College.I was the champion of the Maryvale sports day every single year.and my mother won the moms’trophy(奖杯)every single year.Why?Because she was always chasing me to kick my ass,and I was always running not to get my ass kicked.Nobody ran like me and my mom.
She was a thrower,too.Whatever was next to her was coming at you.If it was something breakable,I had to catch it and put it down.If it broke,that would be my fault,too,and the ass-kicking would be that much worse.
We had a Tom and Jery relationship.me and my mom.She was the strict disciplinarian(纪律执行者)；I was naughty as shit.She would send me out to buy groceries,and I wouldn’t come right home because I’d be using the change from the milk and bread to play arcade(街机)games at the supermarket.I’d drop a coin in,time would fly,and the next thing I knew there’ d be a woman behind me with a belt.It was a race.I’d take off out the door and through the dusty street, clambering over walls.ducking through backyards.It was a normal thing in our neighborhood. She could go at a full sprint(冲刺)in high heels,but if she really wanted to come after me she’d kick her shoes off while still going at top speed.
When I was little she always caught me,but as I got older I got faster,and when speed failed her she’d use her wits.If I was about to get away she’d yell,”Stop!Thief!”She’d do this to her own child.She’d yell”Thief!”knowing it would bring the whole neighborhood out against me,and then I’d have strangers trying to grab me and tackle me,and I’d have to duck and dive them as well.all the while screaming.”I’m not a thief!I’m her son!”
1.Why did the author’s mom often chase him and kick his ass?
A.Because he didn’t get a trophy on the sports day.
B.Because he didn’t get a high mark in the school.
C.Because he failed to obey his mom’s disciplines.
D.Because he failed to buy groceries for the family.
2.The underlined phrase”a Tom and Jerry relationship”in paragraph 3 indicates that
A.they are close friends
B.they play run and catch every day
C.they are born enemies
D.they play hide and seek every day
3.Why did the author’s mom yell”Stop!Thief!”when chasing him?
A.Because she really wanted to win the race.
B.Because she wanted to catch and punish him.
C.Because he stole his mom’s money to play games.
D.Because he stole something from the neighborhood.
4.Which of the following best describes the author’s mom?
A.Violent and stubborn.
B.Reasonable and gentle.
C.Energetic and friendly.
D.Strict and responsible.
高二英语阅读选择困难题查看答案及解析
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A film festival is an event at which multiple (多种多样的) films are screened for participants. Typically, film festivals are accompanied by panels (陪审团) which may consist of directors, cast members, and other film personnel, and awards may be offered at the close of the festival to films of particularly high quality. Numerous regions of the world hold film festivals every year. 1..
The first official film festival appears to have taken place in Venice in 1932, when the medium of film was starting to explode in popularity. 2.. Many started focusing on specific categories within the field of film, such as Independent films, documentaries, animation (动画片), or gay and lesbian films. 3.. That explains why movies have advertisement copy (广告宣传文案) like "Screened at Sundance Film Festival"!
In many cases, a film festival includes multiple venues, allowing participants to pick from several films at once. 4. This information typically includes showing times and details about panels and discussions. Participants may pay a flat fee for admission. Or they may be asked to pay a fee for each screening.
5.. Depending on the festival, the festival may hold an open call for submissions, or filmmakers may be invited to participate. A panel reviews any proposed films, determining which will be shown. If the film festival offers awards, the panel may make award nominations (提名) at this time as well. Filmmakers may be required to pay a fee to submit their work.
A.So take advantage of this chance
B.Getting a film into a film festival is challenging
C.It is also a unique opportunity to meet famous people
D.After the Venice Festival, numerous other cities took up the trend
E.Depending on the festival, just getting a screening can be an honor
F.They range from the famous Berlin Film Festival to smaller regional events
G.Typically, the films to be shown are included in a catalogue having information about them
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Olympiads(奥林匹克竞赛)are a kind of competitive exam to tap exceptional students with the best of potential,talent,and IQ.These exams are conducted to challenge and motivate the brightest students from around the world and to urge more and more children to take up a career in pure science.But why do most parents nowadays want their children to participate in Olympiads?
Participating in and winning any kind of competition is one of the best feelings in the world.Competitions award merit(优点),performance,excellence—quite literally,the best in a human being.Thus,it might be understandable that:a lot of pride is associated with a child qualifying at any of the Olympiad levels.Who doesn’t want to be the proud parent of a smart,intelligent young child?
