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北京市顺义区2024年中考一模英语试题
Smile to the Lost Present
The one who has never gained something will never experience the pain of losing whatever that something is. That is pretty clear. But I consider the absence of the joy of "having" to be more miserable（痛苦的）than that of having lost something after having once had it.
When I was six years old, a lovely doll caught my eye. My mom refused to buy it for me, so I took a "job", my first, selling sweets in a park. Holding the doll which had been earned by myself, I was the happiest girl in the world. However, the doll ended up losing during a family trip. My tears couldn't bring it back.
In Grade Nine, my closest friend became estranged（疏远）from me. We had shared our innermost secrets with each other and supported one another through difficult times. At the time she kept me at a distance, I was very disappointed and even wished I had never known her. Accustomed to our friendship and her company, I didn't know what to do without her at one time.
Recalling the past, I'm not that sad about those lost treasures now. Instead, I am thankful for them for making my life colorful. I am proud of the persevering little girl who managed to acquire her coveted doll. And the memory of my ex-friend's warm smile continues to encourage me from time to time. How much would I have missed in life if I hadn't bought that doll or hadn't befriended that girl?
Experiences are of great importance to our lives. The world is so changeable that nothing is able to last forever. Nothing actually belongs to us except our own feelings. How much regret do you think exists in this unfilled blank which we create for ourselves when we give up on our reasonable wants just because of our fears of potential loss? For me, nothing could be more miserable than a risk-free but boring life in which you have the constant desire for something but have not the courage to make it your own!
Face peacefully the fact that, while the treasure itself is gone, the memories are still very much alive. Walk out of the shadow and accept the new present that is being delivered to you. Let these wonderful past moments shine like stars in the night sky.
Don't cry because it's over; smile because it once happened.
Now apps play an important role in our lives. Here are some popular apps.
| Do you want to know what song is playing? Shazam helps. Just put your phone near the music and then you'll get information like the name of the song and the album（专辑）and the singer of the song. |
| This is a great dictionary app. You can look up words on it. It can also translate（翻译）for you. It's fantastic for both study and fun! |
| When you are under pressure（压力）, this app may be useful. You can use it to make music by yourself and share what you make with others. It gives you a great sense of satisfaction. |
| The Palace Museum developed this app. It's for children aged from nine to eleven. With this app, children can find out what an emperor（皇帝）did every day in the past. |
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Open to the public on July 2, 2022, the Hong Kong Palace Museum has nine galleries on six floors, with two underground and four above ground.
GENERAL EXHIBITION:
Ceramic(陶瓷) Treasures from the Palace Museum
This exhibition shows more than 150 exhibits, mostly from the Ming and Qing dynasties. The exhibits include everyday household goods like bowls and cups.
Place: Gallery 3
SPECIAL EXHIBITION:
New Discoveries at Sanxingdui of Sichuan
The exhibition shows 120 bronze, gold, and ceramic exhibits which have changed people's understanding of the ancient culture in the Chengdu Plain and the upper Yangtze River valley.
Place: Gallery 8
RULES:
1. You can only smoke in a special area outside the Museum.
2. You are welcome to take photos or videos for personal use.
3. You mustn't bring pets into the Museum, except trained guide dogs.
4. Don't enter with bags that are larger than 55cmx 35cmx 20cm.
MORE INFORMATION:
Kind | General Ticket | Special Ticket( includes General Ticket) |
Entry | Gallery 1 to 7 | Gallery 1 to 9 |
Price | HK$60 | HK$150 |
Half price for children aged 7 to 11, full- time students, seniors, disabled persons | ||
Mascots(吉祥物) of Beijing Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games |
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Clubs Making a Difference for the Earth
Joining a club to help protect the environment can be both fun and impactful. Here's an interview with two students, Alex and Mia, who have started clubs at their schools to help the planet.
What is the goal of your club?
Alex:My Club, the "Clean Air Group", focuses on reducing air pollution. We encourage students to ride bikes and use public transport to cut down air pollution.
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How did you come up with the idea for your club?
Alex：{#blank#}2{#/blank#} And I realized how much pollution they were producing. I wanted to do something to help reduce it, and that's when I thought of cleaner ways of getting to school.
Mia: I've always enjoyed gardening with my family, and when I learned about how important plants are for the environment, I thought, "Why not start a club that lets others experience that too?"
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Alex: We organize "No Car Days"where students leave their cars at home and walk,bike, or take the bus. We also invite guest speakers to talk about air pollution and its impact on our planet.
Mia:We plant and take good care of school gardens. We give away some of the produces from our gardens to local food banks.
What impact has your club had so far?
Alex: A lot of students now use bikes or carpool more often. It's great to see people being more mindful of how they travel.
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A.I started the "Green Gardeners Clubs". B.What activities does your club focus on ? C.I noticed a lot of cars parked around our school. D.We've even had families from the neighbourhood come to help. E.Any advice for students who want to start their own environmental clubs? |
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