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湖南省长沙市雅礼中学2024届炎德英才联考英语模拟试卷二(音频暂未更新)
On August 2nd when Indonesia got its only gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics, the winning team of Greysia Polii and Apriyani Rahayu fell to their knees and cried with relief. Some 3,500 miles away, Indonesia 1 with joy. The president 2 their success in the women's doubles game of badminton to be an early "birthday gift" to the nation, whose independence day is on August 17th.
In England, where the modern version of the sport 3 , badminton is a lawn(草坪)game. In Asia it is a serious business. At the Badminton World Championships in 2019, Asian countries won 19 of 20 medals. In recent decades, China has 4 as a heavyweight. But Indonesia is the sport's 5 . It has won more titles at the Thomas Cup, the most 6 tournament, than any other country.
Badminton is the only sport in which Indonesia has ever won gold at the Olympics—and it has done so at all but one since the sport became an official 7 of the Olympics in 1992. Indonesia is the "home of badminton". "Wherever you travel in Indonesia, within a 8 you can find people playing badminton. Racquets(球拍) and balls can easily be bought or made, and once a clothesline and a challenger have been 9 , the match is on," says Raja Sapta Oktohari, president of the Indonesian Olympic Committee.
It is little wonder then that badminton is Indonesia's 10 . It is also the most developed in the country, which owns the only national team for which the government 11 a training centre. Parents also encourage their children to take it 12 . The rewards for skill and hard work are 13 . It's said that players of the national team earn more than $2,000 a month, ten times the average income. Perhaps most importantly, badminton is a 14 of national pride. It is the only sport to 15 a string of heroes; Rudy Hartono, for example, has won eight titles at the All England men's singles, more than any other player.
A. These computers are smart! B. They are also welcomed abroad. C. In this way, space travel will be much cheaper. D. With them, travelling across countries can be far quicker. E. But they may require changes in air traffic control system. F. These imaginary machines might not be too far from daily life. |
Humans are no stranger to taking on technological challenges. Hollywood movies have imagined a future of hoverboards(悬浮滑板) and flying cars. {#blank#}1{#/blank#} What's new and popular today? Let's take a look.
The Robotaxi
In a Robotaxi, no one drives, it drives by itself. You just tell where and it goes. It's like a magic ride, but a car! It watches the road with computers and cameras. {#blank#}2{#/blank#} They can reduce the number of cars on city streets by 60% and road accidents by 90%.
The Flying Cars
Flying cars include passenger drones(无人机) and helicopter hybrids(混动). {#blank#}3{#/blank#} Because the sky will never be as busy as the roads are. It may take you 30 minutes instead of 2 hours to go to a friend's house. Besides, it only costs around 60 dollars, and you get to fly. Isn't it cool?
The High-speed Trains
China is leading the world in high-speed trains. The latest type of trains can run at the top speed of 450 kilometers per hour. It has set a world record for the fastest train speed. The high-speed trains make the travel safer, greener and more comfortable. {#blank#}4{#/blank#} In recent years, these trains have been sold to 23 countries.
The Starship Rockets
SpaceX company's new rocket, Starship has completed its first flight. SpaceX engineers take this task as a great success. After a rocket finishes its job, it usually falls and breaks. But the Starship rockets don't break. By reusing the most expensive part of the rocket, it reduces the cost a lot. {#blank#}5{#/blank#}
Terry's Travel Advice Our travel expert, Terry Tripper, helps to give advice to some travelers in need. | |
·A woman fell down in front of us during our trip. While we were helping her, someone stole(偷窃) our money! If we weren't so nice, we would still have our money! —MARGARET, BOSTON | |
Terry says:I am always willing to help others, too. But if there is a common(骚动), I keep my money in a safe place. And remember, sometimes the person instigating the common is working together with the thief(小偷)! | |
·I want to share a tip my friend gave me. If you' re worried about losing your passport(护照), don't carry it around with you. Just keep it in your hotel room. —SERGIO, RIO DE JANEIRO | |
Terry says: Sorry, your friend was not right. Keep your passport with you at all times. If someone sneaks(偷偷地走) into your room, you will probably still try to get home! | |
· Help!I didn't plan well before the trip, and now I'm in London in a busy season, and the only hotel rooms we can find are too expensive. —KIM, VANCOUVER | |
Terry says: Try a travel website. And in the future, plan before you go. If you do some preparations at home, you will not have such a bad vacation now. |
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