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Which topic drew the most attention from people around the world in 2019?It was climate(气候) change, according to three well﹣known English dictionaries.

   The Oxford, Colls and Cambridge dictionaries chose"climate emergency", "climate strike" and"upcycling", respectively, as their"Word of the Year".This tells us that climate change was a widely﹣discussed issue(话题) in 2019.

   "Climate emergency"means a situation in which urgent action is needed to reduce climate change."Climates strike" refers to people leaving work or school to call for more action to protect the environment."Upcycling"refers to making new items out of old or used items to reduce waste.

   Climate change has already affected the world in many ways.Take Venice, for example.Due to climate change, Venice experienced the worst flooding(洪水) it has seen in the last 50 years in 2019.Many stores,restaurants and hotels were flooded.This caused serious damage toting hundreds of millions of euros(欧元).

   A though we've known about global warming(全球变暖) for a long time, people have been slow to respond to it.The year 2019 might have been the turning point that will finally encourage us to take responsibility.

   "Ten years ago, when the science on the climate issue was first increasing, the influences could be seen as an issue for future generations(子孙后代) , "Katharine, a climate scientist, told The New York Times."It's no doubt our issue now."

   However, simply realizing that climate change is a threat(威胁) is not enough.We must take real action before it is too late.

根据短文内容,用符合语义及语法规则的词填空,每空一词.

(1)The words"Climate Emergency", "Climate Stike"and"Upcycling"talked about     ,which was the hot issue in 2019.

(2)"Climate strike"means people call for more action to protect the environment   working or going to school.

(3)In 2019, Venice lost hundreds of millions of euros because many                          were flooded.

(4)What Katharine said means that      for us to think over the issue of climate change.

(5)We must do something on climate change   than simply think it is a threat.

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Then Jackson remembered his mobile phone photo. The doctors sent it to London Zoo. When they knew the kind of snake, they could give Jackson the right medicine, and he left hospital the next day. “ So my advice is this: If a snake bits you, pick up your phone. Take its photo first and then call the hospital. Show the photo to the doctors,” suggests Mr. Jackson. “ Oh, and if the snake doesn't smile for its photo, don't worry!”
When the snake bit Mr. Jackson, it was .

A.hiding in a box of bananas
B.climbing out of a box of bananas
C.lying under a dish
D.climbing into the fridge

Mr. Jackson threw the snake away probably because .

A.he was surprised B.he wanted to get a better photo
C.his chest began to hurt D.the fridge door was open

Mr. Jackson closed the fridge door so that .

A.he could take a photo
B.the snake couldn't go back to the zoo
C.the snake became cool
D.he was safe from the snake

The doctors gave Mr. Jackson the right medicine when .

A.London Zoo told them what kind of snake it was
B.Mr. Jackson sent the photo to the hospital
C.he left hospital the next day
D.the snake bit him

The text tells us if we are in danger and have a phone with us, it will help us to do thing.

A.one B.two C.three D.four

Mr. Zhang was a sports fan. He worked in a hospital in the capital. He was busy all the time and had little time to have a rest. And one day he felt unwell and couldn't go on working. He decided to spend a week's holiday in a quiet village where he could go swimming or fishing. He got off at a small railway station and soon got to a quiet village. He took a room hotel and went to sleep as soon as he had a good meal.
At first Mr. Zhang enjoyed himself there. He could do everything he wanted and went wherever he liked. Nobody disturbed him and knocked at the door at midnight. But on the fourth day he was in trouble. After lunch it was very hot. He went swimming in the river. Suddenly he saw a beautiful bird in a big tree. He wanted to catch it, so he walked to it, but it found him and flew away ans soon as gone. He began to pick some flowers in the forest and before long he lost his way.
The sun had gone down and night had fallen before Mr. Zhang found a small restaurant in another village. He came in and told them to bring him some bread, two eggs and a glass of tea. After a while his food was brought. Soon he ate up all the bread and eggs. When he was going to have the tea, he found there was a fly in the glass.
“ What's in my tea?” Mr. Zhang called out, “ A fly”
“ It's impossible, sir.” said the owner of the restaurant, “ I had told them to pick all the flies out of your tea before they brought it to you!”
From the story we can guess Mr. Zhang may be a .

A.engineer B.doctor C.tour guide D.translator

Mr. Zhang decided to take this holiday because .

A.he was too tired to go on working B.he was very busy all the time
C.he was paid a lot of money D.he liked swimming and fishing

Mr. Zhang hoped to spend a week's holiday by ..

A.catching birds B.swimming or fishing
C.picking flowers D.having good meals every day

Mr. Zhang went to the village from home ..

A.by bus B.by car C.on foot D.by train

Mr. Zhang didn't enjoy himself in the village, did he?

A.No, he wasn't. B.Yes, he was
C.No, he didn't D.Yes, he did.

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One day, a dinner guest at the restaurant sent back his fried potatoes to the chef because he did not like them so thick. So Mr Crum cut the potatoes a little thinner and fried them. The guest did not like those either. That made Mr Crum angry, so he thought he would just show the man. He sliced the potatoes paper-thin and fried them, thinking that the man would say nothing about it. However, to his surprise, the man loved the thin potatoes very much. Other guests tried them and liked them. So, Mr Crum’s potato chips were added to the menu. They were called Saratoga Chips.
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Is it a tree? Is it a bear? If you’re looking at a tree in the shape of a bear, it’s a topiary(林木雕塑). A topiary is a tree or a bush(灌木) that is trained into a shape. Growing a topiary garden takes both time and skills.
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In June of the plant’s first year, the gardener looks for new leaves. When the leaves grow, it’s time to shape(给……造型) the bottom of the bush. It needs about five years. The top is not trimmed during this time. In the fifth year, the bush grows tall enough for shaping. Then the gardener begins to shape the whole bush.
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a. The gardener chooses a bush for the topiary.
b. The whole bush grows tall enough for shaping.
c. The gardener begins to shape the bottom of the bush.
d. The gardener draws the shape of a topiary.

A.d→a→b→c B.b→c→a→d C.a→d→c→b D.d→a→c→b

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A.In Rome. B.In Europe. C.In America. D.In Africa.

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The first question is about real English. Li Hao from Hubei wrote, “I enjoy watching English films and listening to real English songs. But it takes a long time. What do you think?”
This is a great way to learn English! Talk about the film or song with your friends, and guess the meaning of the new words. Just enjoy yourself!
The second question is about speaking. Sam, from Suzhou wrote, “Our school has a foreign teacher. But I’m shy and can’t speak to her. What should I do?”
When I visit China, lots of people in the street say, “Hello! How are you? Where are you from? Do you like China?” These are good questions to start a conversation. Many people are shy when they speak English, so before you begin, take a deep breath and smile! Smiling always helps.
The third question is about vocabulary. Olive, from Anhui wrote, “I want to remember all the new words. I wrote them down, but I forget them quickly. What should I do?”
Try to remember eight or nine words a day. Write them on pieces of paper and place them in your bedroom. Say the words when you see them, and change them every day. And when you’re shopping, how about counting the English words, or saying the English names for everything you see?
How many basic questions do the students often ask?

A.Two. B.Three. C.Four. D.Five.

What should you do if you are shy to speak English?

A.Watch English films.
B.Write down the words first.
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D.Take a deep breath and smile before you begin?

What is Oliver’s problem?

A.He’s too shy to talk with others.
B.He’s not able to count English words.
C.He can’t remember new words.
D.He doesn’t know what real English is.

What’s the best title of this passage?

A.How to learn English
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D.The way of beginning an English conversation

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