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北京市东城区2016-2017学年高一下学期英语期末考试试卷
The universe has never failed to catch human's attention. The ancient humans came up with stories to explain the presence of the suns and other planets. As time went by, humans set their sights on exploring the vastness of space. In 1969, astronaut Neil Armstrong became the first person to walk on the moon's surface.
It allows people to know more about the universe.
Undoubtedly, space exploration has answered the question of whether the earth is round or not and proved the earth does circle around the sun and not the other way around. It gives people a deeper understanding about the universe and provides them with more information about the world they live in.
It paves the way to advanced technology.
Scientists are always developing new technology for space programs, but the good news is that these new innovations(创新) aren't just useful for astronauts and space programs. In fact they have already led to the development of modern products and devices that many people use such as the GPS systems, and breast cancer test imaging, to name a few.
Space exploration doesn't just involve scientists and astronauts; it also requires the skills and labor of many engineers, research assistants, technicians, mechanics, and other professionals. If space exploration would be stopped today, these people would become jobless, and they wouldn't have the means to support themselves and their families.
It can offer a solution to many problems.
Aside from collecting information about the outer space, many space exploration programs are used to solve some of the problems with our modern society. Some programs, for example, help scientists learn more about the earth's atmosphere and know how to better predict weather and natural disasters. This may be the solution to the earth's growing population.
Space exploration is one of the biggest achievements of humans as a whole, and it has paved the way to greater scientific understanding and technological advancement over the years. I can see no reason why we should stop our exploration.
A. It creates many jobs.
B. But it does much more than that.
C. It was a big step in space exploration.
D. They can also be used in other industries.
E. They also help scientists know more about the earth.
F. Others focus on looking for planets that can support human life.
G. Since then, space exploration has been going on and brought many benefits.
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Problems with fashion | Textile {#blank#}4{#/blank#} | Cotton-planting: use of pesticides; Sheep-farming & wool-cleaning: global warming; Synthetics-making: {#blank#}5{#/blank#} waste |
Clothing production | Producing a lot of waste; Using chemicals; {#blank#}6{#/blank#} a great deal of energy | |
Consumption levels & shopping habits | New clothes: bought in increasing quantities Old clothes: {#blank#}7{#/blank#} away quickly | |
{#blank#}8{#/blank#} to problems | Fashion producers | Ways to recycle and{#blank#}9{#/blank#} waste: Switching to green energy; Reducing energy use; Selecting sustainable materials; Choosing local suppliers |
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Choosing eco-fashion can contribute to our personal health. |
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Perhaps one of the most important things you can do as a good neighbor is to keep your property(房产) neat, clean, and in good repair. {#blank#}2{#/blank#}By choosing to keep the outside of the home in great shape, you will help to improve the look and feel of the area.
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{#blank#}4{#/blank#} If a neighbor is going to be out of town, offer to collect mail and newspapers. If a neighbor suffers an illness, offer to do the grocery shopping. Let them know you are there to help in any way this acceptable, while still respecting the privacy of your neighbor.
{#blank#}5{#/blank#}By following the basic rules of respecting others, taking care of what belongs to you, and taking pride in the appearance of the neighborhood in general, you will quickly become a good neighbor that everyone appreciates.
A. In general, keep an eye on their property while they are gone. B.A good neighbor is also one who likes to help out in small ways. C. Being a good neighbor is more or less about considerate behavior. D. Sometimes neighbors may go to the supermarket together to do shopping. E. Should you come across waste paper thrown out of a passing car, pick it up. F. People tend to lake pride in keeping everything in their street fresh and inviting. G. Here are a few tips to help you win over everyone in the neighborhood quickly |
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Every January for the past 20 years, I have taken a few moments to consider the answer to the big question, “What is the meaning of life?” The reason I ask this question year after year is that my answer changes over time, which I find interesting and insightful. There is no objectively correct answer, I believe—only answers that are right for you at any given time. This question is so important—philosophically and practically in terms of how we live our lives— yet we are unable to really think about the answer.
Doing this simple exercise might even help you live longer. According to two separate studies —one with 9,000 participants around age 65 and another with 6,000 people between 20 and 75—those who could explain the meaning and purpose of their lives died later than those who saw their lives as aimless. It didn't seem to matter what meaning participants ascribed to their lives, whether it was personal (such as happiness), or creative (such as making art). It was having an answer to the question that mattered. The connection to longevity(长寿)could be causal—having purpose may help one manage daily stress, as other research has shown. But it could also be that those who think about life's meaning are more likely to do other activities that promote good health.
Great thinkers have given the question thought. Leo Tolstoy wrote, “The sole meaning of life is to serve humanity.” Albert Einstein said: “Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile.” My favorite answer, though, is “The purpose of life is a life of purpose.”
Some have concluded that life's meaning is subjective. “There is not one standard meaning for all,” author Anaïs Nin once said. “There is only the meaning we each give to our life, an individual meaning, an individual plot, like an individual novel, a book for each person.” I agree, which is why I recommend formulating(构想)your own answer. Taking a few moments to record your response to the question “What is the meaning of life?” is the kind of simple exercise that effectively adds meaning to your life.
And then I suggest answering it every year. Looking back at how your thinking has evolved and been influenced by experience tells you something more about yourself. Then, it gets you closer to a deeper self-understanding.
If you do the annual “meaning” exercise, I suggest not looking at past answers before answering anew. I write them down on the same now-yellowing piece of paper and keep it someplace safe.
The last suggestion is to turn your answer into action. If you conclude, as Tolstoy and Einstein did, that the meaning of life is helping others, that should help motivate you to do more of it.
This is not a theoretical exercise. Whatever small step you take toward finding the meaning of life is a step toward a more meaningful, and longer life. Why not do this simple annual “meaning” exercise from now on?
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Introduction |
Many of us {#blank#}2{#/blank#}to consider the answer to the question “What is the meaning of life?”, though it is important. |
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Those who know the meaning and purpose of life enjoy longevity. With purpose, they may {#blank#}4{#/blank#}with stress and get involved in activities {#blank#}5{#/blank#} good health. |
Answers to the question |
Some famous people think the meaning of life is {#blank#}6{#/blank#}others. I think a meaningful life is a life with purpose. |
Suggestions |
★Add meaning to your life by recording the answers, which{#blank#}7{#/blank#} depending on individuals. ★Answer the question yearly, which helps you {#blank#}8{#/blank#}yourself better. ★Don't {#blank#}9{#/blank#}to the previous ones while forming a new answer. ★Turn your answer into action, doing what you think right and meaningful. |
Conclusion |
Your ever-changing answers may help you live longer and better. Every small step you take toward finding the answers {#blank#}10{#/blank#}. |
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