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四川省广安市2019年中考英语试卷(含听力音频)
Every year thousands of young people in England finish school and then take a year off before they start work or go to university. Some young people go to other countries and work as volunteers.
Volunteers give their time to help people. For example, they work in schools or hospitals, or they do something helpful for the environment.
Paul, 18, comes from Wales. Next year he wants to go to university to study Chinese, but now he's living in Belize. Paul says," I'm working with other people here to save the coral reefs(珊瑚礁) in the sea near Belize. The reefs here are beautiful, but if the sea water is very polluted, the coral will die. I'm helping to do research on the coral and the fish that live around the reefs. All over the world, coral reefs are dying. We need to do something about the problem before it's too late. I'm staying with a family here and I help do same housework. I don't get any money, but that's OK. I love my work here, and I'm learning a lot about the people of Belize...and myself. When I finish my work, I want to stay here for another three months. I want to travel around Belize and Central America."
Two Research Reports
Report One | Report Two |
According to research in the magazine Psychology(心理) Health , people with sweet childhood will have less stress and fewer diseases. "We found that good memories seem to have a good effect on health, " said the researchers of the study. The researchers used more than 22, 000 people in two studies. The first period followed adults(成年人) in their mid-40s for 18 years. The second period followed adults aged 50 and over for 6 years. In both groups, people who got more love and support from their parents had less sadness. | Keeping away from depression(低落的情绪) has become the main goal for many people nowadays, but hugging it may be more helpful, a new study reports. Many people hide their true feelings. But the report says this can even make people worse. Researchers call on(呼吁) people to have a more friendly and patient attitude(态度) about depression. Only in this way will people not be afraid of it and they will be more likely(更有可能) to work out the problem, and then take action to deal with them. |
Linda is an American student in Grade 7. The summer holidays are coming. Her parents want to take her to visit Fujian, China. Now she is reading the website of an international travel agency (旅行社).
Amazing trip to Fujian | Price ( may change over time): US$768 per person US $688 per person ( children under ten 50% off) Places & Activities: 1) Wuyi Mountain: Jiuq u Stream, Yunu Peak, Dawang Peak, Thin Strip Sly(一线天) Activities: climb hills, take a bamboo raft (竹筏), pick tea leaves, drink tea, watch live show. 2) Yongding Tulou: Chengqi Building, Zhencheng Building. Activities.: enjoy local music, watch puppet(木偶) show, taste Hakka food... Package(套餐) includes: Free breakfast, lunch and dinner; free WiFi; homelike hotels ; English- speaking guide(导游) tickets to tourist sites. Package doesn't include: Bamboo Rafting Suggestions: Wear T- shirt and shorts, put on sunglasses and take hats or umbrellas. Lean more about China ( history, culture, weather) before going. The earlier you book, the cheaper the price. |
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