It has also been claimed that Olympiads can act as a great morale booster(信心增强剂).Bangalore-based programmer of Olympiad Helper,Vikash Anil says,“Even when students don’t win,their confidence grows.”
However,there are a number of serious considerations parents are missing out on,which has impacts on children.They are being burdened with the pressure of performing well in these exams—a pressure that is often too high and unhealthy for their young minds and bodies.They are also being introduced to peer pressure and“competition”in a very negative and ugly light.
What’s worse,the age at which children are being forced to take these exams keep dropping with each passing year.Children as young as 5 or 6 years old are being sent away to tuitions(辅导)right after school gets over.Many educationists are condemning this,because the International Science Olympiads is for high school students only.
The claim that Olympiads actually make children“more confident”cannot be readily accepted.While a lot of good outcomes are possible from Olympiads,it is also true that all students will not react positively to“failing”at Olympiads.More students are going to come out feeling miserable for having failed the exam.
Being a parent in today’s dynamic,commercial and material world is not easy.It is indeed a pity if parents are chasing“recognition”,rather than“excellence”and“merit”for their children.There is no such thing as a“good”,or a“poor”child.Parents should realize this,embrace this,and empower themselves and their children with this.
As a parting thought I would like to leave this Einstein quote:“Everybody is a genius.But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree,it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”
1.Why do most parents want their children to participate in Olympiads?
A.To prove their children’s potential and excellence.
B.To prepare their children for a pure science career.
C.To strengthen their children’s competitive awareness.
D.To make their children benefit from stress and failures.
2.What is the author’s attitude to Vikash Anil’s words?
A.Doubtful. B.Positive. C.Disapproving. D.Uninterested.
3.Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?
A.Olympiads:Are Children Relying on Tuitions Too Much
B.Olympiads:Are Children Starting at a Too Young Age
C.Olympiads:Are Parents Being Driven by Commercials
D.Olympiads:Are Parents Becoming Over-Ambitious
高二英语阅读选择中等难度题查看答案及解析
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As many of us know, having an older relative can be demanding especially when it comes to addressing concerns about their safety. Yes, grandma might still be able to function on her own during routine activities, but what if she was targeted by criminals and robbed in her own home?
Good news: there’s a simple solution. Just have your grandmother start weightlifting at the gym every day until she becomes a world-famous weight lifter capable of laying some sick Dwayne Johnson smackdown on any intruder foolish enough to try and smell what she’s probably cooking. It’s extreme, but it works, apparently.
As reported by the Associated Press, on November 21st, 2019, a young man approached the home of 82-year-old Rochester resident Willie Murphy, claiming that he needed an ambulance. When Murphy called first responders without opening the door, the man reportedly forced his way into the house.
And that, as the old saying goes, is when things got real.
The intruder was apparently painfully unaware that Murphy is an award-winning bodybuilder whose near-daily trips to the local YMCA have resulted in her ability to lift over 200 pounds, a capability which she put on full display when she “hit him with a table”. She then beat the intruder with a broom, and in a self-defense maneuver, poured shampoo in his face. Police arrived on the scene in time to witness the would-be burglar getting the crap kicked out of him by an old lady.
Murphy, who won the 2014 World Natural Powerlifting Federation Lifter of the Year award, decided not to send him to court, instead using the time to win everybody in the world over with the quote “I was whaling on that man... ‘Cause I said to myself, ‘If it’s my time to go to hell, I’m taking him with me’ “.
And, in case you were worried, the man got his ambulance ride after all.
1.Why did the young man come to Murphy’s home?
A.He was paying Murphy a visit. B.He was planning to rob Murphy.
C.He expected Murphy to call an ambulance. D.He was attracted by the smell of Murphy’s cooking.
2.What do we know about Murphy from the passage?
A.She is as strong as Dwayne Johnson. B.She was worried about the intruder.
C.She started weightlifting at a very young age. D.She works out in the local gym almost every day.
3.What happened to the young man in the end?
A.He was charged with burglary. B.He went to hell with Murphy.
C.He was knocked down by the police. D.He was taken away by an ambulance.
4.What is the tone of this news report?
A.Humorous and ironic. B.Serious and bitter.
C.Persuasive and entertaining. D.Sympathetic and positive.
高二英语阅读选择中等难度题查看答案及解析
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21, and Latvia’s Ernests Gulbis, 20.